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Brothers battle through to cyclo-cross success

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 17, 2026

Brothers, Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy, produced impressive performances at the Wessex League Cyclo-cross event, last Sunday. Five-year-old Ayrton, competing in…

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Cup drama, hat‑tricks, and red cards

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2026

The Yachtsmen won a close cup match on penalties, Division One leaders, West Wight, won despite having a player sent…

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Rampant Rangers run riot

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2026

IW Rangers won 55-7 at home to Winchester, in Counties Three, with hooker, Sam McQueen, scoring early following a well-worked…

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Brothers race on across two events

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 14, 2026

Brothers, Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy enjoyed a successful weekend of racing, competing in downhill mountain biking and cyclocross across two…

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National recognition for Vectis volunteers

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 13, 2026

Vectis RFC are celebrating the recognition of club members, Bex Edmonds and Ben Cooper, at the 2026 Looseheadz Awards ceremony.…

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Charity dash attracts record Island turnout

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 13, 2026

A record-breaking crowd of more than 700 took part in the fifth Island ‘Dash in the Dark’, at Robin Hill…

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Ryde juniors race at Itchen regatta

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 12, 2026

Junior crews from Ryde Rowing Club competed in Itchen Imperial Rowing Club’s Junior Regatta on Saturday, over a short 450-metre…

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Totland trio beat the odds with rare bowls hotshot

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 5, 2026

A Totland Bay Bowling Club trio achieved a rare nine-wood hotshot, during a summer Triples League match against Newport. The…

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Finley pedals to fifth in cyclo-cross opener

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 5, 2026

Eight-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy made an impressive start to his cyclo-cross season at the opening round of the Wessex League, in…

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Ventnor end friendlies with Blandford victory

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 25, 2026

Ventnor RFC’s superior fitness and handling saw the Island team pull away, with three late tries in their 25-12 away…

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Strong showing for duo at New Forest triathlon

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 21, 2026

Wight Tri athletes, Dan Squirrell and Rob Webb, produced strong performances at the New Forest Triathlon, overcoming heat, hills, and…

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Young riders show grit on tough downhill track

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 17, 2026

Juvenile riders, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth, were in action at round four of the MIJ Downhill Series, at Worcester…

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Shanklin soccer side supported

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 14, 2026

Shanklin under-8 football team have secured the support of ICRTouch, which has supplied a full training kit for all players…

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Island crew set for Great River Race

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2026

A team of Island gig rowers will take on the Great River Race, in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight…

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New running frame for double gold Jake

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2026

Nine-year-old Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight athlete, Jake Burton, has been given a boost in his bid to compete nationally.…

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Master Mark Wyndham-Jones merits medals

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2026

Former Sandown Hurricanes rugby player, Mark Wyndham-Jones, is celebrating success at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships, held in Daegu,…

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