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.

Big win sends Casuals top

Icklesham 1st Xl were looking to continue their winning start to the season as they were away to Little Common whilst the 2nd Xl were looking to win their first game of the season at home to St Leonard's. David Mayne reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Sep 2015

Stoolballed by the competition

Despite the bad weather, Icklesham Ladies Stoolball Club (above) competed against other local clubs (one, indeed, in fancy dress) in the Icklesham Ladies Stoolball tournament. Tracey Young reports on Icklesham's progress

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

Cycling Le Tour for charity

The 9th staging of the Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh fun ride is being held on Sunday 27th September. Heidi Foster reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

Rangers thrash Tonbridge

Beckley Rangers Eagles U18s looked to begin the new season in style as they travelled away to Tonbridge Youth Eagles U18s on Saturday 12 September in the Crowborough and District League Youth Division A fixture. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

Mixed results for Casuals

The 1st and 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals were both in action Saturday 12 September as the 1st were at home to Catsfield and the 2nds were away to Magham Down. Find out how they both got on in David Mayne's report

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

Final in sight for casuals vets

Icklesham Casuals Veterans travelled away to Sedlescombe Rangers Veterans looking to increase there chances of qualifying to the final of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup. Find out how the 1st Xl got in there first league of the season against Bexhill AAC and how the 2nd team got on against Wittersham

By Ben Keeley

/ 13 Sep 2015

Year ends with results and awards

Rye finished off their 2015 season with the better half of a draw against Hellingly in a match sponsored by My Sweet Old Etcetera and in the evening celebrated the annual awards

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Sep 2015

Wheelers cycle for lunch

Perfect weather on the day and 86 riders aged from 12-80 took part in Rye and District Wheelers "Up for Lunch" Charity Cycle Ride on Sunday September 6,

By Rye News

/ 10 Sep 2015

2nd XI lose, 3rd XI take easy win

The Cricket Club 2nd XI travelled to Hellingly with a very young side which produced very good performances, although, as with most of the season the victory was just out

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Sep 2015

Rye News petanque competition

Saturday September 19 will see the second Rye News Petanque competition. Last year the journos from the News came a humiliating last. Will they be able to improve this year

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Sep 2015

2nds win as the 1st XI lose

With the cricket season nearly coming to an end Rye's cricketers faced Mayfield with the 2nds at home and the 1st XI away, looking to move further up the table. Martin Blincow reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 3 Sep 2015

Casuals hit Tackleway for seven

Icklesham Casuals veterans looked to continue their promising start to the season in the Hastings F A Veterans Cup competition as they faced J C Tackleway Veterans at the Recreation Ground. David Mayne reports here.

By Ben Keeley

/ 3 Sep 2015