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Rising stars shine in first year of relaunched women’s football pathway partnership

Exeter College and Exeter City FC Women are celebrating a successful first year since relaunching their Academy partnership, which is helping young women and girls across the South West combine elite football with exceptional education.

Relaunched in April 2025 to strengthen the pathway for talented female footballers, the renewed collaboration has already delivered success on the pitch and supported players to progress into senior football and gain international honours.

Thirty-five players represented Exeter College’s Women’s Football Academy during the 2025/26 season...

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Hooker Taione out to make his mark

Hooker Elvis Taione hopes a big year with new club Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership can help secure him a spot in the Tongan squad for next year's Rugby World Cup.

The 31-year-old is one of seven new signings brought to Sandy Park by head coach Rob Baxter this summer and already the experienced forward is setting his sights high ahead of the 2014/15 campaign.

Not only is Taione keen on playing a key role within Baxter's first-team make-up, but he hopes his on-field actions will be enough to put him in contention for the South Sea Islanders.

Ironically, Tonga...

Ladies Summer Hockey League

Over the last two months, the Ladies Summer Hockey League has been played by 10 teams in two pools. The winners and runners commenced to the Semi-Finals last week. Exe beat White Eagles and Exeter cum Vale Hornets won against Isca, taking the game to penalty flicks.

The final last night Tuesday 15th July was a hard fought game with Exe scoring in the first half through a penalty flick from Bridget Culver. After half time the teams were still close but Exe edged away with goals from Laura Allen and Payno. Exe held on to win 3-0 and collected the shield from Club Chairman Jane Bailey...

Royals win by the odd goal at St James Park

A young Exeter City side were defeated 1-0 in their first pre-season fixture, when Reading were visitors at St James Park.

The result was never the priority though, with fitness and performance the more pressing concerns – and City certainly impressed on those fronts.

Ryan Edwards’ early goal for the Royals was the difference in the scoreline, and somehow goalkeeper Mikkel Andersen kept the City attack at bay after the break despite being put under plenty of pressure from a potent front-line.

Both managers named separate XIs for each half – for City, only Christy...

Paul Tisdale confirms new City captain

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has confirmed that Scot Bennett has been named the new Exeter City captain.

Pat Baldwin, who captained the team in the other half, will continue his role as vice-captain.

Following the announcement, Tisdale said that the versatile 23-year-old is ready for his new responsibilities.

Scot has regularly worn the armband for the Grecians throughout youth levels and in reserve fixtures, and got his first chance to skipper the first-team in the absence of Danny Coles and Pat Baldwin at Accrington last season.

The Newquay-born man...

Golf News from Exeter Golf & Country Club

All the latest golf news from Exeter Golf and Country Club, including the DCGU Palairet Memorial Trophy, Wednesday Stableford, Bradley Rowe Order of Merit and the Ladies Invitation to Men.

DCGU Palairet Memorial Trophy

Congratulations to Captain Ray and his Palairet side who have got through to the fourth round by beating Dainton park at Torquay golf club last Sunday. In what proved to be a thrilling contest, Exeter scraped through 3 – 2 with the deciding game finishing on the last. Exeter GCC will now face Holsworthy at Tavistock on Sunday 27 July. Supporters are most...

Dollman says Chiefs have learnt lessons

Phil Dollman believes lessons learnt last season will help to serve the Exeter Chiefs well ahead of the new 2014/15 season.

In a season which brought the high of the Chiefs lifting their first piece of major silverware when they defeated Northampton Saints in the LV= Cup Final, together with the low of a record-breaking home defeat to Sale Sharks, the Welshman believes the Devon club will head into the new campaign with some vital experience under their belts.

"We won a major piece of silverware, which is something you have got to take on board and enjoy, and be proud of,...

Get your skates on for Roller Derby Exeter

On Sunday (20 July) Westpoint Exeter will be invaded by a whole host of the South West’s best Roller Derby teams for the final of the SW:UK Roller Derby League.

The full-contact, predominantly female sport played on quad roller skates is among the fastest growing sports in the UK and has taken off particularly in the South West. If you two are fond of skating and planning to buy a new pair of roller skates then WowSkates can be a great consideration to choose from. The Ice skates by WowSkates would be a must to have for all those who are fond of ice skating.

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Injury blow for Chiefs skipper Mumm

Exeter Chiefs skipper Dean Mumm is set to miss the start of the new Aviva Premiership campaign in September after undergoing a shoulder operation.

The 30-year-old former Australian international second row forward suffered the injury last season, and it has not recovered as the Chiefs had hoped.

It is a blow to Exeter’s early-season plans as he is a key figure in the team.

Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter explained: "Dean finished the season with a little bit of a shoulder issue.

“He came back and played the last two games of the campaign against Harlequins and...

Exeter City FC marks World Cup Final

Exeter City Football Club marked the day of the World Cup Final (Sunday 13 July 2014) by holding a special international tournament. The Club once again celebrated diversity in the local community when its 10th annual summer 5 a-side tournament was held at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex. The competition encourages participation from local black and minority ethnic teams and attracted players from many different parts of the world.

Sixteen teams battled it out for the One Game One Community trophy with Pegland United from Budleigh Salterton the worthy winners....

Budleigh is starting point for The Brutal

East Devon District Council is giving its support to a gruelling triathlon race that starts at Budleigh Salterton on Sunday 10 August. The event was first staged in 2013.

The Jurassicman race – nicknamed The Brutal – is a long distance triathlon that involves competitors in a sea swim at Budleigh, followed by a cycle ride to Swanage in Dorset and ending with a full-length running marathon, which again finishes in Swanage.

The organisers have been given permission to use part of EDDC’s Lime Kiln car park at Budleigh for the early stages of the event, which begins with a 2.4...

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Rising stars shine in first year of relaunched women’s football pathway partnership

Hooker Taione out to make his mark

Ladies Summer Hockey League

Royals win by the odd goal at St James Park

Paul Tisdale confirms new City captain

Golf News from Exeter Golf & Country Club

Dollman says Chiefs have learnt lessons

Get your skates on for Roller Derby Exeter

Injury blow for Chiefs skipper Mumm

Exeter City FC marks World Cup Final

Budleigh is starting point for The Brutal

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