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Curtain falls on Ladies Night at Exeter Racecourse

The curtain came down on Ladies Night at Exeter Racecourse on Friday evening, with a strong crowd enjoying the final fixture of the 2025/26 season in style.

A lively atmosphere and plenty of laughter set the tone as guests gathered for a fun-filled event. Sam Binney, visiting from Southampton on a hen do, was announced as the winner.

“This is really unexpected, and I’m actually quite shocked, if I’m honest. I was really worried about today, but I think it’s worked out well. I’m really excited,” she said.

Second place went to Jodie Hart, from Whiddon Down, while...

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New title sponsor for Bicton’s horse trials

Bicton Arena has announced that Empire Coachbuilders, a firm of horsebox manufacturers based in Worcestershire, are the new title sponsors of its two international horse trials next year. The Devon venue will stage two CIC, or international, competitions in 2015, the first in April and the second in August with another affiliated event taking place in July. The new sponsorship deal means there is a substantial prize fund for the CIC two star classes. Arena manager Helen West said: “This is wonderful news as we are now able to offer prize money that is very much worth winning and we hope it...

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Thomas refuses to panic

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:50am

Haydn Thomas insists there will be no panic within the ranks despite Exeter Chiefs slipping to a third successive Aviva Premiership defeat on Saturday.

In what was Thomas' 200th appearance for the Devon outfit, it was former club Gloucester who took the spoils 26-25 in a highly entertaining encounter at a packed Sandy Park.

After back-to-back losses away to Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby, Rob Baxter's side were hoping a return to familiar home surroundings would provide the ideal catalyst for them to rediscover their winning formula.

Sadly, it was not to be as the...

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Chiefs lose by a point to Gloucester

Match report: Exeter Chiefs 25 Gloucester 26

Unlike Game One of their Aviva Premiership existence, Exeter’s 100th top flight encounter failed to bring the same rewards for Rob Baxter’s side, writes Mark Stevens.

Back in September 2010, the Chiefs stunned the rugby world when they saw off visiting Gloucester 22-10 thanks to a Mark Foster try and the deadly boot of Gareth Steenson.

Five years down the line, Devon’s finest have grown in stature, forging themselves as one of England’s leading lights.

On this occasion, though, Steenson was unable to repeat the...

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Exeter City lose in extra time

Match report: Exeter City 1 Accrington 2

Exeter City opened the calendar year with a disappointing defeat at home to Accrington Stanley, who came from behind to win 2-1.

Tom Nichols’ ninth goal of the season had Exeter in the ascendency at the interval, but Seamus McCartan had the visitors level midway through the second period.

Just minutes after Tom Aldred denied Nichols a winner with a goal-line block, the Stanley centre-half slotted in a rebound at the other end to secure the points in stoppage-time.

As in City’s previous home game against Cheltenham,...

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The Cheltenham Festival 2015

Authored by SamMorgan
Posted: Sat, 01/03/2015 - 10:05am

With spring just around the corner, most of us will be looking forward to getting back outdoors and sampling a few of our nation's great sporting events. And surely, the Cheltenham Festival must rank as one of the very best.

Taking place from 10th to 13th March, the legendary horse racing event has something for everyone, and here we're taking a look at a few of the highlights!

THE RACES

The festival itself celebrates the very best things about jump racing as jockeys and trainers compete for the highest honours. With a staggering amount of races taking place over...

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City's Matt Grimes signs for Swansea City

Exeter City midfielder Matt Grimes has completed a transfer to Barclays Premier League side Swansea City.

The 19-year-old moves for an undisclosed but substantial transfer fee, which makes him comfortably the record sale in Exeter City’s history.

Exminster-born Grimes, who first joined club’s the Academy system at the Cat & Fiddle at the age of 10, was offered a professional contract in the summer of 2013 after working his way through the age-groups.

He made his debut in last season’s 2-0 home win against AFC Wimbledon and went on to play a total of 62 times in...

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Exeter Chiefs side to face Gloucester

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:06pm

It all began with a home fixture against Gloucester and now 99 Aviva Premiership games later, it’s the Cherry & Whites who again provide the opposition for Exeter Chiefs as they prepare to engage in their 100th top flight game tomorrow (4:30pm).

Back in September 2010, Rob Baxter’s side wasted little time in introducing themselves to English rugby’s top table for the first time. Taking little notice of Gloucester’s proven Premiership credentials, the new kids on the block sounded their future intent by bloodying the nose of their rivals, claiming a memorable 22-10 success at...

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Exeter City at home to start the New Year

Match preview: Exeter City v Accrington Stanley

It was only recently that the Exeter City and Accrington Stanley met at the Crown Ground in Sky Bet League 2, with the Grecians 3-2 winners that evening.

Five weeks on, the teams meet again – this time in front of the St James Park crowd for the inaugural game of 2015. With two home clean-sheets on the bounce, City will be aiming to secure a third and using that as a base for victory.

The congested Christmas period was somewhat lessened for Stanley, who didn’t have a fixture last Sunday after their home tie against...

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Welcome to 2015: Year of Rugby World Cup

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:23pm

The year of Rugby World Cup 2015 is here and the world’s top 20 teams will now countdown to the six week Tournament, hosted in England and Cardiff in 2015, to compete for Rugby's greatest prize: the Webb Ellis Cup. Tournament Organisers, England Rugby 2015, Tournament Owners, Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL), VisitEngland, and Newcastle Council marked the turning of the year by unveiling a Rugby World Cup 2015 mark on the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle, one of the 11 Rugby World Cup 2015 Host Cities. In Newcastle, where St James Park will play host to three matches in 2015, England Head Coach Stuart...

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Chiefs v Gloucester is a sell-out

Exeter Chiefs officials can confirm that Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with Gloucester is now sold out.

The last few remaining tickets were sold today and mean the redeveloped Sandy Park is set for it's first-ever capacity crowd.

Over 12,500 spectators are expected to pack into the Exeter venue for the first game of the New Year.

Supporters are advised to arrive early for the fixture, which will kick-off at the later time of 4:30pm due to the game being shown live on BT Sport.

Team news for both sides ahead of the game will be published from 12 noon on...

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