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EXETER CITY are heading to Anfield after holding Premier League Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at St James Park.

David Noble and Christian Ribeiro returned to the starting line-up for Exeter City to take on Liverpool in the most eagerly-anticipated match of the season. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp named a very youthful eleven, but did have Belgian international Christian Benteke up front as captain.

With St James Park full to the rafters and absolutely rocking, the place nearly fell down when Jamie Reid centred for Tom Nichols to fire City in front just over ten minutes...

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter today admitted he won’t be rushed into bringing in emergency cover, even though he is yet to hear the full extent of Mitch Lees’ bicep injury.

The Australian-born lock was forced off during the first half of last week’s Aviva Premiership defeat against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens. Lees has since undergone scans this week and – according to Baxter – the initial prognosis does not look promising.

“Mitch is having some scans this week and it is potentially a bad injury. We will know later in the week,” said Baxter.

“We...

The strong and positive legacy of Exeter's successful hosting of Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to continue with the establishment of Mini’s Academy, a dedicated after-school club for four-seven year old boys and girls.

Established by former Exeter Chiefs player Nic Sestaret and Tracey Alison of My First Rugby Ball and supported by community coaches from Exeter Chiefs, along with local sports coaches & students from Exeter College, Mini's Academy is designed to promote the social and health benefits of team sport, while introducing children to rugby; a sport that has at its heart...

EXETER CITY's difficult run continued as goals from Joss Labadie and Ashley Chambers earned a 2-1 win for Dagenham & Redbridge at St James Park.

Troy Brown returned to the starting eleven for a fixture that survived heavy rain thanks to the work of the City ground staff, while David Noble took a place from the bench as he continued his return from his injury absence. Former Grecian Jamie Cureton was on the bench for the Daggers in John Still's first game back at the helm, while another ex-City player in James Dunne started for the visitors.

After Craig Woodman headed...