It was a dramatic afternoon of rugby at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday, with Ventnor’s 1st XV securing a last-gasp league victory.

It was another weather-soaked weekend of grassroots rugby across the Island — but that didn’t stop strong performances from both Vectis RFC and Ventnor RFC.

Ventnor Rugby Club were edged out 27–24 by Overton in a tightly contested match, despite a spirited performance from a depleted Islanders side.

Ventnor returned to form with a dominant 64–0 victory over Lymington Mariners, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Community Cup South Plate.

Ventnor suffered a frustrating 16–10 defeat in their top of the table clash with Tottonians, with handling errors and missed opportunities proving costly for the Islanders.

Ventnor’s perfect start to the Hampshire Counties Three season came to an end at the weekend.

Ventnor RFC experienced two very different weekends of rugby, showcasing both their power at home and their resilience in the face of a humbling result on the road.