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Slade sticks to Devon roots with new contract

Exeter Chiefs and England centre Henry Slade has committed his future to staying in Devon, signing a new contract with the club.

The 74-cap England international this season celebrated scoring his 1,000th Chiefs point against Gloucester Rugby in round five of the Gallagher PREM. A Chief since 2011, Slade has racked up 259 appearances in all competitions.

Slade said: “It was an easy decision to make to re-sign. To be able to run out at Sandy Park and continue to call this place home for a few more years is brilliant. I feel very privileged and lucky to have played so many...

Big Screen Sports showing at Vue this Spring

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/02/2022 - 7:35am

VUE has announced its latest calendar of sporting events, featuring Europe’s top teams facing off in the UEFA finals.

From Tuesday 3 May, football fans can watch some of England’s biggest teams play for glory across two of world football’s biggest club competitions, as the UEFA Champions League and Europa League screen at Vue in partnership with BT Sport.

The scene has been set for a new European champion in both competitions, as last years Champions League winners and current Club World Cup champions, Chelsea, and last year’s Europa League winners, Sevilla, have been...

How to choose the right golf clubs

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 04/28/2022 - 4:14pm

So, you’re interested in starting golf? You’re not alone. More people than ever are picking up clubs and heading down to the local course.

In fact, the number of golf rounds played in Great Britain has been rising for the past four years according to research undertaken by Sports Marketing Surveys, as reported by Golf Monthly.

Yet if you’re new to golf, you should know that choosing the right clubs is just as important as knowing how to use them.

But why are there so many clubs? What are they all used for? And how can you pick the right ones for you? We’ve...

Looking back at the greatest Cheltenham Gold Cup winners in recent history 

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 04/28/2022 - 11:27am

The horse racing world has been full of nothing but the Cheltenham Festival over recent weeks. Like the FA Cup Final or the Super Bowl, it’s one of those sporting events that draws everyone in, even those who don’t usually follow sport.

The festival is run over four days, with 28 races in total. But the highlight of the entire week, and the race that gets everyone online searching for the best Cheltenham odds , is undoubtedly the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It’s a race that creates instant legends. Let’s look back on some of the most memorable winners in recent years.

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5 Ways you can become the best footballer

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 04/26/2022 - 5:50am

Have you ever thought of becoming a great footballer? The good news is that you can make your dreams a reality. It doesn't matter how often you have felt like you are not good enough. What matters most is that you keep going. You have to train tirelessly to be the best in the game. Practice, hit the gym, stay committed and practice again. This is how to become better in the game. If you have been wondering how you can improve your football skills, this article is for you.

Stay Committed to Your Goals

First, you need to set all your goals straight and stay committed. Make a plan...

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park opens its doors

Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park, the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the South West of England. Owned by Exeter Rugby group Plc, the 250-bedroom hotel is set in a distinctive location in the vibrant city of Exeter, offering convenient access to Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, home to the rugby club Exeter Chiefs.

Exeter Rugby Club Chairman and Chief Executive, Tony Rowe OBE, said: "I am delighted to see the opening of the new...

The biggest race meetings at Exeter Racecourse in 2022

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 04/22/2022 - 8:58am

Local horseracing enthusiasts are quite literally spoilt to have access to Exeter Racecourse on their doorstep. The sport has been at the heart of the city’s heritage since the mid-1600s and the Haldon Racecourse – as it’s known by many locals due to its position atop the Haldon Hills – is said to be one of the oldest in the UK. With such a unique venue and racecourse layout, it requires experienced analysts and pundits to give bettors the lowdown on the hottest prospects on an Exeter Racecourse racecard. Andy Holding, known colloquially as “The Pundit’s Pundit”, is one such tipster to...

Jack Nowell Website

Optix Solutions teams up with local rugby legend, Jack Nowell

The team at Optix Solutions were delighted to be approached by Exeter Chiefs and England rugby international, Jack Nowell, to help craft his personal brand and create his website. Optix Solutions is a leading marketing agency based in Exeter, and is passionate about helping local businesses to be found online. The team at Optix are also big advocates of personal branding, with their CEO Alastair Banks regularly giving talks on the importance of personal brand in business, and has recently written an article which was featured in Forbes Business Council.

Why is personal brand important...

Exeter School pupil with Wimbledon... and an Ivy League College in his sights

An Exeter School pupil is looking to begin university life across the Atlantic this September. Matt Rutter, currently an Upper Sixth pupil has been offered a place to study economics at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania where he will also be able to develop his thriving tennis career as part of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) which saw both John Isner and Cameron Norrie (the current British number one) compete before joining the professional circuit.

Matt, who is based in Exeter, played at Junior Wimbledon in 2021 and, before COVID19 was on target to...

Exeter Chiefs, Otter Brewery, rugby players

Exeter Chiefs dig deep to support Pints Mean Trees

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2022 - 12:18pm

Two-time Premiership Rugby winners the Exeter Chiefs, are lending their support to Otter Brewery’s #PintsMeanTrees scheme – an environmental initiative which sees the Devon based producer of quality cask ales and lager plant a tree for every brewer’s barrel they sell in 2022.

On Thursday 24th March, Otter Brewery Managing Director Patrick McCaig joined Tony Rowe OBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of The Exeter Chiefs, plus England international Henry Slade and Club Captain, Jack Yeandle to plant the first of 50 trees at the Chiefs’ home ground of Sandy Park.

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South West trainers aiming to conquer the north in the Grand National

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 03/28/2022 - 4:54pm

The southwestern corner of England is blessed when it comes to horse racing trainers and their yards, and two of the finest in the region will be pitting their wits against the best in the business in April. The Grand National will take place at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside on April 9, and both Phillip Hobbs and Harry Fry will be hoping they can claim victory in one of the most prestigious races on the calendar.

Hobbs, a former winner of the Welsh National, will saddle Deise Aba in the steeplechase, and while his latest Grand National betting odds of 66/1 are indicative of a...

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