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Exeter Chiefs chairman says new American owners will bring ‘razzmatazz’ to rugby union

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe believes that the club’s impending takeover by an American consortium could transform the Gallagher Premiership.

The billionaire owners of English Premier League club Bournemouth have agreed a deal for the club, subject to the membership’s approval at an extraordinary general meeting on May 7.

If the deal is ratified, Exeter Chiefs will become the latest Premiership team alongside Newcastle and Bath to secure major new investment.

Rowe desperate to secure investment for the Chiefs

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Jordan Storey joins Preston North End

Jordan Storey has joined Championship side Preston North End for an undisclosed fee. The youngster, another product of Exeter City’s Academy, has secured the move after rising to prominence in the second half of last season with a number of superb performances as the Grecians booked their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final for the second season in succession. Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg, said: “We are delighted for Jordan. Despite his limited number of appearances for Exeter City, he made rapid progress last season. “His excellent performances at the heart of our defence...

Low signs new Chiefs deal

Moray Low says he’s ‘excited’ about the year ahead after agreeing terms on a new one-year contract with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Scottish international will take his stay at Sandy Park into a fifth year, having moving to the Premiership outfit from former club Glasgow Warriors in 2014.

Part and parcel of Rob Baxter’s squad ever since, the 33-year-old prop underlined his proven qualities last season by producing a man-of-the-match display in the club’s Anglo-Welsh Cup final victory over Bath at Kingsholm.

Since making his debut in the away win at London Welsh In...

What are England's chances at the World Cup?

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will start in just a few days, with all the teams and fans already enjoying Russia. This year's World Cup will probably be the most exciting in years as there are no clear favorites for the title and a lot of dark horses. The road to the final will be especially tough for England, who have been drawn into a tricky group that also features Panama, Belgium, and Tunisia.

Considering the last tournament and the managerial change, England isn't really being considered a top favorite. Granted, Gareth Southgate has instilled a great team spirit in the squad, but...

Local tug of war club aiming for national championship titles

Haldon Tug of War Club are set to compete in the National Outdoor Tug of War Championships on Saturday 16 June in Oxfordshire. The Tug of War Association (TOWA) is holding its 2018 competition at the third annual Grove and Wantage Extravaganza, with tug of war teams from across the country competing for gold medals in different weight classes.

Both the Haldon ladies and mens team will be travelling to Grove Rugby Club in Oxford on Friday 15 June to weigh-in for the specific weight categories in preparation for the main competition on the Saturday, with the winning teams earning the...

The countdown continues: Where to watch England play Tunisia

Countdown to kick off is well and truly on, and if you’re in Exeter, there are plenty of places ready to host you this summer.

England get their campaign underway on June 18, where they take on African nation in Volgograd. Most major online bookmakers are seeing it as no contest, with the Three Lions expected to roar, and we’ll be right behind them.

You can back them at 4/11 with most bookies, but more importantly, where are going to watch it?

Exeter has plenty going on for England’s ties this summer. Here are our favourite places to watch the game…

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Swim star Liam opens Devon park's new water fun feature

Exeter-born Olympics swimmer Liam Tancock took time out from the fast lane recently to help an East Devon holiday park make a big splash with its guests. Gold-medallist Liam was at Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton where he declared open the new Splash Zone, aimed especially at energetic youngsters. The 160-square metres of wonderfully wet activities and challenges is already proving a hit with grown-ups as well. Set alongside the park's main swimming pool, the zone includes interactive water features, spray guns, and even a sea serpent that sprays water. In front of a large...

What is a NAP?

Learning the jargon for betting on horse racing is something that must be done before you get involved yourself. If you fail to do this successfully, you could end up getting behind bets you don’t necessarily understand, making it far less enjoyable and a lot more dangerous than it ever needs to be; Betting on the horses is massively enjoyable but that’s only true when it’s done responsibly.

One of the most confusing terms for inexperienced horse racing punters is the concept of a ‘NAP’ and it can scare them off even considering having a bet on it. The Winners Enclosure are one...

Wimbledon to be screened in Princesshay

Make it a day at Princesshay at our free Wimbledon event from Monday 2nd – Sunday 15th July.

With live screenings of the legendary sporting event, free tasters and competitions, there’s no reason to stay indoors, come over and soak up the atmosphere.

Forget Murray Mound, the place to catch all the action this year is Princesshay! This year, for the first time, join others to watch the matches, free of charge, on an outdoor screen in Princesshay Square. Pull up a deck chair, drink in the atmosphere and cheer along to each of the matches.

Wimbledon matches will be...

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

World class cyclists will race through the South Molton Pannier Market in September – the first time in the history of the modern Tour of Britain that it is has been routed through a building.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

The route was announced at the 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain national launch in central London on Tuesday evening (5 June).

The race is being hosted by Devon County Council, supported by East Devon District Council...

Honiton gymnasts 24-hour cycle for international trips

Gymnasts and supporters from Honiton Gymnastics Club are undertaking a sponsored 24-hour cycling marathon to help raise funds for two international acrobatics competitions - in Lisbon and Turin.

They will be attempting to cycle 910 miles – the approximate distance from Honiton to Turin – in a 24 hour period on static turbo trainer bikes. The bikes are provided by Dereck Cutler, who owns Dc Cycleworks (bicycle training, servicing and guiding).

Five gymnasts from the club are competing at the Lisbon International Acro Cup in Portugal at the end of June, and 24 gymnasts are...

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Exeter Chiefs chairman says new American owners will bring ‘razzmatazz’ to rugby union

Jordan Storey joins Preston North End

Low signs new Chiefs deal

What are England's chances at the World Cup?

Local tug of war club aiming for national championship titles

The countdown continues: Where to watch England play Tunisia

Swim star Liam opens Devon park's new water fun feature

What is a NAP?

Wimbledon to be screened in Princesshay

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

Honiton gymnasts 24-hour cycle for international trips

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