Sport
  • Junior League

Narrabri and District Junior Rugby League under-13s team ready for new challenge

The 2020 Narrabri and District Junior Rugby League under-13s side has been the benchmark of its age group in the north west in recent years and now the young guns are ready for a new challenge. The junior Blues will compete as an internationals team for the first time when they take the field for round one on Saturday, July 25. Narrabri will travel to Gunnedah to play its first two matches where it will meet the hosts and Farrer. North West Group 4 Junior Rugby League has adopted the gala day format which was reported in The Courier on […]

Jul 9, 2020

  • Soccer

Wee Waa United FC kick off its Namoi Soccer League title defence with a win

Wee Waa United FC’s Namoi Soccer League title defence got underway with a 1-0 victory on home soil on Saturday afternoon. Wee Waa welcomed Moree Services FC to Cook Oval for the sides’ round one match as soccer finally returned to the field after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the season’s start. An Elise Vinson goal about 15 minutes into the second half separated the sides on the day. The goal, which was Vinson’s first in the open senior grade, was a reward for hard work as she refused to give up while chasing down an overhit through ball. Moree goalkeeper […]

Jul 7, 2020

  • Soccer

Narrabri derby delivers as soccer season kicks off

At last, soccer is back. Narrabri’s two teams went head-to-head in round one of the 2020 Namoi Soccer League season on Saturday and produced an entertaining match. Narrabri Sporties FC, last year’s minor premiers and grand finalists, won the contest 6-0 against new clubmates Narrabri Elevens FC after leading the contest 2-0 at half-time. A new-look centre back partnership of debutants Matt Hall and Jess O’Neil were solid throughout the game and helped contribute to the clean sheet. At the other end of the field Jason Foxe, who was playing his first game since 2018, and debutant Brenton Cochrane were […]

Jul 7, 2020

  • Bowls

Lady bowlers enjoy a day on the green in Wee Waa

Wee Waa Bowling Club hosted a ladies’ social bowls day on Thursday which was attended by 14 lady bowlers. Wee Waa’s Lisa Pillar invited Narrabri lady bowlers to Wee Waa and 11 accepted the invitation to join Pillar and Kay and Dot Dewson for a day of Pairs matches. The Narrabri bowlers who travelled to play were Jan Etheridge, Lyn Wedesweiler, Leslie Price, Val Falkiner, Eva Sadler, Di Chessells, Gloria Campey, Kay Carolan, Helen Woodward, Pat Shields and Glennis Godden. The bowlers enjoyed their day on the green which gave them a chance to practis e match play ahead of […]

Jul 5, 2020

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