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Haydon-Wood agrees new Chiefs contract

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Will Haydon-Wood has signed a new deal with the club.

The 25-year-old has provided indispensable cover at both fly-half and centre this season as Chiefs have put together competitive campaigns across three competitions.

Haydon-Wood said: “I’m excited to see what my future holds after re-signing at Exeter.

“I feel like I have settled in the South West with the club being a very tight-knit group, and that is now translating into on-pitch performances this season.

“Being part of a team that is striving to win trophies was a huge part...

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Baxter plotting Chiefs return to action

Rob Baxter insists players across Premiership Rugby, including his own at Exeter Chiefs, will be given the best medical provisions as they look to return to training next month.

Director of Rugby Baxter believes restarting training for a return to top-flight action during the current coronavirus outbreak can be done safely - and that implementing the guidelines laid out in the government’s white papers are not as hard as some people think.

Speaking on BBC Radio Devon, Baxter said: “There are challenges currently, but I think the big thing from me - and it’s something I’m...

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Do you own a piece of Exeter City Football Club?

Exeter City Football Club is attempting to trace around 100 people who have bought shares in the club over the last century.

The club, which is legally obliged to hold an up-to-date share register at St James Park, is making a concerted effort to track down a number of missing shareholders or the next of kin of those who have passed away.

It is believed the earliest shares date back to the 1930s and may have been passed down through people’s families.

Nick Hawker, chair of Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, said: ‘We are making a real effort to find all the Club’s...

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The exciting rise of Exeter’s own Ethan Ampadu

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:23am

The county of Devon isn’t hugely renowned for producing world-class footballers, with only a handful making it at Premier League level in recent years. Middlesbrough’s George Friend, from Barnstaple, made 24 appearances in 2016/17, while Torquay-born Ollie Watkins has been a star for Brentford in the Championship since 2017.

There are of course others who’ve enjoyed great careers in soccer, but it’s perhaps Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu who has the potential to become the greatest player produced by the county in a generation.

In this article, we will discuss his early life and...

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Chiefs have 'real desire' to finish season - Rowe

Exeter Rugby Club chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, insists there is a ‘real desire’ from within the club and from Premiership Rugby to ensure the 2019/20 season is completed.

Although the table-topping Chiefs have not played a competitive fixture since beating Bath 57-20 at Sandy Park back in early March, Rowe is confident that a return to competitive action is not all that far away.

Rowe’s optimism comes following the announcement earlier this week where the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Public Health England (PHE), the Department for Health...

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Tour of Britain postponed until September 2021

The organisers of the Tour of Britain have announced that this year’s race has been postponed.

Devon County Council had been due to host Stage Two of this year’s race in September with a route that was planned to start in Sherford and finish in Exeter.

However, the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted Sweetspot Group, which runs the Tour, to confirm that the event will now be re-scheduled to September 2021.

The Tour had consulted with British Cycling, sponsors and partners of the race to help reach its decision. All agreed that the pandemic...

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German Bundesliga returns

Ladies, gentlemen, and everybody else, it is time for the return of the soccer season! That’s right, the German Bundesliga is back , fresh out of lockdown and ready to entertain the masses.

Following the issue with the coronavirus pandemic, most places were on lockdown and many leisure activities were restricted. The sporting industry was especially hit by this problem, and so it is a great triumph to see the Bundesliga back up at full capacity. Let’s take a look at what’s going on.

COVID-19: Locking Down the World

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Sports betting and its prominent types

For as long as people are playing sports, they have been betting on sports. Today owing to technology, we have both offline as well as online sports betting options. You can get access to William Hill offers that allow you to bet on your favorite sports from the comfort of your house. If you are new to sports betting, then this is the perfect guide for you. In this blog, we are sharing different types of sports betting -

Fixed Odd Betting

Fixed odd is one of the most preferred types of sports betting. Fixed odd is a term that implies that both the players agree on the...

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It’s ‘Virtually’ the Devon School Games

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 3:46pm

Despite the Coronavirus restrictions, Devon’s schoolchildren will still be able to take part in the popular School Games this year. In fact, it’s ‘virtually’ the same as normal!

Active Devon, working with partners, is launching the ‘Virtual’ games which get underway with a Walk, Jog, Run challenge starting on Monday May 18th. Primary School pupils will have 20, 30 and 40 mile targets, while those in Secondary Schools will aim for 40, 60 and 80 miles. All those taking part will be able to compete at home, in the garden, or by adhering to social distancing rules and using safe open...

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Statistically Ranking The Biggest Football Leagues In The World Today

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 10:02am

Football is one of the most universally watched sports in the world. It is no surprise that there is an almost infinite number of leagues dedicated to the sport. The first account of organized football originated in England as early as 1839.

The first league was in the 1860s. With innumerable teams, players, and fans, football is infamous and will live on until the end of humanity in one form or another; the professionals of https://ronaldo.com/ are dedicated to keeping the game alive as many have before, even making it easier for fans to stay updated on as many leagues as they...

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Chiefs and England Rugby star to host 24-hour gaming event for club charity

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 05/14/2020 - 10:45am

Ever wanted to play online video games with stars of the Exeter Chiefs?

Well, the opportunity has just arisen for you to do that.

The brainchild of Chiefs and England rugby star Luke Cowan-Dickie, himself an avid gamer, this Friday (May 15), he will be completing a mammoth 24-hours of live streaming.

Starting at 3pm, Luke will be joined by team-mates, friends, fans and fellow gamers in an event, which will also be helping to raise money for the club’s official charity, the Exeter Chiefs Foundation.

Looking ahead to the event, Luke said: “It will be...

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