Rugby union

ISLAND RUGBY

Sandown and Shanklin RFC seconds remain unbeaten this season.

Sandown and Shanklin emulating firsts with crushing win to remain unbeaten

Action from the Hurricanes v Bournemouth II match on Saturday.

Action from the Hurricanes v Bournemouth II match on Saturday.

Hurricanes continue 100 per cent winning start to season

IWRFC (with the ball) in action against United Services Portsmouth at Wootton Rec on Saturday.

IWRFC (with the ball) in action against United Services Portsmouth at Wootton Rec on Saturday.

Isle of Wight concede eight tries in heavy defeat to United Services Portsmouth

Isle of Wight RFC score against the Locksheath Pumas at Wootton on Saturday.

Isle of Wight RFC score against the Locksheath Pumas at Wootton on Saturday.

Isle of Wight RFC earn season opener win after late, late drama

IWRFC in action at Wootton Rec towards the end of last season

IWRFC in action at Wootton Rec towards the end of last season

Fresh starts for IWRFC and Ventnor as rugby season returns on the Island

The Hurricanes (in white) on the attack against New Milton.

The Hurricanes (in white) on the attack against New Milton.

Hurricanes blow New Milton away to maintain 100 per cent win record

Matilda and Wilson with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Matilda and Wilson with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Ventnor Rugby Club kick off 50th anniversary season with celebration game

Action from the Hurricanes' opening game.

Action from the Hurricanes' opening game.

Promoted Hurricanes get new season off to whirlwind start

Jess and Dan Ward, with their son Teddy.

Jess and Dan Ward, with their son Teddy.

Rugby players set to scale great heights for brave toddler Teddy

IWRFC in action against Eastleigh

IWRFC in action against Eastleigh

Isle of Wight RFC celebrates promotion despite tough final match of season

IWRFC after their game against Overton

IWRFC after their game against Overton

Dramatic last-minute kick secures third place for Isle of Wight RFC

Lewis Jones leading from the front for VRFC against Portsmouth

Lewis Jones leading from the front for VRFC against Portsmouth

Ventnor RFC sides conclude seasons with standout performances in convincing wins

The title winning SSRFC side

The title winning SSRFC side

Hurricanes clinch title in crucial final league match in Winchester

New Wolves at the touch tournament in Gosport

New Wolves at the touch tournament in Gosport

Wight Wolves show comradery and tenacity at touch rugby tournament

The successful 2023-24 season Hurricanes squad.

The successful 2023-24 season Hurricanes squad.

Hurricanes on verge of league title success — with an army of fans to back them!

Luke Orton suffered a horrific spinal injury at the South Island Sevens

Luke Orton suffered a horrific spinal injury at the South Island Sevens

Charity rugby match in aid of Luke Orton to take place TODAY

IWRFC v Aldershot & Fleet earlier in the season.

IWRFC v Aldershot & Fleet earlier in the season.

Isle of Wight season running out of steam as they suffer another loss

Zac Chiverton (with ball) in action for the Hurricanes last season.

Zac Chiverton (with ball) in action for the Hurricanes last season.

Hurricanes one step from historic title success after vital home win

Isle of Wight had a tough game against the league leaders.

Isle of Wight had a tough game against the league leaders.

League leaders put Isle of Wight to the sword

Michael Barrett was in great form for the Hurries in Guernsey.

Michael Barrett was in great form for the Hurries in Guernsey.

Promotion fate remains in Hurricanes' hands despite Channel Islands loss

Adam Pratt (with ball) was among the try scorers for Ventnor.

Adam Pratt (with ball) was among the try scorers for Ventnor.

Can Ventnor end season on high in final games after yet another loss?

Action from the IWRFC match at Alresford on Saturday.

Action from the IWRFC match at Alresford on Saturday.

Captain fantastic Luke scores four tries to nuke Alresford

Lewis Jones's two-man line-outs caused Havant II problems.

Lewis Jones's two-man line-outs caused Havant II problems.

Ventnor give league leaders tough game showing quality needed to climb the table

Luke Wedderkop was one of the Hurricanes' try scorers against Locksheath Pumas.

Luke Wedderkop was one of the Hurricanes' try scorers against Locksheath Pumas.

Scintillating Hurricanes blow toothless Pumas away at 'Fortress Fairway'

Six Nations Championship

Elite rugby referee from the Island set to make biggest step up yet in Roman arena

Adam Leal will be officiating at the Italy v Scotland 6 Nations match on March 9.

Adam Leal will be officiating at the Italy v Scotland 6 Nations match on March 9.

Island-born elite rugby referee to make 6 Nations debut in Rome

Luke Orton on Saturday.

Luke Orton on Saturday.

Emotion for paralysed Luke Orton as rugby day raises £20,000 towards adapting home

Luke Orton will be at the charity day.

Luke Orton will be at the charity day.

Hurricanes to host special charity event TODAY in aid of paralysed Luke Orton

Luke Orton will be at the charity day.

Luke Orton will be at the charity day.

