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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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A betting guide to Euro 2016

Euro 2016 is now a matter of weeks away , as the domestic season in Europe draws to a close. While national managers across the continent are preparing to select their initial and final squads for the finals, fans are also planning to make the pilgrimage to France to watch their idols in action. Bookmakers are also busy too, as they finalise their odds in preparation for an extended tournament format that will see 24 teams compete for the first time.

While the nations bookmakers will strive hard to optimise their returns, however, there are always one or two sides that offer...

Stockley happy to stay with Exeter City

Exeter City striker Jayden Stockley has revealed he would be happy to remain at the club after his current loan deal expires at the end of the season.

The 22-year-old has had multiple temporary spells in his short career with clubs such as; Portsmouth, Torquay United, Luton Town and Cambridge United, whilst his parent club Bournemouth have risen to the wonders of the Premier League.

But Stockley is keen to play consistent football, something he has found with Paul Tisdales Grecians in League Two.

When asked by Exeter Daily if he would like to remain with the Devon...

Steenson relishing European test

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson says his side are fully focused, as they prepare their visit to Wasps in the European Champions Cup Quarter final.

Steenson has been ever present in the Chiefs rise in recent years and has praised the hard work of the club, which has seen them qualify for their first European quater-final.

He said: “We’ve worked really hard to get into this position, it’s a fixture we’re really looking forward to.”

The Irishman says the Sandy Park club are confident going into the match, against a very much in form Waps side, particularly after...

Nowell looks to use Six Nations triumph to help inspire Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell is looking to use England’s Six Nations Grand Slam victory to help steer the club to glory.

The 22-year-old was a key player for England, as Eddie Jones' side stormed to victory last month, and Nowell feels the experience will better him in the future.

Talking ahead of Chiefs highly anticipated European Champions Cup Quarter-final with Wasps, he said: “Playing in front of big crowds in high pressure situations and must-win games will benefit me when coming back here to play in the Quarter-finals.”

Nowell returned to club Rugby action...

Baxter looks ahead to crunch European quarter-final

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has revealed his side are confident going into their European Champions Cup Quarter-final.

With the club having qualified for their very first European Cup quarter final, as well as being second in the AVIVA Premiership, it is an exciting period for the Chiefs as they visit an in form Wasps side on Saturday.

Ahead of the historic tie for the club Baxter says his side are expecting a tough match against the side, who Chiefs beat 41-27 in the Premiership earlier in the season.

He said: “We were really pleased with how we played that...

Everys continues its support of Bicton Arena

Everys, a well-known firm of solicitors with nine offices in Devon and Somerset, have announced their continued sponsorship at Bicton Arena in east Devon, one of the West Country’s leading competition venues. Everys - www.everys.co.uk first sponsored the all-weather surface in 2011 and the name has become synonymous with Bicton Arena.

The Everys Arena is seen as an integral part of Bicton’s success and is used throughout the year for competitions and training. From children enjoying Pony Club camp to competing international event riders hundreds of horses have been ridden in the...

Unbeaten run for Feniton youth team

During the current football season, the Feniton U15 squad has been sporting new kit sponsored by local family-run garden centre, Otter Nurseries – which may have given them a boost for their impressive performance.

The team has given a near-flawless performance during this 18 game season; so far they have won 16 games out of 16. They have scored 158 goals, conceding a mere 18, with the best score being 20-0.

Top scorers are Oscar Walsh and Sam Ayers who have scored more than 80 goals between them. Having just won their latest match against Brixington Blues, the team is now...

Exeter Chiefs 50 Worcester Warriors 12

Ruthless in it’s extreme, Exeter Chiefs fired an ominous warning shot to their Aviva Premiership rivals as they edged ever closer to a first-ever appearance in the end of season play-offs.

Rob Baxter’s produced arguably their best display in weeks to run in eight tries against in-form Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park.

The free-scoring Thomas Waldrom extended his lead at the top of the division’s try pile with his second treble of the season, while winger Olly Woodburn added three of his own alongside further scores from James Short and Ollie Atkins.

Fly-half Gareth...

Exeter City do the double!

That Ollie Watkins, he's one of our own!

OLLIE WATKINS’ brace in the final ten minutes secured Exeter City a league double over Plymouth Argyle at St James Park.

After an uneventful first half Jamille Matt had opened the scoring for the visitors. But it was academy graduate Watkins who had the final say, scoring two magnificent goals late-on in front of the Big Bank.

There were two changes to the City side for the eighty-third Devon derby between these two sides. Matt Oakley returned from injury to anchor the Grecians’ midfield in a 4-3-3 formation, and David...

Chiefs side to face Worcester Warriors

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists his side must take full advantage of home comforts as they look to book a place in the Aviva Premiership play-offs for the first time in the club’s history.

With just four rounds of the scheduled season, the Chiefs - who lie second in the standings - have two home and two away fixtures in which to tie down one of the key top four spots.

The first of those four tests comes tomorrow when the Devon club play host to in-form Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park (3pm).

And it’s a fixture Baxter is clearly relishing as he looks to...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

A betting guide to Euro 2016

Stockley happy to stay with Exeter City

Steenson relishing European test

Nowell looks to use Six Nations triumph to help inspire Chiefs

Baxter looks ahead to crunch European quarter-final

Everys continues its support of Bicton Arena

Unbeaten run for Feniton youth team

Exeter Chiefs 50 Worcester Warriors 12

Exeter City do the double!

Chiefs side to face Worcester Warriors

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