Racing in the north today centres on the Inverell Jockey Club’s 7-race TAB program. The Jockey club received notification from Racing NSW earlier in the week that they had been awarded another race meeting after the Armidale track was deemed unsafe to race following...
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Inverell Jockey Club Gains Race Meeting
Racing returns to Inverell tomorrow after the Armidale race meeting was transferred yesterday to the Inverell racecourse. Following 58mls of rain over the last 7 days and 8mls yesterday morning, Racing NSW stewards deemed the Armidale track was unsuitable for racing....
Blue Heelers Coaches Announced
Former Inverell Saints AFL coaches are set to lead Northwest Blue Heelers teams when representative duties take centre stage later this year. Multiple premiership winning coach Dick Gleeson and former U17s coach Alan Martin have been named to lead the men’s and Under...
Presnell Steps Down as Group 19 President
Group 19 Rugby League President Peter Presnell has stepped down from the role. It’s believed Mr Presnell relinquished the position recently stating to STA FM his departure was due to personal reasons. STA FM have tried to contact the Group 19 Executive for a comment...
Invincible Red Claims Cup
In racing news, the Tamworth trained Invincible Red has upset the fancied runners in the Glen Innes Cup. The $13 pop found open air down the middle of the track to storm to victory from the Yvette Lewis ridden Macleay. The win gave jockey Mikayla Weir a winning double...
Hawks Score Late Tries to Swoop the Tigers
The Inverell Hawks have stormed home to claim the local derby against the Tingha Tigers 30-20 at Varley Oval in Round 5 action in the Group 19 Rugby League competition. The Tigers got out to a 20-10 lead during the second half before the Hawks rallied to claim the...
Highlander’s Discipline Needs Cleaning Up after Loss
Discipline has cost the Inverell Highlanders dearly in their 35-31-point loss to Quirindi Lions at Rugby Park on Saturday in Central North Rugby weekend action. The Highlanders led 19-15 at halftime and by 4 points with minutes to go before a penalty try was awarded...
Inverell F.C Claim Huge Victory Over Woolgoolga
In what Coach Damian Shutz has described as one of the best games he’s been part of, Inverell F.C have knocked over Woolgoolga United in the first round of the Northern NSW Regional Super League, played at the sports Complex on Saturday. In a physical affair, Inverell...
Rivalry Heats Up at Varley Oval
A big crowd is anticipated at Varley Oval tomorrow for the local derby between the Inverell Hawks and the Tingha Tigers as part of Round 5 of the Group 19 Rugby League competition. The Tigers are undefeated and will be keen to get back on the paddock after their game...