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.

Cricket festival for under 13s

Rye's under 13s cricketers will be competing next week in the Sussex Junior Cricket Festival. Dan Lake previews the event

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Aug 2015

Welcome return to winning ways

Rye's cricketers were in action at the weekend as the 1st team hosted Henfield and the 2nd team travelled away to Burgess Hill. Read Martin Blincow's report here and find out how both teams got on

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Aug 2015

Tassell wins after a fight

Rye Lawn Tennis Club's 88th Annual Invitation Tournament attracted an international field and the British contestants rose to the challenge with Jonathan Tassell (above) winning the men's singles. But he had a hard fight to win.

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Aug 2015

Mixed Triples bowling along

Rye Bowls Club hosted its annual Mixed Triples Open Tournament on the Town Salts bowling green on Saturday July 25. Twenty four teams from all over Kent and Sussex took

By Kenneth Bird

/ 30 Jul 2015

Sharp tri-es even harder

Despite difficult conditions, Bob Sharp took on the best at the National Triathlon Championships last weekend. Here he tells his own story

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

International players invited

The immaculate grass courts of Rye Lawn Tennis Club are ready to welcome an entry list of top county, national and international players when the annual Invitation Tournament starts this Friday July 31

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

'Camp' for future champions?

Tennis coaching for juniors is taking placing at Rye Tennis Club with amazing results

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

Rye Harbour are petanque champs

With only 30 or so miles between Rye and France, it is not surprising that the French game of Petanque (or boules) is alive, well and flourishing in this part of the country. League matches are played every Tuesday and Dennis Leeds-George has the results so far.

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jul 2015

Rye 2nds get back on track

Rye second team revivied their season with an impressive batting display against Glynde followed by some efficient fielding

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jul 2015

Casuals looking to raise funds

Icklesham Casuals are holding a fundraiser for the new sport pavilion with an evening of live music in the Memorial Hall, Icklesham on Saturday September 5 when Blakey's

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jul 2015

Kshemal tops wicket chart

Rye's cricketers entertained Wisborough Green at the Salts looking for a win which would push them closer to the promotion spots. Read Martin Blincow's report here

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jul 2015

Football starts in Icklesham

It may still be the height of Summer but Icklesham Casuals Football Club are already looking ahead to the forth coming season. Training is starting at Icklesham recreation ground and

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Jul 2015