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.

Runners push the boundaries

On Sunday July12, runners started off on the near-marathon-length first Cranbrook to Rye cross-country relay. With navigational problems, fallen trees, giant nettles and a suspicious bull, the participants had plenty to think about on the way. Two of them give their first-hand accounts.

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/ 16 Jul 2015

Sharp battles wet triathlon

70 year-old Bob Sharp battled his way through a wet Canterbury triathlon on Sunday. John Minter reports on how he got on

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/ 9 Jul 2015

Children's coaching goes Aussi

Children's tennis coaching took a different turn this week when the Tennis Club head coach was joined by former Womens Tour player, Australian Mandy Morgan. After coaching they played a demonstration game, showing neither had lost their touch

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/ 9 Jul 2015

Cricket Club's decisive victory

Rye travelled to Hellingly and needed to pick up some much needed points, putting the recent defeats behind them. With their batsmen setting the home team a target of over 200, this looked possible. Martin Blincow reports

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/ 9 Jul 2015

Bingo and BBQ boost Pavilion

On Friday, July 3, Rye Cricket Club holds its Annual Bat & Trap evening to raise funds. The evening hits off at 7pm with an outside bar and barbecue. Funds

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/ 3 Jul 2015

Pistorious paces six out for 47

Last Saturday Rye's cricketers looked to bounce back from the previous weeks defeat as they faced top of the table Mayfield at the Salts. Read Martin Blincow's report here

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/ 3 Jul 2015

Season ends with honours

Icklesham Casuals Football Club held its presentation evening at Azur in St. Leonards on Friday evening

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/ 2 Jul 2015

This July in 'Fixtures'

Be wary if you tread your way down Deadmans Lane, urges John Howlett A gold badge is awarded to a long-serving member of Rye Harbour's RNLI crew

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/ 1 Jul 2015

Dan's 52 not quite enough

Rye's 1st XL travelled to local rivals Crawley looking to extend there winning run, whilst the 2nd XL hosted Crowhurst Park 2nd XL. Read Martin Blincows report here

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/ 26 Jun 2015

A great year for the beach boys

A great season for Rye Bay Football club ends with a fun day as the clubs holds its presentation day at its newly redecorated club house. Read Rhoda Parry's report here

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/ 26 Jun 2015

Smith takes the tee again

A busy summer lies ahead for Darcie Smith, a talented 15 year old golfer from Camber after a successful start to her 2015 season. After a busy and competitive summer she will be heading to Spain for the Daily Express sponsored Andalucia Junior European Open Finals.

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/ 18 Jun 2015

Sharp chalks up another win

The Blenheim triathlon provided a second win of the season for Bob Sharp against fierce competition. John Minter reports

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/ 18 Jun 2015