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In the Sportlight
by Petersfield's Shine Radio
Voices of sport in and around Petersfield, with team updates and personal stories.Hosted by Kevin and Josh. Produced by Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Episodes
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In the Sportlight 18th October
Petersfield rugby club are to tested yet again this weekend. After a bruising victory last weekend against Bognor, they welcome respected side the Old Tiffinians to Penns Place. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ Lots of football in the Petersphere over the weekend. Petersfield the men's rams take…
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In the Sportlight 11th October
Finally the wait is over as Petersfield Women's rugby side run out to their first home league match in over 20 years. Coach and players have been building up to this day for nearly 2 years and finally they're ready to face Horsham. Shine radio watched the game and chatted to the coach and…
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In the Sportlight 4th October
And the football rolls on with all our local sides in action over the weekend. This Saturday we travel to Liphook to see the men's side take on North Waltham in a cup game. This team are strong and united and gain some solid results in the league but cup games are also important....
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In the Sportlight 27th September
Rugby is finally back in the Petersphere and after a delayed start to the rugby season, Petersfield finally kick off with a home tie against a gritty Chobham side. Although Petersfield have had the better of the last few results, there is a distinct freshness about the Petersfield side with...
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In the Sportlight 20th September
It's a tough time in the football for our Petersfield sides right now as the men are knocked out of 2 cup competitions last week and the women's side are looking for their first point since being bumped up 2 divisions to Hampshire Division 2 last season. It's back to league action for the men…
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In the Sportlight 13th September
Another big week in the football as the the Men's sides take a break from league action and take up the respective tasks of progressing in their cup competitions. Petersfield the Men's Rams have 2 ties in a week as they head to Gosport for a midweek tie against a side 2 leagues above them. And...
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In the Sportlight 6th September
The annual Steep Lawn Tennis championship reaches it's final stages as the singles and doubles champions are crowned in perfect conditions. Shine Radio speak to some of the winners straight after their matches. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SteepLawnTennisClub . Another big week in the football…
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In the Sportlight 30th August
The egg timer is running down for Petersfield Women's rugby team as they continue their pre-season training ahead of their first competitive match for some 20 years. We speak to the coach and players about their excitement of the rejuvenation of women's rugby in the Petersphere....
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In the Sportlight 23rd August
A huge football week for Petersfield Town and the Men's first side as they play 2 cup games in a week. As a starter course, they face Eversley and California in a Tuesday evening tie and then onto the main course, an F.A. cup preliminary tie where tougher opposition awaits in the form of…
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In the Sportlight 16th August
Liss Athletic football club keep the minds focused on the league challenge and travel to a tough local tie against a well organised side in Whitehill and Bordon. Liss's coach says this is the challenge that will reveal where his side are truly at. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic/ ....
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In the Sportlight 9th August
The football season continues and our men's sides throughout the Petersphere have hit the ground running. Some solid results so far but all sides must continue to build on their good starts. Petersfield Town have had an excellent draw in the league encounter against Downton last week but face a...
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In the Sportlight Football Preview Special
In a sports podcast special, we take a look at our local football teams as they prepare for their first league games of their new seasons. Petersfield the Rams men's side had a season full of drama but came away with the the Portsmouth Seniors cup. Kevin and Isaac venture to Love Lane this week…
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In the Sportlight 6th July
In a wickedly hot weekend and tricky playing conditions, Petersfield golf club host their annual championship over 36 holes for the men's and women's gross and handicap tournaments. The prestigious titles are valiantly fought for and we have interviews with the champions....
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In the Sportlight 8th June
Last weekend saw the annual Petersfield Football Club's Junior awards. The event recognises the best achievements from the Under 8s to the Under 16s boys and girls teams. Shine Radio is there to listen to player's accounts of their season as well as coach Rob Fleming and chairman Nick Orr....
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In the Sportlight 10th May
A true David versus Goliath football story unfolds at the West Leigh stadium on Friday as Petersfield the Rams take on Portchester in the Portsmouth Seniors cup final. Portchester are massive favourites going into the game as they play in the league above Petersfield and also finished in the play...
