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Italian international Varney settles in Devon with new contract

Exeter Chiefs and Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney has signed a new contract with the club, kicking off an exciting start to the second half of Chiefs’ 2025/26 campaign.

Now an integral part of the game plan for both club and country, Varney has enjoyed an impressive start to his Chiefs career playing in eight out of 13 games so far this season.

Varney said: “I’m delighted to be re-signing with Chiefs. Although I’ve only been here for this season, it’s been a place I’ve really enjoyed from day one.

“The group of players, the staff, and the...

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Exeter swimming coach selected for national programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 10:59am

Exeter head coach, Jo John, has been selected to take part in an exciting new programme aimed at creating the next generation of top class coaches. The World Masters silver medallist from Hemyock is one of 15 coaches selected from across the country to take part in Coach 2024. The 14-month programme has been created by the ASA’s talent development team, England Programmes Swimming, to support the best coaches in the country develop their abilities even further. It will cover all aspects of coaching, from enhancing their technical skills to developing a greater awareness of themselves that...

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Racing Clydesdales return to Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2016 - 12:14pm

Dartmoor’s racing Clydesdales are back at Exeter Racecourse on November 20, when the track celebrate Devon Day. Professional jockeys will on board the gentle giants urging them down the home straight in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance.

The race, which comes under starters’ orders at 12.20pm, is an annual highlight on Exeter’s calendar, with the gentle magnificence of these huge horses drawing cheers of admiration from the crowd.

Tom Parker, Siryl, Big Allan, Frankie Doodle, Midge, Salvo, Ecco and Solo have been in training on Dartmoor in readiness for the race which provides...

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Keast relishing game time

Exeter Chiefs youngster Billy Keast is hoping he will get more chances to impress after he capped his first start for the club with victory over Cardiff Blues on Sunday.

Having debuted the week previous against Harlequins in the Anglo-Welsh, the 19-year-old Cornishman was thrown in from the outset against the Welsh region at Sandy Park.

Lining up in the front-row alongside Shaun Malton and Jack Owlett, who themselves were making their home debuts, the trio helped lead from the front as the Chiefs picked up all five points in a ten-try demolition of the Blues.

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Exeter Chiefs' Ash Carter shortlisted for HITZ Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2016 - 9:20am

A teenager from Exeter Chiefs’ HITZ programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Ash Carter is one of three finalists shortlisted for the HITZ Best Rugby Performer award supported by Land Rover. This award will be presented at the HITZ Awards on 28 November.

Through the power of rugby, HITZ tackles some of the greatest challenges facing young people today like crime, mental health challenges and unemployment.

The HITZ Best Rugby Performer award, supported by Land Rover, recognises a young person for their progress and development in the sport of...

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Stagecoach SW sponsors TBirds Netball Club

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2016 - 7:45am

Stagecoach South West has announced its sponsorship of an award-winning community netball club, which has teams across the region.

The transport operator is the headline sponsor for the CASC Teignmouth Thunderbirds (TBirds) Netball Club for the 2016/17 season. Stagecoach South West will be supporting the Exeter and Torbay teams, who regularly play in the Exeter Netball League and the adult and junior Torbay Leagues.

The community grass roots club has 50 brand new custom uniform dresses for the season, which proudly display Stagecoach South West’s logo.

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Exeter City fall to a 3-1 defeat at home

Reuben Reid had put the Grecians in front from the penalty spot early in the second half, but a double from John Marquis and a header from Liam Mandeville saw Darren Ferguson’s side return to Yorkshire with all three points.

City boss Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side that drew with Swindon Town in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night. In came Lee Holmes, Jake Taylor and Jack Stacey out went Robbie Simpson, Liam McAlinden and Joel Grant.

The game promised goals with the Grecians lining-up in an attacking 3-2-4-1 formation against a Rovers side who came into the...

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Chiefs side to face Cardiff Blues

Exeter Chiefs coach Ricky Pellow has described Sunday’s Anglo-Welsh Cup clash with Cardiff Blues as a ‘must-win’ encounter if the Devon club harbour any hopes of qualification to the latter stages.

Undone a week ago at Harlequins 29-15, the Chiefs return to home soil this weekend determined to not only bounce back from that result, but also rediscover their winning formula after a testing few weeks of results across the board.

As is the case in this tournament, the Devon club are not afraid to let youth have it’s chance and blooded a handful of academy graduates off the...

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Strong out to seize his big chance

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 11/10/2016 - 10:47am

Academy youngster Harry Strong hopes to use the Anglo-Welsh Cup as the perfect ‘stepping stone’ to help develop his career at Exeter Chiefs.

Handed his senior debut in last weekend’s Round One clash at Harlequins, the 19-year-old is poised to get another opportunity this Sunday when the Devon club play host to Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park (3pm).

Brought on as a first half replacement for the injured Phil Dollman a week ago, Strong certainly did not look out of place as he fitted in nicely to the Exeter back division.

For the player himself it was a moment to savour...

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Ottery Football goes 'oink'

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 11/10/2016 - 8:40am

Ottery St Mary's under 8 football team is now sporting a brand new strip, courtesy of ethical restaurant, Rusty Pig.

The new kit features the distinctive restaurant logo, an upside-down pig.

Restaurant owner, Robin Rea said: “I’m pleased to support this great young team and I wish them every success for the current season.

“Let’s hope their new kit sees them scoring even more goals – then we’ll all be like pigs in clover!”

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Chiefs' Jack Clarke shortlisted for national award

A young man from Exeter Chiefs’ HITZ programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Jack Clarke is one of three finalists shortlisted for the HITZ Community Impact award supported by Wooden Spoon. This award will be presented at the HITZ Awards on 28 November.

The Community Impact Award is all about the time and commitment given by a HITZ young person through volunteering.

It looks not only at the impact of the young person’s volunteering in the community, but also the impact of the volunteering on the HITZ participant themselves.

Jack...

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