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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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Trust in Cricket!

Exeter City Football Club Supporters’ Trust is pleased to announce that, following the success of last year's event, a T20 (20 overs) cricket match is scheduled to take place between Tis and the players and an Invitational XI of City supporters and sponsors. The match will take place on Wednesday 10 July at Topsham St James (Topsham rugby club, not to be confused with the University cricket field) at 5.30 pm.

Proceeds from the evening will be split between ‘Football in the Community’ and the Youth Academy – two excellent causes. If you would like to get involved as a player, places...

Towards the Brazilian Exhibition at St James’ Park

In the summer of 1914, Exeter City Football Club became the first English team to embark on a tour of South America. The tour involved playing five matches in the Argentine and three in Brazil, including the honour of playing the first ever Brazilian national team.

Later this year Exeter City FC begins to celebrate the centenary of the tour and as part of the preparations the Supporters’ Trust ‘Community’ working group, with help from the University of Exeter, are archiving text, photographs and film to form part of an exhibition to be held at St James’ Park.

Kiera Gould is...

Isca Hockey Club's all set to celebrate its centenary in style

Isca's centenary celebrations kick off in style this weekend. A two-day hockey festival at the University of Exeter has been organised, which will involve over 200 players. Reflecting Isca's contribution to Exeter's sporting community over the past 100 years, many ex-members return for the weekend and the players involved will range from 7-70 across genders.

Festivities will begin when Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw opens the weekend for the junior members. This will be followed by matches all day from past and present members, who have done so much to make Isca the success...

Honiton boys take silver medals at national finals

Honiton Gymnastics Club men’s pair Jamie Jeffery (16) and Matthew Beviss (10) have returned from the Acrobatic Gymnastics National Development Plan finals in Stoke on Trent with silver medals.

The pair were narrowly pipped to the gold medal position by a partnership from Bromley Valley in Kent. Matthew and Jamie’s silver medal follows their gold medal performance at the regional preliminary competition in Taunton earlier this year.

“We are extremely proud of Matthew and Jamie,” said Helen Reddy, high performance coach at Honiton Gymnastics Club, “and they’re certainly...

Spitfires ready for return to action

The Exeter Spitfires play their fifth game of the season and second home game this Sunday 16 June as they face the Bristol Bats for the third game in a row.

It has been a busy few weeks, which started with a fantastic 19-18 victory over the Bats in the Spitfires' first game at their new home, Chadwick Field at St Luke's Sports College.

The club then travelled to Bristol the following week, this time suffering a 24-13 loss. Both games showed further improvement from Exeter as their inexperienced roster continue to learn the game.

Work in the community and the...

Tony Rowe opens new Sports Pitch at Bicton College

The Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy is approaching the end of its second year at Bicton and proving to be an extremely successful partnership. With a growing sporting reputation, and a high demand for places, Bicton is developing its sports facilities and increasing the range of courses on offer. This September students will be able to take their studies to the next level as the College starts a new HNC and HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development), alongside the other sports and outdoor adventure courses already running.

Tony Rowe, Chairman and CEO of the Exeter Chiefs, recently...

New Chiefs fly-half Sweeney keen to get started

Newcomer Ceri Sweeney says he cannot wait to tackle the demands of the Aviva Premiership when he kick-starts his Exeter Chiefs career next week.

Signed during the close season from Welsh outfit Cardiff Blues, the 33-year-old fly-half is one of four newcomers Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has brought ahead of the new 2013/14 season. After five years playing in the Welsh capital with the Blues, Sweeney is keen to experience a new playing challenge and feels his move to Sandy Park will offer him the perfect opportunity of testing himself in another tough rugby environment. "I've never...

Puzzletree hosts sports day for all

The Puzzletree in Okehampton is hosting a fun day of sport on Monday 24 June from 10am-4pm.

This year’s event is the third in succession that the Puzzletree has organised for people with learning disabilities.

The fun day is free to attend, and includes a variety of sports to encourage people to try new activities, as well as those they already enjoy.

Sports include boccia, badminton, volleyball, short tennis, seated exercise, velcro targets, dance, fencing, TaiChi, croquet, table tennis, exercise machines, basketball, parachute games, football and frisbee throwing...

Chiefs are busy preparing "to hit the season hard", says Hepher

Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher is expecting the Aviva Premiership to be even tougher when it returns to full-on action in early September.

Last season the Chiefs finished sixth in arguably their toughest top flight campaign to date – an outcome which ensured the Devon club would be competing amongst Europe’s elite in the Heineken Cup once more. However, Hepher believes the 2013/14 season will see the standard rise even further and has issued a timely warning to his players of what to expect. “It always cranks up a notch,” said Hepher. “If you stand still you fall behind...

Saudi heartbreak in thrilling finale to Exeter City FC Diversity Tournament

There was heartbreak for the Saudi Arabia team in the final of the Exeter City Supporters' Trust-backed annual diversity football tournament held on Sunday 9 June at the University of Exeter.

The Saudis battled back to level three times in a 4-4 draw with local Exeter side Cronies. But it was the Cronies, led by Player Manager and Exeter City fan Matt Webb, who edged the penalty shoot out 3-2. The Saudis had the consolation of winning the Fran Jenkin Fair Play Award.

Twelve teams took part with the Cronies reaching the final after beating Palestine United 2-1 in the semi...

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

Trust in Cricket!

Towards the Brazilian Exhibition at St James’ Park

Isca Hockey Club's all set to celebrate its centenary in style

Honiton boys take silver medals at national finals

Spitfires ready for return to action

Tony Rowe opens new Sports Pitch at Bicton College

New Chiefs fly-half Sweeney keen to get started

Puzzletree hosts sports day for all

Chiefs are busy preparing "to hit the season hard", says Hepher

Saudi heartbreak in thrilling finale to Exeter City FC Diversity Tournament

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