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Niton FC celebrate cup win and homecoming

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 16, 2025

Niton FC marked their return to their Niton Springhead home ground with a successful season for the reserves, who finished…

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Ryde revel in rain- reduced run race in this week’s cricket

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2025

With weather affected fixtures, on and off the Island, there were note-worthy scores for Ryde’s Ben Shannon and stalwart, Andy…

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Shanklin’s soccer success on London’s Canary Wharf

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2025

Shanklin FC’s picked up the prestigious Sported National Outstanding Collaboration & Partnership Award, working with Shanklin VYCC, with player and…

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Island clubs competed at Christchurch Regatta

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Rowers from Ryde and Newport rowing clubs travelled to Christchurch on Saturday, to compete in the latest round of the…

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This week’s Island bowls round up report

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In Division One, Cowes Medina A won 8-2 (72-43) at home to Ryde Marina A, leaders Sandown A won 8-2…

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Tomorrow’s Island sport fixtures

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 6, 2025

Cricket Ventnor v Sarisbury Athletic (12.30pm) Bramshaw v Ventnor II (1pm) Ryde v Hythe & Dibden (1pm) Bedhampton Mariners v…

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Tourists’ triple-triumph in this week’s cricket

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 6, 2025

Touring side, Downsiders, enjoyed a 29-run win at Porchfield, after scoring 132 all out, with Callum Capon taking 3-22 for…

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Wight Tri Duathlon run at Carisbrooke

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A determined group of 20 Wight Tri members took part in the Carisbrooke Duathlon on Friday evening (May 30), racing…

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More than £10,000 has been raised for Mountbatten Isle of Wight at a memorial cricket tournament, held in honour of…

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Neal’s nail-biting Northwood knock in this week’s cricket

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The weekend cricket action delivered two wins and two losses for senior sides, with knife-edge victories for Ventnor III and…

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Outstanding U-10 success in football

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Shanklin’s U-10 side celebrated a successful first season, securing a cup win. They overcame Downside Panthers 9-1 in the final,…

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A weekend to remember for the Hurricane vets

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The Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes Vets, led by their skipper, Greg Dean, on his final game of rugby, played at…

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King Edward’s majestic century in this week’s cricket

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2025

Tons by Ventnor’s Henry Edwards, Mark Price, and Martin Blackman, Shanklin’s Steve Egerton-Read, 6-wicket hauls for Northwood’s Simon Goldsmith and…

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Island sport fixtures for Saturday, May 31

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2025

Cricket Totton & Eling v Ventnor (12.30pm) Ventnor II XI v Winton (1pm) Portsmouth II XI v Ryde (1pm) Shanklin…

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There was close racing at the Contessa Regatta

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Hurries’ Vets set to play at Twickenham tomorrow

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