Thurrock 20, Billericay 24 ON Sunday (16 January) at Oakfield, Billericay RFC U16s gave a second half rugby masterclass in ball handling and offloading in the tackle. Trailing by ten points at the interval, the visitors, Billericay upped their game and outscored Thurrock by three tries to one in the second half much to the […]
A SINGLE goal in the second half was enough to keep Aveley top of the table.
Isthmian North Grays Ath 1 v 1 Coggeshall Town By The Mariner TWO goals in two minutes just after the break resulted in a share of the points for these two closely matched outfits. Blues had the better of the first period controlling long periods, only their final ball in the danger areas prevented them […]
It was a return to rugby, after their seasonal winter break, for Tees’ u16s away at Chelmsford. Thurrock u16s, played down the hill in the first half and set about their task with their usual aplomb. The initial exchanges were as fierce as always and after an early attack, Tee’s Winger De Breuk was able […]
BLUES bounced back after a disappointing run of defeats during the festive period with this efficient performance – recapturing their early season form they dispatched promotion chasing Dereham Town. Super sub Anointed Chukwu made sure of the points late in the game
NOMINATIONS are currently open for the prestigious Essex County FA Long Service Awards until Friday 21st January, with decades of volunteering in local grassroots football being recognised and rewarded in 2022.
Isthmian Division North Brentwood 1 v 0 Grays Ath AS a spectacle this encounter proved to be a disappointing occasion marred as it was by a heavy and uneven surface hindering both sets of players. Brentwood eventually emerged the victors courtesy of a Tom Richardson strike in the first half, but Blues not for the […]
AVELEY have had a glorious start to the new year by going top of the league.
IT was honours even in this local derby on New Years Day at Chadfields.
IT was New Year woe for Blues when they succumbed to their heaviest home defeat of the season against a very good Canvey Island who controlled long periods of the encounter. Danny Sambridge produced a man of the match performance making a number of crucial saves to keep
WITH seven players absent through Covid, injury and holiday Blues nevertheless pushed in form Millers all the way in this local derby in front of a large holiday crowd.
THURROCK Swimming Club has been awarded a grant by Thurrock Community & Voluntary Services to help tackle inequalities within swimming.
TWO late goals by David Knight kept Grays Athletic’s promotion challenge on track.
JUST six and a half weeks since Rocks suffered a somewhat humiliating afternoon at the hands of Kingstonian (a 6-0 FA Trophy defeat) it was now time to visit Surrey for a rearranged league fixture.
YEARS of volunteering in local grassroots football will be recognised and rewarded in 2022, with nominations now open for the prestigious Essex County FA Long Service Awards until Friday 21st January via www.essexfa.com.
BLUES produced a gritty and determined display at Ram Meadow twice going in front and looking to claim the three points only to be denied in the closing stages by another poor refereeing decision in the build up to the Bury Town late equaliser
OVER 50 swimmers from Thurrock Swimming club participated in the Christmas Cracker gala in Hornchurch. Not only did the swimmers perform at a very high level achieving many personal best times, but Thurrock SC finished Top Visiting Club.
JENSON Hurrell, Ethan Martin and Nikita Charykin from Thurrock Swimming Club participated in this year’s English Short Course Championships held in Sheffield.
A VERY cold afternoon greeted both sides at Rookery Hill in what was basically a six pointer. Early missed chances certainly cost the home side gaining the three points.
Isthmian North Grays Athletic 2 v 2 Tilbury The two oldest clubs in the borough locked horns once again in front of a large and vociferous crowd both eager to claim the bragging rights. Blues holding a two goal advantage at half time held the upper hand but a spirited Dockers second half fightback ensured […]
ON a cold windswept afternoon Blues returned to winning ways courtesy of a far post header from Geoffrey Okonkwo . Fans must have been thinking it was going to be another afternoon of what if after the woodwork had denied them on three occasions. Hashtag United had their moments, starting well but faded as the […]
Basildon 49 v 34 Thurrock IN the winter sunshine, on Sunday 21st November, at Basildon’s Gardiner Close grounds, Basildon and Thurrock RFC served up a very entertaining u16 game of rugby. Initial exchanges were ferocious as both teams worked each other out and Thurrock led 7-5 after ten minutes. However, four Basildon tries and two […]
AMATEUR boxing is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and earlier onset of dementia, according to a study carried out by Cardiff University.
AN IMPRESSIVE win saw Aveley go into the play-off places on Saturday afternoon.