Sports

Residents on the Isle of Wight love their sport, it’s another one of those things that bring communities together. We published regular updates for cricket, sailing, speedway and football from local clubs.

If you have sports news to share, get in touch and we’ll share it with our wide readership.

27, March 2017·1 min read

American billionaire looking to buy Portsmouth Football Club

Unexpected news that the former Disney boss is looking to buy Portsmouth Football club broke last week and has sparked great debate within the fan-owned club.

21, September 2011·1 min read

The Volunteer Inn Charity Cricket Match: Appeal For Raffle Donations

Do you have any decent items you could donate to a charity raffle taking place on Saturday? Cricket match between semi-prof team from Ware taking place on Saturday.

17, September 2009·1 min read

White Air 2009: Win Free Entry

Just because White Air is taking place in Brighton instead on of the Island this year doesn’t mean you shouldn’t...

20, May 2009·1 min read

More Grassroots Funding For Island Groups

More Grassroots Grants handed out across the Island.

26, April 2007·1 min read

Skate Ramp Repairs Underway & Fundraiser Gig

We hear from Alison and Rob, that last Saturday there was a hive of activity down at the Ventnor skate...

10, November 2016·1 min read

Rugby: Double defeat for Ventnor

The final score probably doesn't give Ventnor credit for the effort levels they put in but that's the game, says Ed Blake.

13, June 2011·2 min read

IOW parkrun #6 Report

Jo reports from the 6th parkrun, which took place in Puckpool at the weekend

14, May 2010·1 min read

T.G.I.F. Roof Fail

Don't try this one at home.

20, May 2016·3 min read

Stunning last gasp trophy win for injury-hit Warriors

Bryn shares this latest report from Wightlink Warriors match against Mildenhall.

25, June 2009·1 min read

IW Beach Soccer Weekend Fixtures

The beach soccer champs are back on the sands this weekend.

7, April 2014·3 min read

Round The Island racers restored to glory

So many beautiful boats, including classics and lovingly restored personal projects, compete annually in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.

28, June 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight swimmer honoured for commitment and service to the aquatics industry

Victoria has been appointed a Brand Ambassador by the Swimming Teachers’ Association in recognition of her commitment and service to the aquatics industry

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