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.

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

By Ben Keeley

/ 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

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Mar 2015

Casuals make their point

Icklesham Casuals 2nd team gained an excellent point on Saturday March 14 in a 1-1 draw against high-flyers Punnetts Town, writes David Mayne. On a difficult pitch, the Casuals adapted

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Mar 2015

Iden's great cup run continues

Iden continued their cup form by reaching the semi-final of the Hastings Intermediate Cup, beating Hollington FC. In attack, they were very dangerous, but Hollington is a side that never gives up. Read the Iden goalie's match report here

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Mar 2015

Cricketers win indoor league

After a tough season, Rye's indoor cricketers were finally crowned league champions, gaining promotion in advance of the new indoor season which starts later this year

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Mar 2015

Sinners turn saints against Baptists

"Foul and abusive" language led to the Iden player/manager being sent off in the critical semi final of the Birchwood Group challenge cup against Battle Baptists. What happened next . . .?

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 Mar 2015

Icklesham suffer double defeat

Icklesham Casuals had a bad weekend when both their 1st and 2nd teams were defeated at home while their veteran team ended up with the weekend off

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 Mar 2015

Rye Bay draw cracking game

On a wet and windy Saturday morning Rye Bay hosted Little Common at Dogs Hill Road. Despite the weather both teams produced a cracking match

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 Mar 2015

Casuals earn a good point

Icklesham Casuals 2nd football team picked up a point in a 1-1 draw away to Sandhurst 2nds on Saturday March 1, writes David Mayne. Icklesham dominated the first half of

By Ben Keeley

/ 5 Mar 2015

Beckley bounce back to victory

Beckley Rangers were looking to bounce back with victory in the Crowborough and District U18s League A Division football match as they travelled away to play against Tonbridge Junior Gunners at the weekend. Did they do it? Read on

By Ben Keeley

/ 5 Mar 2015

Icklesham youngsters win tournament

Icklesham youngsters not only reached the final of the "Albion in the Community" tournament but went on to win it by beating Eastbourne Town in the final

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Feb 2015

PCSO Dan's on the run

PCSO Dan Bevan hopes to show a clean pair of heels on Sunday March 22 when he and three friends run in the Hastings half-marathon to raise money for Rother Responders

By Tony McLaughlin

/ 26 Feb 2015