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VENTNOR RFC VANQUISH POMPEY AT WATCOMBE BOTTOM
Ventnor came from behind to beat Portsmouth 2nds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (9th November). The game didn’t start well for Ventnor when – once again – running the ball out of defence left the ball carrier unsupported and Portsmouth...
Read moreDetailsRYDE LADIES SWEEP THE BOARD AT ANNUAL PORTSMOUTH & DISTRICT AWARDS
Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club celebrated another incredibly successful year of tennis for the Island at the annual Portsmouth & District presentation awards ceremony. Ryde Lawn 1st Ladies team dominated both the Summer and Winter leagues, winning 15 out...
Read moreDetailsOSBORNE COBURG PUT 7 GOALS PAST VECTIS
A Mark Taylor hat trick helped Osborne Coburg beat an under-strength Vectis by a 7-goal margin at Cowes Enterprise College on Saturday (9th November). Taylor grabbed his hat trick in less than half-an-hour, scoring in the 4th, 13th and 25th...
Read moreDetailsCAP’N JOHN HEADS YACHTSMEN UP WESSEX PREMERSHIP TABLE
A 53rd minute goal from captain John McKie was sufficient for Cowes Sports to take all 3 points against United Services Portsmouth this afternoon (Saturday 9th November). The 1st half saw action at both ends of the pitch, with both...
Read moreDetailsCOMMENDABLE PERFORMANCE FROM SQUASH ACADEMY TALENTS AT JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
A trio of Isle of Wight Squash Academy talents did themselves proud at the recent British Junior Championship. Finn Husson, Olivia Holbrook and Millie Holbrook competed at the British Junior Championship (31st Oct-3rd Nov) in the boys’ U11, girls' U11...
Read moreDetailsVICS GO FOR FA VASE GLORY IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE TODAY
Can East Cowes Victoria reach the 3rd round of the FA Vase for the first time in their history this afternoon (Saturday)? Vics travel to Gloucestershire to take on Hellenic Premier leaders Hartpury University. Manager Alex Smith is "very positive"...
Read moreDetailsYARMOUTH’S SARAH STRIKES GOLD AT NATIONAL PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
5 pickleball players from the Isle of Wight travelled up to Bolton Sports Arena last weekend to take part in the English Pickleball National Championships. Sarah Howell from Yarmouth and Andy Hill from Poole won gold in the over 50s...
Read moreDetailsTHEA BROADHEAD HAT-TRICK SEES SHANKLIN LADIES BEAT GOSPORT BOROUGH
A Thea Broadhead Hat trick helped Shanklin put 6 past Gosport Borough ladies in the Invitation Cup on Sunday (3rd November) at the County Ground. After a strong start by Shanklin, Gosport broke away and scored the opening goal within...
Read moreDetailsFIRST WIN IN 12 MONTHS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT HOCKEY CLUB’S MENS 1ST XI
The Isle of Wight Hockey Club Men's 1st XI got their first win in 12 months with a dominating performance against Trojans. Starting at home on Saturday, Our Ladies 2XI welcomed Basingstoke 5s and, despite a goal from Siena Holbrook,...
Read moreDetailsEAGLES THROUGH TO CUP QUARTER FINAL AFTER COMFORTABLE HOME WIN
Wight Eagles Ladies have set up an all-Island Quarter Final tie against Shanklin Ladies after they put 3 past City Ladies in the Invitation Cup over the weekend. The game started brightly with the Eagles keeping possession and pushing the...
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