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In the Sportlight 26th April
Petersfield Golf Club elects a new president this month and for the first time in it's 124 year history it is a woman. In the Sportlight chats to Lesley Eaton about this historic moment and asks how she sees her new role and what she hopes to achieve. She also shares why she loves the game and…
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In the Sportlight 20th April
In the Sportlight welcomes back it's knight of the oval coffee table, yes Isaac's back to share his customary wisdom and wit. In this episode Petersfield Rugby club begin their campaign for promotion to Regional Division 1 but have the toughest of tasks as they face Winchester in the first round…
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In the Sportlight 13th April
The rugby season fixture list couldn't have been planned any better than to leave 5th placed Tottonians facing in their last match 6th placed Petersfield. For the winner, a place in the promotion play-offs and for the loser, an early look at summer holiday brochures!...
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In the Sportlight 6th April
For the first time, In the Sportlight travels to Liphook Football Club. And it's fortuitous that it's a monster game because the Liphook Ladies can become Hampshire County Division 2 league champions with a win. Their opposition is the Wight Eagles but Liphook have a secret ace up their...
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In the Sportlight 29th March
This week in men's football, it's the big local derby as Liss welcome Liphook in a much anticipated tie. Liphook are in a relegation battle desperate for points and Liss need to keep their return to form on track as they head to final run of the season. We report from the game and have interviews...
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In the Sportlight 23rd March
The season campaigns for our Petersphere teams enter their final stretch now and Petersfield rugby club are still in the hunt for 5th place in the Regional South central 2 league which would earn them a promotional playoff spot. On Saturday they welcome free-flowing Havant to Penns Place, a side...
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In the Sportlight 16th March
In football, Petersfield the Rams men's side have to play an incredible 3 games in the space of 4 days. Still awaiting their first league points under new coach Rich Bessey, we report on their games with Hythe, Downton and Bournemouth. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Finally Liss Athletic...
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In the Sportlight 9th March
With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that...
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In the Sportlight 2nd March
Petersfield Rugby Club are running out of games as they try to sneak into 5th place and earn a chance at the end of season promotion play-offs. In a game they would be expected to win, they host Reeds Weybridge but the game is a much tighter affair than they would hope for....
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In the Sportlight 24th February
Rain-soaked Petersfield takes another battering this week but a game for the men away to Wincanton goes ahead on Tuesday the 17th February. The Womens Rams side do manage to get their pitch play worthy on Sunday and seek to continue their 100% winning league record...
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In the Sportlight 16th Feb
Finally the weather relents and we finally have some sporting action to enjoy. The recent dramas at Petersfield football club have seen wholesale changes but its now time to settle down and 'play ball'. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ A first home game for the new look side welcomes…
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In the Sportlight 2nd February
Happy Birthday to In the Sportlight, we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary. In a week that saw so many unplayable pitches and postponements, Petersfield rugby club did however welcome a new nemesis in the form of Twickenham to Penns Place. Twickenham managed to get the better of Petersfield…
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In the Sportlight 26th January
After a feisty encounter last week for Petersfield Rugby club, a calmer and more measured performance was required for an away game at Ellingham and Ringwood. The club is setting its sights on a promotion play-off place. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ In football, although the Rams men's senior...
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In the Sportlight 18th January
On Tuesday Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, all the...
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In the Sportlight New Year Special 2026
Happy New Year everyone! In this New Year Special show, Isaac makes a return to share his best memories of 2025 which can only mean ......hot dogs and sport! Each presenter shares a favourite memory from a very special sporting year. There is mid season analysis on our football clubs...
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In the Sportlight 15th December
Finally the stormy weather subsides and field sports return. In football, title chasing Petersfield the Rams travel to Andover needing to keep the pressure up on Stoneham as both teams forge ahead of the pack in search of league glory. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Liss Athletic aren't...
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In the Sportlight 30th November
Field sports have been majorly disrupted over the last 2 weekends, with many games postponed, but there is some football action with Liss playing Hedge End https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic and Portsmouth facing a tough Bristol City side. After a horrible result for Petersfield rugby…
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In the Sportlight 24th November
MRS Q and KEVIN travel to Penns Place this weekend where underwater rugby gets a tryout. In filthy conditions reminiscent of a biblical tale, Petersfield take on the Old Tiffinians https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . We speak with Ben Bentley the man charged with Petersfield Town football…
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In the Sportlight 10th November
Men's and Women's hockey sides are all in action this weekend and KEVIN takes a trip to Bedales to watch the Women's 1st side take on the challenge of league leaders Salisbury https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ Rugby returns to action this weekend as Petersfield head to Reeds Weybridge. Some...
