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Ryan Woods claims his career is revitalized after his move to Exeter City

Ryan Woods is a footballer whose career has recently started to take a new level thanks to his move to Exeter City . After signing the contract, he feels that his game has become more confident and better. As reported by the footballer himself, he gained valuable experience and drive playing for Exeter City, which helped him to reach his potential. And the club transition of the player clearly benefited. The team has become more popular, which is reflected in the growth of bets on Parimatch, Mostbet, and other bookmakers.

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Exeter solicitor joins Cycling Elite

An Exeter-based corporate lawyer and category 1 road cyclist has been selected for the 2014 British Cycling National Road Championships competing against the likes of Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Andrew Feather, a specialist in corporate mergers and acquisitions with Michelmores LLP, will compete for team Bikeshed – UEX in the 117 mile Championship Road Race on Sunday, June 29 taking place around Monmouthshire in Wales.

The event, which will be screened live on Eurosport and includes 160 elite cyclists from around the UK, many of whom will be competing in the...

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New signing Waldrom is out to impress

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:12pm

Thomas Waldrom says he is ready to "put his best foot forward" as he looks to make an early impression at new club Exeter Chiefs.

The England international is just days into his new life in Devon having completed a summer move from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

But already the experienced 31-year-old is getting stuck into the rigours of pre-season as he looks to make his mark here in the Westcountry.

Waldrom, who as well as the Tigers has previously featured for Super Rugby sides Crusaders and Hurricanes, knows the importance of laying a solid...

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Hard work starts now says Baxter

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 06/26/2014 - 11:02am

Head coach Rob Baxter says he is encouraged by the way his Exeter Chiefs have reported back for pre-season training this week.

Just a handful of weeks after bringing the curtain down on the 2013/14 season - one which brought about a first piece of major silverware for the Devon club - the Chiefs regrouped on Monday for the start of their build-up to the new campaign.

Welcoming back a large nucleus of last season's LV= Cup winning squad, Baxter was also able to parade a selection of his new recruits with Ryan Caldwell, Tomas Francis, Mitch Lees and Thomas Waldrom in...

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Exeter Chiefs return to action PICS

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 12:07pm

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter welcomed back the majority of his playing squad for the first day of pre-season.

Among those on show were summer signings Thomas Waldrom, Mitch Lees, Ryan Caldwell and Tomas Francis, whilst there was the encouraging sight of Brett Sturgess, Jack Nowell and Damian Welch all taking part after recent injuries.

The Chiefs will undergo some intense training ahead of what promises to be another big season ahead for the reigning LV= Cup champions.

Head of Strength and Conditioning Mark Twiggs will oversee all the training during the pre-...

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Bicton College to Join AASE League

Bicton College will next year join the AASE league (Achieving Academic and Sporting Excellence) for the 2014 season starting in September.

Bicton College, who provide one of the branch arms of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy set-up, this year won the British Colleges Sports (BCS) Under-19 Elite League after defeating Myesrcough College in the semi-final and Bishop Burton in the final.

Bicton will join Truro, Ivybridge, Filton, Henley & St Pauls. The league will run up to December before taking a break to allow the National Academy Under-18 Competition to run before...

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Cycle speedway taster a success

Just a few weeks ago, British Cycling coaches and top Cycle speedway riders came to Exeter to offer a ladies only cycle speedway taster session.

The event which took place alongside a Cycle Speedway Women’s League competition, was a roaring success, as the girls who took part learnt the ropes of Cycle Speedway.

The sport, which is an up and coming event in British Cycling, is not dissimilar to the popular Motorbike Speedway that many flock to go and watch.

The bicycles only have a single gear and no brakes, and the sport requires hard work and a lot of endurance....

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Sturgess aims for a return to action

Exeter Chiefs prop Brett Sturgess is hopeful he will get to feature during the club's pre-season build-up as he draws ever nearer to a competitive return.

The 32-year-old forward has been sidelined since December when he sustained a serious knee ligament injury in the dying moments of his side's loss to Harlequins in Big Game 6 at Twickenham.

Since that untimely blow Sturgess has been grafting away on his rehabilitation programme, ensuring he not only recovers from the injury, but gets himself in perfect nick for what promises to be another big season for the Westcountry...

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Exeter GCC under 12s win tennis title

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Thu, 06/19/2014 - 10:32am

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s 12 and under boys team secured the Devon Aegon Team Tennis Division Two title after double success over the weekend.

On Saturday, they hosted Exwick Tennis Club in the penultimate match of the season. The match began with the doubles rubbers which were both won in straight sets by the home pairs. Marcus Kay and Rio Turl secured a 6-3 6-2 victory whilst Zak Wilton-Davies and Henry Guy came through 6-3 6-4.

In the singles rubbers Henry Guy won his match by default. After taking the first set 6-2 his opponent, Jack Hannaford, was forced to...

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McCoy takes a double at Newton before Ladies Day

Next Tuesday sees the social highlight of the season at Newton Abbot with the popular St Austell Brewery, Ladies’ Day, mixing fashion with an evening of summer jumps racing.

The racing action starts at 6.00pm with the Triton Galleries Maiden Hurdle over two miles and six furlongs and the curtain comes down with the Welcome Back Again Sean Dooner Lady Amateur Riders´ Handicap Hurdle at 8.45pm.

The two most valuable races of the evening are the St Austell Brewery Novices´ Chase over an extended two miles and five furlongs and the teamremovals.com Handicap Hurdle.

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Lapford AFC win Champions Cup

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Thu, 06/12/2014 - 5:05pm

Lapford Football Club are “over the moon” to have won the Champions Cup in Division 5 of the Devon and Exeter Football League.

The cup was on display at their recent bingo night.

During the bingo night Adrian Mills thanked all the club’s supporters who regularly attend the fundraising bingo sessions.

Mr Mills also read out a letter from Mel Stride MP congratulating the club for they raised £440 for Hospiscare following a special charity night bingo. Pictured are Lapford AFC Committee members and former players who run the bingo nights: Nick Tucker (chairman), John...

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