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Italian international Varney settles in Devon with new contract

Exeter Chiefs and Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney has signed a new contract with the club, kicking off an exciting start to the second half of Chiefs’ 2025/26 campaign.

Now an integral part of the game plan for both club and country, Varney has enjoyed an impressive start to his Chiefs career playing in eight out of 13 games so far this season.

Varney said: “I’m delighted to be re-signing with Chiefs. Although I’ve only been here for this season, it’s been a place I’ve really enjoyed from day one.

“The group of players, the staff, and the...

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Exeter’s contribution to English rugby

Recently rugby selectors named three Exeter Chiefs players for inclusion into Eddies Jones’ English National rugby squad against Italy, just a month later the same club saw another five Chiefs boys included in the English national squad about to represent the country in the U20s Rugby World Cup in Argentina. No mean feat indeed for one club to achieve, this however, over the course of the Exeter Rugby Club’s history, added just another drop to a bucket filled with exceptional talent, considering the significant contribution Exeter players made to the strengths of the national teams over...

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Exeter to Build New 20,000 Seat Indoor Sports Stadium

The Greater Exeter could become home to a new 20,000 seat sports stadium. The concept plan is currently in discussion stages and forms part of a proposal included in the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan (GESP); the venue would also double as a much-needed concert arena for the region.

When completed the GESP document will represent the combined strategic future visions of city councillors from East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, and Exeter for the Greater Exeter region. The proviso for the GESP document is to create a modern city that still retains all the warmth, peace, and charm...

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The rich history of St James Park – Exeter’s largest football stadium

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:01am

St James Park stadium, home to the Exeter City football club called the Grecians. The field, named after the towering church that’s kept watch over the grounds since its consecration in 1836, possesses a rich history stretching back as far as 1654. Over the course of the nineteenth century people have referred to the two adjoining properties in a number of different ways, including “the field adjoining St James’s Church; St James’s Park; and St James Field” with some names having seen greater popularity than others.

The venue built on land known as Parish Field during the 1800s...

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Saracens 38 Chiefs 7

On so-called ‘Star Wars Day’, Exeter Chiefs felt the full force of the Gallagher Premiership’s Dark Lords as Saracens powered their way to all five points in this top of the table battle at Allianz Park.

Mark McCall’s side not only cut Exeter’s lead at the summit to just four points with one round of the regular season remaining, but they revved up for next week’s Champions Cup Final with a confidence-boosting display that yielded five tries.

Alex Lewington’s converted try was all that separated the two rivals at the break, after which the home side ran riot with a second...

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The Grecians unable to seal play-off place

Exeter City were unable to seal a place in this season’s Sky Bet League Two play-offs despite a 0-0 draw with Forest Green Rovers.

Despite Newport County only being able to collect a point at Morecambe, the Grecians just needed that all-important goal but it didn’t arrive despite a number of chances throughout the match. Manager Matt Taylor made one change to the side that started the win over Oldham Athletic last time out with Nicky Law missing out through injury and he was therefore replaced by Hiram Boateng in the City midfield.

Ryan Bowman had City’s first attempt on...

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The Space Raiders team which won the Exeter City FC One Game One Community Group futsal tournament. Photo: Alan Quick

Football, fun and respect at Exeter’s annual Community Futsal Tournament

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/03/2019 - 10:03am

THERE was great football and a fantastic final at the annual Exeter City FC One Game One Community Group futsal tournament, where 10 teams competed for trophies and medals.

In the final, “Space Raiders” beat “Ability Counts B” 4-2 following a well contested game. The tournament featured teams including refugees and asylum seeking young people, players with a disability and the recently formed LGBT team, Exeter Apollo.

The tournament, which encourages participation from local community teams, was held at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex on Sunday, April 28...

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Exeter School hosts British Shooting Target Sprint for third year - South West Championships 2019

Exeter School is delighted to host the South West Championships which will qualify athletes for the National Series 2019 and provide an opportunity for participants to gain a GB ranking and Super League points. The event is open to all - from children aged 11 upwards to adults - novice and experienced - and will be hosted by British Shooting and the South West Target Sprint network on Saturday 11 May. This is the third year the South West qualifying event for the National Series 2019 will be held at the co-educational independent school. Last year's event attracted over 30 entrants and was...

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Can we bet on the Grecians to make the play-offs this year?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:53am

After their recent win against Oldham, hopes of making the play-offs are at an all-time high. In fact, the club currently sits in the play-off places with a narrow two-point lead over the four teams below them in the table. Tough games against the likes of Cheltenham Town and Stevenage have certainly meant that the end to the season hasn’t been without its drama. So fans breathed a sigh of relief when Ryan Bowman broke the deadlock against Oldham in the 79th minute. Yet, with one more match against Forest Green still remaining, the race for the play-offs is anything but over.

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City 1 Oldham Athletic 0

Exeter City picked up a crucial three points as they kept up their hopes of a place in the Sky Bet Leagueb play-offs with a 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic.

Ryan Bowman’s close range header on 79 minutes was the difference between the two sides when he popped up to head home following an initial save from the Oldham keeper.

Manager Matt Taylor named the same side that started the 1-1 draw with Stevenage on Easter Monday as the Grecians looked to hold onto a place in the play-offs. The game started lively with Oldham testing Christy Pym right away with Mohamed Maouche shooting...

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Teams Needed for Summer 6 a side league in Exeter

We have space for new teams for our Exeter 6 a side league starting in May 2019 to run through the Summer:

  • MONDAY NIGHTS - ISCA ACADEMY
  • NO JOINING FEE
  • 7-10pm (KICK OFF TIMES TO SUIT)
  • MATCH FEES JUST £3.50 PER PLAYER
  • LARGE 3G PITCHES
  • ANY STANDARD WELCOME
  • 30 MINUTE GAMES
  • FA REFEREES AND FA AFFILIATED
  • 1ST GAME IS FREE
  • FREE KITS TO ALL TEAMS SIGNING UP!!
  • Teams can apply through our website at:
  • http://footballmundial.com/leagues/view/114/exeter-6-a-side-league
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