The Armidale School’s First XI advanced to the regional final of the Douglas Shield with a commanding win over St Philip’s Christian College.
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Posted inBarraba, Rugby Union
Barraba to join New England Rugby competition in 2026
Barraba Rugby Union will join the New England Rugby competition in 2026, expanding both the First Grade and women’s competitions.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, School News, Sport
New England students medal at NSW Rowing Championships
The Armidale School has won gold and bronze at the NSW State Rowing Championships despite storm disruptions.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Quirindi, Tamworth
Tamworth hosts transferred Quirindi Cup meeting
Tamworth Jockey Club hosted the relocated Elders Killara Feedlot Quirindi Cup meeting yesterday, delivering a strong day of local success after Racing NSW transferred the fixture from Quirindi due to track concerns.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
NSW Country Championships to return to Tamworth in 2026
Tamworth will host the NSW Country Senior Championships again in 2026, with the three-day tournament expected to draw about 1,500 players and supporters to the region.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah, Sport
Gunnedah to host 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals finale as New England takes centre stage
Gunnedah’s Balcary Park will once again anchor the Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals in 2026, with the New England town set to host a high-stakes season finale that will decide the prestigious Pro 450 crown.
Posted inSport
Real support for local sporting stars of tomorrow
From Europe-bound hockey dreams to a rowing boat named Bubbles, New England’s next generation of sporting stars are chasing big goals with a little help from home.
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Hunt on for the next Indigenous Matilda or Socceroo
For the first time, JMF will host a National Talent Showcase in Sydney on May 30 and 31, bringing together some of the most exciting young Indigenous football talent from across Australia.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, What's on
Tahs on the hunt for next champion cricketer
Do you have a young Ellyse Perry or Josh Hazlewood in your midst? Applications are open now for the 2026 Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Walcha
Revenge is brewing in the PBR Australia bucking arena
Australia’s biggest bull riding showdown is back, as the 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Origin Series reignites the fierce NSW–Queensland rivalry—with the Maroons out for revenge after a record-breaking Blues victory last year.