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Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union, Tamworth, Walcha

New England Rugby gears up for finals fever

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 4, 2025September 7, 2025

New England Rugby’s two most consistent teams will battle it out for the William Sawyers Shield on Saturday, when the Walcha Rams take on Armidale Blues.

Posted inRugby Union, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth

NSW Country Rugby Union Championships kick off in Tamworth this weekend

blankby Penelope ShawMay 16, 2025May 17, 2025

Rugby union players from across the state will descend on Tamworth this weekend for the hotly contested NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.

Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union, Tamworth

Round four footy wraps up for NERU

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Round 4 wrapped up for New England Rugby Union this weekend, with plenty of football on display. Check out the results here.

Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union

Spoils shared at 20th TAS Rugby Carnival

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Strathfield’s St Patrick’s College have taken out the the 20th TAS Rugby Carnival held at The Armidale School on the weekend.

Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union

Nation’s largest primary-aged rugby carnival tackles Armidale this weekend

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

There will no doubt be some impressive scorelines this weekend, but it is the remarkable numbers behind the scenes that promise to make this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival one to remember. 

Posted inGeneral News, Rugby Union, Sport, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Pirates and Magpies both seek Rugby Union grand final berths

by Hamish BatleyAugust 23, 2024April 10, 2025

Not one, but two Tamworth rugby union clubs will be shooting for grand final berths this weekend in the New England and Central Northern comps respectively.

Posted inGeneral News, Narrabri, Rugby Union, Sport

Narrabri local thrives in regional and state rugby competitions

by Jack NivisonJuly 22, 2024April 10, 2025

Narrabri’s Ruby Clayton is excelling in rugby just 18 months after switching to the sport thanks to some words of encouragement from a Super Rugby W star.

Posted inArmidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

Port Macquarie Manta Ray takes out top award at 18th TAS Rugby Carnival

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 15, 2024April 10, 2025

One hundred and sixty games of rugby, 59 teams and countless memories are just some of the statistics coming out of The Armidale School’s Rugby Carnival held in Armidale over the weekend.

Posted inArmidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

Armidale rugby star selected in the u18 Australian Raptors team to tour USA

by Jack NivisonApril 14, 2024April 10, 2025

Armidale local and rising rugby star Kai Sell-Mitchell has been selected to play for the Australian Raptors u18 rugby academy in its upcoming tour of the United States.

Posted inArmidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

Record entries for 18th TAS Rugby Carnival

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024April 10, 2025

It is a tournament where lifelong memories are made and the real trophy is for the team which best exemplifies the spirit of the game. The Armidale School is set to welcome a record number of players this weekend for the TAS Rugby Carnival.

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