North West Sport

Representative rugby league returns to Scully Park tomorrow, with the under-23 men and the women hitting the field. The Group 4 Bushrangers lining-up in the Divisional Championships.  

If you’re a sporting buff in the North West, you have a big choice on your hands. Two of the region’s biggest events have a scheduling clash, with competitors having to choose one, or the other.  

For those involved in performance horse competition – the Landmark Classic Campdraft, is a title highly pursued. An esteemed honour that now belongs to Wyatt Young – winning last night’s final, riding Nashville Nightman.  

An upgrade to David Taylor Oval could see more sporting teams call Werris Creek home. Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson today announced a $247,000 funding grant, through the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The new amenities will include change rooms with showers, as well as provide additional upgrades to the grandstand and commentary-box. It’s hoped the revamp will encourage more recreational and sporting activity in the area. (VISION ONLY)

The State Athletics Masters will be off and racing at Homebush this weekend… with Team Armidale hopeful of several podium finishes. Coach Jay Stone says it’s the strongest crop of athletes he’s seen in years.

Tamworth’s Freestyle Bouldering Gym commences its 2019 competition season tonight. The event is set to lure in keen climbers from all over the region.

They’ve had a monopoly on the Group 4 premiership for the last five years. And North Tamworth intend on tightening its grip on the competition in 2019, as the Bears kick-off their pre-season.  

For kids from regional New South Wales – the Tamworth Taipans sure can bite. The team heads to Coffs Harbour next Friday, where they’ll face their city counterparts, at the State Junior Oztag Championships.  

The chequered flag has come down, on the third annual ‘Summer Slam’ speedway series, at Oakburn Park. Organised by Tamworth Motorcycle Club – the high octane fixtures draw everyone from kids, to seniors.  

Tamworth’s Nick Kay has recorded his 10th double-double last night, as the Perth Wildcats beat Illawarra Hawks 104 to 90. Kay shot 17 points for the match, along with 12 rebounds, and five assists. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.