TODAY this phrase "crossing the Rubicon" refers to reaching a point of no return. In reality the Rubicon river in northern Italy was of little consequence except for the fact that it marked the official border between Italy and Gaul (now largely in France). In 49 B.C. Julius Caesar was the Governor of Gaul and coming to the end of his governorship he was aware that he was about to lose his power.
By Neil Speight
7th Jul 2020 | Local Sport
FORMER Thurrock student is living the American dream as she picks up her sporting career.
Teenage racing driver, Emily Linscott, who attended St Clere's School in Stanford-le-Hope, was granted permission to travel to the United States as a motorsport athlete and is now successfully through her quarantine period.
GRAYS Athletic has been boosted by a £10,000 grant from Sport England's Community Emergency fund to help cover running costs and the loss of revenue during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
The grant is part of a £210m package to help the sport and physical activity sector through covid-19.
By Guest
18th Jun 2020 | Local Sport
Thurrock Rugby Club stalwart Ralph Henderson continues his series of reflections on the game - looking back at the nation's 'darkest hours' and the heroes that emerged....
Thurrock Rugby Club's Ralph Henderson continues his reflections on the club and happenings at Oakfield
AT this time of "lockdown", rugby quizzes and reminiscences seem to be all the vogue. So here is an interesting one: what have arguably the world's greatest footballer, Lionel Messi, arguably the world's most famous revolutionary, Che Guevara and Thurrock R.F.C. got in common?By Guest
26th May 2020 | Local Sport
"A CURATE'S egg "is an old English phrase meaning something which is partly good and partly bad, thus pretty unsatisfactory. It seems an appropriate way to describe the 2019-2020 Thurrock rugby season!
With the season coming to a premature end amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Thurrock's spell in London One South came to an unexpected end. The question on everybody's mind now is when will rugby restart? With the easing of lockdown, the re-opening of schools and a reduction of new infections, hopes will rise.
By Neil Speight
24th May 2020 | Local Sport
IN the latest change at East Thurrock United, the Isthmian Premier Division club has announced the appointment of a new general manager.
Phil Crowe has been working with neighbours Concord Rangers for several years but will now spearhead the new look structure at the club following the departure of long-serving manager John Coventry and the entire backroom staff.
By Guest
14th May 2020 | Local Sport
Medway 23, Thurrock 8
THUROCK RFC travelled to Rochester for the last game of 2019 hoping to avenge an earlier defeat at Oakfield.
AS Thurrock Rugby Club has been working hard to negate the impacts of the coronavirus virus on its fiances (see story) the club has been heartened by news this evening that it has been moved back to the northern section of London Division One next season.
The club were drafted into the southern half of the competition three seasons ago - a move which included some fairly lengthy travelling to away matches.
By Neil Speight
20th Apr 2020 | Local Sport
INTERNET football sensations Hastag United, who play their home matches in Tilbury, joined forces with AFC Basildon Women to launch a ladies' side.
The two clubs have merged and Hashtag will field a women's team for the first time in the coming season.
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