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.

Make it a double please Iden

Iden's barmy army travel to Little Common and Robertsbridge as they play in 2 cup finals on Saturday and Tuesday respectively with the hope of doing a double. Dan Lake previews the matches.

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Apr 2015

Icklesham faced Sedlescombe on Monday April 20 at the home of Hastings United in a friendly match in aid of raising funds for the club's project to build a new changing facility at the recreational ground. David Mayne reports on this match and a friendly between Icklesham's 1st team and 2nd team

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Apr 2015

Winter cobwebs blown away

The first cruiser race of the season saw eight boats from Rye Harbour Sailing Club competing in breezy conditions which tested some skippers after the winter lay-off

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Apr 2015

Rye defeated in opener

Rye's cricketers started the new cricket season with a friendly away to Hastings Priory at Horntye Park last Saturday. Martin Blincow reports on this and also the club's grand opening of the Sidney Allnut Pavilion

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Apr 2015

Icklesham Casuals raise funds

The Icklesham Casuals veterans side will be taking on their counterparts from Sedlescombe Rangers under floodlights at the Pilot Field in Hastings with a 7.30pm kick-off next Monday, April

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Apr 2015

Rangers unbeaten in two games

Beckley Rangers travelled up to play 2nd placed Tunbridge Wells for a double header in the Crowborough and District Division A football league

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Apr 2015

Rye Bowls start their season

Rye Bowls Club open their greens on April 25 and welcome all who would like to try this social and entertaining sport and perhaps take part in the many league and friendly matches during the year

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Apr 2015

Young sailors chase the Egg

Easter has come and gone, but for the young sailors of Rye Harbour Sailing Club, now back at school, memories of Bank Holiday Monday on the water still linger, despite

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Apr 2015

Barmy army go for triple glory

Iden face the first of two cup finals this Monday, April 13, as they line up against Hollington in the Birchwood Group challenge cup at Eastbourne Borough. And there could be a third cup final coming up . . .

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Apr 2015

This April in 'Fixtures' . . .

Our lead article in this month's Fixtures, delivered to local homes by Adams of Rye, is by farmer Simon Wright. He explains why Romney Marsh farmers are on the hunt for additional income to sustain the core business. There are six pages of articles . . .

By Ben Keeley

/ 2 Apr 2015

Hat-trick for Daniels

The ever-improving young Icklesham Casuals 2nd team recorded their third victory of the season on March 28, with a thoroughly deserved 3-0 success against Hampden Park United, Daniels scoring the hat-trick

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Apr 2015

Rangers continue their good form

Despite a few injuries Beckley Rangers travelled away from home at the weekend looking to continue their good winning run as they faced Hastings United, and after four wins are now placed third in the league.

By Ben Keeley

/ 25 Mar 2015