Rugby

Ventnor Rugby Club celebrated a memorable promotion-winning campaign as players, coaches and volunteers were recognised at the club's annual end-of-season awards evening.

Ventnor Rugby Club recorded 3 wins from 6 matches as they continued their summer 7s campaign at Winchester on Sunday.

Sandown’s veteran rugby side lifted silverware at Twickenham after an unforgettable day that combined sporting glory with an emotional reunion for one of their own.

Hundreds of primary school pupils descended on Vectis Rugby Club this week for a huge day of tag rugby action celebrating teamwork, sportsmanship and grassroots sport.

Nearly 300 young players, a 5,000-strong festival and recognition from the RFU capped off a landmark season for Vectis RFC.

Ventnor RFC’s season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday as Bishopston edged a fiercely contested Community Plate semi-final 22-17 at Watcombe Bottom.

Vectis RFC has rounded off the 2025/26 season with a bumper Isle of Wight Festival of Rugby at Medina College.

Vectis RFC’s young players delivered standout performances across multiple festivals, showcasing teamwork, resilience and skill ahead of a major Isle of Wight rugby celebration.

Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes ended their season with a dominant 52-5 win over Winchester 2nds, securing 5th place after a strong campaign.

Ventnor 2nd XV produced one of their strongest performances of the season but fell to a 38-22 defeat away at Christchurch on Saturday.