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.

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

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/ 23 Apr 2015

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

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/ 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,

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/ 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

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/ 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

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/ 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

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/ 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 . . .

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/ 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 . . .

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/ 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

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/ 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.

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/ 25 Mar 2015

Match turns on Barker's red

Iden looked to take their cup form into their league campaign as they travelled away to Ninfield on Saturday 21 March. Despite missing key players, Iden were able to field a strong team, but the game turned on a one-sided decision by the referee which cost Iden. Read Shane Ridgers' report here

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/ 25 Mar 2015

Beckley hold on to win

Looking to continue their winning streak after beating Tonbridge Junior Gunners U18 5-1 last week Beckley Rangers travelled away to Rotherfield U18s. After weeks of playing on poor pitches it was a pleasant surprise to see a pitch like Wembley! Read Ashleigh Fraser's match report

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/ 20 Mar 2015