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Former Exeter City player returns to St James Park decades after hanging up his boots

Former Exeter City footballer, Bob Rackley, made an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in more than six decades, supported by the team at Claremont Manor Care Home, Dawlish - part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group.

Bob played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960, and this visit to watch Exeter City take on Huddersfield Town marked his first live football match in many years.

Born in Teignmouth in 1940, Bob began his football career with Teignmouth and Newton Abbot Spurs before signing professionally for Exeter City in 1958 - giving up an engineering...

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Most capped Eagle signs new deal with Chiefs Women

USA Eagles’ most capped player Hope Rogers has signed a new contract with Exeter Chiefs Women to keep her at Sandy Park.

Rogers became the most capped women’s Eagle in the recent Pacific Four Series against Canada. She went on to seal her international prowess with a hat-trick of tries against Australia in the same tournament.

Meanwhile, she was announced as the Chiefs Women’s Top Try Scorer of the Year with 10 tries in the 2024/25 season. Rogers was also selected in the PWR’s Dream Team for her performances at loosehead prop in the wake of being named in the World Rugby...

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Exeter Chiefs 2025/26 Gallagher PREM Fixtures Confirmed

A formidable new season of Gallagher PREM rugby awaits as our 2025/26 fixture list has now been confirmed.

Exeter Chiefs launch into the new campaign on the road to Northampton Saints at cinch stadium Franklin’s Gardens in round one on Sunday, 28 September.

That’s before rugby returns to Sandy Park with Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, 4 October. After a trip to near neighbours Bristol Bears in round three, the month draws to a close with back-to-back home games against Harlequins and Gloucester.

Sale Sharks in Manchester is the lone league fixture in November...

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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:32pm

Exeter Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 23-year-old front rower moves to Devon to play his club rugby outside of his native Georgia for the first time in his career.

“I really enjoy English rugby, and I’m truly honoured to have the opportunity to be a key part of the Exeter Chiefs,” Tchumbadze said.

“I’m well aware of the crucial role that forwards play in the team’s system, and I’m really looking forward to making my debut in the Premiership.”

He follows in the...

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Cllr Duncan Wood joined members of Exeter's WI in the City for a rugby session with Exeter City Comm

Pitch perfect: Football meets rugby in Exeter’s Strive ‘25 takeover

Exeter City Community Trust, the charitable arm of Exeter City Football Club, is stepping into a new sport as it joins a major national initiative to grow women’s rugby in the city ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

The organisation, which is more used to the beautiful game than the oval ball, is joining with Exeter Chiefs and Exeter City Council as the delivery partner for the Strive ‘25 Rugby Challenge, a national programme aimed at engaging 25,000 women and girls in rugby across host cities. Exeter is one of only eight UK cities which are hosting the Women’s Rugby World...

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Exeter Chiefs honour women’s trailblazer

Exeter Chiefs Women will move into the 2025/26 season with a new-look squad but not before the club recognises the contribution of some its departing players, including trailblazing centurion Ebony Jefferies.

Flanker Jefferies recorded her 100th game at the end of last season having played the very first Exeter Chiefs Women’s game back in 2020. She is currently rehabilitating from foot surgery.

Exeter Chiefs chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “Ebony has also been a loyal servant to Chiefs Women and played in our very first friendly and league games through to our last...

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How to Pick a Boxing Fight That’s Worth the Hype and Your Money

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:51am

With so many boxing matches happening all the time, choosing the right one to attend can feel overwhelming. You want a fight that’s exciting, memorable, and—let’s be honest—worth the ticket price. Whether you’re a seasoned boxing fan or new to the scene, this guide will help you pick a fight that lives up to the hype and gives you your money’s worth.

Understand What Excites You Most

Boxing offers a variety of styles and fight levels. Are you drawn to high-profile title bouts featuring the biggest names? Or do you prefer watching rising stars and local talent in smaller...

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Exeter Athlete Leaps to Double Gold at Devon and Southwest Championships

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:56pm

Sophia, a standout athlete from West Exe School , has made waves on the track and field stage this summer, winning double gold at both the Devon Schools Athletics Championships and the Southwest Schools Championships.

Sophia took first place in both the Triple Jump and Long Jump at the Devon event, setting a new personal best of 5.58 metres in Long Jump. Her success continued as she went on to claim gold again in both events at the Southwest Schools Championships.

Sophia's incredible performance has now earned her a place representing Devon at the National Finals, taking...

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Exeter Racecourse announces new partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge

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Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:26pm

Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.

Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...

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Ryan Woods and Cheick Diabate both find new clubs following Exeter City departures

Former Exeter City players Ryan Woods and Cheick Diabate have found new clubs after their release from the club.

Woods has signed a two-year deal with Oldham Athletic. The move comes after Woods' departure from St James Park by mutual consent. The 31-year-old player brings with him a wealth of experience and leadership qualities that Oldham Athletic manager Micky Mellon is eager to incorporate into his squad as he looks forward to seeing the midfielder show what he can do on hesgoal TV .

Micky Mellon expressed his excitement about the new signing, stating: “Ryan has...

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