Rugby

Ventnor 2nds travelled to play a strong Tottonians side, giving them a test for the whole 80 minutes - 79 of which saw the South Wight side in the lead. A very cagey opening 10 minutes with both sides struggling...

Petersfield prevailed in a titanic Counties 2 battle with hosts Isle of Wight and Storm Bert. In desperate conditions, both teams battled away gamely and served up a contest, that while not free-flowing, was high on effort and physical commitment....

Ventnor 2nds were beaten by New Milton 2nds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (16th November). After a long wait, Ventnor Lions finally had a home game, and this gave skipper Jack Rushton the luxury of having a squad of some...

Ventnor lost on the road at Southampton to a couple of late tries on Saturday (16th November). Ventnor travelled to Southampton with Callum Martin as their only substitute, but this didn’t prevent the Islanders put up a sterling performance against...

Vectis Youth Rugby Club and Ryde's Denbigh House Dental Practice teamed up to protect the teeth of local rugby players. Dorana Stone and Johanna Thompson - a duo representing Denbigh House Dental Practice - recently volunteered their time and skills...

Isle of Wight RFC were narrowly defeated by visitors Chichester in a high-scoring Counties 2 Hampshire clash at Wootton Rec. The home side will look back on this as an opportunity missed, as they had plenty of possession and territory...

Ventnor came from behind to beat Portsmouth 2nds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (9th November). The game didn’t start well for Ventnor when – once again – running the ball out of defence left the ball carrier unsupported and Portsmouth...

Isle of Wight RFC held the latest of its centenary celebrations at the Lakeside Hotel in Wootton, with the hosting of its 100th anniversary ball. Expertly organised over a period of over 2 years by a dedicated sub-committee, led by...

The Hurricanes put 11 tries past the Trojans at the Fairway last Saturday (26th October). It didn't take long for the hosts to get the opening score of the game and begin to rectify some of the wrongs from their...

Ventnor - who travelled with just 16 players - put on an exceptional display in Hampshire Counties 3 at Overton on Saturday 26th October. After a stuttering performance against Romsey the previous Saturday, director of rugby Neil Evans brought in...