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Sireli Naqelevuki says a big year awaits him as he marked his return to action with a try for Exeter Chiefs Academy in their 24-0 pre-season friendly win over Redruth on Tuesday evening.

The Fijian international featured for an hour at the Recreation Ground in a new playing role in the visiting back-row.

After a disappointing campaign last season - hampered somewhat by a troublesome knee injury - the 33-year-old is fighting fit ahead of the 2014/15 campaign and ready to make his mark once more.

Part of the process, however, is the idea that head coach Rob Baxter is...

Match report: Exeter 0 Bournemouth 2

An unfortunate own goal by Scot Bennett, followed by a composed Dan Gosling finish saw the Cherries progress through to the second round of the league cup.

It was a fine evening that welcomed both sets of supporters to St James Park in the opening fixture in the Capital One cup. Paul Tisdale took to the pitch just before kick-off to officially accept the FA equality and fair play trophy for the previous season, as the Grecians lined up with the Big Bank behind them.

Paul Tisdale had made three changes to the side that drew with...

Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford says Sir Bradley Wiggins will attempt to retain his title at this year’s Friends Life Tour of Britain, which returns to Devon on Thursday 11 September.

Wiggins, who won the Tour de France in 2012 and won a silver medal in the team pursuit at the Commonwealth Games last month, will lead Team Sky at this year’s Tour of Britain, Brailsford confirmed in a BBC interview. Other riders who will be competing are expected to be named soon.

The Devon Stage, hosted by Devon County Council and sponsored by South West Highways Ltd, will cover 110miles (...

A thrilling afternoon of football saw the Grecians hold Portsmouth to a well-earned 1-1 draw at St James Park.

A goal from Tom Nichols saw the home side take the lead in the middle of the first half, but a Jed Wallace equaliser ensured that both sides shared the points in this exhilarating start to the 2014/15 campaign.

An electric atmosphere greeted the players as they took to the field, with both sets of supporters evidently anticipating the first competitive fixture of the season.

Due to a raft of injuries and illnesses, Paul Tisdale named himself as a sub in the...