Category: North West Sport

The Walcha Pirates are now eyeing-off New England Rugby’s major prize, after wrapping-up the women’s minor premiership. They travelled up Thunderbolts Way to take on the Armidale Blues on Saturday, and they saved their best ’til last.  

After recording unexpected draws in the previous round of the Northern Inland Premier League, both the Mushies and North Companions had redemption in mind, when they met over the weekend. But it was the Mushies who rose to the occasion, producing a clinical second-half.  

The Walcha Rams have come away with a narrow four-point win over the Armidale Blues in round 6 of New England Rugby. The two sides put on a spectacle at Moran Oval yesterday, as the Rams held-out a dangerous Blues.  

To say last night’s third grade hockey fixture was a family affair would be a huge understatement. The Waratahs and the Tudors battled it out in Tamworth, with three generations of family in each side.  

Just under 2,000 spectators are expected at tomorrow’s round 16 NRL clash between the New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights in Tamworth. It’s taken plenty of work on and off the field to ensure the game goes ahead.  

In November last year, Claudia Nielsen toured Russia with the Australian Indoor Youth Hockey side. But for the talented sportswoman, there’s now another code that’s overtaken her passion for hockey.  

Oxley Vale Attunga and North Companions will meet in round eight of the premier league this weekend – a match where both clubs are seeking redemption. It also sparks an age-old rivalry with the two Tamworth based teams – albeit friendly fire.

The Walcha Pirates have come away with one win and a draw from round five of the women’s New England Rugby competition. Claudia Nielson stood out once again, scoring four tries against Glen Innes. Meanwhile the Armidale Blues defeated St Alberts College in both their matches.  

Oxley Vale Attunga has played-out a three-all draw with Gunnedah in the Northern Inland Premier League over the weekend, while Moore Creek defeated Kootingal. Meanwhile Tamworth FC overcame South United, as North Companions drew with the bottom placed Quirindi FC.  

Each week, the New England Rugby competition continues to deliver surprising results. Yesterday St Alberts produced an upset, smashing the Armidale Blues in freezing conditions.