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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

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Exeter City announce new Priority Ticketing System

Exeter City Football Club has introduced a new Priority system for ticketing, as well as a guide to game categories.

After speaking and consulting with fans, the decision was taken to put into place a new, simple and comprehensive way of giving supporters Priority status for games when tickets are in high demand or restricted, both home and away (such as derby matches and high-profile cup games).

The Club says: "We are confident that in practice this will allow fans fair access tickets for high-demand games and provide a clear indication of their availability. Where supply...

Chiefs player to face hearing after brawl

An Exeter Chiefs player is facing an internal disciplinary hearing after punching a man in an Australian hotel bar while celebrating a British and Irish Lions win.

Craig Mitchell has also been ordered to pay his victim thousands of pounds in compensation.

The prop, 27, who has represented his country in 15 tests, had travelled to Australia to watch the Lions tour. The fight broke out on Sunday at the Normanby Hotel in Brisbane, following the Lions' first test win over the Wallabies.

He was given a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years, fined $1,800 (£1,...

Schools Compete for Sporting Glory in Devon

Young people from Devon are getting the opportunity to show off their sporting talents this Friday 28 June 2013 as they compete in a Sainsbury’s School Games Festival.

Future sporting stars could be unearthed at the event at Exeter as young people compete across a range of sports including Rounders, Aquathlon, Athletics, Golf, Indoor Rowing, Mini Tennis and Orienteering.

Rebecca Skinner, School Games Organiser for the St Luke’s School Sport Partnership said:

“We are really excited to be hosting the Sainsbury’s Summer School Games in Exeter, and are delighted that...

Sandy Park to stage double-header

Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, has been confirmed as one of three venues that will form part of a triple bill of double headers to kick-off Greene King IPA’s new partnership of the RFU Championship in September.

Greene King IPA was today confirmed as the first title partner of the second tier of professional rugby in England, consolidating its position as one of the key supporters of rugby at all levels of the game.

The competition, now titled the Greene King IPA Championship to reflect the new four year partnership, has seen rapid growth since its inception in 2009...

Route revealed for Exeter's Great West Run 2013

National sports events company GO2 (UK) Ltd today announced the route for Exeter’s Great West Run 2013. This new look half marathon takes a central route through the heart of Exeter on traffic-free roads providing great running conditions and excellent spectator support.

Exeter’s Great West Run, which is now in its 28th year, takes place on Sunday 13 October 2013. The much anticipated 13.1mile course gives runners an exciting new challenge for the autumn, taking in Exeter City Centre as well as the beautiful country lanes of St Andrews Road and on towards Stoke Woods.

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Honiton gymnasts take top honours in Geneva

A team of acrobats from Honiton Gymnastics Club has just returned from the Geneva International Acro Cup clutching a haul of medals and as winners of the competition’s overall team trophy.

The 15 gymnasts – aged between 10 and 21 – were competing at the annual international gymnastics competition, which featured performers from countries including Russia, Ireland, South Africa and Switzerland.

The talented youngsters brought home six gold medals, four silvers, two bronzes, and two fourth places.

“Our gymnasts competed excellently and represented both the club and...

UK Festival of Hockey success

Three Exeter School boys played in the UK Festival of Hockey, coming second in the tournament - and two were selected to represent the UK. Fourth Form boys Ben Crocker, Will Sliver and Bill Taylor represented the U13 West of England hockey team, the West Panthers. Ten teams entered including North West, South Midlands, West Scotland Lions, West Scotland Cubs, Wales, Annandale (Ireland), British Asians, North East, and South Saxons. The West Panthers came runners up, losing to the North East in the final. Following their performances, Ben and Will have selected to represent the UK Lions U13...

Devon Active Villages project needs your vote now!

County Sport Partnership Active Devon has today urged Devon people to get behind them and vote for the Devon Active Villages project to win the National Lottery Awards 2013. The project is competing against six other projects for the title of Best Sport Project and is the only local project in England in its category.

The Awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects, and they aim to celebrate and recognise the difference that those projects have made to people, places and communities all across the UK. The project could be in with the chance of...

Bateman signs for the Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their options ahead of the new 2013/14 season with the acquisition of Greg Bateman from Championship side London Welsh.

The talented hooker, who celebrates his 24th birthday today, has agreed a two-year deal with the Devon club after spending the past two seasons with the Exiles following previous stints with Dorking, Rosslyn Park (loan) and the Harlequins Academy. Bateman is Exeter’s fifth new signing following the earlier captures of Fetu’u Vainikolo (Connacht), Dave Lewis (Gloucester), Tom James and Ceri Sweeney (Cardiff Blues). And Bateman’s move to...

Exeter City's League 2 schedule announced for 2013/14 season

For players and fans (and mascots) alike the waiting is over, as Exeter City's League 2 fixtures have been announced this morning. Exeter City’s 2013/14 campaign will begin with the visit of Bristol Rovers to St James Park on the first day of the season, on Saturday 3 August.

One City fixture that had already been confirmed will be against Queens Park Rangers following the Hoops’ friendly against City in pre-season. They’ll also be visiting in the Capital One Cup on an evening in the week commencing Monday 5 August (exact date/time yet to be confirmed).

City midfielder Liam...

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

Exeter City announce new Priority Ticketing System

Chiefs player to face hearing after brawl

Schools Compete for Sporting Glory in Devon

Sandy Park to stage double-header

Route revealed for Exeter's Great West Run 2013

Honiton gymnasts take top honours in Geneva

UK Festival of Hockey success

Devon Active Villages project needs your vote now!

Bateman signs for the Chiefs

Exeter City's League 2 schedule announced for 2013/14 season

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