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.

If you're sitting uncomfortably . . .

It's not only sports injuries that require treatment - just sitting at a computer can do damage. Rebekah Gilbert offers a range of massage therapies to relieve stressed muscles - and nutrition advice, too

By user

/ 21 Jan 2015

Rum racers tackle high winds

Last Sunday (January 11), the Rye Harbour Sailing Club rum race, for dinghies, was held on the river Rother, writes Ray Prewer. As this was a very windy day, the

By Rye News

/ 16 Jan 2015

All is not lost in cricketing defeat

Rye's indoor cricketers lost, but learnt a valuable lesson: that they were capable of a good performance against stronger opponents in a tournament that would give the winners a place in the county cup

By user

/ 15 Jan 2015

Narrow defeat for Casuals II

Although they managed to equalise in the first half, Icklesham Casuals 2nd team couldn't keep pace with high-flying Orington, who are now joint leaders in the East Sussex football league division six

By user

/ 15 Jan 2015

Rovers too good for Rye Bay

After the festive break Rye Bay under 12s resumed with a game at home against Ringmer Rovers, writes Darren Paine. Rovers took control straight from the kick off after a

By user

/ 15 Jan 2015

Club supporting the community

Icklesham Casuals are liaising with Albion in the Community who are providing free, indoor training sessions for 12 to 18 year-olds each Friday evening during term time, 6.15-

By user

/ 15 Jan 2015

A sporting discount for 2015

If your new year resolve is to get fit at Rye's sports centre, mention Dan Lake's article in Rye News and you'll be given a discount . . .

By user

/ 9 Jan 2015

Cricket team faces testing weekend

Rye's indoor cricket team looks to continue its unbeaten record as the team enters the cup competition with a place at the County Cup up for grabs for the winner

By user

/ 8 Jan 2015

Santa and his helpers do a runner

Reindeer, elves and Christmas puddings were just some of the competitors in last Sunday's annual Santa fun run in support of St Michael's Hospice

By user

/ 18 Dec 2014

Golfer Darcie ends on a flourish

Darcie Smith, a 14-year-old cadet member of Rye Golf Club, was one of 70 young players in the final rounds of the Andalucian Junior European Open, played in Spain. Bad weather made the tough courses even tougher, but she made the cut and finally showed her true form

By user

/ 18 Dec 2014

Under-12s knock 'em for six

The day started miserable and damp and Rye Bay were very slow in getting started with Hastings taking an early lead, writes Darren Paine, under-12s coach. The game stayed

By user

/ 11 Dec 2014

Guts but no goals bring Iden defeat

Iden slip down the table after defeat by current Premier division champions Hollington, but it was a game that meant the manager had to think on his feet and the team left the pitch with their heads held high

By user

/ 11 Dec 2014