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Update: Mear set to return for the Rockets against Edingburgh

12:53 - 03 July 2009

HATFIELD speedster Rober Mear could make his return for the Rockets against Edinburgh tomorrow (Saturday). Following a successful practice session at Rye House this morning (Friday), Mear has been declared fit to return to action for the crunch Premier Le... Full Story »

Rockets get set to host Edinburgh Monarchs at Rye

11:50 - 03 July 2009

The Silver Ski Rockets return to regular Saturday night home action as they face the defending League champion Edinburgh Monarchs tomorrow (July 4) The Scottish side featured in perhaps the most exciting match of last season, and their start to the 2009 c... Full Story »

Rockets star Bowen pleased with his form

11:33 - 03 July 2009

LUKE Bowen is pleased all his hard work is paying off this season for the Rye House Rockets. Speaking before Wednesday's defeat away at the King s Lynn Stars, the Harlow-born speedster had an air of confidence about his form. I've worked really hard this... Full Story »

Update: Rockets no match for rampant King's Lynn outfit

15:49 - 02 July 2009

THE Rockets were on the end of a 66-27 beating when they travelled up to King's Lynn last night (Wednesday). Race wins for Chris Neath and guest Carl Wilkinson proved the only real visiting highlights as the treble-chasing Stars ensured that Fortress Nor... Full Story »

Rockets left seeing Stars after heavy King's Lynn defeat

09:47 - 02 July 2009

The Rye House Rockets were comprehensively beaten 66-27 away at the King s Lynn Stars at the Norfolk Arena last night (Wednesday). The home side secured 13 race wins, such was the dominance of the treble-chasing Stars. Rye captain Chris Neath top-scored for the visi... Full Story »

Rockets boss Sampford looking forward to a busy week

11:19 - 01 July 2009

THE stop-start nature of the fixture list has left the Rockets facing one of their busiest weeks of the campaign so far. Team manager John Sampford told The Herald: We re at King s Lynn on Wednesday and they don t come much harder than that. Then we en... Full Story »

Mear to miss King's Lynn trip

17:45 - 30 June 2009

THE Rockets head out on the road for the first time since their Great Northern Tour at the start of June when they head to King s Lynn tomorrow (Wednesday). Robert Mear unfortunately remains sidelined with the hand injury he originally suffered in a nasty... Full Story »

Captain Neath back as Rockets' No 1

17:41 - 30 June 2009

THE Silver Ski Rockets new averages come into effect with their away match at King s Lynn tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Team captain Chris Neath takes on the No 1 mantle again, with Robert Mear moving to the No 2 heat leader spot after his recent injury. E... Full Story »

Milestones set in Rockets' win over Glasgow

17:38 - 30 June 2009

THERE were a number of milestones achieved in the Rockets win over Glasgow on Sunday. The Premier League match marked veteran Andrew Silver s 100th competitive outing across two spells with Rye House. Meanwhile, Tommy Allen s bonus point against the Tige... Full Story »

Meet the Silver Ski Rockets

The 2009 speedway season is now underway. Here we take a brief look at the Silver Ski riders that will be hoping for Premier League glory.

Andrew Silver » Chris Neath » Danny Halsey » Joe Haines » Linus Sundstrom »

Luke Bowen » Robert Mear » Tommy Allen »

Forthcoming Fixtures at Rye House

Forthcoming Fixtures at Rye House

Saturday, July 4 - Rockets v Edinburgh (Premier League) 7pm

Saturday, July 11- Cobras v Weymouth (National League) 7pm

Sunday, July 12 - Southern Track Riders (Amateur Speedway) 2pm

Saturday, July 18 - Rockets v Scunthorpe (Premier League) 7pm

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Rockets Multimedia

2009 Season Rockets v Scunthorpe Gallery » Rockets v Scunthorpe Slideshow » Rockets v Stoke Gallery » Rockets v King's Lynn Gallery » Rockets v Newport Gallery » Last Season Rockets v King's Lynn Gallery » Chris Neath Testimonial Gallery » Rockets v Mildenhall Gallery » Rockets V Somerset Gallery » Rockets v Stoke Potters Gallery » Rockets V King's Lynn Stars Gallery » Rockets V Berwick Gallery » Rockets v Glasgow gallery » Rockets v Sheffield gallery » Rockets v Scorpions video (Heat 13) » Rockets v Scorpions video (Heat 12) » Rockets v Scorpions gallery » World U21 Championship gallery » Rockets v Brummies video (Heat 9 & 15) » Rockets v Brummies video (Heat 12 & 13) » Rockets v Brummies video (Heat 1) » Rockets v Brummies gallery » Rockets v Edinburgh Monarchs gallery » Rockets v Edinburgh (Heat 10) video » Rockets v Edinburgh (Heat 9) video » Video: Title win for the Silver Ski Rockets » Click here to watch our Behind the Scenes Video »

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