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Exeter City Football Club Welcomes Taking Care as Back-of-Shirt Sponsor

Exeter City Football Club is proud to announce a new partnership with Taking Care, who join the Grecians as the club’s official back-of-shirt sponsor.

This exciting collaboration marks the first time Exeter City and Taking Care have worked together, bringing together two organisations with strong ties to the South West and a shared commitment to community wellbeing and support.

Part of AXA Health, Taking Care is the UK's leading provider of personal alarms and digital health and wellbeing services for older adults. With a mission to help people live independently for...

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From St James Park to the Euros: Tracking Exeter City Academy Players on the International Stage

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/17/2025 - 10:11pm

As Europe’s biggest stars regroup for international duty, national team rosters for Euro 2024 are filled with familiar names - few of which trace their beginnings to the lower tiers of English football.

Exeter City’s academy may not make headlines, but its graduates are making tournament squads. And while attention builds toward summer fixtures and early Champions League predictions on many of the most popular and secure betting platforms, another narrative deserves recognition: players who started at St James Park and are now representing their countries on the international...

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Paul Brown-Bampoe Extends Chiefs Contract

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/15/2025 - 10:44pm

After a stellar debut season, Exeter Chiefs and winger Paul Brown-Bampoe have agreed a new contract extension.

It is no secret that the 23-year-old has enjoyed one of the strongest breakthrough seasons of recent years, as the youngster went from being on loan to Plymouth Albion to scoring against Bordeaux Begles in an Investec Champions Cup clash.

“I am delighted to be re-signing at Chiefs,” Brown-Bampoe said. “It’s an environment that has allowed me to grow both my understanding and passion for the game.

“The Chiefs faithful have accepted me as one of their own...

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Calling all crocheters: Help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).

The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage....

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Devon hosts first-ever junior wheelchair basketball event

An Exeter club has made history as it hosted its first junior wheelchair basketball event in Devon, welcoming young players from across the region to take part in an inclusive day of sport.

The event, hosted by the Exeter Otters at Wonford Leisure Centre, formed part of the national Inspire a Generation U14 pilot and brought together players aged 7–14 from across Cardiff, Swansea, and Bath.

On the day, young wheelchair users developed their basketball skills, built confidence, and connected with others who share their passion.

Sponsored by RGK, a manufacturer of...

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Wynstream’s Dodgeball Stars Advance to National Finals for Third Year Running

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 7:35pm

Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement as its Under 11 Dodgeball team progressed to the National Finals for the third consecutive year, this time achieving their highest-ever finish at the regional stage with a runner-up position.

The team stormed through the group stage with an unbeaten 100% record, winning all five matches to top their group. They then overcame Montgomery in the semi-finals, a team they had never beaten before, in a thrilling match that secured them a place in the final.

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Which races are the most significant at Royal Ascot?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 06/01/2025 - 6:30am

Royal Ascot stands as the definitive showcase of European flat racing excellence, combining centuries of tradition with elite competition across its historic five-day program.

While the pageantry and social spectacle captivate broader attention, it's the championship races that define the meeting's sporting significance – always proving hard to call in the racing tips .

The meeting's Group One portfolio offers a comprehensive examination across distance categories, with each contest presenting unique tactical challenges and performance requirements.

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New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visits Exeter

With fewer than 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, excitement is building across the country – and today Exeter played host to the brand-new tournament trophy as part of its official nationwide tour.

The newly unveiled trophy arrived at Exeter Cathedral, where it was welcomed by Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, and a host of Exeter Chiefs stars, including England international Flo Robinson, her sister and fellow Chief Emily Robinson, and teammates Katie Buchanan and Lucy Nye.

Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse...

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Exeter awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:58pm

With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.

The trophy will embark on a trip to Exeter on 20 May at Exeter Cathedral, as part of a nationwide tour of England.

Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup 2025, and several rugby stars will be in attendance to showcase the new trophy.

Exeter will host seven...

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Princesshay to be the official Exeter city centre fanzone for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Princesshay is delighted to announce that it has been awarded official city centre fanzone status for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 this August and September.

Rugby fans will be able to gather and watch all the action in Princesshay Square where live coverage will be shown on a big screen each day of the tournament including all the matches hosted at Sandy Park staring on Friday 22nd August when the tournament officially begins.

Spectators will have a mix of seating options within the free and accessible fan zone including bean bags, deck chairs and picnic benches...

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Chiefs Women sign Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/13/2025 - 3:33pm

Exeter Chiefs Women have signed versatile forward Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury.

The 21-year-old is equally comfortable at lock and in the back-row and played for England U20s last year.

Initially more of a fan of athletics, 100 metres and high jump in particular, Whitley began playing rugby at Sudbury RFC aged 13 when a friend dragged her along to a game. She started off on the wing and scored 10 tries in that first match.

She said: “I was pretty awful, but I just loved running though people!”

Part of large girls’ programme at Sudbury, Whitley...

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