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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

Akeel Higgins delivered a beautifully executed chip over the goalkeeper to earn himself a 68% public vote for the Guildhall Shopping Centre’s October Goal of the Month at the Devon Derby. It was the player’s first professional strike, which has quickly embedded the 20-year-old’s Exeter City loan as his early legacy within the hearts of his now rising fans. The award allows Higgins to carry a badge of honour that shows a notable turning point in what seemed like a silently ascending career.

Higgins joined the Exeter City club from West Bromwich for a season-long loan in September...

Exeter City Deaf FC is going from strength to strength

Deaf football team is striking out

A team of Deaf footballers has gone from strength-to-strength since becoming part of Exeter City Community Trust, the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club.

Exeter City Deaf FC came under the charity’s remit around 18 months ago and now as many as 30 deaf men train weekly at Exwick Sports Hub. The group plays games in the English Deaf Development league, taking on sides such as Birmingham City and MK Dons deaf teams.

And the team has great vision for the future, with plans to develop both a dedicated deaf youth team and a female deaf team.

Dan Hewitt, para...

Chiefs get behind Exeter homelessness charity’s Christmas campaign

A city homelessness charity will receive a huge boost from Saturday, as its Christmas campaign film is broadcast to thousands of fans at a high profile match, in the Exeter Chiefs stadium.

Shown on the giant screens around the pitch, St Petrock’s short fundraising video , featuring Coldplay’s Christmas Lights, will be viewed by vast crowds at the big game between the Chiefs and Bulls.

Chief executive and chairman, Tony Rowe , has also given his permission for the film to air at the premiership club’s match against Bath on Christmas Eve, as well as on internal screens in...

How are Virtual Sports Changing Various Industries

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sat, 12/10/2022 - 6:41am

Among all the domains, sports is one where technology is used most effectively and aggressively. The use of augmented reality (AR) in sports is now commonplace .

Now, thanks to the sudden leap that technology has taken, almost any aspect of sports is becoming more immersive, from watching content to training and recruiting athletes. In that context, virtual sports play an important role.

In virtual sports, visually generated feedback is shown on a display device. The games were originally based on fantasy sports drawn on paper and pencil that were inspired by real sports...

Who are the Best Players to have Played for Exeter City?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 12/09/2022 - 11:08am

Founded in 1901, Exeter City have bounced around the lower leagues and non-league football throughout their existence.

They are currently plying their trade in League One and will be hoping to mount a sustained bid for the play-offs during the second half of the campaign. Despite failing to play above the third tier of English football during their history, Exeter have had plenty of talented players represent the club.

Read on as we look at some of the best players to play for Exeter, starting with a player who has gone on to play in the Premier League and represent...

The Essential Guide to Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/07/2022 - 8:09pm

There are plenty of entertaining days out in and around Exeter. Yet if you want to get into the great outdoors, but also want some top-class hospitality and entertainment, visiting the races is a great choice. You may even have the chance to pick up a few wins on the way. Below, we give our guide to visiting Exeter Racecourse.

What to Take

Make sure you go equipped when you visit the racecourse. A fully charged smartphone with connectivity is essential. While you can place a bet on the course, it helps to have an online bookmaker to hand. This way, you can check the odds, see...

Exeter Chiefs scoop double honours at Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards 2022

Two inspirational role models from Exeter Chiefs were amongst the four winners honoured at the annual HITZ Awards this week.

Always a highlight of the Premiership Rugby calendar, the achievements of 12 outstanding individuals were recognised at the emotional ceremony hosted by former England and London Irish Winger Topsy Ojo and attended by Professional players and community staff from across the Premiership.

Exeter Chiefs’ Kaci Leworthy was presented with the Physical Activity Award, supported by East Head Impact

Kaci was rewarded for her progress and...

The best Premier League players in the first half of the season

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 10:22pm

As Premier League action comes to a halt for the 2022 World Cup, players in England’s top flight that aren’t jetting off to Qatar will have a few weeks to recharge their batteries. In unfamiliar circumstances, this will be the first-ever winter break in Premier League history, with fixtures set to return on Boxing Day, as is tradition.

Games have been coming thick and fast since the season kicked off in August, as football fans get set for another tension-packed five months when things return. From Arsenal’s bid for the title to Julen Lopetegui’s first game at Wolves, there is...

Taylor Wimpey sponsors netball club in Cranbrook

Cranbrook Arrows Netball Club is proud to have agreed on a joint sponsorship deal with Taylor Wimpey for the club’s 2022/2023 season.

The housebuilder has teamed up with Exeter-based powder coating business, 1st Choice Finishes to fund 30 dresses for the club’s players across three teams.

Taylor Wimpey is a lead developer of the new town of Cranbrook, building a wide range of homes as well as new community facilities and open space.

Cranbrook Arrows was established in 2016 and now has around 30 members spread across four successful teams playing in the Exeter...

Exeter stars to be awarded at Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards

Incredible individuals from Exeter Chiefs are to have their achievements on and off the pitch recognised at the Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards 2022 on 22 November at Twickenham Stadium.

HITZ is Premiership Rugby’s flagship education and employability programme, supporting young people to make positive changes in their lives. Working with more than 2,000 14–24-year-olds across England every year, the programme is supported by CVC, Wooden Spoon and East Head Impact, with Central YMCA as the programme’s official education provider.

Participants on the programme learn in an...

White and Feller from Barnstaple, Devon, join 50 inspiring female referees at Twickenham to celebrate women in rugby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:38pm

At Twickenham Stadium last weekend, Rheanna White and Holly Feller from Barnstaple, Devon joined 48 other inspiring female referees to mark the launch of a new campaign with the aim of attracting more female officials to the sport.

Brought together by The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and ACME Whistles ahead of the clash between England Men and Japan, the 50 referees surrounded the national flags on the pitch, alongside the players and dignitaries during the national anthems, in front of the 81,000 strong crowd.

The project, led by RFU Match Official Developer and referee,...

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