North West Sport

The Glen Innes Magpies have carried their regular season form into the first week of the finals, with a 26-point win over the Moree Boars yesterday. The Magpies’ defence being the cornerstone of their game, as they remain alive in season 2018.  

They occupy first and second spot on the ladder, however there’s still 17 competition points between them. The weekend’s top of the table clash in local premier league, showing why there’s daylight between Tamworth FC and its nearest rivals.  

The Tamworth Thunderbolts’ season remains alive, after a one-point win over Lithgow. The match was played in front of a jam-packed stadium, and no one was more thrilled over the win than Bolts coach John Ireland.  

It started as an invitation sent across the Tasman, with that now developing into NEGS hosting their first international competition. A proposal that’s landed New Zealand girls school Nga Tawa in Armidale, where students go head-to-head in the field of equestrian.    

From a stones throw down the road to north of the border, like-minded dart players are in Tamworth this weekend, all vying for a slice of the hefty prize pool. The two-day tournament began this morning, with around 150 players all throwing their names in the mix. This year’s event has seen an spike in numbers, an increase of around 50 per cent on 2017, with $5,000 in prizemoney on offer over the weekend. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

While Tamworth FC might have wrapped-up the minor premiership before the end of the regular season, tomorrow could well preview who ends-up with the major silverware. A top of the table clash where the undefeated FC will host the Demon Knight’s, with just three rounds of the season proper remaining. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

They were hoping their last home match of 2018 was behind them. But a loss against Sutherland last week in the opening round of the finals, has now brought the Tamworth Thunderbolts back to town in a must win game.  

It has the potential to open doors to the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. Now in its second year, the Australian University Sevens Series is just weeks away from kick-off, with the UNE Lions ready to let loose.  

They’ve already ticked one title off the list this season, with the Armidale Blues hoping there’s more to come. This Saturday they face off against Robb College in the New England competition, as the semi-finals kick-off.

His ability and his mental toughness are characteristics his coach Andrew Walkley hasn’t seen before. Armidale golf prodigy Isaac Riches has just returned from the World Championships, and he’s only in Kindergarten.