TWO escapees from the Pig and Calf Sale joined Warwick tennis players for a match last night.

The pair of piglets were spotted on court five of the Warwick and District Tennis Association courts on Stanley Avenue at about 6.30pm.

Two men rushed to capture the sneaky creatures and after a 15 second chase, managed to place them into a cardboard box.

Mick Kay was the first to realise the pigs were on the loose.

"It's not what I expected to see at tennis on a Wednesday night," he said.

With the tennis courts located next door to the saleyard, the pigs had made a mighty effort to make it back home.

The owners of the pigs picked them up a short time later.



Thousands without power after severe storms

Premium Content Thousands without power after severe storms

More wild weather on the way after severe storms batter southeast

Warwick saleyards to find new home under proposed plan

Premium Content Warwick saleyards to find new home under proposed plan

The Mayor said the move was one that involved ‘a fair bit of emotion’.

10 Warwick jobs you could score now without experience

Premium Content 10 Warwick jobs you could score now without experience

About to graduate or just breaking into the jobs market? These vacancies could be...