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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

Akeel Higgins delivered a beautifully executed chip over the goalkeeper to earn himself a 68% public vote for the Guildhall Shopping Centre’s October Goal of the Month at the Devon Derby. It was the player’s first professional strike, which has quickly embedded the 20-year-old’s Exeter City loan as his early legacy within the hearts of his now rising fans. The award allows Higgins to carry a badge of honour that shows a notable turning point in what seemed like a silently ascending career.

Higgins joined the Exeter City club from West Bromwich for a season-long loan in September...

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Exeter Chiefs’ Three-Man England A Call-Up Signals Rising Profile for Club Trio

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/28/2025 - 10:29pm

The Exeter Chiefs have received a boost this week as three of their players were named in the England A squad, a clear reward for their strong early-season performances. Consistency and depth are two of the most crucial elements in this campaign, and these selections show the club’s ability to produce talent that is capable of stepping into UK representative rugby. Now, we are seeing the renewed energy around the club’s pathway and, indeed, what it means for the players stepping up.

The supporters who track how player performances influence national selection have been following...

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KTA Architects unveil vision for Exeter Chiefs stadium expansion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/25/2025 - 8:24pm

Exciting developments are underway at Exeter Chiefs Stadium, with local architecture practice KTA Architects leading the design of its next phase of improvements.

Managing Director Ajay Sharma recently discussed the project on The Konkering Pod, a South West based podcast that spotlights local business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs.

Sharma explained that while the current upgrades to Sand Park are significant, they represents just the beginning of a much larger vision for the stadium’s future.

“There’s so much more to come”, he noted, hinting at ambitious...

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Two Devon-trained winners shine at Exeter Racecourse on Devon AIr Ambulance Day

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Tue, 11/25/2025 - 4:22pm

Devon enjoyed success at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday on Devon Air Ambulance Day as two local-trained horses took wins on a busy day of racing.

Tenter Le Tout, a three-year-old filly trained by Chester Williams at George Nympton, ran out an easy winner in the South West Rail Solutions EBF National Hunt Hurdle. Ridden by Harry Cobden, she took the lead approaching the final flight and won by two and a half lengths. Williams said: “We’ll go for some black type or a listed race, and might go for the final at Chepstow next month. She loves the soft ground.” Williams’ mother, Jane, who...

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Frontline heroes invited to a special day out at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/17/2025 - 8:30pm

Frontline workers across Devon are being invited to enjoy a free day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday 23 November as the course hosts its annual Devon Air Ambulance Raceday, one of the region’s strongest displays of community support for a local lifesaving charity. Blue Light Card holders can gain free entry on a first-come, first-served basis.

The raceday, now firmly established in the county’s calendar, brings together families, racing fans, local groups and community organisations to celebrate the work of the Devon Air Ambulance, which operates 365 days a year and remains one of...

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Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during challenging treatment journeys.

There’s a free drink for every racegoer who comes to the races wearing a Christmas jumper, Santa hats, or full Santa suit with live music with Aston Dobson during...

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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

Exeter Racecourse is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) for ELF Raceday, taking place on Friday 5th December 2025.

Through this collaboration, ELF and Exeter Racecourse will launch a special gifting programme aimed at bringing joy to children and families supported by the charity during the Festive season.

Exeter Racecourse will support ELF’s work by gifting toys to children who are patients or family members affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. Racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys and the local community are being...

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Former Exeter City player returns to St James Park decades after hanging up his boots

Former Exeter City footballer, Bob Rackley, made an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in more than six decades, supported by the team at Claremont Manor Care Home, Dawlish - part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group.

Bob played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960, and this visit to watch Exeter City take on Huddersfield Town marked his first live football match in many years.

Born in Teignmouth in 1940, Bob began his football career with Teignmouth and Newton Abbot Spurs before signing professionally for Exeter City in 1958 - giving up an engineering...

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Devon dreams of home victory as Saint Segal lines up for the Haldon Gold Cup

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Fri, 10/31/2025 - 9:35pm

Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.

The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by becoming only the second horse in recent times to win back-to-back runnings.

“We always enjoy taking our youngsters to Exeter, whether they’re novice chasers or, like JPR One, lining up in a...

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Duguid joins the Chiefs Women’s ranks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/30/2025 - 5:00pm

Abby Duguid has signed a contract to join Exeter Chiefs Women.

The Canadian international arrived just in time to watch her new team beat Trailfinders Women in the first round of the new PWR season.

Formerly of Loughborough Lighting, Duguid has plenty of PWR experience at both lock and in the back row.

Exeter Chiefs Women’s Steve Salvin said: “With Edel’s (McMahon) unfortunate injury ruling her out for the season, we needed to bring someone in of international class to maintain our squad depth.

“Abby is an outstanding back-five player with significant...

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Gallagher and Premiership Women’s Rugby announce multi-year partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/26/2025 - 10:33pm

Gallagher, the insurance broking and risk management company, has today announced a three-year deal to become the Official Insurance Partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), strengthening its long-standing commitment to supporting rugby at every level, from grassroots to the professional game.

Building on its eight-year relationship with PREM Rugby, and its partnerships with the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and New Zealand Rugby, including the Black Ferns, this new alliance marks another significant step in Gallagher’s ambition to empower the next generation of rugby talent....

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