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.

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 like

By Ben Keeley

/ 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 Ben Keeley

/ 11 Dec 2014

Great win again for lads indoors

Another cracking performance and a resounding win against Netherfield brought a quality end to the first part of the season for Rye's indoor cricketers. Let's keep it up after Christmas boys, says Joe Lovell

By Ben Keeley

/ 11 Dec 2014

Bay's youngsters always give 110%

Both young teams from Rye Bay had good matches at home last weekend, displaying probably some of the best football the boys have played

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 Dec 2014

Robben strikes send social packing

Iden battled verbally, physically and with the football to pull off a shock - but very much deserved - win against unbeaten league leaders St Leonards Social

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 Dec 2014

Goals galore - in the wrong nets

Icklesham Casuals had an extremely disappointing weekend, with both 1st and 2nd teams suffering heavy defeats. Though they started evenly, they ended up with 15 goals scored against them

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 Dec 2014

Rye town champ through to semis

Alex Howes, the 15-year-old Junior Novice Southern Counties champion from Rye Town Boxing Club, is through to the national semis next Saturday (December 6). And he's not the only fighter we should be keeping an eye on

By Rye News

/ 3 Dec 2014

Youth inspires Icklesham to victory

The 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals produced their best performance of the season to record an excellent 7-3 victory over Robertsbridge United II last Saturday.

By Ben Keeley

/ 29 Nov 2014

New champ ready for the nationals

Opponents from across the UK will be descending on Rye Sports Centre for a boxing competition on November 29 - and our local club's Alex Howes, already the Southern Counties winner, will be competing in the National Junior Novice quarter finals. Get along there and support a local hero

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Nov 2014

RYA says 'thank you' to Rye sailor

Richard Hopper from Rye Harbour Sailing Club was applauded by the Royal Yachting Association for his dedicated work in promoting the sport of sailing at an awards ceremony and exclusive luncheon

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Nov 2014

Rye's indoor cricketers unbeaten

Quality performances all round, with good batting starts, tight bowling and improved fielding meant Rye could continue their unbeaten start to the indoor cricket season as they faced Hastings Priory 3s at Horntye

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Nov 2014

Winton a master tactician

A bit of selection magic from the Iden manager Chip Winton paved the way for a fantastic win at home to Robertsbridge in the cup.

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Nov 2014