Mainland return for West Wight
Isle of Wight ObserverWest Wight Swimming Club (WWSC) has returned to mainland competition for the first time since the pandemic, marking a significant…
Read MoreRangers rejoice in this week’s rugby report
In Counties Three, IW Rugby won the Island derby 15-5 at home to a previously unbeaten Ventnor side, in front…
Read MoreThis week’s table tennis round-up
by Debbie Yates The Winter League is halfway through as the teams take a two week break for Christmas and…
Read MoreNational podium finish for Yarmouth teenager
A Yarmouth teenager has finished third in the Under-18 category at the Surfing England Championships held in Fistral, Cornwall. Boe,…
Read MoreFreshwater Parish Council awards Community Grant
Freshwater para-badminton athlete, Jack Isaacs, has achieved major success on the international stage, reaching 55th in the world in men’s…
Read MoreChilly Hilly brings community spirit
More than just a run, this year’s ‘Chilly Hilly’ 10-mile race delivered community spirit, spectacular scenery, and serious hills on…
Read MoreTalented Tornadoes score thirteen tries in rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 46-15 away at Basingstoke, in Counties One, and player of the match Zak Chiverton scoring…
Read MoreRyde C thrash Ryde Revellers in table tennis
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 5 v Ryde B 5, Ryde Revellers 1 v Ryde C 9. Ryde…
Read MoreClassic challenge cup campaigns this week
Shanklin, West Wight, and Brading reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, after competitive matches, Roman, Isaac Glynn, scored a…
Read MoreThis weekend’s Island sport fixtures
(Saturday 2pm unless stated otherwise) Football Cowes v Portland (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Baffin Milton Rangers (3pm), Blackfield &…
Read MoreIsland lad takes on black‑run mud bath
Last weekend saw young cyclist, Finley Manser-Grundy, make his debut in the mini-downhill racing scene, in the Forest of Dean.…
Read MoreRyde C give a first class performance in table tennis
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde A 4 v Ryde C 6, Ryde Revellers 1 v Ryde Goshawks 9, Ryde…
Read MoreHurries home-win in this week’s rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 39-26 at home to Andover in Counties One. The Hurries exploited the windswept conditions with…
Read MoreRain affected rugby games this week
In Counties One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 83-7 away at Guernsey, and the Hurries 2nd XV won 72-0 at…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, December 4
All Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Cowes v Wincanton Town (3pm), Laverstock & Ford v East Cowes Vics…
Read MoreBrass Monkey draws Island competitors
Ewan and Allan Cook travelled to the mainland at the weekend to compete in the opening round of the Gorrick…
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