Sport

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Sub strikes in final seconds

Last Saturday October 17 Casuals 1st team were trailing 2-0 in the 86th minute. But what happened next ? David Mayne reports on the Icklesham teams

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Oct 2015

Big boats and a fair wind

A stiff breeze and close competition made for an exciting race in the RHSC Autumn Series. John Minter gets close to the action

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Oct 2015

Casuals grab two victories

Icklesham Casuals were in action last weekend with the 1st team playing away to Eastbourne Athletic and the 2nd team at home to Hampden Park United. Read David Mayne's report here.

By Ben Keeley

/ 15 Oct 2015

Exciting draw for Beckley

Last Saturday 10 October Beckley Rangers Eagles faced Tunbridge Well Youth in the Crowborough and District U18 League Division A. Rob Sayer Reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 15 Oct 2015

Good performances for the Bay

On Sunday October 4 Rye Bay under 9s football team faced Robertsbridge. U9s manager Ali Macdonald reports on this match and and Dan Lake reports on the under 13s game

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Oct 2015

Mystic Sky wins Ladies

The ladies showed the way on Saturday's race in good conditions. The men had more of a trial on Sunday

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Oct 2015

Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh

This is apparently just one fifteenth of the riders attempting "Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh" this week, who all faced a difficult challenge - or a helping hand - depending on whether your glass is half empty or half full

By Rye News

/ 1 Oct 2015

New season begins for under nines

Rye Bay under nines kick off the new season - but Rye News can't publish the scoreline. Puzzled ? Read on.

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Oct 2015

Casuals defeated in the cups

Icklesham 1st Xl were looking to continue their winning ways as they entertained Bexhill AAC in the Wisdens Sports Challenge Cup and the 2nd Xl were away to Parkfield in the Eastbourne Coach Finishers Challenge Cup. David Mayne Reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Oct 2015

Tight finish in cruiser race

Clear skies and a brisk wind, as well as a passing lifeboat and near misses, guaranteed exciting sailing conditions for the fifth race in the Rye Harbour Sailing Club's Pocket Cruiser series

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Oct 2015

Eagles grab a dozen in goal frenzy

Beckley Rangers Eagles swooped on their Pevensey prey in the Crowborough & District Youth League U18s Division A last Saturday. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Sep 2015

Conquered by William again

Rye News’s second annual Pétanque Tournament passed without injury or scandal on the Strand pitch last Saturday, September 19, but the Rye News’s team managed to finish second , which was staggering considering the team included two novices

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Sep 2015