Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend Coffs Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 10, 2024 AFTER having their latest bye round last weekend, the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend with Round 11 matches, with just four rounds to go until this season’s finals series. Nambucca Roosters host the Grafton Ghosts in the match of the round between first and third on
Regional footy cancelled due to ongoing weather issues Myall Coast Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 AN UNEXPECTED day of rest and reflection was afforded local football teams, as the entire regional rugby league round was cancelled on Saturday 6 July. All teams were ready and champing at the bit for another weekend of community footy, so many were dismayed and to learn of the cancellations,
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport Sport Results by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 AT LAST! A Saturday without rain, so it was great to see 51 ladies dusting off their clubs and enjoying the perfect winter sunshine today. This was a Stableford event, and competition was hot at the top of the leaderboard, with just one shot separating the first six players. Today’s
‘Superhuman’ para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris Coffs Coast Sport Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 AFTER falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country. Australia's Paralympics team will leave home as para-athletes but when they touch down in Paris in August they will do so as "superhumans". Champion track
Jillaroos to feature in NRL’s expanded Vegas venture Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 AUSTRALIA are set to play a women's Test against England in Las Vegas as part of the NRL's expanded four-game extravaganza for 2025. NRL bosses will announce a schedule for next year's Las Vegas venture as early as this week, with the season-opening NRL fixtures all but locked in. It is expected
Nelson Bay courageous in womens rugby loss to leaders Wanderers Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 WANDERERS Rugby Club have confirmed their position as favourites for the Hunter Women’s Rugby premiership title. Geoff Davy’s all conquering Blues showed why they are freely tipped for championship honours after skittling Nelson Bay 38-7 in a midweek clash at Bill Strong Oval. Dashing Wanderers fullback Georgie Ball produced a best-on-ground performance
Nelson Bay Rugby unearth three young local workhorses in quest for Hunter Suburban title Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 NELSON Bay Rugby Club’s youth drive is reaping plenty of dividends in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Men's competition. Head Coach Michael Wiringi has blooded a host of rookies this season to complement his experienced senior players in a new look Gropers line up that still exudes class and power. Three forwards to
Soldiers Point Bowling Club Photo Gallery Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 TWO Soldiers Point Bowling Club Teams qualified for the State Open Pennant Finals by winning Flags in the Newcastle Zone. The 1st team - known as the ‘Ones’ - played for three days on the impressive grass greens at Ettalong Bowling Club. In Section 2, with six teams competing, the Point
Legendary boxing trainer Neville Short to showcase potential champions at Club Lemon Tree Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 SHAPING the futures of local youth through boxing in the Hunter and Port Stephens regions has been a way of life for decorated trainer Neville Short. With nearly 70 years of life time experience in the boxing game, the Thornton identity is well versed in developing the pugilistic skills of his
Newcastle City down Port Stephens Power in AFL Hunter Central Coast womens clash Port Stephens Sport Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 9, 2024 NEWCASTLE City goal scoring sensation Billie Davies has continued her superb form in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Women's senior ranks. The seventeen-year-old young gun bagged another five goal haul in the Blues’ resounding 66-10 victory over Port Stephens Power in Black Diamond Plate action at Ferodale Oval last weekend. Davies was
