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Merryn Elworthy will make her 100th appearance in a Chiefs jersey as domestic women’s rugby returns with the PWR Cup on Saturday.

Having made her 99 previous appearances as Merryn Doidge, Elworthy will make her milestone appearance under her new surname following her wedding in the summer.

The 24-year-old played in her first game for Chiefs against in Gloucester-Hartpury in October 2020 after making the move to Sandy Park from Bristol Bears Women.

Chiefs Women’s head coach Steve Salvin said: “Merryn is, first and foremost, a wonderful person. She is very humble...

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New Exwick sports pavilion and 3G sports pitch approved

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter.

A new Exwick sports pavilion and 3G sports pitch will be built by Exeter College.

It involves demolishing changing rooms and erecting a new sports pavilion along with an ‘all-weather’ 3G pitch, at the site of an existing rugby pitch.

The city council’s planning committee unanimously approved the application on Monday [20 February]. It was initially submitted in November 2021 but received several objections, leading to a revised plan being submitted late last year.

A three-metre-high fence and floodlights...

David Dooley Voted the Most Profitable UK Horse Racing Tipster in 2023

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2023 - 10:28pm

It has been an extraordinary year in the world of horse racing, and David Dooley is no stranger to its successes. After so many years of experience in this field, he has been voted as the most profitable UK horse racing tipster in 2023.

According to British Racecourses , his success has made him stand out among other UK betting experts, especially due to his frequency of providing winning tips for his followers. As a result, many enthusiasts have shown support for his work and dedication to helping bettors make informed decisions when investing their money in horse races across...

RPA Launch Premier 15s Membership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/09/2023 - 10:16pm

The Rugby Players Association (RPA) has launched its new Premier 15s membership offer for the 2022/23 season.

This is a hugely exciting step in the RPA’s evolution, expanding beyond the women’s international game into domestic representation, as it looks to offer comprehensive support for all elite women.

Membership is open to all registered Premier 15s players, including those who are WRA members, and players will benefit from the RPA’s long history of expertise and player representation, for individuals and the collective.

Members will be given the platform to...

Exeter recycling scheme reaches major £10k milestone

Authored by Citypress1
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:21pm

Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) and Exeter City Council’s innovative recycling scheme, Cans4City, has reached a major milestone.

The scheme, which encourages Exeter football fans to recycle used drink cans whilst also raising money for charity, has now raised more than £10,000 with all funds raised going towards projects and initiatives run both by the football club and its partner charity Exeter City Community Trust (ECCT).

Over the years, the Cans4City team has collected more than 12.5 tonnes of aluminium packaging – equivalent to 700,000 cans – which has helped fund...

Polly Gundry Dreaming Of Grand National Glory

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 02/03/2023 - 2:29pm

Devon trainer Polly Gundry is hoping to give owner Kelvin Hughes a dream Grand National win with her stable star, Santini. Santini finished fourth in last season's Aintree showpiece and Gundry and Hughes have big hopes for their veteran chaser to go even closer this year.

Before then, Santini is likely to take in the Cheltenham Festival in March, taking part in the Cross Country Chase as a final warm-up run before his tilt at jump racing's richest race.

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It is a hugely exciting time of the year for everyone involved in horse racing. The Cheltenham...

Premiership Rugby Celebrates Cohort of Apprentices

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2023 - 10:15pm

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, 6th-12th February, Premiership Rugby is shining a spotlight on individuals from its award winning HITZ education and employability programme to demonstrate how rugby is helping create a new generation of apprentices.

Helping young people to secure apprenticeships is a key objective of Premiership Rugby through the HITZ programme which has been running since 2008. It is on this programme that young people can find the steppingstones to employment, by gaining qualifications and learning new skills which make them more work ready....

Local accountancy firm launches new support for Honiton RFC during 2023 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:47pm

A new sponsorship deal for Honiton Rugby Football Club for 2023 has been announced by Westcotts, the South West’s leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers.

Players from the 1st XV team joined the firm’s Honiton-based Manager Paul Hawkins (pictured) to ‘kick off’ Westcotts’ support ahead of the club’s home game against Exmouth II in the South West Division – Counties 2 Tribute Devon league on Saturday (21 January).

A new prominent pitch-side perimeter board sporting Westcotts’ new logo and branding was unveiled at the Allhallows Playing Field in Honiton...

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Not replacing Gini Wijnaldum has eventually taken its toll on Liverpool

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/23/2023 - 12:32pm

When Georginio Wijnaldum departed Anfield in 2021, he was given a hero’s farewell on the final day of the season. A popular member of the dressing room and a crucial figure in so many of Liverpool’s big moments, the Dutchman was one of Jurgen Klopp’s first key signings when he arrived from relegated Newcastle, and a regular in the starting line-up having transitioned from a creative winger to an industrious midfielder. Yet, Liverpool failed to renew his contact and he joined Paris Saint Germain for free.

The less said about Wijnaldum’s time in Paris the better, but the...

Is Wout Weghorst enough to fire Manchester United into the top four?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 01/20/2023 - 11:05pm

Since arriving at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has shown encouraging signs that he can finally turn things around at Old Trafford after a decade of mediocrity cast its shadow following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. The Scot’s fifth permanent successor, Ten Hag has ruled with an iron fist and the former Ajax manager is finally starting to reap the rewards despite a shaky start. He’s had to make some big decisions along the way — no more so than allowing star man and the club’s top earner, Cristiano Ronaldo, to leave the club following the termination of his contract.

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There's a warm welcome for all in the Grecian Centre at St James Park

Community first at Exeter City

Exeter City Football Club has developed a range of free activities for people of all ages to support them through the challenges brought about by the cost of living and energy crises.

The activities are all on offer through the club’s Extra Time Hub, which is based at the Grecian Centre at St James Park, offering a space for people to meet up, keep warm and take part in activity.

The activities include:

  • Social Café -Tuesday, 10.30am – noon
  • Community Lounge – Tuesday and Thursday, noon - 4pm
  • Sporting Memories – Thursday, 10am - noon
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