NELSON Bay Rugby Club are on the premiership prowl in the Hunter Suburban Men’s competition. The Gropers juggernaut has stormed to the top of the first grade ladder and are gathering momentum in the run home to the 2024 finals…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SHE may have experienced State of Origin heartbreak but Port Stephens rugby league warrior Olivia Higgins is determined to finish the women’s 2024 season on a high note. The crafty NSW hooker forward from Raymond Terrace is still reeling from…
DONNING an Australian Matildas jumper in a soccer World Cup is the ultimate goal for any aspiring female footballer. At the ripe age of eleven budding goalkeeper Sophie Tobin dreams of one day representing her country and showing her wares…