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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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David James says FA has not helped racism in football row

Former England goalkeeper David James, who has been training with Exeter City, says the row over racism in football has not been helped by the FA's slowness to respond to the John Terry case.

The debate was intensified over the weekend when Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was among a number of players who did not wear a campaign T-shirt in the warm-up against Stoke.

However, Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle has defended the protest against the Kick It Out anti-racism campaign.

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French visitors teach Exeter Chiefs a lesson on home turf

Exeter Chiefs' first taste of Heineken Cup rugby in Devon turned sour as French visitors Clermont Auvergne served up a Saturday night treat at Sandy Park.

Vern Cotter's side were in inspired form as they ran in six tries - five of them in the second half - to maintain pole position of Pool 5 after the first two round.

The hosts led 12-10 at half-time through four Gareth Steenson (pictured) penalties, with Clermont replying via a Napolioni Nalaga try and Morgan Parra's boot.

However, two tries soon after the break from French internationals Wesley Fofana and...

Bauza goes close but Exeter City suffer another defeat

Exeter City’s poor run of results continued as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Chesterfield. In a close game a first-half header by Chris Atkinson was enough to claim all three points for the visitors at St James Park. Both sides wasted a host chances with Ci´ty going close late-on in the second-half through Guillem Bauza and Scott Bennett. The visitors had goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell to thank after the keeper produced a series of fine saves to earn Chesterfield all 3 points.

City manager Paul Tisdale made a host of changes from the 3-0 defeat to Northampton last Saturday....

Tis looking for an improvement from his back line today

Grecians manager Paul Tisdale will be looking for his players to improve their defensive performance against Chesterfield on Saturday. (3pm)

Tisdale has made a point about focusing on the sides defensive responsibilities in this week’s training following last weekend's 3-0 defeat to Northampton and Tisdale is hoping to see a marked improvement on Saturday.

The City manager said: “It’s something we do weekly anyway but I suppose its had a bit more of an emphasis and a focus, there are so many things to work on each week, you can't work on them all but defending its quite a...

Chiefs side to face Clermont at Sandy Park this evening

Three years ago this weekend Exeter Chiefs were gearing themselves up for a home date with Rotherham Titans in the first year of the new-look RFU Championship.

This evening, Sandy Park will be packed to the rafters as the Devon club prepare to entertain top French outfit Clermont Auvergne for the first-ever Heineken Cup game staged in the Westcountry (6pm).

In the 36 months that have ensued between the two fixtures, it's hard to quantify just how much has been achieved by the Chiefs in what is perceived as a relatively short space of time in sporting terms.

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Ruthie Wright is British Chessboxing Champion

To their clients Andy Costello and Ruthie Wright from Exeter's fitness and martial arts club Project Mayhem are ordinairy instructors but they have a mutual, private passion - boxing and chess.

That may not sound unusual, until you discover that they combine both activities in one surreal sport!

Chessboxing was invented by Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh , who was inspired by a French comic book Le Froid Equateur by artist and filmmaker Enki Bilal . Despite this it is growing in popularity as a spectator sport and Ruthie and Andy lead the way as competitors. Ruthie's involvement...

Community focus for City's Chesterfield encounter

Exeter City will be putting the focus on disability this Saturday (20 October) when they hold their annual One Game One Community designated game versus Chesterfield at St James’ Park. (3pm)

Following the successful Paralympics and with the Club leading the way with initiatives for disabled fans and footballers, it seemed the perfect time to put the spotlight on disability.

Exeter City One Game One Community ambassador and first team player Guillem Bauza has welcomed the focus on disability at the match.

“It is so...

Chiefs v Wasps start time changed to avoid England clash

The Round 10 Aviva Premiership Rugby fixture between Exeter Chiefs and London Wasps on Saturday 1st December at Sandy Park Stadium, previously scheduled to kick-off at 3pm, will now kick off at 5.30pm. This change is at the request of Exeter Chiefs to avoid a clash with the Autumn International at Twickenham between England and New Zealand.

The official Aviva Premiership Rugby fixture list can be found throughout the season under the Match Centre at www.premiershiprugby.com

The Chiefs have also done similar for their forthcoming LV= Cup encounter at home to the Ospreys on...

City v Plymouth match tickets on sale to priority members

Tickets for Exeter City's League Two clash with Plymouth Argyle at St James Park on Saturday 15th December (midday) are now on sale to priority members only. Each member will be allowed to purchase 2 tickets.

Season Ticket holders can buy an additional two as their season ticket already includes a ticket for this game. To comply with security the club must be able to track every ticket to an individual who is known to the club and so all sales must be made via its ticketing partners Ticketzone.

At the end of October the club will review sales and tickets will be more widely...

Jo Pavey backs Devon's Olympic 2012 legacy

Devon County Council has today (Wed 17 October, 2012) confirmed its commitment to making the most of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games by pledging £310,000 to a 2012 Legacy plan for grassroots sport in the county. The announcement was made at a joint launch event with the County Sports Partnership, Active Devon, with whom the Council will be joining forces to implement the plan.

East Devon Olympian and Team GB Athlete Jo Pavey said “It’s always good to see investment in grassroots sport and in this instance, utilising the excitement and focus of London 2012 to...

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

David James says FA has not helped racism in football row

French visitors teach Exeter Chiefs a lesson on home turf

Bauza goes close but Exeter City suffer another defeat

Tis looking for an improvement from his back line today

Chiefs side to face Clermont at Sandy Park this evening

Ruthie Wright is British Chessboxing Champion

Community focus for City's Chesterfield encounter

Chiefs v Wasps start time changed to avoid England clash

City v Plymouth match tickets on sale to priority members

Jo Pavey backs Devon's Olympic 2012 legacy

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