Rugby

Sandown & Shanklin RFC Hurricanes made it 4 wins from 4 in 2026 with a pulsating 47-42 victory over Bognor RFC at the Fairway ground.

Vectis RFC Colts delivered a dominant 56-0 away victory over Trojans Rugby, overcoming heavy conditions to produce one of their most complete performances of the season.

Ventnor 1st XV showed resilience and character to secure a 20-20 draw away at Winchester 3rd XV on Saturday.

After weeks of inactivity due to the weather, Ventnor 2XV were back in action with a testing away trip to Fawley in a rearranged fixture.

Vectis RFC’s Under 13s booked their place in the Plate Final after producing a determined 6–4 win over a powerful Winchester side in the semi-final.

Ventnor 1st XV lost out 27-24 in a tight and physical Hampshire Counties 3 League clash against Overton on Saturday (7th February), but claimed 2 bonus points.

Youth teams from Vectis RFC were in action on the mainland over a waterlogged weekend that highlighted the club’s rapid growth, resilience and expanding player base.

Ventnor ran in 10 tries and kept Lymington Mariners scoreless in a commanding 64-0 victory at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (31st January), progressing to the quarter-finals.

A dramatic, hard-fought contest at Wootton saw Isle of Wight RFC extend their winning run with a narrow victory over 3rd-placed Winchester on Saturday (24th January).

Vectis RFC’s Under-12s produced a spirited and disciplined display against a physical New Milton side despite suffering a narrow 3–2 defeat.