Sport Archives - The Hunter River Times

Reds celebrate 29-0 win

It was a big day down at St Philips Rugby Oval with the Reds taking on the Cessnock Mongrels with Mercer Wines as out matchday wine sponsor.

Vesper eyes Singleton Open crown

BY ALEX TIGANI

The equation is simple for Chad Vesper this month.

Let there be light

BY ALEX TIGANI

This Saturday, Australia decides.
It is the term we hear each Federal Election and, at ground level, all eyes have been on the Hunter’s nine candidates in the lead up.

Foran prepares for Aberdeen clash

BY ALEX TIGANI

Denman Devils playing coach Liam Foran hopes to see his men secure a 3-1 start when travelling to Aberdeen this Saturday.

Heffernan closes-in on Origin title

Can Singleton’s Cody Heffernan lead NSW to glory?

Team New South Wales are on the verge of clinching their first PBR Origin Series Championship victory in Brisbane this Saturday night, after a spectacular performance at the Tamworth Origin II event last month saw them even out the score to 1-1.

Strikers hit the road

The Singleton Strikers will hope to climb up the ladder this Saturday.

Veterans keep whips cracking at Denman

The Upper Hunter Veterans golfers stableford event was on the beautifully presented course on Tuesday, May 17.

Hunter line-up celebrate state title

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local AFL history was made in the Hunter region this month.

Respect Round

Local clubs embraced each other for Respect Round last weekend.

Countdown to Lake Liddell Speedbowl

It has been a long time coming but Lake Liddell Speedbowl is set to welcome spectators early next month.

Rustic Steel eyes The Big Dance

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Kris Lees-trained Rustic Steel waltzed his way to The Big Dance calculations after winning last Friday’s Darley Scone Cup.

Glory for Hill at Glendon

Scone cyclist Ben Hill returned to the Upper Hunter last month.

Haul inspires milestone win

A 13-goal haul from Jayden Galvin made headlines this month.

Scone Open title and course record for Brady

Muswellbrook golfer Brady Benkovic had two reasons to smile on Sunday.

National title for Herbert duo

Jacob, 32, returned from the Victorian Quarterscale Speedway Club at the Little Avalon Raceway (near Geelong) with his first national title while his son Lucas, 12, also secured a podium finish in the same event.

Eventful month for Muswellbrook teenager

April was a busy month for the Wright family as the 2021/2022 speedway season nears its end.

Singleton’s netballers want your support

Could it be a case of third time lucky for Singleton’s junior representative netballers in 2022?

Yasmin and Adam aim for the double

BY ALEX TIGANI

Scone Thoroughbreds’ first grade playing coach Adam Clydsdale is set for an eventful weekend.

Harlan trots to the podium

BY ALEX TIGANI

Another two silver medals also made their way to the Upper Hunter.

Pickers ready for season opener

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Maitland Pickers will kick off their Newcastle Rugby League campaign this Sunday.

Countdown to the Muswellbrook Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

The countdown is on until this year’s Royal Muswellbrook Cup after a half day public holiday was once again declared by the Muswellbrook Shire Council.

Singleton Roosters hold off Muswellbrook Cats in Shield clash

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters have retained the Nathan ‘Sadge’ Duncan Memorial Shield.

Hall’s Sydney medal haul

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton teenager Seren Hall has continued to shine after returning from the Little Athletics NSW State Track and Field Championships with five medals on Sunday.

Glendon hopes to end drought

BY ALEX TIGANI

If you ask the Bailey brothers, the Glendon Cricket Club has the best culture in the whole Hunter Valley.

Students compete in Cross Country

BY ALEX TIGANI

There was plenty of colour along Edinburgh Avenue on Monday afternoon.

Track and Field Club continues to rise

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Track and Field Club continues to rise

Glory for Gayfer

BY ALEX TIGANI

Huntlee’s Zac Gayfer has had a season to remember.

Recognition for Meakes

BY ALEX TIGANI

Scone’s Yasmin Meakes is a proud teacher, farmer and sporting talent.

Successful Gala Day for Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

Future Australian Diamonds were uncovered at the Singleton Netball Gala Day.

Poolman comes to town

BY ALEX TIGANI

Netball legend Samantha Poolman made an appearance in Singleton last week.

Merriwa prepares for Le Tour

BY ALEX TIGANI

Cyclists from across NSW will make their way to Merriwa this Sunday.

Parkinson stars for Team Australia

BY ALEX TIGANI

When Western Texas College freshman Luke Parkinson woke up last Wednesday morning, he had no idea he would be representing Team Australia at the 2022 PBR Global Cup USA three days later.