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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...

Courier firm scores with young soccer stars

Young footballers at one of the region’s junior clubs are the envy of the Exeter & District Youth Football League after being treated to a new kit, courtesy of a local courier company.

St Martin’s FC’s Under 14s and Under 13s teams have been given the strip by new sponsor, Deadline Distribution Services, based on Exeter's Marsh Barton Trading Estate.

The £1,200 sponsorship is now underway having kicked off at the start of this season and is already having an impact with the Club’s Under 14s team currently top of the league and also having success within the County Cups...

Chiefs side to face Connacht

The European credentials of Exeter Chiefs will be put firmly to the test this weekend when Rob Baxter leads his side into battle at Connacht this Sunday (3.15pm).

After a difficult month of action in the Aviva Premiership, the switch to European Challenge Cup action could not have been better timed for the Devon club, who head into this weekend’s tussle top of Pool Two and two points clear of their Irish hosts.

Connacht, though, are a tough nut to crack at the Galway Sportsground and their impressive European record - which reads 10 wins in their last 12 home games - means...

Prop Hepburn joins Exeter Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:30pm

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of young prop Alec Hepburn from Australian club Perth Spirit.

The 21-year-old forward, who has previously enjoyed spells with Wasps and London Welsh, has signed a deal that will keep him at Sandy Park until 2017.

Brought into the Chiefs this week by head coach Rob Baxter, Hepburn was a member of the victorious England Under-20s side that won the Junior World Championship in France two years ago, lining up alongside current Exeter young guns Luke Cowan-Dickie, Joel Conlon, Sam Hill, Henry Slade and Jack...

New contracts for key Chiefs players

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after three more of his first team squad today agreed new contracts with the Aviva Premiership club.

Props Carl Rimmer (pictured) and Ben Moon have put pen to paper on two-year deals, whilst back-row forward Kai Horstmann is extending his Sandy Park stay by another year.

The trio are the latest in a line of current Chiefs who in recent weeks have pledged their immediate futures to the Devon outfit.

Commenting on the latest news, Baxter said: “Signing Moony and Rimmer is an indication of how we think they’...

Change of focus for the Chiefs

Gareth Steenson believes a change of focus could be just what he and his Exeter Chiefs’ team-mates need after a rough month of Aviva Premiership action for the Devon club.

Sitting comfortably in third spot just prior to Christmas, four successive losses has seen Rob Baxter’s side slip two rungs down the league ladder in as many weeks.

The latest setback came on Sunday at the Madejski Stadium when a last-gasp drop-goal from Shane Geraghty saw London Irish edge out the Chiefs 28-26 with the last kick of the game.

It was another painful blow for the Chiefs, who the...

Silverton Hunt Point to Point Steeplechase

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/13/2015 - 12:25pm

The eagerly awaited Silverton Hunt Point to Point takes place on Sunday January 18th at Black Forest Lodge, Kenton near Exeter off the A380 starting at 12 noon with the first race.

An exhilarating, crowd-pleasing showcase for amateur horse racing nationally, Silverton Hunt Point to Point, has attracted well over a record 100 entries with some of the best competitors in their field.

Courtesy of the landowners the Earl and Countess of Devon, every jump on the 3-mile point to point course can be seen by race-goers, even from a vehicle. A great day out for all country loving...

Baxter: "We need to go back to the bones"

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 01/12/2015 - 12:15pm

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists he and his teams will go “back to the bare bones” in a bid to address their recent loss of form in the Aviva Premiership.

The Devon club slipped to a fourth successive top flight defeat as Shane Geraghty’s last-gasp drop-goal gave London Irish a priceless 28-26 victory at the Madejski Stadium.

For a second successive week, it was a bitter pill to swallow for Baxter and his team who, with just over a minute remaining, appeared to be in control of proceedings having clawed their way back into the contest thanks to converted tries...

More woe for Exeter Chiefs

A winter of woes shows no sign of abating for Exeter Chiefs after they slipped to a fourth successive Aviva Premiership defeat.

Shane Geraghty’s dramatic drop-goal – with the last kick of the game – gave London Irish only their fourth win of the campaign and ensured yet more heartache for Rob Baxter and his team who have yet to win in 2015.

Having fought back from 22-13 down entering into the final quarter, the Chiefs were unable to make it stick at the vital time and it was the Exiles who were able to celebrate their first victory in six against their Devon rivals....

Exeter City v Northampton match report

Exeter City fell to successive home defeats by suffering a 2-0 reverse at the hands of Northampton Town.

After Exeter saw plenty of chances come and go in the opening quarter of an hour, the scoring was opened at the other end by a close-range header from Marc Richards.

The scoring was completed just before the half-hour mark when former Bristol Rovers man John-Joe O’Toole was fed by ex-Exeter loanee Lawson D’Ath to hook in a second for the visitors.

Midfielder David Noble returned to the starting XI for the Grecians for the fixture – his inclusion was the only...

Chiefs side to face London Irish

Rob Baxter insists there will be no ditching the Exeter Chiefs game plan despite the club slipping to three successive Aviva Premiership defeats.

Having headed into the festive period safely ensconced in the division’s top four, they head into Round 13 of this season’s competition having dropped to sixth place following losses to Sale Sharks, Bath and Gloucester.

Today (Sunday) the Chiefs face London Irish at the Madejski Stadium (3pm) looking to get their campaign firmly back on track before they break for the next stages of European and LV= Cup battle.

Although...

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