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London Irish fly-half Ian Humphreys may have ended up on the losing side following his side's recent visit to Sandy Park, but he has emerged as a real winner in the eyes of one young rugby fan. The 30-year-old back was greeted with a chorus of boos from supporters packed inside Sandy Park when he inadvertently kicked the ball straight into the face of schoolboy James Allan, who was watching his first-ever Chiefs game with his dad Nick and other members of his family. Immediately Humphreys gestured towards the youngster for his actions and even tried to find him following the final whistle...

The Exeter Spitfires started their first season in the South West Baseball League on Sunday with a crushing 33-0 loss at the reigning champions, the Plymouth Mariners.

It was clear from the start that the Mariners were obviously very confident, as they should have been given their position as the best local team playing against a very inexperienced Spitfires lineup, who had over half their team playing their first game.

Despite the loss, Exeter were able to draw some positives from the game. They were able to hold the Mariners scoreless in one inning thanks to good pitching...

Local wealth and investment Management Company Brewin Dolphin Exeter arranged a special coaching session by Exeter Chiefs' Craig Mitchell (‘Mitch’) with Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club, one of Exeter’s longest-established clubs, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Brewin Dolphin organised the visit by International rugby star Craig Mitchell to the club’s home ground in Whipton. During the session he worked with Head Coach Ross Bovingdon and the first team to pass on his expertise with coaching tips and techniques.

Tim Walker, Head of Office Brewin Dolphin...

The Exeter City junior supporters club, The Red Army, awarded their player of the year trophy to Jamie Cureton before Saturday's match against Cheltenham. It's the second time the striker has won the award from the youngsters, having topped the voting during his previous spell with city a couple of years ago. Red Army membership is open to newborns right up until the age of 18.

In addition to staging activities, members receive the Red Army magazine which is issued every quarter. The magazine contains puzzles, competitions, stories, articles and loads of other great stuff...