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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

Exeter Racecourse is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) for ELF Raceday, taking place on Friday 5th December 2025.

Through this collaboration, ELF and Exeter Racecourse will launch a special gifting programme aimed at bringing joy to children and families supported by the charity during the Festive season.

Exeter Racecourse will support ELF’s work by gifting toys to children who are patients or family members affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. Racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys and the local community are being...

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New deal for Dollman at Chiefs

In what promises to be a week to remember for Phil Dollman, not only is the Exeter Chiefs back poised to run out for his 100th league appearance this weekend, but he has today confirmed a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Signed in 2009 from the Newport-Gwent Dragons, the talented Welshman has played an integral part in the recent rise of the Chiefs.

In his first season at Sandy Park, Dollman helped the Devon club to get promoted into the Premiership and has since gone on to be a key figure in Rob Baxter’s squad as the Chiefs took on the elite of both the...

RWC2015 set to generate £39m for Exeter

A new report says that the Rugby World Cup 2015 will generate £39 million of economic activity for Exeter.

The report, from England Rugby 2015, says that the Tournament is set to deliver nearly £1 billion into the UK economy.

Reacting to the report, Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "The latest figures for Exeter are very encouraging. In ten months time the eyes of the world will be on Exeter and we are very optimistic that the Rugby World Cup will bring thousands of extra people into the city from home and abroad....

Get your hands on a RWC2015 ball

A limited edition set of official Rugby World Cup 2015 Exeter Host City Rugby balls have today gone on sale.

The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership is making 250 Rugby balls available, with a set of 12 being donated to local charities, and the rest being sold to raise funds to help promote Exeter to encourage tourism in the build up to next year’s Tournament.

Once the balls, priced at £25 each, are sold, no more will be available to buy.

Derek Phillips, chairman of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, said: “We’re getting ready to welcome Rugby fans and the world...

Exeter City come away with a draw

Match report: Newport 2 Exeter City 2

Exeter City and Newport County AFC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Rodney Parade.

In truth it could have been better for the Grecians, who were two goals to the good at the interval through a Tom Nichols penalty and a corking effort by Graham Cummins.

However the hosts came steaming out of the blocks in the second period and got back on terms through Yan Klukowski and Max Porter.

Both sides had chances for a winner, but neither could quite take them as a draw was the result in South Wales.

Manager Paul...

Chiefs 'quietly satisfied' with Saints win

Rob Baxter and his team admitted they had been left “quietly satisfied” after they secured a first-ever Aviva Premiership win at champions Northampton Saints.

Converted first half tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2) paved the way for a fifth top flight win of the campaign - and moved Baxter’s side into second spot, just two points behind their hosts who despite a strong second half display eventually went down 24-18.

Tom Stephenson and Jamie Elliott claimed Northampton’s tries on the night, whilst fly-half Stephen Myler weighed in with the remainder of their...

Landmark victory for Exeter Chiefs

If Rob Baxter wanted a barometer of how his side are progressing, then winning at the reigning Aviva Premiership champions isn’t a bad starting point.

Thomas Waldrom’s first half try double, together with an earlier touchdown from Luke Cowan-Dickie, helped pave the way for a first-ever win for the Exeter Chiefs at Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens. Fly-half

Gareth Steenson completed the job for the visitors as he converted all three tries, as well as adding a second half penalty.

The win lift the Chiefs to second in the table, a point behind the Saints who themselves...

Chiefs side to face Saints

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side’s return to Aviva Premiership action this week will reveal plenty about how they could ultimately fare this season.

After four weeks of European and LV= Cup action, it’s back to the bread and butter of the top flight for the Chiefs, who tonight face defending champions Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens (7.45pm).

With the Saints currently occupying top spot and the Chiefs two rungs down the ladder, some five points adrift, this latest match-up promises to be the ultimate test for Baxter’s men on their league return...

Little and large under orders on Devon Day

It will be a case of little and large at Exeter Racecourse on Devon Day, November 23 when feathers will be flying and tiny hooves dashing. The racing Clydesdales are set to return and the racecourse is staging the first ever race for ponies born on Dartmoor. The pint-sized ponies will come under starters’ orders at 12pm and their wee little hooves will come tearing down the track as they demonstrate their versatility as tough, hardy and fast children’s ponies. Then the beguiling Clydesdales will take centre stage with professional jockeys’ on board. They’ll come thundering down the home...

Moray has sights on Saints

Prop Moray Low believes Exeter Chiefs’ recent cup exploits have given the club the perfect lift as they prepare to head back into Aviva Premiership action this Friday.

Three victories in four games have helped to put Rob Baxter’s side not only top of their European Challenge Cup pool, but also at the summit of their LV= Cup group as well following back-to-back successes against rivals Gloucester and Bath.

It has - according to Scottish international Low - been a profitable four weeks for the Chiefs, who know they will face an acid test next up against defending league...

Ability Games brings sport and inclusion together

The Devon Autumn Ability Games (DAAG) take place on Wednesday 12 November, at the Tarka Tennis Centre in Barnstaple and will provide the opportunity for young disabled people from schools throughout Devon to participate in competitions spanning five different sports.

The event is part of the Sainsbury’s School Games and over 350 participants are set to take part in a variety of different competitions and taster sports. The young people from local schools and colleges will also be crucial in organising the event on the day as over 70 of them have been recruited as Games Maker style...

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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

New deal for Dollman at Chiefs

RWC2015 set to generate £39m for Exeter

Get your hands on a RWC2015 ball

Exeter City come away with a draw

Chiefs 'quietly satisfied' with Saints win

Landmark victory for Exeter Chiefs

Chiefs side to face Saints

Little and large under orders on Devon Day

Moray has sights on Saints

Ability Games brings sport and inclusion together

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