Sport

Wight Orienteers are marking their 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating 5 decades of events, international success and grassroots participation on the Isle of Wight.

East Cowes Victoria and Cowes Sports both suffered defeat, while Newport fought back from 2 down in their play-off push last night (Tuesday).

A Vectis RFC coach says she is determined to ensure no girl ever feels left out of sport as she helps grow the club’s girls’ rugby squad.

A weekend of closely fought finals at Isle of Wight Community Club saw new champions crowned and familiar names continue their dominance on the green.

Brading Town Reserves claimed a crucial victory in the battle of the top 2 in Combination 1, edging out Whitecroft & Barton Reserves by a single goal on Saturday. 

West Wight held off sustained late pressure to beat title rivals Whitecroft & Barton Sports at Sandy Lane in Harwoods Division 1 yesterday afternoon (4th March).

Newport beaten in key clash despite dominant second-half display on Saturday afternoon (4th April).

A late Emerson Tattersall winner proved decisive as Cowes Sports edged a pulsating local derby at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Friday).

East Cowes Victoria take on Cowes Sports at 15:00.

An Isle of Wight mountain biker has secured an impressive top 10 finish in the opening round of a national cross-country series, competing against some of the UK’s top riders.