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Skinner locks in as Chiefs’ number 10 with new contract

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Harvey Skinner has committed his future to wearing the number 10 as he signs a new two-year contract with the club.

The Chiefs centurion has been enjoying a stellar campaign since establishing a new half-back partnership with Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney. The pair have helped to shepherd Chiefs to an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final this weekend.

Skinner said: “I’m really happy to sign a new deal with the club, as I truly love playing here. I’m enjoying the connection we have among the group and the style of rugby we’re playing....

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

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...

Gearing up for Grand National 2022: Who are the main contenders to win?

After the all-important weights were revealed last week, everyone is now wondering which of the Grand National contenders they should side with. However, Ascot’s meeting on the 19th of February provided an essential pointer in the form of the Swinley Chase Winner.

Fortescue, trained by Henry Daly, is definitely worth keeping an eye on as the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree in April approaches fast. So, who are the contenders who may have the greatest odds of winning the Grand National 2022? Read on to find out more!

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You are not able to go to the stadium? Here are the best ways to watch your favourite sport at home

Are you the kind of sports enthusiast that watches their beloved club every weekend at the stadium? Are you not able to do that this weekend? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then this article is perfect for you. Most sports lovers who are not able to attend the game at the stadium don’t know how to watch the sport at home. They simply don’t like the ambiance. If you think you can’t enjoy the game at home, you are wrong. Here are the things you can do to make your watching experience at home much better.

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The best horse race courses in the UK

If you are looking to experience the thrill of horses - and bet on horse racing whilst in the middle of all the action, then the UK is full of excellent horse racing tracks. Here we take a look at the best racetracks in the country.

Cheltenham

Cheltenham opened its doors in 1815 and is set over 350 acres in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. It is most famous for arguably one of the biggest events on the horse racing calendar worldwide - the four-day Cheltenham Festival that’s held annually in March. It also hosts some of the biggest national hunt races across the country and...

Technical Education offers students a stepping stone into Devon's growing sectors

Young people in Devon are being encouraged to consider the range of technical education routes on offer into some of the biggest growing sectors in the region. Apprenticeships, traineeships and the new T Levels are just some of the different education and training pathways being showcased this Open Day season, with clear routes into Devon’s growing industries.

This follows the launch of the government’s new ‘Get the Jump’ Skills for Life campaign, which launched on 24th January. The campaign brings together in one place all the training and education choices that are available for...

Young Rugby Stars Celebrate at Bradfords Community Cup Final

More than 100 children competed in the final of this year’s Bradfords Community Cup, the major regional tag rugby festival for under-8s held at Sandy Park.

Sponsored by Bradfords Building Supplies and hosted by the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club, the Cup is designed to foster grassroots interest in sport in local communities around the region.

Competing teams included Tavistock RFC, Newton Abbot RFC, Barnstaple RFC and Plymstock Albion Oaks RFC. All those taking part received a medal, trophy, t-shirts and a goodie bag.

The Bradfords Community Cup followed the...

Exeter City debut big screen

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter

A giant new electronic screen at Exeter City Football Club’s ground, St James Park, has finally made its debut.

The club was given permission for the 29 x 17-feet (8.64 x 5.12 metre) LED screen by the city council around the start of the season last August, but delays meant fans had to wait until Saturday to see it in action for the first time.

It is situated behind the St James Road away end, nearest the recently built Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand, and will include pre-match videos, team news, the attendance...

England Rugby stars appear as 5G-powered holograms to surprise schoolchildren with virtual PE lesson

With England rugby players still operating with COVID restrictions during the Guinness Six Nations, O2’s 5G mobile network was able to project Ellis Genge, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade as 4k holograms to surprise a group of schoolchildren with a ‘world first’ virtual rugby PE lesson.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, England Rugby players have had to operate under COVID restrictions, meaning that they have been unable to meet fans and the British public in person.

So ahead of England’s crunch game with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday 12 March, O2 teamed up...

Fantasy football terms to get to know

It’s nearly time for the actual NFL draft, and you might be preparing to start exploring fantasy football for the first time yourself.

If you already love the game of football, fantasy can add a new dimension. There are also some differences you have to understand between fantasy and the actual game to be prepared. For example, running backs end up playing a more important role in fantasy than they might in actual football.

There are also some terms you might not be familiar with as a casual football fan.

Below, we go into the basics of fantasy football and some...

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival

The 2022 renewal of the Cheltenham Festival is pretty much here! That’s right, there is now less than a week to go until the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ gets underway at the iconic Prestbury Park in the heart of the Cotswolds and racing fanatics will be back in attendance for the first time two years — meaning anticipation really is at boiling point as we count down the final few days!

There is so much to get excited about and look forward to next week, but for novices, the Cheltenham Festival can be a rather daunting spectacle to get your head around when you know very little there...

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Skinner locks in as Chiefs’ number 10 with new contract

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

Gearing up for Grand National 2022: Who are the main contenders to win?

You are not able to go to the stadium? Here are the best ways to watch your favourite sport at home

The best horse race courses in the UK

Technical Education offers students a stepping stone into Devon's growing sectors

Young Rugby Stars Celebrate at Bradfords Community Cup Final

Exeter City debut big screen

England Rugby stars appear as 5G-powered holograms to surprise schoolchildren with virtual PE lesson

Fantasy football terms to get to know

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival

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