Sport

The 'Luke Littler effect' has seen the darts scene boom both locally and nationally, so Island Echo this week caught up with the Island's very own Keegan Brown at the Ambassador Club in Gunville...

Wightlink Cycle Racing Team has confirmed a full and varied programme of events for 2026, with racing on some of the Isle of Wight’s best-known courses running from March through to September.

Around 100 runners took on blustery coastal conditions as Wight Tri staged its annual ‘StubbingNOT’ 10k at Yaverland on Sunday morning.

Ryde A have kept the Division 1 title race alive with a decisive 8–2 victory over 3rd-placed Ryde Rankers as Ryde C extended their lead at the top.

Vectis RFC have returned to action after a winter of frozen pitches, with youth sides battling through mud and rain as competitive rugby resumes across the Island.

Ahead of their local friendly at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday, Ventnor Rugby Club paused to remember much-loved player Tristan 'Beast' Price.

Ventnor delivered a composed performance at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (10th January) to secure a valuable Harwoods Division 1 victory under caretaker manager Mark Mulholland.

Cowes Sports took all 3 points from Bournemouth Poppies with a dominant away performance this afternoon (10th January).

The Isle of Wight will host one of its largest UK chess events this February when the Isle of Wight Chess Tournament takes place in Ryde during half term.

Cowes Sports and Newport Isle of Wight are set to play their first games of 2026 today (Saturday), weather permitting.