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.

Dinghies defy the weather

Bank Holiday Monday saw the Rye Harbour Sailing Club dinghies out on the water for the William the Conqueror Cup race. Sunday's weather had moderated by Monday morning

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 May 2015

Darts: Rye show their bottle

In a tightly contested match, Rye managed to get the better of highly fancied Lewes in a contest that went to the last game.

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 May 2015

Rye CC ready for the new season

Rye Cricket Club completed their preparations for the new league season as they faced Iden in a friendly at the Salts last Saturday May 2. Read Martin Blincow's match report here to see how they got on

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 May 2015

Chip nets a large fish

Every fisherman hopes that one day they can catch the big one and for one lucky Rye man, he managed to do just that.

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 May 2015

Iden win as Athletic see red

Two cup finals in a week for Iden: the first against Ore Athletic at Little Common and the second against St Leonard's Social at Robertsbridge. Read how they got on here.

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 May 2015

Giving the wrong impression

Rye News, your online community newspaper, does not have a political affiliation. We are a not-for-proft group of volunteers, dismayed that a political pamphlet, distributed at the weekend on behalf

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 May 2015

This May in 'Fixtures'

Articles featured in this month's taster edition of Rye News, printed within Fixtures, are: * One fight and a few scraps - a look at local elections * Mindi, the

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 May 2015

Hamilton hits century for Rye

Rye continued their preparations for the new league season, as they travelled away for a friendly, this time against higher tiered opposition Glynde & Beddingham. Martin Blincow reports on the match here.

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015

Veteran Casuals win the league

Icklesham's veterans travelled away to Little Common knowing that victory would lead to them winning the Hastings FA Veterans League title. Read David Mayne's report here

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015

RHSC pushes the boat out

Rye Harbour Sailing Club is participating in the RYA Push the Boat Out scheme to enable anyone interested in sailing to come and see for themselves what it entails and have a go in one of the club boats

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015

Rye Bowls open to all

Rye Bowls Club open day was a great success, with a number of first-timers trying their hand and new members being signed up. Despite the cancellation, due to weather, of the following day's practice session, the club recorded victories in both their opening matches during the week

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015

Rangers thrash weakened Borough

Beckley Rangers were goal happy as they defeated a weakened Eastbourne Borough side. A successful season ends at home next weekend against Broad Oak and Horam. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015