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Tom Croft boosts Lions Test chances with another try

Tom Croft in action against the South Wales Waratahs.

12:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

BASINGSTOKE-born Tom Croft did his chances of being in the starting line-up for the British Lions’ opening Test match against Australia no harm at all by scoring a try in his side’s superb 47-17 victory over New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday.

Congratulate Justin Rose on his US Open victory

Justin Rose celebrates with the US Open trophy.

10:11am Monday 17th June 2013

LEAVE your messages of congratulation to US Open Champion Justin Rose.

Basingstoke Town complete triple signing swoop

Robbie Matthews has signed for Basingstoke Town.

9:45am Monday 17th June 2013

BASINGSTOKE Town manager Jason Bristow has had a busy weekend, completing the signing of three new players.

VIDEO - Justin Rose on winning the US Open

8:45am Monday 17th June 2013

NORTH Hampshire golfer Justin Rose talks about winning the US Open at Merion.

Justin Rose wins US Open

Justin Rose points to the sky after winning the US Open at Merion.

8:12am Monday 17th June 2013

JUSTIN Rose's wait to become a major champion came to an end yesterday, the Hook golfer winning the US Open at Merion.

Cycle Club Basingstoke plan reunion

8:00am Monday 17th June 2013

MEMBERS of Cycle Club Basingstoke past and present are planning a reunion to celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary.

Give archery a try with the Black Arrows

6:00am Monday 17th June 2013

OVERTON Black Arrows are giving people the chance to try the sport at novice training classes, which start on Tuesday, June 18 and last for six weeks.

Saints signing makes a statement

Dejan Lovren

7:20am Monday 17th June 2013

SAINTS boss Mauricio Pochettino has made a real statement of intent with his early summer signing of Croatian international defender Dejan Lovren – and more big name signings could follow.

Surrey sack Chris Adams

Chris Adams is hoping for a hat-trick of titles

12:41pm Monday 17th June 2013

Surrey have sacked team director Chris Adams and coach Ian Salisbury, with former England captain Alec Stewart taking temporary charge.

Hants name squad for Derbyshire clash

Sohail Tanvir

3:20pm Monday 17th June 2013

Pakistan all-rounder Sohail Tanvir will make his one-day debut for Hampshire against Derbyshire at The Ageas Bowl tomorrow night.

Kinnear: I have Pardew's blessing

Kinnear set for surgery today

3:05pm Monday 17th June 2013

Joe Kinnear has insisted Alan Pardew was delighted to hear of his impending arrival as Newcastle's director of football.

Josh Goodall starts Wimbledon quest

11:29am Monday 17th June 2013

BASINGSTOKE tennis ace Josh Goodall starts his quest to make the main draw of Wimbledon, with his opening match in the qualifying tournament on Monday.

The Rumour Mill - Monday June 17

Gary Hooper

9:42am Monday 17th June 2013

The Daily Echo's look at the latest transfer rumours, including the repeat of a Saints link and an old target linked again...

Overton RFC looking for new players

8:00pm Sunday 16th June 2013

NEWLY-PROMOTED Overton RFC are looking to recruit new players ahead of their Hampshire 1 season.

Charity game to be played at Hartley Wintney CC

8:00pm Sunday 16th June 2013

HARTLEY Wintney will once again host a visit from a Hampshire XI for a t20 game on Friday August 9, with money being raised from the game going to the newly established Hampshire Cricket Community Trust.

Poch link to Spanish pair

Keylor Navas

7:40am Saturday 15th June 2013

Mauricio Pochettino is being linked with two more La Liga stars.

Andover keep up strong start in bowls league

3:00pm Sunday 16th June 2013

ANDOVER B kept up their strong start in Whitchurch League Division One – this time at the expense of a woeful Howard Park display on a challenging green (61-49).

Hillclimb win for Piers Thynne

Piers Thynne in action.

4:05pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

HARTLEY Wintney driver Piers Thynne won the road going specialist class at the latest Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb.

Endurance victory for Chineham Park

The winning Chineham Park team.

12:00pm Sunday 16th June 2013

CHINEHAM Park Running Club’s ladies team raced to victory at a 24-hour endurance event.

More success for cyclist Billy Girvan

8:00am Sunday 16th June 2013

BILLY Girvan claimed victory in North Hampshire Road Club’s latest cycling time trial.

Old Basing reach Guy Jewell Cup quarter-finals

Dan Belcher made an unbeaten 38 to see Old Basing home.

6:00am Sunday 16th June 2013

OLD Basing booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Bluebird Care Guy Jewell Cup after they beat Ramsdell by nine wickets at May’s Bounty on Monday night.

Rose enters final round of US Open just behind leaders

11:23am Sunday 16th June 2013

JUSTIN Rose will start the final day of the US Open this evening just two shots off the lead.

Sidecar races in hunt for podium place at Donington

Roger Lovelock and Rick Lawrence in action.

8:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

THE DRIVERWOLF sidecar team of passenger Rick Lawrence, of Kingsclere, and driver Roger Lovelock collected two fourth places in their latest British F1 Championship outing at Donington Park.

New boss for AFC Aldermaston Reserves

5:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

AFC ALDERMASTON Reserves will play in the Reading League next season, with Chris Parkinson their new boss.

Big win for Odiham ladies

3:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

ODIHAM and Greywell Ladies claimed an excellent nine-wicket win over visiting St Cross Symondians in Hampshire League Ladies Division One.

Scott Kinge named Tadley Calleva's player of the year

12:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

SCOTT Kinge picked up Tadley Calleva’s Players’ Player award at the annual presentation evening held at Barlow’s Park.

Kennet Ospreys knocked out of national cup

10:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

KENNET Ospreys were knocked out of the National Supercup Competition last Saturday on a very patchy Farlows Lake, with just one point separating the two teams.

Darryl Still wins to get his career back on track

Darryl Still lands a blow during his bout in Winchester.

8:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

BASINGSTOKE professional boxer Darryl Still got his career back on a track with an impressive win over Gareth Piper at the Guildhall, Winchester, last Saturday.

Basingstoke Town to bring community programme in-house

Basingstoke Town to bring community programme in-house

6:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

BASINGSTOKE Town have announced that they are employing two new coaches to run the club’s football in the community programme.

Lawrie - let's play Saints way!

Saints defender Nathaniel Clyne in action during England Under-21s’ loss to Israel earlier this week.

7:10am Saturday 15th June 2013

Saints have been bucking the Premier League trend by giving English players a chance – and club legend Lawrie McMenemy wants to see more clubs follow suit.







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