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INJURIES PUT PAID TO VENTNOR’S CHANCES OF VICTORY AT HAVANT
In-play injuries prevented Ventnor from taking a positive result from their visit to Havant in their Hampshire Counties 3 on Saturday (11th March). Ventnor once again looked good in phases and took the game to Havant deep into the 2nd...
Read moreDetailsVICS MAKE A POINT AGAINST FLEETLANDS: ISLE OF WIGHT WESSEX LEAGUE ACTION
East Cowes Vics held 7th-placed Fleetlands to a draw at Beatrice Avenue on Saturday (11th March). The East Cowes side had been on a high last Saturday after beating promotion contenders Petersfield but suffered a midweek low, losing to Island...
Read moreDetailsCUP HOLDERS SHANKLIN CRUISE INTO ISLAND ECHO CHALLENGE CUP SEMI FINAL
Shanklin comfortably beat Cowes Sports Reserves at the County Ground to reach the semi finals of the Island Echo Challenge Cup on Saturday (11th March). The game – which was played in biting cold conditions and drizzle – began with...
Read moreDetails2 ISLAND ECHO CHALLENGE CUP SEMI-FINAL PLACES UP FOR GRABS: SATURDAY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Isle of Wight champions and Island Echo Challenge Cup holders Shanklin play Cowes Sports Reserves in the quarter final of the Challenge Cup at the County Ground at 14:00 this afternoon. Victory will see either Shanklin - who are currently...
Read moreDetailsTHE BAY SCHOOL EXCEL AT NATIONAL JUNIOR INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LONDON
Following a long tradition of success at this event, the 16-strong team of rowers from The Bay CE School tested themselves against the best in the country last week at the National Indoor Rowing Championships in London. The Copper Box...
Read moreDetailsRYDE ROWING CLUB COMPETE IN CHRISTCHURCH AT HEAD OF THE STOUR EVENT
Wightlink-sponsored Ryde Rowing Club travelled to Christchurch in Dorset on Sunday (5th March) to compete in the first Hants & Dorset event of the season – the Head of the Stour hosted by Christchurch Rowing Club. The head race is...
Read moreDetailsDRAMATIC QUARTER FINAL VICTORY LEAVES WEST WIGHT SINGING IN THE RAIN: ISLE OF WIGHT GOLD CUP
Island League West Wight overcame Wessex League East Cowes Vics in a dramatic Wednesday evening of football action at Camp Road. This was a classic game of youth versus experience played in a torrential downpour with plenty of twists and...
Read moreDetailsSTRONG SHOWING FOR SHANKLIN SANDOWN ROWING CLUB IN THE CAPTIAL
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club's juniors travelled to the Copper Box arena at London’s Olympic Park for the National indoor junior championships and returned with 2 medals and plenty of new personal best times. The club produced some excellent results with...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR 2ND XV TROUNCE DEPTETED FORDINGBRIDGE IN FINAL GAME OF SEASON
A shorthanded Fordingbridge travelled to Ventnor for the last 2nd XV league game of the season for a Hampshire Counties 5 fixture at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (4th March). Fordingbridge required the services of Isle of Wight RFC and the...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL ATHLETE NOAH PATEY LOOKING FOR HELP GETTING TO ISLAND GAMES IN GUERNSEY
Young talented athlete Noah Patey, who competes in the 3000m steeplechase, has recently secured his place to represent the Isle of Wight in the 2023 NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. Noah has attended the Isle of Wight Athletic Club...
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