2026 Season

It was a near-perfect Saturday for Rayleigh, with five of the six senior sides picking up wins to keep the club’s promotion ambitions firmly on track. The pick of the results came from the 3rd XI, who ended Danbury’s unbeaten Division 6 record. The 1s, 2s, 4s and 6s all added victories of their own,

Some weekends just fall the right way and this was one of them. Despite less than ideal availability, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th XIs all delivered wins on Saturday, a fine return across the senior sides and one that reflects the work being put in week after week by our captains and players. The

It was a positive week of cricket for Rayleigh CC, with four wins from six league fixtures and a first Veterans victory of the season to celebrate. The timing couldn’t be better, with President’s & Cricket Week now under a week away. Leading the charge on Saturday were the 1st and 2nd XIs, who both

It was a balanced week of league cricket for Rayleigh CC, with three wins and three losses recorded. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th teams led the charge, securing comprehensive wins. Shane McDonagh spearheaded the 4th team win with a memorable maiden five-wicket haul to help the team return to winning ways in division ten. Meanwhile,

It was another action-packed Saturday of cricket at Rayleigh CC, though unfortunately, the results didn’t quite swing our way. With just two wins from six league fixtures, it was a tough weekend overall – but it was lit up by a truly spectacular performance from the 2nd XI. The 2nd team put on a masterclass

It was another action-packed Saturday of cricket at Rayleigh CC, where the club’s depth ultimately ensured a winning return of four victories from seven matches. The standout achievement of the weekend belonged to the 1st XI, who successfully defended 208 against Beaulieu Park in a low scoring match, helping them return to top of division

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Rayleigh CC, as the club’s depth ultimately ensured a balanced return of three wins and three defeats. While the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd XIs encountered stiff resistance and frustratingly tight losses – including a narrow three-wicket defeat for the 1s and a high-scoring shootout for the 2s

Rayleigh’s senior sides enjoyed a strong weekend on the pitch, securing four wins from six fixtures. Much of Saturday’s narrative centred on a series of matchups against Great Totham; while the 1st and 2nd XIs both produced comprehensive performances to secure valuable league points, the 6th XI fell just short of completing a clean sweep

If week one of the league season was about finding our stride, week two was all about testing our nerve. Thanks to fantastic availability across the board, we were able to field seven strong sides this past Saturday. That depth was certainly needed, as our teams were pushed to their limits in a series of

The wait for competitive cricket came to an end last weekend as the T-Rippon Mid-Essex League campaign officially began. Pre-season optimism is one thing, but our Saturday sides quickly backed it up on the pitch, delivering five wins out of six. With both bat and ball, there were strong individual milestones and excellent team efforts