Category: North West Sport

The Walcha Pirates have booked a berth in the New England Rugby women’s grand final, after outscoring the Elkettes in the major semi. Despite making a strong start, the minor premiers didn’t have it all their own way.

To the Northern Inland Premier League, and Oxley Vale Attunga thrashed Moore Creek 10-nil on the weekend, as Tamworth FC defeated Quirindi. Elsewhere, South United downed Gunnedah, while North Companions got the points over the Kootingal Kougars.

The Gunnedah Bulldogs are on the verge of going through the North West AFL season undefeated, after thrashing the New England Nomads yesterday. Elsewhere, the Swans beat the Moree Suns, as the Tamworth Kangaroos recorded a comfortable victory over Inverell.

The Walcha Rams have qualified for the New England Rugby grand final, after beating the Tamworth Magpies in yesterday’s major semi-final. The Rams backline was at its best, delivering the Magpies a humiliating 25-point lose.

After a lengthy layoff period due to the coronavirus, Tamworth Mountain Bikers has recently made its long-awaited return to competition. Now, giving people living with a disability the opportunity to participate.

After Central North Rugby cancelled its season, Walcha were easily enticed to join the New England competition. Now the Rams are on the verge of qualifying for another decider, when they host the Tamworth Magpies in tomorrow’s major semi-final.

The New England Rugby finals start this weekend, with the Walcha Pirates and Glen Innes Elkettes kicking-off tomorrow’s major semi-finals. The Walcha Pirates have had a stronghold on this year’s competition, but remain cautious of the Elkettes.

Shortly after yesterday’s ticket draw of ‘The Kosciuszko’ — Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan was flooded with phone calls. Hoping to get one horse selected in the $1.3-million race, he never predicated what was to follow.

They lost the T20 series to England 2-1, but the Australia cricket team is now looking ahead to the ODI series starting tomorrow in Manchester . Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood is expected to be named in the 11.

Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan has received confirmation his five-year-old gelding, Ligulate, will run in The Kosciuszko. The $1.3-million Sydney race is scheduled for October 17 and will feature the best in country racing. Ligulate’s nomination comes after the horse topped both the Tamworth Cup and Country Championships earlier this year. (VISION ONLY)