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Thomas Waldrom says he is “excited” by the challenge that lies ahead after he today sealed a move to the Exeter Chiefs from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

The 30-year-old England international will join the Devon club from the start of next season after recently agreeing a three-year contract with the Chiefs.

Waldrom’s switch to the Westcountry will bring to an end a successful four-year stint at Welford Road for the powerful back-row forward. Not only has he won five caps for England during his time in the East Midlands, but he has also claimed a Premiership...

Cardiff Blues 13 Exeter Chiefs 19

Exeter Chiefs will no doubt have more memorable away days in Europe, but for now they will toast this latest victory with a glowing sense of satisfaction.

Having kicked off their Heineken Cup campaign with victory over Cardiff Blues, they ended this latest instalment with a similar outcome against the proud Welsh region.

Don Armand’s first half try, together with 14 points from the boot of skipper Gareth Steenson, not only gave the Chiefs the perfect send off in what could be their final outing in the Heineken Cup in its present...

After the heartbreak of a last-gasp defeat to local rivals Bristol Rovers last weekend, it’s back on the horse for City this week and a home fixture against Morecambe.

The Shrimps arrive in Devon on a bit of a dry run themselves.

A 1-1 draw at home against Wycombe Wanderers last weekend took them to four games without a victory on the bounce for the first time this season, and similarly to City there is an air of importance in trying to get back into the play-off places that they occupied in the early months.

Part of that good patch that the Shrimps had early in the...

The organisers of Devon's not for profit sports awards today reminded contenders that nominations are now open.

The Exeter Daily has joined forces with Active Devon and the Exeter Foundation to launch a county-wide sports awards event to promote all that is best about local sport.

The competition is open to those involved in sport throughout Devon and, unlike similar awards, all profit will be donated to charity.

The Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards, in association with Active Devon, will once again be hosted at Sandy Park, the home of Premiership rugby team...