SENIOR CLUB

The North Tamworth Bears Rugby League Club was formed in 1911, just 3 years after the formation of Rugby League in NSW. Formed from the "defection" of the North Tamworth Rugby Union team the North Tamworth Rugby League Club played the first game of League in Tamworth at No 1 Oval on 22nd of July 1911, giving birth to the Club and the game in this region.

 

The Bears have had a chequered history which has involved 3 distinct periods- the Rebel/Originals era 1911-1935, the Tri Colour era 1947-1955 and the North Tamworth Bears era 1964-current. The Club has played in 30 First Grade Grand Finals and have successfully won more than half of them.

 

In 1965/67 the club established its own ground and facilities on the former Police Paddock on the Manilla Road. The facility was titled Jack Woolaston Oval in 1985 in honour of club stalwart and former founding President. In 2011 the Bears celebrated their 100th year anniversary and in 2023 the 60th Anniversary of the Bears era, 1963 - 2023.

 

 In 2025 the Bears will comprise of four teams - Ladies League Tag, U18's, Reserve Grade and First Grade.