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Report: AFC Wimbledon 2 Exeter City 1

Exeter City were defeated 2-1 at the hands of AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow in an entertaining but ultimately disappointing fixture.

The frustration was compounded because City had taken an early lead through a Jack Midson own-goal, heading Matt Grimes’ corner into his own net.

But Luke Moore levelled the game before the interval from close range, before Dons striker Midson earned his redemption by turning in a low cross 15 minutes from time as the turnaround was completed.

Added to the result, the sight of Grimes having...

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes Dave Ewers can become a force for both club and country over the next two years and has vowed to help further develop the powerful back-row forward. After several weeks of behind the scenes discussions, 23-year-old Ewers today agreed new terms with Baxter on a deal that will keep him in situe at Sandy Park for at least the next two years. In the past month alone Baxter has already tied down the futures of current Chiefs Dean Mumm, Damian Welch, Jack Yeandle, Ian Whitten and Tom Johnson, as well as adding England international Thomas Waldrom from...

Welsh international Craig Mitchell is to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season to take up a contract with Rabo Pro 12 side Cardiff Blues.

The 27-year-old prop will move to the Arms Park on a three-year deal, bringing to an end a similar spell with the Devon club.

Signed by head coach Rob Baxter during the summer of 2011 from the Ospreys, Mitchell enjoyed a promising first season in Devon as he helped the club secure a fifth place finish in the Aviva Premiership.

Sadly the last two years at Sandy Park have not gone quite as smoothly for the talented tight-head...

This Saturday 25th January, Reebok will provide the people of Exeter with a more accessible route to fitness by launching the city’s first ever Fit Hub at Tony Pryce Sports, Guildhall Shopping Centre. The new Reebok FitHub will serve and support the local fitness community, offering new ranges of Reebok clothing and accessories specially designed for fitness as well as FREE fitness tests, classes, challenges and advice, via fully qualified trainers.

To celebrate the FitHub’s opening, Reebok is inviting the local community to come down to Tony Pryce throughout the day (11am – 5pm),...