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Lavelle’s Silver Thorn too strong in Exeter feature

The Emma Lavelle-trained Silver Thorn won the feature Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, making virtually all the running to score by two lengths from co-favourite El Granjero at Exeter yesterday, where the sun shone on a beautiful day at Haldon Hill.

The grey had won his previous start at Doncaster in December, with his trainer reporting that he was progressing well. Lavelle said: “He’s still learning and he only ever really does as much as he needs to, which is great as he’ll keep improving. We’re very pleased with how he’s handled the ground today, which means he’ll go on...

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Burts Chips renew Exeter Chiefs sponsorship

Building on the success of its Do It Right campaign, partnered with local testicular cancer charity, It’s in the Bag, award-winning premium snack producer Burts Chips has furthered its regional influence announcing its sporting sponsorships for 2015.

Looking to appeal to its key male demographic, Burts is announcing its sponsorship of the Exeter Chiefs, which will roll out alongside a series of other teams including; Motorbase Performance BTCC Team, Plymouth Argyle FC, and the Plymouth Raiders basketball team.

Kicking off at the start of the upcoming season (November 2015...

Blundell's U14 girls crowned Devon champions

Blundell’s U14 hockey team have been crowned Devon champions after winning all their matches at the county championship without conceding a goal.

They follow in the footsteps of the U16 team who pulled off the same feat last month.

The U14s beat Kingsbridge, King’s Ottery, Plymouth and Shebbear to top their group, then won a hard-fought semi-final 1-0 against West Buckland School, before making sure of the victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Exeter School.

The result owed much to the strength and depth of the whole squad (with no fewer than six different goal...

Chiefs side to face Ospreys

Exeter Chiefs switch from domestic duties to that of Europe this weekend as they mark their first outing in the Champions Cup with an away day at Ospreys today (5:30pm).

After three successive victories in the Aviva Premiership, Rob Baxter’s side will be looking to continue their good form against the Welsh region at the Liberty Stadium.

It’s some two years since Devon’s finest last mixed it with Europe’s elite - facing the likes of Glasgow Warriors, Cardiff Blues and back-to-back winners, RC Toulon in the old Heineken Cup - and their re-introduction this year promises to...

Exeter City concede last minute equaliser

SUBSTITUTE LUKE ROONEY scored a stoppage-time screamer to deny the Grecians all three points in a hard fought game at St James Park.

Exeter twice took the lead, first through an Alex Nicholls strike and then a sensational volley from Tom Nichols, but were pegged back twice by a determined Crawley Town side.

The Grecians made two changes to the team that beat Didcot Town in the FA Cup last Sunday, with Joel Grant and Alex Nicholls coming in to replace David Wheeler and the injured Manny Oyeleke. Following an impeccably-observed minute’s silence in memory of those who died...

Student Life #6

Flashback to a month ago when my boyfriend Patrick convinced me to head down to the Exeter fan zone and immerse myself in the Rugby World Cup. Now, four weeks on, I’ve watched Ireland beat France and lose to Argentina, seen Wales lose to South Africa and Argentina lose to Australia and, finally, New Zealand win the world cup.

Brought up a Birmingham City FC supporter with no knowledge of rugby, I’ve seen my whole outlook on the sport change under 2015’s world cup – for the better I must add.

That’s why Patrick and I headed down to Sandy Park to watch the Exeter Chiefs play...

Exeter City through to round 2

GOALS FROM Clinton Morrison, Tom Nichols and Alex Nicholls ensured Exeter City have a place in the Second Round draw of the Emirates FA Cup at the Draycott Engineering Loop Meadow Stadium.

City manager Paul Tisdale has made four changes to his starting line-up for the FA Cup First Round tie. Jordan Moore-Taylor returned to the centre of defence after sitting out last week's trip to Barnet, and was joined at the back by Arron Davies. Clinton Morrison started up front, while there was also a place for Manny Oyeleke in the middle.

City enjoyed much the better of the first-half...

Tigers tamed by Chiefs

It’s four years since Exeter Chiefs last got the better of Leicester Tigers, but the strides that have been made in that time were there for all to see at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s ‘Class of 2015’ underlined their ever-growing promise with a workmanlike display from start to finish.

Skipper Gareth Steenson landed the killer blows for the home side, converting his own first half try to go alongside four successful penalties.

Opposite number Owen Williams countered with two penalties of his own, but it was never enough for English rugby’s most decorated club Fresh from their...

Chiefs side to face Leicester Tigers

Rob Baxter believes today's visit of Leicester Tigers will provide the ‘acid test’ for his Exeter Chiefs side so far this season.

In what has been an encouraging start to the new Aviva Premiership season for Devon’s finest, this Round Four match-up promises to be their toughest assignment so far.

England’s most decorated club will arrive in the Westcountry not only boasting a Premiership record of eight wins in ten starts against the Chiefs, but they are also one of only two clubs, the other is Saracens, who have yet to taste defeat this term.

Baxter is well aware...

Armand hails all-round effort at Chiefs

Don Armand believes Exeter Chiefs underlined what they are capable of this season with Sunday's impressive victory over Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.

Rob Baxter's side followed up their impressive home win over London Irish with an equally destructive display in the North East, sinking the Falcons with a six-try blast in their 41-3 success.

Back-row forward Armand helped lead the way for the Westcountry outfit as he scored two tries on the day in a man-of-the-match performance, which also yielded tries for Will Chudley, Julian Salvi, Matt Jess and Moray Low...

Baxter happy with Chiefs' new hard edge

Rob Baxter believes missing out on last season’s end of season play-offs in the Aviva Premiership has given his Exeter Chiefs side a steely determination to go one better this term.

After three rounds of the new campaign, the Devon club sit third in the standings after they swept aside winless Newcastle Falcons 41-3 at Kingston Park.

Undone in the corresponding fixture last season by the North East outfit, Baxter watched on with glowing satisfaction as his Chiefs team ran in six tries during a polished display.

Five of those scores came in the first half as Will...

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Lavelle’s Silver Thorn too strong in Exeter feature

Burts Chips renew Exeter Chiefs sponsorship

Blundell's U14 girls crowned Devon champions

Chiefs side to face Ospreys

Exeter City concede last minute equaliser

Student Life #6

Exeter City through to round 2

Tigers tamed by Chiefs

Chiefs side to face Leicester Tigers

Armand hails all-round effort at Chiefs

Baxter happy with Chiefs' new hard edge

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