Classic challenge cup campaigns this week
Isle of Wight ObserverShanklin, West Wight, and Brading reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, after competitive matches, Roman, Isaac Glynn, scored a…
Read MoreThis weekend’s Island sport fixtures
(Saturday 2pm unless stated otherwise) Football Cowes v Portland (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Baffin Milton Rangers (3pm), Blackfield &…
Read MoreIsland lad takes on black‑run mud bath
Last weekend saw young cyclist, Finley Manser-Grundy, make his debut in the mini-downhill racing scene, in the Forest of Dean.…
Read MoreRyde C give a first class performance in table tennis
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde A 4 v Ryde C 6, Ryde Revellers 1 v Ryde Goshawks 9, Ryde…
Read MoreHurries home-win in this week’s rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 39-26 at home to Andover in Counties One. The Hurries exploited the windswept conditions with…
Read MoreRain affected rugby games this week
In Counties One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 83-7 away at Guernsey, and the Hurries 2nd XV won 72-0 at…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, December 4
All Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Cowes v Wincanton Town (3pm), Laverstock & Ford v East Cowes Vics…
Read MoreBrass Monkey draws Island competitors
Ewan and Allan Cook travelled to the mainland at the weekend to compete in the opening round of the Gorrick…
Read MoreIsland athletes shine at Special Olympics
Athletes from the IW Special Olympics squad delivered great performances at the National Special Olympics Indoor Championships, held at Lee…
Read MoreThe Island sport fixtures for this weekend
Football (Saturday 2pm unless otherwise stated) Hamsworthy Recreation v Cowes (3pm), East Cowes Vics v AFC Stoneham (3pm), Newport v…
Read MoreWintry Watcombe in this week’s rugby report
The three senior Island sides overcame harsh conditions to beat mainland opposition, with Ventnor reinforcing their lead at the top…
Read MoreRyde rowers celebrate season
Ryde Rowing Club held its annual presentation of awards on Saturday, with more than 80 members and guests attending the…
Read MoreHeavenly hockey hat-trick heroes this week
Despite treacherous conditions, three Island sides secured wins against mainland opposition, with the men’s side maintaining their lead at the…
Read MoreThis week’s table tennis report for the Island
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 4 v Ryde Rankers 6, Ryde Goshawks 1 v Ryde A 9, Ryde…
Read MoreThere were flooded fixtures in this week’s football
Waterlogged pitches and wanton vandalism dominated a fixture programme decimated by downpours. However there were highlights, including four goals for…
Read MoreVectis Academy shines at Gosport half-marathon
Vectis Academy enjoyed an impressive day at the Gosport half-marathon, with Joshua Price securing third place in a strong field.…
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