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Exeter Chiefs chairman says new American owners will bring ‘razzmatazz’ to rugby union

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe believes that the club’s impending takeover by an American consortium could transform the Gallagher Premiership.

The billionaire owners of English Premier League club Bournemouth have agreed a deal for the club, subject to the membership’s approval at an extraordinary general meeting on May 7.

If the deal is ratified, Exeter Chiefs will become the latest Premiership team alongside Newcastle and Bath to secure major new investment.

Rowe desperate to secure investment for the Chiefs

Black Knight Football Club board member...

Report: Exeter City 0 Chesterfield 2

The Grecians slipped to a 2-0 defeat at St James at the hands of Chesterfield, as the visitors went to the top of the Sky Bet League 2 table.

The scoring was opened by Ollie Banks mere minutes after the restart after the break, as the midfielder – who had been announced as League 2 Player of the Month earlier in the day – headed in Callum McFadzean’s corner.

Banks turned provider for the Spireites’ second midway through the second half as he slotted in Marc Richards who stepped round a defender and slotted in.

Following two goals against Accrington, 20-year...

Chiefs side to face Falcons

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 12:53pm

Having spent the past fortnight going toe-to-toe with reigning European champions RC Toulon in the Heineken Cup, it's back to the blood and thunder of the Aviva Premiership this weekend for the Exeter Chiefs, who tomorrow welcome Newcastle Falcons to Sandy Park (3pm).

After a punishing run of fixtures, both domestically and in Europe, the Chiefs will be looking not only to address a five-game losing streak, but at the same time deliver an early Christmas present to their supporters in the final home game of 2013.

Despite recent setbacks, assistant coach Ali Hepher insists...

Exeter City are at home TONIGHT for Friday Night Football

Friday-night footie returns to St James Park, as does the chance to get right back in the mix for the promotion places for Exeter City.

After a frustrating few weeks, results have finally started to pick up again with draws from trailing positions against Wycombe and Bury and a win at Accrington – and victory at home against Chesterfield, second in League 2, would certainly give a fresh wave of optimism too.

The Spireites hit their own rough patch in October – after dropping just two points in their opening eight games, Chesterfield suddenly couldn’t buy a win in the next...

Mumm signs new deal at Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:25am

Dean Mumm has admitted it was an “easy decision” to extend his stay with Exeter Chiefs for a further two years.

Signed from the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2011/12 season, the vastly experienced Australian international has proven an instant hit at Sandy Park, both on and off the field.

His eye-catching displays, together with his try-scoring abilities and on-field leadership skills were not only a key facet of his first year in Devon, but also this term where he has led from the front since being awarded the captaincy by head coach Rob Baxter.

With his initial...

Baxter's delight as skipper signs again

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:23am

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter today told of his delight after skipper Dean Mumm put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

With the Australian international's contract due to expire at the end of the current campaign, Baxter has moved swiftly to ensure the experienced forward will remain at Sandy Park for the foreseeable future.

And it's a bold statement of intent from Baxter that the Chiefs are clearly determined to ensure they keep hold of their prized assets.

Baxter said: “He’s been a fantastic signing for us since he turned up...

New Beginning for Exeter Tennis Centre

Authored by UofESport
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2013 - 9:01am

Exeter Tennis Centre is looking forward to an exciting 2014, after welcoming a raft of new coaches to its award winning team.

A Beacon Site for tennis’ governing body the LTA, the centre helps hundreds of people from across the city play tennis every week.

The introduction of six new members of the coaching team will allow the centre to widen their programme, introducing a number of new initiatives in January.

Amongst the new recruits is Tennis Development Officer Julie Williams, who will work closely with the Director of Tennis to oversee the centre’s community...

Exeter’s Badminton players shine on home soil

It was a good weekend for Exeter’s Badminton Performance Centre (EPC), with players out in full force for the Devon Bronze tournament held at the University of Exeter’s Sports Park on 14-15 December.

Under 11s girls Charlotte Freer and Learna Herkes both performed well; Freer finishing second in her group, before an ankle injury ended Herkes’ blistering form just one match short of the final.

Meanwhile Exeter’s Lloyd Skinner, Alex Moir, Callum Cheung all took their rightful place in the semi-finals of the U15 boys singles event, alongside Welsh National player Oliver...

U16 Girls and Boys and U18 Boys through to National Finals

Exeter School is proud of its U16 Girls and Boys and U18 Boys Indoor Hockey teams for making it to the National Indoor Hockey Finals on 10-12 January.

This is the first time three teams have represented the school at this national stage.

The U16 Girls met a wealth of hockey talent at the West Finals in Cheltenham on 30 November.

They were winners of the section and played Cheltenham Ladies College in the semi finals winning 6-1.

They played King's Bruton in the final. It was 2-2 at full time and Exeter lost on penalty flicks.

Exeter were runners up...

Grecians Half Season Ticket Sale Now On!

If you're still searching for the perfect Christmas present for a Grecian fan then a half season ticket arrived just in time. Starting this week Exeter City fans are able to book half season tickets, securing their place for the final 12 home games and making great savings on the run-in.

Supporters are invited to book their half season tickets by contacting Reception on 01392 411 243 or dropping by in person.* The ticket covers all the remaining games of the season at St James Park from the Mansfield fixture on the January 4th and entitles you to great price reductions.

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19-year-old Spaniard is WSOPE Main Event champion

Adrian Mateos is the second youngest poker player to win the event

A relatively unknown youngster from Spain will have an entire year of fame and bragging rights after conquering the main event of the 2013 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at Casino Barriere d'Enghien-les-Bainswith near Paris, France.

The WSOPE ended this weekend with Adrian Mateos winning the No Limit Hold ‘Em Main Event title, the €1,000,000 (£857,134) cash prize, and the highly-coveted WSOPE gold bracelet . He joins fellow bracelet winner, Canadian Daniel Negreaunu, who previously won the WSOPE High...

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