Farrer and The Armidale School will renew one of the region’s longest-running school sporting rivalries this Friday as students battle for the Dick Hodgson Shield and Jim Levy Shield.
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Posted inSport, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth Cycle Club gears up for biggest Goodyear GRVL yet
The Tamworth Cycle Club is gearing up for its biggest gravel cycling event yet, with the return of Goodyear GRVL this May featuring an expanded two-day format designed to challenge riders while showcasing the region’s growing gravel riding scene.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar to make PBR Origin debut
Tamworth bull rider Colby Edgar will debut for the NSW Blues in the 2026 PBR Origin Series this season.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
New England Junior Hockey season gets underway
Junior hockey returned across New England this weekend as Hockey New England launched its 2026 season.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Partnership renewed: NSW Country Rugby Union and Regional Australia Bank
NSW Country Rugby Union and Regional Australia Bank renewed their partnership, supporting grassroots rugby and regional NSW communities.
Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on
Locals act to revive Inverell Mountain Bike Club
Inverell’s mountain biking community will meet Wednesday night to reform the local club, as council pauses plans for new management of the town’s track.
Posted inAFL, Tamworth
Tamworth rivals set for AFL boost in 2026 Carlton Draft
Tamworth’s Kangaroos and Swans will face off with AFL talent after being selected for the 2026 Carlton Draft.
Posted inBendemeer, Sport
Master craftsman Bendemeer’s Hazlewood puts on an IPL clinic
Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood has delivered his most supreme performance of the IPL season, his four wickets spearheading another RCB win.
Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids, Sport, What's on
Still time to join Nomads juniors ahead of season start
Keen to play Junior AFL? There’s still time to join the Nomads before the season kicks off.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.