Sport

Bowls

Upset win in bowls minor fours

News and results from Forbes Sports and Recreation Club

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Golf

Early starters lead the way

News and results from Forbes Golf Club

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17 Sep 2025

Rugby Union

Platypi power to double grand final triumph

Forbes rugby juniors fought back against Dubbo Blues in the grand final

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17 Sep 2025

Rugby Union

Platypi power to double grand final triumph

Forbes rugby juniors fought back against Dubbo Blues in the grand final

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17 Sep 2025

Soccer

Foxes fight to finish in thriller

Grand final decider comes down to penalty shoot-out

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16 Sep 2025

Sport

Bush Tucker spirit alive and well

Trundle Bush Tucker Day has cooked up a storm for another year welcoming over 2000 people to the Trundle Showground. Packed with entertainment and activities there was something for everyone to get into the Bush Tucker Day spirit. A yearly favourite...

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14 Sep 2025

Sport

Jones, Robinson in close contest on squash courts

SQUASHBy DROP SHOT!Fifth week of our Spring Comp, half way mark, Wednesday night September 3. Some highlights: Lucas Jones lost set one 15-17 to Lucy Robinson but turned the tables to win the next three sets 15-9, 15-11, 15-8. Lindy Cowhan notched...

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14 Sep 2025

Sport

Spring has sprung with good turn out for Tuesday croquet

Aussie Croquet was played on Saturday 30 August 2025 with only 10 in attendance. Only the bravest played because of the cold winds. However those who played enjoyed the morning despite the cold. All three games were won by Rex Toole whilst two game...

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Hardy and Cogswell contest five-setter

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTSquash returned to the courts after our annual championships; for the third week of our Spring comp, Wednesday night August 20. Some highlights: Marcus Hardy and Christine Cogswell filled their score sheet over a five set feast...

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Spring has sprung with good turn out for Tuesday croquet

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Hardy and Cogswell contest five-setter

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Drane makes history

Tom Drane has made history as the first international rider to win the American Flat Track singles series. The Forbes-born talent was making headlines on the weekend, after he secured the series win with two rounds still to race. It’s a dream come...

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07 Sep 2025

Sport

Sunny Saturday a great day for croquet

On Saturday 23 August 2025 Aussie Croquet was played with 28 members in attendance. It was a lovely warm morning with no wind. All three games were won by Cheryl Toohey and Kevin Rubie. Congratulations to those players. A close score of 14/13 was...

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31 Aug 2025

Sport

Henry Kross claims squash championship

SQUASHBy DROP SHOT!The Forbes Squash Club’s annual Championship finals were held last Friday night, 15 August. After two weeks of very competitive squash, with both pleased and disappointed competitors, we were left with about a dozen finals...

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31 Aug 2025

Sport

Players converge on courts for annual tournament

The Town Tennis Club held its annual teams tournament last weekend, welcoming more than 100 players from all around NSW. Locals and travellers took to the courts, first timers as well as regulars - including one who has been coming to this tournament...

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24 Aug 2025

Sport

St Laurence’s athletes record efforts

Mason McMillan topped the cluster high jump record for 11 years boys

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19 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Future stars of NRLW and NRL

Four Red Bend students have made their mark in representative rugby league and union

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18 Aug 2025

Sport

Croquet players enjoy a sunny Tuesday for game

CROQUETAussie Croquet was played on 2 August 2025 with only a small number in attendance. Some good scores were recorded on the day and congratulations to the winners. It was really great to see Joan Littlejohn who called in to say hello. Joan is no...

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10 Aug 2025

Rugby League

Debut to remember for MacGregor

Elizabeth macGregor has made her debut in the NRLW and what a debut it was for the 18 year old

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04 Aug 2025

Sport

Markwort earns NSW rep honours

SQUASHBy DROP SHOT!Will Markwort of Forbes Squash Club will be representing NSW in the Trans Tasman Squash Exchange in Cairns in late August, joining the team as first reserve after playing recently in the NSW CHS Squash carnival at Thornleigh. Will...

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03 Aug 2025

Sport

Tommie set to compete at nationals

Young equestrian athlete Tommie Parker is having a massive year in the saddle and we are only seven months in. The year nine Red Bend Catholic College student has been achieving quality results all year at multiple events in a range of...

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03 Aug 2025

Sport

That’s gold! Youth shows state what they’re made of

Youth are proudly representing their shire, Wiradjuri people and the Parkes PCYC at the Nations of Origin 2025. Four gymnasts, including two from Forbes, have walked away with gold and bronze medals. Nations of Origin is an annual tournament hosted...

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27 Jul 2025

Sport

Sam Drane stars on US flat track

Sam Drane has won three of four championships at the American Motorcyclist Association’s 2025 Flat Track Grand Championships. Sam’s having incredible success on the United States tracks this season and finished a full week of racing at Du Quoin...

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27 Jul 2025

Sport

Guinness record for Sherrie

Sherrie Williams from Tullamore has broken the Guinness World Record for the most weight lifted in an hour by a one arm deadlift. At 23,950kg, Sherrie surpassed the record by 3950kg on Sunday at Anytime Fitness Forbes, where she works as a group fit...

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27 Jul 2025

Sport

Millers are our Thursday champs

SQUASHBy DROP SHOTThe highly anticipated Thursday night finals for our Autumn comp didn’t entirely disappoint but unfortunately not all matches were played. The top liners were unavailable but the enthusiasm showed by all other players certainly...

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20 Jul 2025

Sport

Sherrie eyes Guinness World Record as she raises the bar for mental health

Sherrie Williams from Tullamore will attempt to break a Guinness World Record

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15 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Elizabeth part of historic year for Bulldogs

Elizabeth MacGregor is the youngest player in this year’s historic NRLW Bulldogs side

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15 Jul 2025