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.

Swim challenge at Sports Centre

The schools' Swimathon Challenge is again coming to Rye in 2016 and entries are now open - we have the details

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Dec 2015

Cricket club secures overseas star

Rye Cricket Club have pulled off the signing of an overseas star after previous successful spells in the UK. Read Dan Lake's report

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Dec 2015

Iden bowlers celebrate

Iden Bowls Club had good cause for celebration - but why? Read on . . .

By Rye News

/ 10 Dec 2015

Goals galore as Ickleshams 1st and 2nd team were in action over the weekend. The 2nd team were home to Sandhurst and the 1st team were away to Herstmonceux whilst the veterans have a final to look forward to.

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Dec 2015

Cricket club offers coaching

Martin Blincow reports on the new winter coaching sessions for the colts teams that Rye Cricket Club and also how young star,Harry Smeed, is fairing in Australia

By Ben Keeley

/ 3 Dec 2015

Casuals Vets seeking victory

Icklesham Casuals veterans are looking to retain their Hastings FA Cup title as they take on Little Common. David Mayne previews the final

By Ben Keeley

/ 3 Dec 2015

Petanque season closes with prizes

The petanque season is over. Dennis Leeds-George has the results of this highly competitive game

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Nov 2015

Beckley down but not out

On Saturday November 21 Beckley Rangers Eagles U18s played Tonbridge Junior Blues in the Crowborough league division A. Derek Fraser reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Nov 2015

Casuals fall at home

Following the postponement of their previous match the 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals entertained a strong Robertsbridge United II on Saturday November 21. Read Jo Mayne's report

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Nov 2015

Eagles get back into action

After last weekends match against Tunbridge Wells Foresters was postponed due to a water logged pitch, writes Dan Lake. This Sunday, November 22, Beckley Eagles U18s get back into action

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Nov 2015

Season's best for Casuals

Icklesham Casuals 1st team produced what was probably their best performance of the season as they faced Bexhill AAC whilst the 2nd team were away to St Leonard's in a game which ended up being abandoned

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Nov 2015

Lease of life for Sports Centre

"Rumours of my death are much exaggerated" once said Mark Twain. The same, it would seem, applies to the Sports Centre, as a new lease has just been granted to the operators

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Nov 2015