Hurricanes to host special charity day in aid of paralysed ex-player Luke Orton

Lewis Jones, with ball, returned to the Ventnor side after injury.

Lewis Jones, with ball, returned to the Ventnor side after injury.

Massive win for Ventnor in bid to beat the drop

Matt Miselbach wins a line-out for the Hurricanes. He was their man of the match against Tottonians II.

Matt Miselbach wins a line-out for the Hurricanes. He was their man of the match against Tottonians II.

Hurricanes continue relentless march at the top with 15-try haul at Tottonians

Action between IWRFC and Fareham Heathens at Wootton Rec in the drizzle on Saturday.

Action between IWRFC and Fareham Heathens at Wootton Rec in the drizzle on Saturday.

Promotion hopes fade for Isle of Wight after loss to Heathens

Ryde School with Upper Chine's rugby sevens team won the Bournemouth Sevens Tournament.

Ryde School with Upper Chine's rugby sevens team won the Bournemouth Sevens Tournament.

Ryde School team finds another gear to storm to Bournemouth Sevens success

Matt Miselbach was one of the Hurricanes' star players on Saturday.

Matt Miselbach was one of the Hurricanes' star players on Saturday.

Hurricanes crush Chichester with 16 unanswered tries

Ventnor in action.

Ventnor in action.

Depleted Ventnor well beaten by league leaders

Thee Isle of Wight RFC side who faced Christchurch on Saturday.

Thee Isle of Wight RFC side who faced Christchurch on Saturday.

Isle of Wight move up to third after win in Dorset

Luke Orton suffered a horrific spinal injury at the South Island Sevens in Appley last July

Luke Orton suffered a horrific spinal injury at the South Island Sevens in Appley last July

Rugby player's fundraiser surpasses target bringing hope after paralysing injury

Zak Chiverton (with ball) was one of the Hurricanes scorers against Forrdingbridge.

Zak Chiverton (with ball) was one of the Hurricanes scorers against Forrdingbridge.

Hurricanes continue march towards promotion but concerns raised over ill discipline

IWRFC (in red) were involved in a close game at Wootton Rec.

IWRFC (in red) were involved in a close game at Wootton Rec.

Isle of Wight promotion charge dented after successive losses

The Ventnor side which faced Christchurch on Saturday.

The Ventnor side which faced Christchurch on Saturday.

Ventnor show character in second half fight back and win

Ventnor defending against Isle of Wight 1XV in December

Ventnor defending against Isle of Wight 1XV in December

Counties 3 Hampshire

Injury-hit Ventnor RFC lose out to Romsey in blustery conditions

Michael Barrett (centre) scored a superb try for the Hurricanes early on.

Michael Barrett (centre) scored a superb try for the Hurricanes early on.

Hurricanes grind out another big win in Storm Isha winds to stay at league summit

Action from the Hurricanes v Basingstoke clash

Action from the Hurricanes v Basingstoke clash

Hurricanes blow Basingstoke away and leap-frog them into top spot

Ventnor's Lewy Morton is launched against IWRFC in December

Ventnor's Lewy Morton is launched against IWRFC in December

Luckless and injury-hit Ventnor RFC fall heavily away at Andover

IWRFC scoreboard against Portsmouth II

IWRFC scoreboard against Portsmouth II

Isle of Wight RFC's winning form continues into New Year with Pompey victory

Merry Christmas from sports clubs on the Island.

Merry Christmas from sports clubs on the Island.

Sports clubs on Isle of Wight send hearty Christmas wishes to supporters

IW II facing off against Ventnor II at Watcombe Bottom.

IW II facing off against Ventnor II at Watcombe Bottom.

Ventnor and IW seconds sides share the spoils in derby stalemate

Lewy Morton is launched.

Lewy Morton is launched.

IW complete the double over Ventnor in rugby derby match

Action from the previous clash in September, which IWRFC won.

Action from the previous clash in September, which IWRFC won.

Struggling Ventnor will provide tough examination in derby says Isle of Wight coach

Action from the IWRFC v Aldershot & Fleet match at Wootton Rec on Saturday.

Action from the IWRFC v Aldershot & Fleet match at Wootton Rec on Saturday.

Not vintage Isle of Wight but they did enough to stay in touch with leaders

Ventnor's team which faced Overton.

Ventnor's team which faced Overton.

Ventnor halt losing run with battling draw against high flyers

The Wight Wolves (in blue) in action in Salisbury on Sunday.

The Wight Wolves (in blue) in action in Salisbury on Sunday.

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Wight Wolves made every opponent know they were in a battle in rugby tournament

Tom Crews was in great kicking form for Ventnor, but his side could not win in Aldershot.

Tom Crews was in great kicking form for Ventnor, but his side could not win in Aldershot.

Ventnor and Isle of Wight RFC struggle for results on the road

Ventnor's season continues to disappoint but team spirit remains

Ventnor's season continues to disappoint but team spirit remains

Ventnor's season continues to disappoint but team spirit remains