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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

Akeel Higgins delivered a beautifully executed chip over the goalkeeper to earn himself a 68% public vote for the Guildhall Shopping Centre’s October Goal of the Month at the Devon Derby. It was the player’s first professional strike, which has quickly embedded the 20-year-old’s Exeter City loan as his early legacy within the hearts of his now rising fans. The award allows Higgins to carry a badge of honour that shows a notable turning point in what seemed like a silently ascending career.

Higgins joined the Exeter City club from West Bromwich for a season-long loan in September...

Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy will tour Exeter and other host cities 

As the countdown towards Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 continues, fans across England will have the chance to celebrate early as the prestigious trophy will embark on a nationwide tour of the tournament’s eight host locations.

The RWC 2025 host location trophy tour will set off from the country’s capital on a journey spanning three weeks from 14 May to 6 June, giving fans a unique opportunity to get up close to the iconic prize at the heart of the world’s biggest women’s rugby event.

The trophy will be on display in Exeter at various locations for two days between 20 May...

Jay Rosa performs at Exeter City FC as part of Huge Charity EFL Tour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:27pm

In the world of football, there are many ways to shine and make a difference. One individual who is capturing hearts and attention across England is Jay Rosa, a talented football freestyler who is on a mission to perform at every football league stadium in the country in support of Mental Health.

Jay performed at Exeter City Football Club on Friday, where he entertained crowds of up to 7000 spectators during the half-time interval.

Jay Rosa embarked on his EFL Tour in January 2023 with a vision to showcase his amazing football freestyle skills on the pitch at various...

Exeter student breaks European running records alongside green activism

An Exeter student dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of Sport’ has been smashing European running records alongside her environmental activism.

At just 19 years old, Innes FitzGerald, a first-year Sport and Exercise Science student at the University of Exeter, has already broken two European U20 records. Her most recent victory was a 15.08 time at the Bristol Track Club 5k where she won the Elite Women's race.

Nicknamed after climate activist, Greta Thunberg, by both the Times and Telegraph, for her environmental stance, Innes has been turning down competitions where she...

Jack Yeandle Commits to New Chiefs Contract

Exeter Chiefs hooker and club captain Jack Yeandle has signed a new contract to stay with the club.

Signing on the heels of a try-scoring performance against Bath Rugby at Sandy Park last weekend, the squad leader has shown no signs of slowing down since making his 300th club appearance this season.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing as a Chief,” Yeandle said. “This is a special place to me. It’s a club I watched for years, enjoyed back at the County Ground as a youngster. I’ve seen some pretty amazing games here at Sandy Park and got to play in some too....

Why Choose padeltennisrackets.com for Your Next Padel Tennis Racket

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:31pm

Padel tennis continues to surge in popularity across the UK, blending elements of tennis and squash into a fast-paced, social sport that’s captivating players of all levels in Exeter and beyond. For those looking to invest in their next padel racket, one platform stands out as a reliable destination: https://padeltennisrackets.com/ . This article explores the features and services that make this site a go-to choice for purchasing a padel tennis racket in 2025, based on its offerings, accessibility, and alignment with player needs.

Extensive Range of Rackets

The platform...

How sportsbooks can improve bettors’ experience

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 5:04pm

When you hear the word “sports,” what comes to mind? For some, it's football, others baseball, and many more, but beyond the different types, sports is more than competition – it is a way of life deeply rooted in our culture. In fact, statistics show that there are approximately 3.5 billion sports fans in the world.

And as you know, sports and betting have, for a long time, gone hand in hand. So, it's no surprise that as the popularity of sports has grown, so has that of betting. Actually, in the UK, online sports betting ranked as the leading form of gambling as of January 2024...

Gulley Signs Senior Contract with Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs and Louie Gulley have put pen to paper on a senior contract for the young hooker ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Gulley, who was one of four Chiefs players included in England’s 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winning squad, signs the contract with his hometown club after another stellar season with EURFC.

“I’m unbelievably excited to have signed a contract,” Gulley said. “It’s truly a dream come true for me. Playing in the pre-season friendly double header was a cool experience and I’m looking forward to my future at Chiefs.”

Born and bred in Devon...

Salvin named as interim head coach of Exeter Chiefs Women

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:47pm

Steve Salvin has been named as Exeter Chiefs Women’s interim head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.

A part of an off-season of change for the women’s side, Salvin will work alongside two new appointments: backs and attack coach Oli Bishop and team manager Keith Brooking.

The club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “We have now put together a leadership team that will see us into the new season. Steve and Oli come with years of coaching experience between them, while Keith has not only served this club as a player but has also worked as one of our Academy coaches for...

Is it ethical to bet on youth sports?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 03/30/2025 - 10:57pm

In the UK, sports betting is traditionally popular. According to official statistics, 14 billion pounds are bet annually. At the same time, the issue of betting on sports competitions involving underage athletes remains open.

People who support the legalization of betting on youth and amateur sports give several arguments to support this position.

The first argument is that such bets are made anyway in illegal, unregulated markets. Youth cricket is most often predominant in this regard. Accordingly, there is no point in banning them, but legalization and taxation are...

Exeter Chiefs back Dan John has re-signed with the club to continue at Sandy Park

A former Welsh age-grade international, John is an exciting prospect amongst the Chiefs ranks, just looking for an injury-free run to truly impose himself on games in the Exeter shirt.

“It feels brilliant to be staying at the club,” John said. “I’m really excited to enjoy another season with the boys, and it’s a pleasure to re-sign with such a great club.

“I’ve spent a lot of years here now, so I’m delighted to stay. It’s nice to see that other boys are sticking around as well, especially around about my age as we’re looking to really build on this group to be able to...

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