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Ferriera’s field-goal fest in this week’s hockey

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2026

Division Two South league leaders, Isle of Wight Men 1st XI, won 4–1 in against promotion chasers, Haslemere. The Islanders…

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Legacy Elite gymnasts win 17 medals at Newhaven competition

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 3, 2026

Legacy Elite Gymnastics Academy enjoyed an outstanding start to the 2026 season, with three of its young athletes returning from…

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West Wight extend lead as Whitecroft & Barton reach Challenge Cup final

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 24, 2026

With the weather continuing to impact fixtures, Whitecroft & Barton beat Brading to reach the Challenge Cup final, and West…

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Weather-hit fixtures still produce flood of goals

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

With weather affecting games on and off the Island, volunteer grounds teams battled against the elements to get matches played.…

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Ryde C increase lead at top of Division One in this week’s Island table tennis

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 8 v Ryde A 2; Ryde Goshawks 4 v Ryde Revellers 6; Ryde…

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This weekend’s Island sport fixtures

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 12, 2026

Tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Hamworthy Rec v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Newport Whitchurch (3pm), Brading v…

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Thea’s tournament treble in football

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 11, 2026

With the weather causing cancellation of most matches on and off the Island, Shanklin Ladies celebrated reaching the Invitation Cup…

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Vectis victorious, Ventnor valiant in football

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 10, 2026

In Counties Three, Ventnor narrowly lost 27-24 away at Overton, and the Islanders edged the tight contest early on. Riley…

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This weekend’s sport fixtures for the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 5, 2026

Saturday, 2pm, unless otherwise stated Football East Cowes Vics v Hamble (3pm), Portland Utd v Cowes (3pm), Newport v Colden…

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Island archer wins Hampshire double

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 5, 2026

Island archer, Summer Chambers, claimed two titles and set new personal bests at the Hampshire Indoor Championships over the weekend.…

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Whizzers A, B and C claim victories in indoor cricket

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 5, 2026

In Division One, in a quirky result, Wight Whizzers A beat Shanklin & Godshill by 1 wicket, with Shanklin scoring…

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Victorious Ventnor in this week’s rugby report

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 5, 2026

Ventnor claimed an emphatic 64-0 at home to Lymington Mariners, in the RFU’s Men’s Community Cup, with the visitors standing…

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Cook claims podium at Porridgepot Hill

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Ewan Cook produced an impressive performance in round three of the Brass Monkeys two-hour mountain bike race, at Porridgepot Hill…

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Hundreds take part in Ryde 10-Mile Race

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4, 2026

The Ryde 10-Mile Race saw 535 runners take part, with Chris Newnham, Josh Price, and Joe Wade leading the field…

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Calm start to winter trials on the Medina

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3, 2026

Sunday morning brought still, bright conditions on the River Medina for the first winter time trial of 2026, with 39…

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Island teams bag goals across divisions in hockey

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3, 2026

The all-weather surface at Smallbrook saw IW Ladies 1st XI come back from behind, to secure a 2-2 home draw…

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