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Harry Wilson captains Wallabies to emphatic win against Springboks

Former Gunnedah Red Devil Harry Wilson has captained the Wallabies to a rousing win against back-to-back world champions South Africa. The Wallabies returned to Australia to take on the Springboks at Perth’s Optus Stadium. In a dramatic thriller, the Wallabies defeated the Springboks 42–38 to reclaim the Mandela Challenge Plate for the first time since 2022. The hosts held an enormous lead, 42–17, almost halfway through the second half in what was an extraordinary 65 minutes. The Wallabies had also lost four players to the bin in the final stages and were reduced to 11 men. A rampage of tries […]

Oct 13, 2026

Bridge players enjoy social day with Tamworth

The Gunnedah Bridge Club hosted another enjoyable social day on Monday 21 September, welcoming 22 players who travelled from Tamworth to join local members. With strong numbers from Gunnedah as well, a total of 12 tables were in play at the Gunnedah Shire Band Hall, which once again proved an ideal venue for the event.   Adding to the day’s hospitality, ladies from the Gunnedah Red Cross catered for the players, providing a delicious and varied spread for the luncheon. There was plenty of friendly competition around the tables, with Penny and Phillip Powell taking out the east-west section for […]

Oct 13, 2026

Jacob Martin going from strength to strength in bowls

Gunnedah junior lawn bowler Jacob Martin is enjoying a period of great success in the sport, travelling the country for tournaments as well as being announced as a nominee for a state bowling honour. Bowls NSW will hold its annual awards presentation later this month, with Jacob a nominee for Male Junior Bowler of the Year. Jacob also travelled to Perth at the weekend to compete in the Australian Under-18 Championships underway this week. A lawn bowler now for almost five years, Jacob has developed an enduring passion for the sport. It’s a sport that is taking him to all […]

Oct 9, 2026

Railway Gunnabees defeat Curlewis Sport & Rec in round 10

Round 10 of the Gunnedah Darts 2026 winter competition was played last week. The results were as follows: A-grade Railway Gunnabees defeated Curlewis Sport & Rec Koalas 8–3. Justin Frey 125, 140 and 4 x 100; Darrin Cameron 2 x 100; Stephen Rooke 125, 140, 156, 2 x 121 and 3 x 100; Farran Lamb 123; Mark Beasley 121. Farry Hogan 120, 121, 123 and 125; Nathan McDonald 3 x 100; Dipper Campbell 2 x 100. Railway Warriors defeated Club Gunnedah Sevens 6–5. Bruce Porter 107 and 147; Peter Hayes 2 x 100; Adam Waugh 100, 2x 120 and “pegged” […]

Oct 9, 2026

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