Rugby

The Hurricanes welcomed old rivals Millbrook to the Fairway for the final competitive fixture of 2019 last weekend, and it lived up to its billing.  Sandown exploded out of the blocks, and not for the bounce of the ball, would...

A local derby between Isle of Wight RFC and Ventnor RFC on Saturday (14th December) was scrappy at times but always entertaining for the large and vocal crowd. Ventnor started strongly with excellent play from their forward pack that gave...

Ventnor 1XV took on Chichester 2XV at home on Saturday (7th December) but missed out on a win.  The home side started this game at real pace and camped deep in Chichester’s half for a long period with the drives...

A new sponsor has moved forward to fund a new kit and training gear for Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club. The Hurricanes have been enjoying success on the pitch this season – and now the players will be looking the...

Ventnor went toe-to-toe with league leaders Southampton University Hospitals on Saturday afternoon, but this terrific match ended with disappointment for the Island side as they couldn’t snatch a deserved win. In difficult conditions, both teams played quality rugby but it...

Ventnor's match against the Locksheath Pumas kicked off in driving rain on Saturday (9th November) and immediately the home team found themselves on the back foot. The Pumas drove close to the ruck and it took some pretty heroic defence...

Sandown & Shanklin RFC's 1XV - The Hurricanes - have been recognised as Grassroots Team of the Month for Level 9 - 12 by the sports governing body, the RFU. The RFU had this to say on the Club: "An...

Ventnor 1XV's game against Portsmouth 2XV represented a real statement of intent for Ventnor, invigorated by the excellent win against Southampton in their last match. The match was dominated by two defences who never shirked or relented but it was...

Man of the match Liam Little Sandown & Shanklin travelled up the county to play Farnborough RFC in their fifth league fixture of the season last weekend. The visitors looking to maintain their 100% start to the season, meanwhile the...

On a very windy day at Watcombe Bottom, Ventnor 1XV hosted Tottonians 2XV in what looked to be a very exciting game. It was from the offset a game with great energy shown from both sides. The scores were opened...