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Daggers boss Taylor insists they have healthy competition up front

10:00 Jacob Ranson

Nathan Ralph of Southend heads clear from Reece Grant of Dagenham (Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Dagenham & Redbridge have some healthy competition brewing for places up front insists manager Peter Taylor, writes Jacob Ranson.

Harold Wood runners tackle ELVIS race in Hainault

09:04 Jacob Ranson

Harold Wood Running Club members at the ELVIS race (Pic: HWRC)

Harold Wood Running Club had 25 runners turn out for the fourth ELVIS race at Hainault Country Park.

Lord's inspires youngsters to follow in the footsteps of England's World Cup victory

08:00 Jacob Ranson

Youngsters at a coaching session at Lord's (Pic: Matt Bright)

Following a sensational ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final at Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) opened up the Cricket Academy yesterday to children from across London, for the opportunity to pick up a bat and ball and follow in the footsteps of their cricketing heroes.

Hornchurch still evaluating trialists says boss Stimson

Yesterday, 16:00 Jacob Ranson

Garrett Kelly of Hornchurch and Myles Judd of Leyton Orient (Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson continues to evaluate a number of trialists as he look to bolster the squad ahead of the new campaign.

Essex Leopards bring back guard Jerrel Layne

Yesterday, 13:00 Jacob Ranson

Essex Leopards Jerrel Layne in action (Pic: Paul Phillips)

Having had a brief spell in Italy playing for Lucera, Essex Leopards have announced the return of Jerrel Layne.

Daggers boss Taylor pleased with improvements shown in Southend United encounter

Yesterday, 11:00 Jacob Ranson

Reece Grant of Dagenham scores and celebrates with Joe Quigley (Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Peter Taylor is pleased overall to see gradual improvements as his side picked up a 1-1 draw with Southend United.

Raiders coach Easton named GB under-18's coach

Yesterday, 10:33 Jacob Ranson

Raiders head coach Sean Easton (Pic: John Scott)

Everyone Active Raiders head coach Sean Easton has been named as the new head coach for Great Britain under-18s, with Martin Cingel and Simon Leach confirmed as his assistants.

Tennis: Higgins praises Gidea Park's great progress

Saturday, July 20, 2019

James Caddies, Cameron Isbell, Peter Mott, Tom Higgins and Jamie Bixby

Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club's head professional Tom Higgins has praised members for their recent successes on the court.

Daggers nab draw against Southend United

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Reece Grant of Dagenham scores the first goal for his team and celebrates (Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Pre-season: Dagenham & Redbridge 1 Southend United 1

Hornchurch manager Stimson excited about coming up against Chelmsford

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson during Leyton Orient clash (Pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson is looking forward to coming up against one of his old friends in Rod Stringer when they welcome Chelmsford City.

Ikram says Harold Wood are full of confidence ahead of top of the table tie at Hutton

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

H Ikram of Harold Wood during Gidea Park and Romford CC vs Harold Wood CC, Shepherd Neame Essex League Cricket at Gidea Park Sports Ground on 6th July 2019

Harold Wood stand-in captain Hamzah Ikram says they're 'oozing' confidence as they head into another top of the table clash this weekend.

Captain Gordon eyes league and cup success

Friday, July 19, 2019 George Sessions

Billy Gordon in bowling action for Hornchurch at Valentines Park (pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo).

The Harrow Lodge Park club have two more important matches coming up

AB blasts Middlesex to opening T20 win over Essex

Friday, July 19, 2019

AB de Villiers of Middlesex hits four runs against Essex Eagles in the Vitality Blast at Lord's (pic: Nick Wood/TGS Photo).

Vitality Blast South Division: Middlesex (166-3) beat Essex (164-6) by seven wickets

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Daggers boss Taylor insists they have healthy competition up front

10:00 Jacob Ranson

Dagenham & Redbridge have some healthy competition brewing for places up front insists manager Peter Taylor, writes Jacob Ranson.

