Sport

Ryde A closed the gap on Isle of Wight Table Tennis Division 1 leaders Ryde C after a dominant whitewash against their opponents, while Ryde Revellers endured another difficult night.

Youth teams from Vectis RFC were in action on the mainland over a waterlogged weekend that highlighted the club’s rapid growth, resilience and expanding player base.

Northwood Originals were crowned Isle of Wight Cricket Board U12 Indoor League champions for the first time after a commanding Finals Night performance last Friday.

The Isle of Wight Masters Open Swim Meet returns for its 25th year this weekend, attracting competitors from across the mainland and as far afield as Germany.

Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers has claimed the title of Indoor Champion for 2026 after delivering a strong double performance at this year’s Hampshire Indoor Championships.

Wightlink CRT rider Ewan Cook impressed on his Elite debut by finishing second at Round 3 of the Brass Monkeys 2-hour MTB race at Porridgepot on Sunday 1st February.

Sunday morning saw calm conditions on the River Medina for the first winter time trial of 2026, with 39 crews from across the Island taking to the water.

Southampton Legends are set to return to the Isle of Wight to face an Island Legends squad in a charity football spectacular, jointly hosted by Newport I.W. and Cowes Sports FC.

Isle of Wight ultra-runner Charlotte Fisher has finished 2nd in one of Britain’s toughest endurance races, while raising more than £1,000 for a local wildlife charity.

Ventnor ran in 10 tries and kept Lymington Mariners scoreless in a commanding 64-0 victory at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (31st January), progressing to the quarter-finals.