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RYDE C HELD BY RYDE RANKERS IN DIV 1 TOP-OF-THE-TABLE TABLE TENNIS CLASH
Only 2 matches were played in Division 1 this week, with the top 2 teams meeting in a match of high quality table tennis which ended honours even. Ryde C’s Paul Rainford extended his run of 9 matches unbeaten, despite...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT’S CRAIG BROWN QUALIFIES FOR UK POOL OPEN
Versatile sportsman Craig Brown has qualified for the UK Pool Open in Telford. In addition to playing pool, Craig - brother of darts player Keegan - is an accomplished darts and snooker player. Craig last hit the news in February...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF RYDE ROWING CLUB
Ryde Rowing Club has announced that Wightlink has extended its sponsorship of the club for another year, with the new agreement running through to December 2025. Wightlink’s continued support via its Wightlink in the Community initiative provides essential assistance for...
Read moreDetailsHAYLANDS PRIMARY REACH FINAL OF EFSA POKEMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CUP
Haylands Primary School Under 11s have made it through to the final of the ESFA Pokemon Primary School Cup - and will represent the South of England in the national competition. The team travelled up to Keynsham, Bristol on Saturday...
Read moreDetailsLIZ MORRIS WINS FRESHWATER GOLF CLUB’S MEDAL WINNERS’ TROPHY
Liz Morris has won Freshwater Golf Club's first ladies' section trophy in 2025 - the Medal Winners trophy. Conditions for the contest were warm but breezy at the Bay. Results: 1. Liz Morris net 74 (on count back) 2. Sammi...
Read moreDetailsWHITECROFT & BARTON SPORTS WIN HARWOODS ISLE OF WIGHT DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
Whitecroft & Barton Sports have retained their Harwoods Isle of Wight Division 1 title by beating Binstead 3-0 at Sandy Lane. W&B's scorers were 2nd half substitutes Sam Cant, Dan Pearson and Kade Woodford. This is the 8th time W&B...
Read moreDetailsLEE BRADBURY – THE ISLE OF WIGHT’S FIRST MILLION POUND FOOTBALLER
Lee Bradbury made over 572 senior appearances and scored a century of goals in his professional career, which began at Isle of Wight club Plessey. When Lee signed for Manchester City for £3.5million in 1997, he was the club's record...
Read moreDetailsCAPTAIN JOHN STEERS YACHTSMEN INTO TOP HALF OF WESSEX PREMIER TABLE
Cowes captain John McKie bagged a brace as Cowes Sports comfortably beat Wincanton Town at the Zilch Waste Stadium this afternoon (Saturday). The Yachtsmen's win sees the Island's sole Wessex Premier representatives reach the top half of the Wessex Premier...
Read moreDetailsYACHTSMEN AND PORT SET TO DO BATTLE ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE MEDINA TODAY
11th-placed Cowes Sports face 17th-placed Wincanton Town (from Somerset) at the Zilch Waste Stadium in the Wessex Premier this afternoon. Last Saturday, the Yachtsmen had a memorable 0-2 victory away to FA Vase semi finalists Andover New Street. Can Cowes...
Read moreDetailsCANCER SURVIVING YACHTSMAN SET ON 2028 OLYMPIC DREAM
Isle of Wight sportsman Arthur Farley is back on track in his bid for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles - but things haven’t always been plain sailing... Shortly after being crowned European champion in 2022...
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