Rugby

Ventnor Rugby Club has hosted a special memorial match in honour of club legend Tristan Price, bringing the community together to raise funds for his family following his tragic death in a road traffic collision in January.

The Hurricanes’ 8-game unbeaten run ended on Saturday (12th April), despite a powerful first-half display against promotion-chasing Basingstoke at the Fairway.

Vectis RFC is enjoying a surge in youth participation, national recognition and on-pitch success following a landmark weekend at Twickenham and across the Island.

Isle of Wight RFC reclaimed the Lockdown Cup with a dramatic victory over Alton in their final home game of the season.

Ventnor 1st XV secured the Hampshire Counties Three title with a hard-fought victory on the road in difficult conditions.

Ventnor travelled with just 12 players and borrowed 3 from the opposition as Fordingbridge claimed a 45-15 victory in an entertaining friendly on Saturday (4th April).

A Vectis RFC coach says she is determined to ensure no girl ever feels left out of sport as she helps grow the club’s girls’ rugby squad.

Ventnor recorded a hard-fought victory over Isle of Wight in an entertaining Hampshire Counties Three encounter at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (28th March).

Vectis RFC is enjoying a record-breaking season with 290 youth players, strong mainland performances and major events planned this spring.

Isle of Wight RFC Veterans marked their return to action with an entertaining and hard-fought victory over Guildford at Wootton Rec.