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Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Young people across Exeter are being invited to discover America's favourite pastime this weekend as the newly formed Exeter Sea Bees hold a free open day for aspiring baseball players.

Taking place on Saturday, July 18, the event marks the launch of the club's new youth programme, which is open to children entering Year 7 and above.

The team takes its name from the famous US Navy Seabees, who were based at Countess Wear during the Second World War and represented Europe in the 1945 European Baseball Championships, with matches played at Exeter City's St James Park....

Exeter Chiefs 38 Bristol Rugby 34

As the usual runners and riders position themselves for the final furlong, Exeter Chiefs have safely overcome their first seasonal hurdle by booking their place in the Aviva Premiership’s end of season play-offs.

On Grand National Day, Rob Baxter’s side notched up win number 12 of the campaign, but not before being given an almighty fright by basement battlers Bristol, who threatened to pull off a shock success in this entertaining local derby.

Thankfully, the Chiefs had too much in the tank for their near neighbours, sealing victory with a Thomas Waldrom double and further...

Chiefs side to face Bristol Rugby

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:25pm

Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs players to continue driving up their standards as the club look to cement their place in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs.

With just four rounds of the scheduled season remaining, the Chiefs welcome local rivals Bristol Rugby to Sandy Park tomorrow for a full-blooded derby encounter (3pm).

Unbeaten in the league since late October, another maximum haul for Baxter’s side will not only guarantee a top four finish, but it will keep them firmly on course for one of the two home semi-final spots.

Baxter knows the...

ECDSA to hold 10th anniversary charity event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/04/2017 - 3:41pm

On Tuesday, April 18, the Exeter City Disabled Supporters Association are hosting their tenth anniversary event at St James Park, with all money raised going to the Reverse Rett charity.

The event, which kicks-off at 7pm and is free to attend, has been kindly sponsored by Bower and Bower estate agents, who are donating directly to Reverse Rett and providing support on the night. Exeter Nissan and Green My Business have also donated towards a small buffet.

The night will consist of a presentation of the achievements of ECDSA, a talk on Rett Syndrome, and fun and games with a...

Chiefs will get stronger, insists Woodburn

It's perhaps a sign of expectation levels at Sandy Park that even five-point victories are now being heavily scrutinised by Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and his players.

Baxter admitted post-match following his side's 30-25 Aviva Premiership win over Sale Sharks that there were elements of Exeter's game that needed to be addressed - and that a repeat performance would not be looked upon favourably moving forward.

“I can’t be happy at us playing at that level and we need to shake ourselves up for the remainder the season,” said Baxter post-match at Sandy Park. “We...

Mansfield Town 1 Exeter City 2: Match report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/02/2017 - 8:04am

Exeter City staged another remarkable comeback as they scored two late goals to beat Mansfield Town at Field Mill.

Steve Evans' Stags had led from the 38th minute of the match as Mal Benning curled home, but a strong second-half performance saw City create numerous chances to get back into the match. And, off the bench, Matt Oakley and Reuben Reid played crucial roles in helping City turn the match around. Ryan Harley levelled in the 84th minute and then, with the final kick of the game, Reid converted a penalty he had won to give City all three points.

Grecians manager...

Formula One 2017

It has been announced ahead of the start of the new Formula One season that Mika Hakkinen has joined Unibet as a Brand Ambassador. The racing star from Finland had a glittering racing career which earned him the nickname of the Flying Finn. Even people who are not all that familiar with Formula One will recognise the name of Mika Hakkinen which will help raise awareness of Unibet and the betting markets that it offers. The contract that has been signed will mean that he stays with Unibet through the whole of the 2017 season.

The announcement was made on Unibet's YouTube channel...

Is the future of the Premier League homegrown footballers?

Any Premier League footballer subjected to chants of ‘he’s one of our own’ from supporters should consider themselves fortunate. Football fans love homegrown talent, and given the small number of players in the top flight who play for the club where they started out these days, it’s hardly surprising.

Every football club has its own culture, and any player who has come through a club’s youth ranks, especially if they happen to have been born in the area, will understand and share these values. While most players eventually leave the club they begin their career with, either in...

Countdown to exciting season of racing at Newton Abbot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:09pm

With just days to go until a thrilling new season of racing returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse, finishing touches are being made following a major winter improvement programme.

The summer jump season opener on Tuesday April 4 will signal the start of an exciting 18 fixture programme of racing and special events at the newly-improved course in South Devon.

Once again the racecourse will be celebrating summer with a major music concert. Sounds of the Summer, on Sunday July 16, will feature an amazing array of pop acts including reggae royalty UB40 and special guests All...

An evening with John Inverdale at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 1:57pm

Fans of sport and racing will have an opportunity to join John Inverdale for a night at the races on April 18 when the broadcaster joins the team at Exeter Racecourse.

Inverdale will be hosting a private suite, with sports fans invited to join him for a fantastic night at the races that includes a delicious two course meal, including local cheeses, tea and coffee, Premier admission, a racecard and a Tote Courier.

The first of six races comes under starts’ orders at 5.10pm and then it will an evening of racing and chatting with like minded people against the stunning...

University of Exeter prepare to defending national rugby title

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 10:36pm

The University of Exeter Men’s rugby team are making their final preparations ahead of defending their status as the best student team in the country.

Exeter’s 1st XV will travel to the iconic Twickenham stadium, home to the RFU and England Rugby, to take their place in the final of student sport’s most prestigious competition.

They will compete against Hartpury College in the prestigious British University and College Sports (BUCS) Rugby Union Championship Final on Thursday, March 30.

The players will be looking to secure a second successive victory in the...

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