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In the Sportlight 2nd November
The highly anticipated local cup derby is finally upon us. Yes in the football, Liss travel to Petersfield in the Wessex cup. The speculation over who is the best side is to be decided. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Petersfield Hockey clubs are...
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In the Sportlight 27th October
A football fiesta this week with Petersfield's the Rams looking to jump straight back on the horse after a bruising defeat to league leaders Stoneham last weekend. This season, the league is shaping up to be a 2 way battle between Stoneham and Petersfield for the title but the Rams must get their...
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In the Sportlight 20th October
In the Sportlight welcomes back the start of the table tennis season. https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/ The club has been so dominant in the Haslemere league for so long that its forgotten what it was like to not be the champions. So a 2nd place finish in the last season was a 'body blow'.…
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In the Sportlight 13th October
Every rugby game seems like an event and Petersfield have a side that can really challenge for the title this year. But with expectation comes pressure. Petersfield lie in 5th place and host 4th place Wimborne. Both sides are boasting 3 wins out of 4 and somebody's record is about to be tarnished...
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In the Sportlight 6th October
All our local football sides are in action last weekend, Petersfield the Rams have a cup and league game after narrowly missing out on beating Southampton in a penalty shootout recently https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ and the newly promoted women's side are in relentless form just now and…
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In the Sportlight 21st Sept
So it's Isaac's final week as co-host with Kevin as he says farewell to In the Sportlight. But in a finale worthy of such a monumentous event, what better way to bow out than the eagerly anticipated battle royale. Yes Baguette jousting is finally here in potentially one of the most ridiculous,...
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In the Sportlight 14th September
This week, a sports edition with Isaac and Josh while Kevin is away - listen to find out more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the Sportlight 8th Sept
Kevin and Mrs Q finally have their own rugby Christmas arrive as Petersfield finally begin their league campaign against highly rated side the Tottonians. If Petersfield are serious about promotion, this is exactly the type of game they must win. Amongst the dogs wearing rugby tops and strange...
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In the Sportlight 31st August
A massive week in the football sees Petersfield's the Rams attempting to keep their 100% record seeking 5 wins out of the first 5 games. But they face a side with pedigree in Christchurch also with a 100% record. In a game with monsoon-like weather, this is a battle against tough opposition and…
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In the Sportlight 24th August
Finally the much anticipated 'Hampshire's Strongest' tournament gets under way. A 2 day event at Penns Place bringing together the mighty and the super fit in a series of challenges worthy of Roman and Greek gods. Isaac and Kevin are on the scene to report....
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In the Sportlight 17th August
A big week in the football as Petersfield's the Rams look to continue their 100% perfect start with their 4th league game this time away against Baffins. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ and Liss Athletic have 2 games in a week. This season they are hoping to avoid the bad start that so...
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In the Sportlight 10th August
It's a massive footballing week for both Petersfield Rams and Liss Athletic. Petersfield play 2 games in 5 days firstly taking on Andover in their first home game. Kevin and Isaac are there to watch. then they take on Downton away. Their coach, Connor Hoare, is hoping for an impressive start, can...
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In the Sportlight 3rd August
It's a massive week for our local football teams as both Liss Athletic and the Petersfield Rams kick off their new seasons. Isaac, Kevin and Josh pay a visit to goal-hungry side Liss Athletic to see if they can reverse their poor start to last season and begin their campaign with a convincing…
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In the Sportlight 27th July
In this week's show, the team head to Love Lane to chat with Rams football coach Connor Hoare about his analysis of the last season and their pre-season preparations ahead of the first match on the 5th August. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . There's an analysis of the Gold cup final in the...
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In the Sportlight 13th July
In our 21st episode we preview the up and coming Summer Sports event at Penns Place next week and talk to a viking. Petersfield will play host to 'Hampshire's Strongest' competition in August and we chat with Ben Glasscock who is charged with organising the event. This year promises to be the...
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In the Sportlight 6th July
Kevin and Mrs Q head over to Penns Place this week to hear the big announcements from the rugby club including kit deals with a major brand, the resurrection of the women's team and the beautiful story of Dan Sargent and Destiny the cow. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ .We'll have the results…
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Voices of sport in and around Petersfield, with team updates and personal stories.Hosted by Kevin and Josh. Produced by Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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