Rugby

The former Wales and Lions attack coach Rob Howley was banned from rugby for 18 months and suspended for nine after he was found breaching the betting rules. He has placed 363 bets on 1,163 matches across four years, and...

Ventnor took on Aldershot & Fleet in the Hampshire Shielf Semi-Final on Saturday, losing out by just a single point. This was cup rugby at its very best with both teams throwing caution to the wind and the result in...

Victory over Fawley was a just reward for Ventnor's Division One team that has been threatening to do great things for several weeks now. Playing with terrific physical intensity, the home team took the game to a strong Fawley side...

Ventnor suffered another hugely frustrating result on Saturday, with their commitment refusing to be reflected on the scoreboard against Overton in Hampshire League Division 1. Playing with the wind in the first half, the home team set up wave after...

When the Locksheath Pumas scored within a couple of minutes of the kick-off, there was concern that it could be a long Saturday afternoon for Ventnor. Playing with the wind, the islanders were on terrific form, taking the game to...

Playing against a stiff breeze, Ventnor's 1st XV started strongly in their Hampshire League 1 match against Portsmouth 2nd XV at the weekend. Ventnor were unlucky that, after a sustained attack, the final ball from Sam Lines to Alex Enache...

Sandown & Shanklin welcomed Farnborough RFC to the Fairway and looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss the previous weekend, away to Alresford. A fast start saw the Hurricanes break up the field and put early pressure on the...

It took an early spell of pressure from Southampton resulting in a penalty to wake Ventnor up and propel them to a convincing victory.  Ian Lane showed the way with a massive counter ruck that provided Ed Blake with a...

Ventnor put in an excellent performance and started the new decade in style during Saturday's match against Gosport & Fareham at home. From the first whistle, Ventnor were on the front foot, putting together phase after phase with Louis Malkin’s...

Sandown & Shanklin kicked off the new decade with an away trip to old foes Bognor RFC, looking to keep pace with the leading teams in Hampshire Premier. Bognor RFC 27 - 21 Sandown & Shanklin RFC The Hurricanes didn't...