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Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Young people across Exeter are being invited to discover America's favourite pastime this weekend as the newly formed Exeter Sea Bees hold a free open day for aspiring baseball players.

Taking place on Saturday, July 18, the event marks the launch of the club's new youth programme, which is open to children entering Year 7 and above.

The team takes its name from the famous US Navy Seabees, who were based at Countess Wear during the Second World War and represented Europe in the 1945 European Baseball Championships, with matches played at Exeter City's St James Park....

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Tom James to leave Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Tom James is to head back to former club Cardiff Blues. The Welsh international, who joined the Chiefs during the summer of 2013 from the Blues, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal and will rejoin the region at the end of the current campaign. Winger James has to date made 28 appearances for the Aviva Premiership club, scoring five tries in the process, the latest of which came in Exeter's recent European Challenge Cup win at home to La Rochelle. "I've enjoyed my time at the Chiefs, making not only a lot of good friends, but a lot of memories as well...

Yeandle looks for honest assessment

Exeter Chiefs hooker Jack Yeandle insists there will be a ‘honest’ assessment of Friday’s performance after the Devon club slipped to their first defeat in nine games.

After an impressive run of recent results for Rob Baxter’s side, the Chiefs were dealt an untimely setback in the Aviva Premiership as they crashed 18-11 to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Danny Cipriani’s 13-point haul, together with a try for winger Mark Cueto, proved sufficient for the Sharks to sink the Chiefs, who themselves countered with a try from Thomas Waldrom and two penalties from Gareth...

Chiefs to do some 'soul searching'

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted he and his team will do a bit of ‘soul-searching’ in the aftermath of their 18-11 Aviva Premiership defeat at Sale Sharks.

The Chiefs slipped to their first defeat in nine games at the AJ Bell as a Danny Cipriani inspired Sharks brought an abrupt halt to Baxter’s in-form side.

England fly-half Cipriani claimed one of two tries for the home side, the other came from winger Mark Cueto, as well as adding two penalties and a conversion to fire Steve Diamond’s side back into the top four.

The Chiefs countered with Thomas...

Exeter City's unbeaten run ends

Match report: Stevenage 1 Exeter City 0

Exeter City fell to a first defeat in ten Sky Bet League 2 games, succumbing to a 1-0 defeat in Stevenage.

The game looked like it was going to play out in a goalless draw, until Boro sub Charlie Lee was on hand to sweep in a winner with less than ten minutes remaining on the clock.

The Grecians created several good chances either side of the break, but ultimately couldn’t find the net against a stubborn home defence.

Ryan Harley made his first start for Exeter City since returning to the club, while also coming into...

Jo Pavey congratulated on award

The Chairman of East Devon District Council has congratulated Feniton-born athlete Jo Pavey on her third place in the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year (SPOTY) competition.

Councillor Graham Godbeer made his comments at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday evening (17 December), when he announced that he has written to her with an invitation to a civic function in February 2015.

The Chairman said: “The Council wishes to congratulate Feniton-born athlete Jo Pavey on her third place in Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality Of The Year competition.

“In a public vote...

Tom James to return to Blues

Exeter Chiefs can confirm today that Tom James is to head back to former club Cardiff Blues. The Welsh international, who joined the Chiefs during the summer of 2013 from the Blues, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal and will rejoin the region at the end of the current campaign. Winger James has to date made 28 appearances for the Aviva Premiership club, scoring five tries in the process, the latest of which came in Exeter's recent European Challenge Cup win at home to La Rochelle. "I've enjoyed my time at the Chiefs, making not only a lot of good friends, but a lot of memories as...

Chiefs' winning streak comes to an end

Exeter Chiefs saw their eight-game winning streak brought to an abrupt halt as Sale Sharks gave themselves and their fans an early Christmas present with this hard fought victory.

Steve Diamond’s followed up their April hammering of the Chiefs by again knocking the stuffing out of Rob Baxter’s in-form side at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Second half tries from Mark Cueto and Danny Cipriani – who also added two penalties and a conversion – were enough to sink their Devon rivals on a wet and wild night in the North West.

The Chiefs countered with a try from the free-scoring...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Rob Baxter admits the savage bite Sale Sharks gave his Exeter Chiefs side back in April remains fresh within the minds of himself and his players ahead of their latest Aviva Premiership match-up at the AJ Bell Stadium tomorrow night (7.45pm).

The Chiefs suffered a record top flight loss when the Sharks claimed only their second-ever victory against their Devon rivals when they won 55-12 at Sandy Park.

In the aftermath of that result, Baxter apologised to the club's fan-base, claiming his side had "let the supporters down" with an abject display.

Since that dark day...

Baxter delighted as trio sign new deals

Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after another three members of his Exeter Chiefs squad today pledged their long-term futures to the Aviva Premiership.

Having already secured the services of both Phil Dollman and Gareth Steenson in recent weeks, the Chiefs head coach has now added Don Armand, Will Chudley and Matt Jess (pictured) to the club’s retained list.

With the contracts of all three players due to expire at the end of the current campaign, Baxter has wasted little time in tying down the futures of three of his core first-team squad.

Chudley and Jess have...

RWC2015 volunteer try outs conclude in Twickenham

The final leg of the Rugby World Cup 2015 volunteer selection events, the Try Outs, concluded in Twickenham yesterday following six months on the road.

The search for the 6,000 volunteers who will make up The Pack launched in February 2014 and England Rugby 2015 was delighted to receive over 20,000 applications. Over 10,000 applicants have since been part of the Try Outs with events held in every Rugby World Cup 2015 Host City. The search for The Pack has spanned 1,320 miles, across 13 venues and included over 3,333 hours of interviews. Prospective volunteers have ranged from age...

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Exeter Sea Bees launch free youth baseball open day

Tom James to leave Exeter Chiefs

Yeandle looks for honest assessment

Chiefs to do some 'soul searching'

Exeter City's unbeaten run ends

Jo Pavey congratulated on award

Tom James to return to Blues

Chiefs' winning streak comes to an end

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Baxter delighted as trio sign new deals

RWC2015 volunteer try outs conclude in Twickenham

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