Craig Tilley

Craig Tilley joined BFBS as a sport reporter in September 2022 after completing his journalism training at the University of Portsmouth. He has previously written for local newspapers, including The News, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight County Press and Hampshire Chronicle. Stepping into sports journalism was a natural step for Craig giving his sporty background, where he holds strong interests in the Olympic Games and how sport is governed.

Sport
Rachel Aldridge 'incredibly surprised' to win Royal Navy Sportswoman of the Year

The indoor rowing champion was named Sportswoman of the Year at the Royal Navy Sports Awards.

Jon Knighton Craig Tilley
2nd December 2022
Sport
Army weightlifters lift their way to third consecutive Inter Services title

Weightlifters from across the services went head-to-head at the weightlifting inter services championships at HMS Temeraire in Portsmouth.

Craig Tilley
2nd December 2022
Sport
Soldiers take to the weights at Army powerlifting championships

Army powerlifters went head-to-head at the Army powerlifting championships as the sport continues to surge in popularity.

Julian Evans Craig Tilley
25th November 2022
Boxing
Soldiers showcase boxing talent to raise funds for a good cause

Soldiers of the 12th and 16th Regiment Royal Artillery took part in a boxing competition to raise cash for the Royal Artillery Charitable ...

Craig Tilley
25th November 2022
Rugby Union
Army v Navy: Ticket prices and sale date for Twickenham clash announced

The men's and women's senior teams of the Army and the Navy will go head-to-head at Twickenham on 13 May 2023.

Craig Tilley
25th November 2022
Rugby Union
Our Commander in Chief comes first, Army Navy Committee Chair says

Commander Gary Bushell spoke about the upcoming Army v Navy clash at Twickenham and the reasons for rescheduling the event.

Cath Brazier Craig Tilley
24th November 2022
Rugby Union
Royal Navy team captain: We had to make a statement after last year

The U23s Royal Navy team captain, Dom Cleverley, led his team to victory over the RAF in their Inter Services clash at Havant RFC.

Cath Brazier Craig Tilley
24th November 2022
Hockey
Royal Air Force dominates Inter Services Indoor Hockey Championships

The RAF dominates to take the women's, men's and under-25s titles at the Inter Services Indoor Hockey Championships.

Julian Evans Craig Tilley
22nd November 2022
Cycling
RAF's Toms and Lee win Inter Services Cyclo-cross Championships

Changing weather conditions made for contrasting races for the men's and women's events.

Jon Knighton Craig Tilley
21st November 2022
Sport
Triathlon star Kat Matthews wins Army Sportswoman of the Year after horrific accident

The Ironman World Championship runner-up spoke of her accident and becoming the first woman to finish an Ironman triathlon in under eight ...

Craig Tilley
18th November 2022
Boxing
Army's Sportsman of the Year praises support of boxing team

The Army boxing star spoke of how Army Boxing helped him to achieve his goal of winning the England Boxing National Amateur Championship.

Craig Tilley
18th November 2022
Rugby Union
In pictures: RAF defeat the Army in opening Under-23s Inter Services fixture in rainy conditions

The RAF defeated the defending Under-23s Inter Services champions the Army in a wet and muddy clash at Witney RFC.

Craig Tilley
17th November 2022
Rugby Union
New Army Head Coach talks of preparations for Inter Services defence

New Army Rugby Senior Head Coach Lieutenant Colonel Tim Osman hopes to build a team that is "super competitive" as Inter Services looms.

Julian Evans Craig Tilley
17th November 2022
Rugby Union
RAF battle through wet and muddy conditions to beat Army in Inter Services rugby opener

The RAF have won against the defending Under-23s Inter Services champions, the Army, in opening fixture in Witney.

Craig Tilley
16th November 2022
Sport
Former Navy rugby players cycle one million metres in memory of Navy colleague

The two former Navy rugby players completed the challenge to raise money in honour of their friend who passed away from cancer.

Craig Tilley
15th November 2022
Rugby Union
RAF rugby union wishes Amy Cokayne luck ahead of England World Cup final

A number of RAF rugby personnel have sent Amy Cokayne a message ahead of England's historic meeting with New Zealand.

Cath Brazier Craig Tilley
11th November 2022