Sport

Coverage of local sports from every angle — tournaments, athlete profiles, and the business behind the games. Explore the impact of sport in our town, and stories that inspire our community.

Light airs close the season

The cruiser racing season finishes with an unaccustomed slow weekend

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 Nov 2016

Rye undone indoors by Ashburnham

After a great victory in their last outing, Rye CC hoped to continue their unbeaten start to the indoor cricket season as they faced Ashburnham at Horntye park on Tuesday November 1. Spencer Fielding reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 3 Nov 2016

Gentle breeze for new sailors

The last taster sail of the season saw new sailors take to calm waters

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Oct 2016

Willis saves the day for town

Rye looked to extend their 100 per cent record as they faced unbeaten Bexhill Town at the salts. Shane Ridgers reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Oct 2016

Roxanne wins as Mallard returns

A good breeze gave exciting racing as the end of the cruiser racing season becomes closer

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Oct 2016

A slow way to be healthy

Some sports are fast, but others rely on slow movements - and tai chi is not just a sport, but also a way of keeping fit and healthy - for all ages

By Rye News

/ 20 Oct 2016

The rain falls as the goals flow

Last Saturday 8 October in a match sponsored by Pete the pane Window Cleaning Services Rye Town made the trip to face 2nd placed Herstmonceux, with both teams hoping to continue there unbeaten starts to the season. Shane Ridgers reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Oct 2016

Dinner, auction, squalls and sun

A financially rewarding Commodore's dinner was followed by races that demanded a clear head

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Oct 2016

Town's strong form continues

Rye Town took control of the game against Wadhurst with some excellent individual efforts

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Oct 2016

Coaching and fitness at Camber

A coach with a full swimming and general fitness program has been operating out of Camber

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Oct 2016

Town performs well despite loss

Last Saturday September 24, in a match sponsored by Lee Gammon of LG projects Carpentry and Building, Rye were in cup action as they entertained premier division high flyers Hollington United in the East Sussex Football League President's Cup. Shane Ridgers reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 29 Sep 2016

Blown across the Marsh

Despite strong headwinds, the 10th Tour was a great success, generating a substantial sum for Rye and Winchelsea Rotary Club to distribute

By Kenneth Bird

/ 27 Sep 2016