Sport

We have all heard of a lack of HGV drivers causing petrol and supermarket shortages, but the Isle of Wight has another serious shortage: a lack of qualified referees to officiate Island League games. It has been said that football...

Hampshire were denied the South East Colts title for the first time since 2016 as Shanklin & Sandown’s Nat Riddett’s team suffered cruel luck at Dale Hill GC, in Sussex. Stoneham’s Lawrence Cherry was forced to play through the pain...

Isle of Wight cricketer Danny Briggs has been awarded an extension to his contract by Warwickshire to ensure that he remains a Bear until at least the end of the 2024 season. Former Ventnor cricketer Briggs (30) joined the Bears...

7th-placed Cowes Sports hope to maintain their unbeaten home record in the Wessex Premier at Westwood Park when they face 5th-placed Bashley this Saturday. Last week, the Yachtsmen earned a creditable 0-1 away victory against bottom club, Christchurch. Kick-off for...

12 teams took on an Island-wide mixed foursomes golf knockout competition when it took place on Saturday (9th October). The Roger Webb Trophies is played for annually and organised by the Isle of Wight Golf Union. The final of the...

It was a night of celebration at Smallbrook Stadium for Andrew Appleton who fought off some tough competition to emerge as the winner of the inaugural Island Masters Series.  The multi-award winning grasstrack racer went into last night’s 3rd and...

56 players took part in Shanklin & Sandown's own Ryder Cup Event, with Club Captain Shawn Ford donning the stars and stripes and Club Professional Peter Hammond carrying the baton for Europe. Teams were drawn and paired by both Shawn...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s winter programme got off to a great start last weekend at Reading Small Boats Head. Kayleigh Batchelor won the women’s J16 single with a superb performance. In near-perfect conditions, Kayleigh sculled well and took the victory...

The IWTTA Table Tennis League restarted this week with a total of 23 teams taking part in the first full season since 2019. With restrictions lifted, matches are now being played in the usual format, with 9 singles and a...

Originally planned to be held at Yaverland Sailing and Boat Club, but due to the sewage outfall into the sea at Yaverland, the event was quickly transferred to Totland Esplanade. However, another outfall occurred at Totland on the morning of...