Maitland’s secret weapon

BY ALEX TIGANI

Both head coach Matt Lantry and his assistant Jye Bayley have praised their new strength and conditioning coach Oliver Moody for his efforts throughout 2020.

Milestone for Trickey and Williams

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Roosters Owen Trickey and Tyson Williams celebrated their 50th club games with another win on Sunday in soggy conditions.

Warriors aim for 10-0 record

Singleton’s local AFL junior success continued under lights at Maitland last Thursday when the Warriors celebrated a 36-point victory in the under-15 clash.

Bastick guides side to glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

After a tight opening half, Comprint Solutions did enough to hold off the Firebirds in the Muswellbrook Netball Association’s A Grade grand final on Saturday.

Hype continues premiership dynasty

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Netball Association powerhouse Hype added yet another premiership after their top tier grand final win against Genesis on Saturday.

New king of Mount Panorama

BY HARRY MULHOLLAND

Singleton’s own Ryan Gilroy is set to tackle the famous Mount Panorama racing circuit this November in the Challenge Bathurst time trial.

Three wins to go

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Netball Association’s Opens side is only three games away from glory.

A win for Bryan’s birthday

BY ALEX TIGANI

Years may have passed since Singleton Roosters club legend Pete Childs last donned a playing jumper.

Hawkins signs on for 2021

Singleton Greyhounds club secretary Leigha Gardner has described the re-signing of club coach Jake Hawkins as a ‘no brainer’.

Dicks secures Open title

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local golfer Matthew Dicks fought off blistery conditions to claim his second Bowers Heavy Haulage Singleton Open title on Sunday.

Rankin holds off Constable

A roll-up of 26 players showed up for the first round of the Upper Hunter Vets’ Annual Championships held at the Denman Golf Club last week.

Reds remain on top

BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds will enter this weekend’s bye with satisfaction thanks to a successful start in the NHRU Divisional season.

Brown remains positive

BY ALEX TIGANI

Now Muswellbrook RSL Bowls Club star Eryn Brown, who turns 75 today, is counting down the weeks until her competition returns from suspension.

Honours for our Helene

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local cricket stalwart Helene Goadsby has been recognised with two distinguished honours this month.

Muswellbrook Cats pull the pin on 2020 season

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Muswellbrook Cats have pulled the pin on season 2020 following the cancellation of last Saturday’s home scheduled matches against Gosford and Terrigal-Avoca.

Bayley welcomes Will to the Pickers

BY ALEX TIGANI

Our boys are back together. Former Singleton Greyhounds first grade coach and current Maitland Pickers assistant Jye Bayley has welcomed the inclusion of Will Nieuwenhuise to his club in 2020.

Lane proves successful

BY ALEX TIGANI

Seven healthy and keen veteran golfers played a stableford event at the Murrurundi Golf Club last week.

Juniors Return to Howe Park

BY ALEX TIGANI

Young aces from across the Upper Hunter made their way through the gates of the Howe Park Tennis Club for the return of the junior competition on Friday, July 31.

Reds aim for 3-0 start

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will hope to capture a 3-0 start when playing host to the Waratahs this Saturday.

Singleton Hosts Opens

BY CARLEY VAUGHAN

The Singleton Netball Association Opens Representative team season finally got underway on Sunday, August 2.

SDCA search for umpires

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton District Cricket Association treasurer Daniel Storey has revealed the appointment of Justin Harris as first grade umpire ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Sam’s Coffs Cup win

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook trainer Sam Kavanagh held back tears of joy moments after his recent purchase Sikandarabad won the $150,000 Carlton Draught Coffs Harbour Cup last week.

Victory for Nothing

BY ALEX TIGANI

Another chapter was added to the history of the Bengalla Cup earlier this month when the Paul Perry trained ‘Nothing Too Hard’ claimed an upset victory.

Gates open for Bengalla Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

A limited crowd of 500 will be permitted through the gates of the Muswellbrook Race Club from noon this Sunday for the annual Bengalla Cup Day.

Reds return on Saturday

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will finally be able to commence their NHRU Divisional season for 2020 when they play host to Medowie this Saturday.

Rams Cup called off

BY ALEX TIGANI

Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union’s proposed Rams Cup competition has been cancelled due to a list of factors impacted by Covid-19.

Wildfires to host Sydney Uni

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union Wildfires made their return to the Shute Shield this month for the first time since 1998.

Cousins combine for historic win

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters’ youth girls team kick started their season with a comfortable 48-point win against reigning premier Cardiff at the Pasterfield Sporting Complex.

Simpson now a Saint

There is no football code war for NRL legend Steve Simpson.

He has represented Australia, played state of origin for NSW and won an NRL premiership for the Newcastle Knights.

Fox, Solly and Adams to inspire the Cats

BY ALEX TIGANI

They have faced two early defeats.
Now the Muswellbrook Cats are eyeing their first win of the AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Black Diamond Plate season.

Roosters aim for 3-0 start

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters will aim to open their season with a third straight win when travelling to Newcastle City this Saturday.

Singleton holds level with premiers

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Strikers’ will hope to close in on the top spot of the New FM Northern League One ladder when they travel to South Cardiff this Sunday.

Singleton storm home in 12-0 triumph

BY ALEX TIGANI

Returning local star Tove Crosswell made a gallant return to the field last Friday night when guiding Singleton to a 12-0 win against Mayfield at Howe Park.

Cook Park to host NSW Waratahs trial

BY ALEX TIGANI

He has played cricket for more than half a century.

Now, at the age of 55, Greg Thrift will make his national championship debut if all goes to plan for the rest of the year.

New nets for Scone

BY ALEX TIGANI

Upper Hunter cricketers will be complimented by a new addition this summer.

oes to plan, a new set of cricket nets will be unveiled at Scone’s Bill Rose Sports Complex this afternoon.

These new facilities will cater for many talents across the region.

New Nets for Scone

BY ALEX TIGANI

Upper Hunter cricketers will be complimented by a new addition this summer.

Iall goes to plan, a new set of cricket nets will be unveiled at Scone’s Bill Rose Sports Complex this afternoon.

Scores vary at Howe Park

Six ladies challenged the threatening rain and played three interesting games on Saturday, with Val Smith playing in all three games.