Ryde beat Bakers in two‑wicket finish
Isle of Wight ObserverIn Division One, Ryde won by 2 wickets against Island Bakeries A, with 28 from Ellis Ridett and 21 from…
Read MoreIsland volunteers battle weather for weekend football matches
This week’s football saw volunteer grounds teams across the Island battling the elements to ensure a handful of league and…
Read MoreTriple triumph in this week’s hockey report
The strength of Island hockey continues to grow, with the weekend seeing 3 wins from 3 matches, and young talent…
Read MoreEarly‑bird entries for iconic Round the Island race open
The countdown to this year’s Round the Island race officially begins today (Friday), as entries open for the iconic 50‑nautical‑mile…
Read MoreIsland’s Alice rides to national glory
A young rider, from Niton, has been crowned Endurance GB Junior Champion after an exceptional year on the national circuit.…
Read MoreHurricanes power to 29–12 win at Eastleigh
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 29-12 away at Eastleigh in Counties One, with skipper, Tom Marriott, leading with a try,…
Read MoreFour‑midable! 4-0 win for Ladies 1st XI
In Division One South, the Ladies 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Trojans III, with Polly Rider, Mia Lawrence,…
Read MoreRyde teams battling at top of Division One
by 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…
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