Northern Rivers Sport

30 of the Far North Coast’s best young surfers are heading south to compete at the state titles. Among them, Lennox Head’s own rising star Nyxie Ryan, who’s still on a high after a big win at the prestigious Oz Grom competition.

He’s signed for the Bulldogs next year, but Nick Meaney is relishing every opportunity he gets to wear the red and blue of the Newcastle Knights. It’s been a long journey to first grade for the 20-year-old fullback, who took a very different path to the top.

There was no shortage of success or surprises on day 5 of the Oz Grom Junior Surfing Tournament. Hot favourite Mikey McDonagh crashed out, while others booked a place in tomorrow’s decider.

Marist Brothers narrowly remains a finals chance, with four rounds of the 2018 NRRRL season remaining. Yesterday afternoon’s victory over Casino at Crozier Field was helpful – the Cougars nipping at their heels

Massive margins split winners from losers, during Far North Coast Rugby’s fourteenth round. While Casino held its own against Lennox – only losing by 26 points – every other match was a blowout… Wollongbar Alstonville, Byron, and Ballina, each winning by over fifty points.

The next wave of surfing stars made a splash at Lennox Head, as Day Two of the Oz Grom competition got underway. The under 14’s featured surfers small in stature, but big in talent.

Despite conservationist concerns, Kyogle’s controversial rally starts tomorrow. Four-time Australian Rally Car Champion Neal Bates is in town to contest the Border Rangers Rally, on a track he describes as ‘amazing’.

Hundreds of keen baseballers will be looking for a home run when they take part in the annual Timberjacks Carnival in Lismore. It’s exciting times for the sport on the Far North Coast, as Albert Oval undergoes a multi-million dollar transformation.

With only 2 days of the Evans Head Fishing Classic to go, only the best anglers are left. Geoffrey McGrath’s currently topping the scoreboard, reeling in a 144 centimetre Mulloway.

Byron Bay’s favourite octogenerian athlete has begun training for the upcoming Seniors Tennis World Championships. This year, Margaret Fisher hopes to win the ladies singles title – an accolade that so far has eluded her.