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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Exeter Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 23-year-old front rower moves to Devon to play his club rugby outside of his native Georgia for the first time in his career.

“I really enjoy English rugby, and I’m truly honoured to have the opportunity to be a key part of the Exeter Chiefs,” Tchumbadze said.

“I’m well aware of the crucial role that forwards play in the team’s system, and I’m really looking forward to making my debut in the Premiership.”

He follows in the...

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Man of Series award for Exeter School pupil

Exeter School pupil Tom Lammonby has been named Man of Series after topping the England Under 19 batting averages in their five match one day series against India. The 17-year-old joined Somerset Cricket Academy in the autumn of 2015 and was thrilled to play in all five games in the international series against India Under 19s. He said it felt incredible to have won the Man of Series Award and the icing on the cake. “It’s nice to have got some runs for England, but it has all happened so fast and one thing has led to another. “To have played for the England Under 19s is better than any...

City star David Wheeler joins QPR

David joined City on August 2, 2013, having impressed during a pre-season trial at the club, and made his debut in a 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers on the opening day of that season before scoring his first goal for the club in a 2-2 draw against Bury on November 30, 2013.

David, who has spent four-and-a-bit seasons at Exeter City, quickly became a fans’ favourite at St James Park and had his best season to date last campaign when he netted 21 goals in 46 appearances to help the Grecians reach the League Two play-off final at Wembley – a match in which he scored.

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Exeter City sign Kane Wilson on loan

Exeter City have signed West Bromwich Albion’s right-back Kane Wilson on loan until January, subject to Premier League approval. Wilson, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level, is currently away on duty for his country and will link up with the Exeter City squad next week. The 17-year-old comes to St James Park with a growing reputation having made his debut for West Brom in the EFL Cup last season and also played two games for the club in EFL Trophy last campaign.

City’s assistant manager Matt Oakley, who has been working with West Brom on the transfer, said: “...

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New kit for East Devon U13s football team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/28/2017 - 12:29am

Budleigh Salterton AFC U13s are celebrating after receiving a new kit.

The kit was presented to members of the team by electricity company Western Power Distribution (WPD).

Keith Wood who works for WPD in Exeter and is the Club Secretary, said: “The sponsorship provided by WPD is gratefully received and I’m proud to work for a company that supplies this. It is a huge help and the girls are so pleased with their new kit.”

East Devon sporting heroes honoured at Chairman’s Garden Party

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 08/27/2017 - 10:57pm

Sports champions from across East Devon were honoured last month at the East Devon District Council’s Chairman’s Garden Party held at Knowle in Sidmouth.

The 14 sporting heroes were nominated by their town and parish councils and they were invited to the party to thank them for their invaluable contribution to their local community.

More than 100 guests attended the event which included the Mayors and Chairpersons from towns and parishes around the district and civic dignitaries from other district councils within Devon. East Devon District councillors and Honorary Aldermen...

Cheltenham Town 3 Exeter City 4: Match report

Exeter City came from two goals behind to seal a 4-3 win over Cheltenham Town at the LCI Rail Stadium.

After falling behind early on thanks to two goals from Kevin Dawson, Paul Tisdale’s men battled back with two Reuben Reid strikes as well as goals from Jordan Moore-Taylor and Jake Taylor.

The home side notched their third late on, but the Grecians held out for a brilliant win over a Town side who provided a stern test.

The Grecians made two changes to the side that sealed a 1-0 win over Lincoln City at St James Park a week ago with Luke Croll and Troy Archibald-...

Exeter School Alumnus film maker seeks funding for film on mental health in boxing

Film producer and 2014 leaver Owain Astles is working on a film which will be premiered at the Exeter Phoenix's Two Short Nights Film Festival on 1st - 2nd December and is keen to seek funding. The Hardest Fight is a short film, commissioned by Exeter Phoenix, which follows a young boxer struggling with depression, in the lead up to their first fight. Director and producer Owain explained that the film was a representation of the parallels of fighting against mental health issues and the physical fight of a boxing match. “As well as the visual narrative, we're planning to use snippets of...

Devon amateur golfer prepares for Audi quattro Cup UK final

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Posted: Fri, 08/25/2017 - 12:51pm

Abby Turner, keen golfer from Okehampton, is teeing up for the UK final of the largest amateur golf tournament in the world: the Audi quattro Cup at the Bowood Hotel & Golf Resort in Calne, Wiltshire, on 7 September 2017. Representing Exeter Audi, Abby secured her place in the prestigious UK final with playing partner, Jon Veale. Together, they swung to success at one of the major regional rounds, which took place at Celtic Manor, Newport. The pair now hope to pass the stern test set by Bowood's unforgiving bunkers and undulating greens to claim another victory. To encourage players...

Fourth place in World Rowing Junior Championships for Exeter School pupil

Exeter School Sixth Former Phoebe Campbell has taken fourth place in the World Rowing Junior Championships.

The Upper Sixth Former represented the GB Rowing Team at the 2017 World Rowing Junior Championships held in Trakai, Lithuania in August. The crew trained together at Pangbourne and Caversham before flying out to Lithuania three days before the competition. A record entry of 742 rowers in 258 boats from 59 countries was received for this year's 13-event competition. GB made it through to the A final, which was won by Romania, with Germany only a half second behind. At half way...

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