North West Sport

Brad Fittler is expected to ride into Tamworth tomorrow as part of a charity fundraiser. The New South Wales Blues coach will be joined by a number of fellow rugby league greats for the seventh annual ‘Hogs for the Homeless’ ride. As part of their visit, they’ll hold a rugby league clinic at Plain Street Sporting Fields from 4pm. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.

The Greater Northern Tigers have posted mixed results in round one of the Andrew Johns Cup. The under-16s side won their first round match at Wyong’s Morry Breen Oval, beating the Central Coast Roosters 30 to 10. But the under-18s team lost their match against the Roosters, going down 34 to 26. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

With the representative season fast approaching, today’s friendly hit-out at the Tamworth Sports Dome was just the hit-out needed. The trial matches also sparking an old rivalry, between the Tamworth Thunderbolts and Maitland Mustangs.  

A welcome sight for the Hockeyroos yesterday, as Armidale’s Georgie Morgan made her return to the squad. The young star featured in the Hockeyroos’ 3-nil win over Great Britain in Perth, continuing their impressive start to the F-I-H Pro League season. The Hockeyroos will take on the USA in Sydney next month. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

It’s an introductory program that provides children exposure to ‘The World Game.’ Skills they learn in a fun, safe and friendly environment – and potentially spark a further interest to commit to a football club.  

And the Greater Northern Tigers kick-off their representative program tomorrow, with the under-16 and under-18 sides both travelling to Wyong. The opening round marks the start of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup Championships. Both teams play the Central Coast Roosters. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

The National BMX-A Series starts tomorrow in Sydney, with two NIAS riders taking on the country’s best. For Ashley Teakle, it’s her first year at the top level.  

Quirindi’s Sam Carter will line-up tonight for the ACT Brumbies second row, as they begin their 2019 Super Rugby season against the Melbourne Rebels. Meanwhile tomorrow night, the New South Wales Waratahs host the Hurricanes at Brookvale Oval. Glen Innes product Alex Newsome has been named on the wing for the Tahs, in a star-studded backline PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

He’s been spearheading the Australian pace attack for quite some time, now Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood is leading an Australian Cricket campaign off-field. The initiative will see $30-million invested into community cricket throughout the country – funding that’s come from the Australian players themselves. Through the establishment of the Grassroots Cricket Fund, clubs can access up to $2,500 each. One of the objectives behind the investment, is to see the game grow at the grassroots. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

He might be getting on in age, but Tamworth fighter Ben Burrage certainly doesn’t show it. With another fight now locked-in for March 16, Burrage is barelling ahead with his preparation.