Hornchurch still evaluating trialists says boss Stimson

Yesterday, 16:00 Jacob Ranson

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson continues to evaluate a number of trialists as he look to bolster the squad ahead of the new campaign.

Daggers boss Taylor pleased with improvements shown in Southend United encounter

Yesterday, 11:00 Jacob Ranson

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Peter Taylor is pleased overall to see gradual improvements as his side picked up a 1-1 draw with Southend United.

Daggers nab draw against Southend United

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Pre-season: Dagenham & Redbridge 1 Southend United 1

Hornchurch manager Stimson excited about coming up against Chelmsford

Saturday, July 20, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson is looking forward to coming up against one of his old friends in Rod Stringer when they welcome Chelmsford City.

Robinson knows it will take time for new-look Daggers to gel together

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Matt Robinson of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder Matt Robinson says the squad will need time to gel together after a major summer re-build.

Youngster Bonds departs Daggers after impressive Gold Cup displays

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Elliot Bonds in action for Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo)

Dagenham & Redbridge have confirmed that Elliot Bonds' contract with the club has been cancelled by mutual agreement.

Hornchurch boss Stimson is pleased with 'fantastic' clash against former club Orient

Daggers suffer heavy defeat to Charlton Athletic

O's find Angol to get past Urchins

West Ham get their man at last as French striker signs

Daggers boss Taylor wants better in the Charlton clash

Romford open campaign at home to Canvey Island

Cricket

Lord's inspires youngsters to follow in the footsteps of England's World Cup victory

08:00 Jacob Ranson

Ikram says Harold Wood are full of confidence ahead of top of the table tie at Hutton

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Harold Wood stand-in captain Hamzah Ikram says they're 'oozing' confidence as they head into another top of the table clash this weekend.

Captain Gordon eyes league and cup success

Friday, July 19, 2019 George Sessions

The Harrow Lodge Park club have two more important matches coming up

AB blasts Middlesex to opening T20 win over Essex

Friday, July 19, 2019

Vitality Blast South Division: Middlesex (166-3) beat Essex (164-6) by seven wickets

Brentwood look for back-to-back wins to keep place at top of Premier Division

Friday, July 19, 2019 Dan Bennett

Jack Hebron of Brentwood. Picture: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Brentwood are targeting their second win in a row after a victory over title rivals Wanstead lifted them back to the top of the Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division.

Upminster aware of massive challenge Monty will provide, insists Curtis

Friday, July 19, 2019 George Sessions

Shenfield's Monty Panesar (right) alongside captain Roy Smith at Upminster (pic: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo).

Ollie Peck's team lost at home to Woodford Wells last weekend and take on Roy Smith's Shenfield next

Ardleigh Green captain Edwards eager to raise the standard

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Ardleigh Green players celebrate a wicket during Ardleigh Green & Havering-Atte-Bower CC vs Goresbrook CC, Shepherd Neame Essex League Cricket at Central Park on 15th June 2019

Ardleigh Green & Havering atte Bower captain Lloyd Edwards says they must get back to the standard they set out earlier in the season.

Gidea Park & Romford look to end run of two straight defeats

Shenfield skipper Smith wants his side to knuckle down

O'Neill: Rainham ready for showdown with Canvey

'Surreal' for Upminster bowler Curtis to watch old team-mate in World Cup Final

Walthamstow defeat was tough to take says Ardleigh Green skipper Edwards

Bentley bag another comfortable victory

Rugby

Upminster rugby boys take bungee plunge for charity

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Five members of Upminster under-15s with coach Brian Reardon and Zoe Rawe after their charity bungee jump

Five members of Upminster Rugby Club's under-15s took the plunge for charity at the weekend.

Park unable to send skipper James out with cup win

Friday, May 3, 2019 George Sessions

East London score a try and celebrate against Romford & Gidea Park during Essex Intermediate Cup Final (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo).

