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.

A close run thing

A light wind and calm sea made for some competitive racing for the cruisers

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Sep 2016

Last Saturday September 17, in a match sponsored by Dom Cruttenden of Rye Heating, Rye Town FC played their first home game of the season as they entertained JC Tackleway at the Salts in the Macron East Sussex Football League Division One. Dan Lake reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Sep 2016

Great news for Sailing Club

The temperature rises as the Sailing Club's financial goal comes close

By Ben Keeley

/ 15 Sep 2016

Wilsons wonderful week

Last Saturday 10 September Rye Town FC made the short trip to Icklesham to face Icklesham Casuals at the recreation ground in a match sponsored by Julian Apps of Harigoss Gundogs. Shane Ridgers reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 15 Sep 2016

Cricket season ends with awards

Last Saturday 3 September saw Rye cricket clubs 1st Xl travel away to Hellingly hoping a win could lead to promotion whilst Hellingly needed a win to avoid relegation and the 2nd team hosted Hellingly 2nds at the Salts. The seasons achievements were then celebrated in the evening with awards. Martin

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Sep 2016

Wind and sea challenge sailors

Weather conditions made for a tough and exciting race for the last one in a series

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Sep 2016

Town wins first outing

Playing in traditional red and black Rye once again had a team on the footballing map, not United not Athletic but the newly formed Rye Town. Shane Ridger's reports on Towns first league game of the season as they made the short trip to Northiam

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Sep 2016

Let's all get sailing!

Rye Harbour Sailing Club is expanding and opening its doors to all who want to try sailing. The Club Commodore outlines their plans here

By Ben Keeley

/ 2 Sep 2016

Mixed fortunes for cricketers

A win, a draw and a loss for Rye as the season end draws near

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Sep 2016

Fruitless weekend for cricketers

Despite high hopes of success, the cricket teams were doomed to disappointment last week end

By Ben Keeley

/ 25 Aug 2016

Let's go sailing with RHSC

Another invitation to try your hand at sailing with the Rye Harbour Sailing Club

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Aug 2016

Rough and tough in Rye Bay

A wild two-days racing for the cruisers of the Rye Harbour Sailing Club

By Ben Keeley

/ 11 Aug 2016