Sport

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Mixed results for Icklesham teams

Icklesham Casuals' teams produced a mixed bag of results last weekend and while the 2nd team pulled off their first win of the season there was no good news for the 1st eleven and the veterans as they both lost. David Mayne reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 31 Oct 2014

Mallard cruises to victory

With the weather changing, delays to the start and three boats in close contention to claim the title, it was an eventful final weekend for Rye Harbour Sailing Club's Autumn Series. Richard Hopper reports.

By Ben Keeley

/ 29 Oct 2014

Mixed fortunes for Icklesham

Mixed results for Icklesham Casuals as their second team lose in the cup but the veteran team remain unbeaten.

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Oct 2014

Rye hit opponents for six

Rye Cricket Club played their first indoor fixture in almost five years and, playing under new young captain Joe Lovell, the team won the match.

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Oct 2014

Iden get back to winning ways

Despite some dismal finishing and chances going begging there were some positive signs - not to mention three points - when Iden hosted Robertsbridge

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Oct 2014

Dull weather but not a dull race

The lead changed constantly as cruisers of Rye Harbour Sailing Club raced in Rye Bay. Most boats made a good start, but it was left to three to battle it out for first place on the final leg

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2014

Zon-derful Beckley

It was a memorable match, but only after a first half to forget did Beckley Rangers under 18s make an astonishing come back to win in the final seconds

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2014

Injury sours Icklesham's first win

There was lots of football played last weekend and, ignoring injuries, it was great stuff for the spectators as well as the players. David Mayne gives us an update.

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2014

Another close game for Rye Bay

The Rye Bay clubhouse kitchen was open for business last Sunday thanks to Claire Warne. Bacon rolls, cookies and early morning coffee were much appreciated when Rye Bay under 8s entertained Hawkhurst under 8s at Harbour Road, writes Ali MacDonald

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2014

Rangers find their shooting boots

Beckley Rangers, away to Pembury in the Crowborough and District under-18s A league, started as they meant to go on and were two-up at half-time. And with a defence denying their opponents any decent chances, they were on to a sure winner

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2014

Goals galore - and then cake!

Rye Bays under 8s attacked as always when they visited Hastings Wanderers unders 8s in their second game of the season. They didn't win - even with a goal machine in their team - but they all played really well

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Oct 2014

150 hit the road

Rung out by Town Crier Rex Swain, in full costume, 150 properly dressed cyclists set out on a fundraising ride for two charities organised by Rotary and Rye Wheelers. Derrick Holman reports. Tour de France it was not, but Tour de Rye it most certainly was.

By Ben Keeley

/ 2 Oct 2014