Having just missed out on promotion and a cup win, Romford will take stock for the summer and return motivation for the new season

East London crowned Essex Intermediate Cup champions after win over rivals Romford

Monday, April 29, 2019 Jacob Ranson

East London RFC vs Romford & Gidea Park RFC, Essex RFU Intermediate Cup Final Rugby Union at Howard Way on 27th April 2019

Underdogs East London achieved a deserved 32-29 victory over Romford & Gidea Park to win the Essex Intermediate Cup on Saturday.

Wigham confident Romford will finish 'great season' on high

Friday, April 26, 2019 George Sessions

Romford & Gidea Park's Ben Northfield kicks a conversion against Harpenden (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo).

The Crow Lane club face East London in the Essex Intermediate Cup final on Saturday

Wigham signs new deal to keep him at Park until 2022

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 George Sessions

Romford & Gidea Park players have a group huddle (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo).

After losing Saturday's play-off final, the Crow Lane side have been handed a timely boost with Jordan Wigham extending his stay at the club

Jordan Wigham left to rue what might have been as chances go begging for Romford & Gidea Park

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Neil Metcalfe

Harpenden RFC vs Romford & Gidea Park RFC, London 2 Promotion Play-Off Rugby Union at Redbourn Lane on 13th April 2019

A bitterly disappointed Jordan Wigham was left to wonder what might have been as Romford & Gidea Park were beaten 60-6 in their London Two North promotion play-off.

Bitter disappointment for Romford & Gidea Park as promotion dream dies at Harpenden

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Neil Metcalfe at Redbourn Lane

Harpenden won promotion to London North One win a comprehensive 60-6 win over Romford & Gidea Park.

Romford & Gidea Park were left shellshocked as their promotion hopes were crushed by a 60-6 win for Harpenden.

Hallahan insists future remains bright for Campion

Reed takes positives from testing season for Old Cooperians

Wigham proud of Romford and confident they can beat Harpenden in play-off final

Park secure play-off spot and give captain James final home win

Wigham warns Romford owe Saffron Walden a performance

Rugby: Upminster relishing last-day title showdown with Mavericks

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Essex Leopards bring back guard Jerrel Layne

Yesterday, 13:00 Jacob Ranson

Having had a brief spell in Italy playing for Lucera, Essex Leopards have announced the return of Jerrel Layne.

Raiders coach Easton named GB under-18's coach

Yesterday, 10:33 Jacob Ranson

Everyone Active Raiders head coach Sean Easton has been named as the new head coach for Great Britain under-18s, with Martin Cingel and Simon Leach confirmed as his assistants.

Tennis: Higgins praises Gidea Park's great progress

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club's head professional Tom Higgins has praised members for their recent successes on the court.

Raiders announce import forward duo of Marcillis and Krakauskas

Friday, July 19, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Raiders junior coach Ben Pitchley (pic John Scott)

Romford Junior Raiders have announced the signings of two young import forwards in the form of Jan Marcillis and Villius Kraskauskas ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Raiders re-sign young defenceman Burnett

Thursday, July 18, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Everyone Active Raiders have announced the re-signing of defenceman Callum Burnett ahead of the 2019/20 National League season.

Raiders re-sign duo of Sylvester and Wakeling

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Abbie Sylvester protects Brad Windebank's net for Raiders

Romford Junior Raiders have announced the re-signings of duo Abbie Sylvester and Ellie Wakeling ahead of the 2019/20 National League South One season.

Raiders bring in Guildford netminder Stoodley

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Romford Junior Raiders have moved to bring in netminder Jacob Stoodley from Guildford Phoenix to be part of a goalie tandem with Thomas Adams.

Raiders bolster squad with five more additions

Youngsters from across London join tennis stars at Wimbledon

Raiders bolster attack with signings of Czech forwards Malinsky and Sladkovsky

Essex & Herts Leopards reveal new logo

Classy Christine picks up her county badge

Clockhouse show they are a Top Club with victory over strong Aveley team

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