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With Exeter Chiefs poised to begin the defence of their LV= Cup crown next month, the club can today confirm they will be carrying out a special ticket offer for their upcoming clash with Bath Rugby in the competition.

As it will be Remembrance Week, the Chiefs will once again be recognising the efforts of all our Armed Forces and Emergency Services by staging a special match-day in their honour on Saturday, November 8.

For the Bath fixture, which will kick-off at the later time of 4.30pm to avoid a clash with England's Autumn international against world champions New...

Match report: Exeter City 1 Hartlepool 2

Exeter City’s League 2 winning run came to an end as Hartlepool United earned a 2-1 win at St James Park.

All of the goals came in the second half – Michael Woods’ first United goal handed the away side the lead three minutes into the second period, before Charlie Wyke doubled their advantage.

Christian Ribeiro grabbed a consolation for City, but there would be no points for the home side today.

With Jordan Moore-Taylor out of the Exeter City line-up after sustaining another broken foot at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday,...

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he wants to see a response from his players following last weekend’s Aviva Premiership loss at Newcastle Falcons.

Having gone into the game at Kingston Park buoyed by notable wins over Gloucester (away) and Harlequins (home), Devon’s finest hit a speed bump in the North East as the Falcons claimed their first league win in 20 games with a 29-24 success.

It was a disappointing outcome for the Chiefs, who with 20 minutes remaining in the contest were in front 24-17. However, late tries from Tom Catterick and Noah Cato proved decisive...

A fortnight after beating top-of-the-table Bury at St James Park, the Grecians host Hartlepool United – who sit at the other extreme in the division’s standings.

A 3-0 home defeat at Victoria Park last weekend to Carlisle United, who were also struggling for form, was the final straw for Colin Cooper who vacated the manager’s chair that weekend. It was a also third game without a goal for Pools and a fifth without a win.

The resignation of Cooper, however, throws things into disorder in terms of City’s preparation. Pools are currently being overseen by centre-half Sam...