Portsmouth’s 3rd XV travelled to Ventnor for the final game of the season - a game which would ultimately decide whether the Ventnor Lions squad would take home a silver or a bronze medal in their league.
A much anticipated first team debut saw Ventnor's proud rugby players secure a vital victory at home against rivals Alresford on Saturday (January 13).
Ventnor RFC's First XV managed to halt a seven match losing streak, but were unable to secure home victory against a side who fielded two fewer players at the weekend.
Ventnor Rugby Club's 1st XV's woes continued at the weekend, with a heavy defeat to second placed Fareham Heavens 1st XV in the Hampshire Counties 3 League.