Junior hockey returned across New England this weekend as Hockey New England launched its 2026 season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
‘Worth his weight in gold’: Boy from Bendemeer keeps shining in IPL
Josh Hazlewood has been hailed for yet another matchwinning display, as he helped bowl champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the IPL.
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New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
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Tamworth ready to host NSW’s rising sporting stars this weekend
Tamworth will host about 1,000 of New South Wales’ top emerging athletes this weekend for the 2026 Regional Academy Games.