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One of the UK’s leading domestic padel tournaments arrives in Devon this week, as the LTA Grade 1 R3 Bullpadel Cup comes to City Padel Exeter from 20–22 March , bringing a strong British Tour field to the South West.

Organised by R3 Sport, part of VVV Sports , the tournament sits at the highest tier of the LTA domestic calendar, with players competing for British Tour ranking points and prize money across the three-day event.

The Exeter event is the second stop on the 2026 R3 Bullpadel Cup series , following the opening event in Stratford where R3 player Christian Medina...

More than a decade on from his Exeter Chiefs debut, winger Olly Woodburn is capping off an already impressive season by penning a new deal.

The near 200-cap Exeter man, who already has two Gallagher PREM titles and an Investec Champions Cup on his Chiefs CV, is excited to continue to deliver.

Woodburn said: “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to continue my journey here and to keep chasing trophies with such a talented group of players and staff.

“This club has become home for me over the past decade, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support from the fans,...

A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.

The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later discovered in a nearby field and is believed to be largely intact, although a full assessment of losses and damage is still under way.

Following the incident, officials at the club confirmed that 12 baseball bats are missing, with an estimated value of at least £1,200. Replacement costs could...

Exeter Chiefs have signed All Blacks and Crusaders centre Dallas McLeod on a three-year deal from the 2026/27 season.

McLeod has more than 50 appearances for the Crusaders but will make the switch to the Gallagher PREM at the end of 2026.

McLeod said: “I’m really excited for the opportunity to come and play for the Exeter Chiefs.

“I’ve always followed rugby in the northern hemisphere, particularly the PREM, and I really admire the way Exeter play the game.

“I cannot wait to meet all my new teammates, the coaches and the fans at Sandy Park. I’m looking...