April 21, 2026
Group 2 season kicks off this weekend Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence this weekend. They are seeking their third in a row in 2026, having broken a 28-year drought with victory in 2024. Photo: Mick Birtles.
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Group 2 season kicks off this weekend

RUGBY League returns to the region with a blockbuster grand final rematch, when the 2026 Group 2 season kicks off this weekend. The Nambucca Roosters begin their premiership defence with a grand final rematch against the Sawtell Panthers, on Sunday afternoon at Coronation Park. The Roosters will be going for a third-straight premiership this season, […]

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Club Day Autocross held at Raleigh Raceway Jake Hill in spectacular style in his Honda.
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Club Day Autocross held at Raleigh Raceway

Jake Hill in spectacular style in his Honda. Autocross enjoys a variety of vehicles and competitors. Troy Haworth and his Celica claimed the quickest front wheel drive. Dave Morrow, proving experience is more than a match for horsepower alone. Luke Pell’s well-developed bug which was quickest rear wheel drive on the day. DESPITE the economic […]

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Rugby returns for another season Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves begin their premiership defence this weekend.
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Rugby returns for another season

THE GAME they play in heaven makes its return for another year, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicking off across the region this weekend. The Port Macquarie Pirates begin their premiership defence at home in the local derby against the Hastings Valley Vikings. Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Snappers […]

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Former Saints player marks impressive AFL debut with goal Angus Anderson celebrates his goal during the AFL Round 5 Gather Round match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers. Photo: AAP Image/Matt Turner.
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Former Saints player marks impressive AFL debut with goal

ANGUS Anderson has made Coffs Coast sporting history after realising his footy dream. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player made his AFL debut playing for the Collingwood Magpies, during their Gather Round game against the Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval. The 22-year-old made history as the first male player from both the AFL North Coast competition […]

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Port Macquarie Sharks travel north for trials against Nambucca Roosters
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Port Macquarie Sharks travel north for trials against Nambucca Roosters

Putting on the colours of his new team at Coronation Park on Sunday was former NRL player Craig Garvey. Nambucca’s Daniel Donavan was devastating in defence during Sunday’s trial against the Port Macquarie Sharks. Nambucca’s Renee Widders on the attack during Sunday’s trial against the Port Macquarie Sharks. THE Nambucca Roosters RLFC hosted four pre-season […]

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AFL North Coast season to get underway Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence this weekend.
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AFL North Coast season to get underway

AUSSIE Rules returns to the Coffs Coast this weekend with opening round matches in the 2026 AFL North Coast season to get underway in Sawtell and Woolgoolga. Men’s Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence in Woolgoolga, when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues on Saturday afternoon at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. The Northern […]

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Premier League season to get underway Coffs City United Lions begin their premiership defence this weekend.
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Premier League season to get underway

THE WORLD game makes its return to the Coffs Coast this weekend, as North Coast Football’s Hit 105.5 Men’s Premier League season kicks off across the region. Coffs City United Lions begin their premiership defence by taking on the Coffs Coast Tigers in their local derby at Polwarth Drive Fields. Last season’s runners up and […]

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Coffs City vs Iona FC: Interclub Challenge played in ‘great spirit’ Players from both clubs gather for a group shot.
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Coffs City vs Iona FC: Interclub Challenge played in ‘great spirit’

COFFS City came out on top in a strongly-contested Interclub Challenge played against Iona FC on Saturday, 28 March. The two Mid North Coast clubs played pre-season games across the following divisions: U12 Boys, U14 Boys, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, and Ladies and Men’s premier and reserve grades. Coffs won five games to two to […]

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Table tennis clubs in Coffs Harbour receive a defibrillator Manager of The Shores Carol Merritt, presents the defib to Wayne Brady and Reece Baker. Photo: Wayne Brady.
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Table tennis clubs in Coffs Harbour receive a defibrillator

MEDICAL emergencies are usually a surprise, so it always helps to be prepared. With this in mind, members of the Coffs over 50s and Coffs Harbour Table Tennis clubs recently gathered to celebrate the donation of a new defibrillator to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of players and visitors. The machine was donated by […]

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Talented Female Program enjoys unprecedented growth
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Talented Female Program enjoys unprecedented growth

Talented Female Program Under 13s players. Talented Female Program Under 14s players. Talented Female Program Under 16s players. NORTH Coast Football’s (NCF) Talented Female Program is benefiting from the surge in popularity of the women’s game, with 2026 participation numbers hitting record highs. NCF general manager Duncan Marchant says the growth is unprecedented. “So far […]

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