Sport

With the visit of the league contenders, last weekend's home match between IWRFC and Farnborough was always going to be a tough mission for the Island side. With the wind and slope first in the visitors' favour, they got off...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club were in top winning form again last Saturday, travelling to Surrey for Burway Small Boats Head. The club claimed 3 wins and 4 runner up spots in a packed day of racing across 3 divisions -...

The 16th and final event of the Westridge Junior Order of Merit for 2018 took place recently and with everything to play for on the last day of competition, it really was an exciting climax to a thrilling competition. In...

After a few games of fluctuating form, Ventnor 1XV went into this weekends game with a positive attitude and a determination to play the kind of rugby they all know they are capable of. As the mist passed the game...

Wightlink Warriors co-promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman have confirmed that they have committed the award winning Island side to another season of on-track action. In 2019 the Warriors will continue to take part in the National League, National Trophy...

EPP maintained their 100% record in Div 1 of the Leslies Motors Indoor Cricket League following their 2 wicket win against previously undefeated Brading at Cowes Enterprise College last Sunday. Batting first, Brading scored 122-4 (Alan Johns 26 not out)...

A talented Isle of Wight athlete who has become a star in a fast growing new sport based on American Football is celebrating after her team became UK national champions. 23-year-old Lottie Laidler, from Ryde, is part of the successful...

The Offshore Academy in Cowes has been recognised by the Government’s GREAT Britain campaign for its expertise in providing pathways into professional sailing. The Offshore Academy is Britain’ only centre of excellence for single and shorthanded yacht racing preparing the...

The Isle of Wight Bowls Club Ladies progressed to the 3rd round of the National Yetton Plate competition when they had a good 12 shot win against Atherley of Southampton. The match was close throughout but it was the Island...

Ryde Rowing Club held a well-attended Annual General Meeting at their clubhouse in Appley Park on Thursday (22nd November 2018). Retiring club secretary Carol Hewision, who was thanked for her 10 years of service, was able to report on a fairly successful...