Ryde teams battling at top of Division One
Isle of Wight Observerby Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 1 v Ryde C 9, Ryde B 8 v Ryde Goshawks 2, Ryde…
Read MoreSandown secure solid successes
In the Cup, Sandown & Lake recorded wins both in Hampshire and on the Island, while East Cowes Sports claimed…
Read MoreChess week has something for all
The Island is to welcome a major influx of visitors next month, as the Isle of Wight Chess Tournament returns…
Read MoreThis weekend’s sport fixtures for the Island
Football (2pm on Saturday unless stated otherwise) Cowes v Laverstock & Ford (3pm), Petersfield v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Frimley…
Read MoreBrave defence from Islanders at Basingstoke
Island Ladies 1st XI were disappointed to lose 1–0 away to fourth-placed Basingstoke. The Islanders had a solid match behind…
Read MoreCold test for the Wight Tri last week
A bracing -3°C greeted 21 hardy souls from Wight Tri on Sunday, as the East Cowes Enema Duathlon lived up…
Read MoreGoals galore for football in Cups and League
A frosty weekend saw a classic cup win for East Cowes Sports in Hampshire. Whitecroft & Barton edged through on…
Read MoreIsland runners impress in Hampshire Cross Country
Saturday saw the annual Hampshire Cross Country Championship return to the 95-acre Fairthorne Manor, near Southampton, with Island athletes producing…
Read MoreMainland return for West Wight
West 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…
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