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03:02 > Saturday 4th July 2009

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Robert Mear
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 »

Edinburgh
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 »

Luke Bowen
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 »

Rockets
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 »

Rye House
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 »

John Sampford
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 »

Rob Mear
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 »

Chris Neath
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 »

Andrew Silver
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

Silver Ski Rockets Robert MearChris Neath Tommy Allen Luke Bowen Linus Sundstrom Andrew Silver Joe Haines Danny Halsey

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.

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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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