Sport

The Isle of Wight Ladies’ Golf Association started their 2026 golfing season at Cowes Golf Club last weekend (23rd March) with the President’s Frolic.

Ventnor RFC sealed promotion to Hampshire Counties Two with an emphatic victory over Portsmouth at Watcombe Bottom at the weekend.

Vics secured an impressive home win, while Cowes Sports and Newport were both forced to settle for draws on Tuesday evening.

Vectis RFC enjoyed a superb weekend of rugby across all age groups, highlighted by a Hampshire Shield triumph and a series of impressive performances.

Scott McFarlane has reached 300 appearances for Cowes Sports at just 24 years of age, underlining his importance to the Yachtsmen in recent seasons.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s young athletes have returned from London with 2 national titles and a record 4 medals at the NJIRC.

Island Echo is backing Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers, helping fund her elite Team GB coaching as she works towards her long-term Olympic ambitions.

Shanklin produced a clinical display to overcome Osborne Coburg at Victoria Rec in Division 1 on Saturday (21st March).

Newport boosted their playoff push with a win this afternoon (Saturday), while East Cowes Victoria came unstuck and Cowes Sports were beaten.

Organisers of the Saints Legends vs Isle of Wight Legends charity match have confirmed a strong Scandinavian presence in the Southampton Legends squad ahead of the highly anticipated fixture in May.