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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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Grecians defeated by Swansea City

Exeter City succumbed to a 2-0 friendly defeat at St James Park against Premier League opposition in the shape of Swansea City.

City’s creative power certainly tested Swansea’s defence, but ultimately quality prevailed in the scoreline.

Goals either side of the break by Bafetimbi Gomis and Josh Sheehan were enough for the visitors to seal a pre-season win at the Park, although David Wheeler hit the bar in the first half too.

Under-18 midfielder Alex Byrne was again named in the squad, as he took a seat on the bench next to trialist Christian Ribeiro.

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Chiefs name squad for Premiership Sevens

Ricky Pellow wants those Exeter Chiefs players involved in this year's Premiership Rugby Sevens to lay down a marker for all at Sandy Park this season.

In the annual season opener, which again takes place at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium, Pellow and fellow coach Keith Fleming send a youthful looking squad into action against the Cherry & Whites, Bath Rugby and London Irish.

England Under-20s youngsters Joel Conlon and Stu Townsend - both fresh from helping their country to regain the IRB Junior World Championship this summer - head up Exeter's 12-man squad.

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Exeter City v Swansea City preview

Barely will the Grecians have touched down in the UK before they have to move on to the next – a visit of Swansea City at St James Park tomorrow (Tuesday 29 July, ko 7.15).

The tour of Brazil provided plenty of useful experience to Paul Tisdale’s young Exeter side, and now the team need to put that into practice back on home soil.

The Swans were visitors a year ago in pre-season, and have returned to the South West again as part of their preparation for another Premier League campaign. The faced Plymouth Argyle on Sunday and then move on to meet AFC Bournemouth on Friday...

Bicton Arena is awarded international status

Bicton Arena has announced it has been awarded international status for its August 2015 horse trials.

The venue will run CIC and CIC2 classes. Both are regarded as a necessary stepping stones for riders wishing to compete at international level in the UK and Europe.

Arena manager Helen West said: “We canvassed competitors and the support we have received in our quest to gain a CIC for the area has been overwhelming. We then took our case to British Eventing, the sport’s governing body, who agreed with us that there is a lack of opportunity in the South West.

“It...

Exeter City chairman stands down

Ed Chorlton has decided to stand down as chairman of Exeter City.

A statement on the football club’s website yesterday afternoon said: “Edward Chorlton OBE has decided to stand down as Chairman of Exeter City AFC with immediate effect following speculation in the Press.

“Mr Chorlton wishes Exeter City AFC well in the future.

“He says the Club has a professional Board of Directors, an outstanding manager, a very talented young team, and a group of hard working staff.

“He thanks them for their support and friendship over the last four and a half years and...

Johnson already playing 'catch-up'

Tom Johnson admits he is already playing “catch-up” on his Exeter Chiefs team-mates after reporting back this week for pre-season training.

The 32-year-old, along with new signing Moray Low, have been granted extended leave after they were both involved in summer tours with England and Scotland respectively.

Refreshed and revived, however, the duo are now back in harness alongside their team-mates as the countdown to the new 2014/15 season continues.

For Johnson, tackling the demands of an Exeter pre-season programme is nothing new and he says the work put in now by...

Scotsman Low settles into life at Exeter

Whilst all the hype north of the border is currently surrounding the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, down south Scotsman Moray Low is quietly settling into life with new club Exeter Chiefs.

One of seven summer signings brought to Devon by head coach Rob Baxter this summer, the experienced Scottish international has spent this past week not only getting to know his new team-mates, but at the same time engaging in his first stint of pre-season training with the Aviva Premiership.

After eight years with the Glasgow Warriors, the 29-year-old prop felt the time was right for a...

RWC 2015 try outs touch down in Exeter

England Rugby 2015, the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015), is in Exeter for the fourth leg of the volunteer Try Outs to find members of 'The Pack'.

The selection process is an exciting and informative experience where potential members of 'The Pack' will find out more about RWC 2015 and take part in a one-to-one interview. The Try Outs include an exhibition space dedicated to the history of rugby, a motivational video for would-be volunteers and a real-life changing room to try kit on for size, complete with vintage rugby sweaters and an authentic heat spray...

Exeter Eagles soar to new heights

Exeter Eagles BMX club celebrated the completion of works to develop their track and facilities at a special evening event.

Funding for the new facilities has been provided by the Coastal Recycling Community Fund and has involved improvements to the track and the completion of a new toilet block and development of the club and catering room.

The track is now a centre of excellence with riders coming from all over the South West to compete and practice. The sport has become even more popular since the London Olympics and the Eagles Junior section is booming.

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Treble at Newton Abbot for Hill and Haddon

Littlehempston trainer Martin Hill and jockey Hadden Frost had an afternoon to remember at Newton Abbot on Sunday, landing three races, including the feature with the popular mare Detroit Red.

With the holiday season getting into full swing, there was a bumper crowd to cheer the nine runners on their way in the Class 3 Happy 18th Birthday Scott Butler Handicap Hurdle. Top weight was Street Entertainer from the David Pipe stable, who had got the better of Ittirad at Fontwell Park last time out.

But, the runner-up had gone on to win easily at the last meeting and punters made...

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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

Grecians defeated by Swansea City

Chiefs name squad for Premiership Sevens

Exeter City v Swansea City preview

Bicton Arena is awarded international status

Exeter City chairman stands down

Johnson already playing 'catch-up'

Scotsman Low settles into life at Exeter

RWC 2015 try outs touch down in Exeter

Exeter Eagles soar to new heights

Treble at Newton Abbot for Hill and Haddon

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