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If you stuck around for all 80 minutes at the CorpAcq Stadium on 28 November, you’ll know exactly why Exeter fans floated home like they’d won the lottery. Sale Sharks were 20 points up and absolutely cruising, the sort of position where the home supporters start relaxing into their seats and wondering how early they can beat the traffic. Sale almost never loses at home, literally once in the league since January 2024, so when they stretched their lead to 26–6 early in the second half, that felt like that. Job done. Move along. But Exeter clearly hadn’t read the script.

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Wilson has moved back to the UK having been a part of the Southland Stags coaching staff for the last four years. The 42-year-old joined the Stags as attack coach in 2021 having previously represented them on more than 80 occasions as a player.

Wilson said: “Coming back to the PREM was a massive draw for me. I was once a player here and I’ve always wanted to come back to coach in the UK. So, when this opportunity came up, I had to jump at it.

“Rob [Baxter] liked the fact I had experience working with guys coming through the academy and transitioning into the first team....

Exeter City head into Monday’s FA Cup third-round draw on the back of a confident 4-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers. The result lifted the mood around St James Park and gave the club a welcome boost as attention turned to the next stage of the competition. The manager spoke after the match and shared an honest view on the type of opponent he would like to see when the draw is made. His remarks followed a strong afternoon in which Exeter played with purpose and control.

Interest in the draw grew quickly after the final whistle. Some early discussion focused on how teams at this point...

Driving rain and gusting wind at Exeter today showed exactly why jockeys are among the bravest men in the land. Conditions on Haldon Hill were as bleak as they come, yet the racing was first-rate, with outstanding talent on display, packed bars full of racegoers, and new owners celebrating their first experience of owning a winning racehorse.

The day began in the best possible way for the Hoof & Hustle Go Racing Syndicate. Formed just three weeks ago by social media entrepreneur Zach Vaughan, their seven-year-old Hardy Buck was their first ever runner. “We have six members...