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Cllr Duncan Wood joined members of Exeter's WI in the City for a rugby session with Exeter City Comm

Pitch perfect: Football meets rugby in Exeter’s Strive ‘25 takeover

Exeter City Community Trust, the charitable arm of Exeter City Football Club, is stepping into a new sport as it joins a major national initiative to grow women’s rugby in the city ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

The organisation, which is more used to the beautiful game than the oval ball, is joining with Exeter Chiefs and Exeter City Council as the delivery partner for the Strive ‘25 Rugby Challenge, a national programme aimed at engaging 25,000 women and girls in rugby across host cities. Exeter is one of only eight UK cities which are hosting the Women’s Rugby World...

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Which races are the most significant at Royal Ascot?

Royal Ascot stands as the definitive showcase of European flat racing excellence, combining centuries of tradition with elite competition across its historic five-day program.

While the pageantry and social spectacle captivate broader attention, it's the championship races that define the meeting's sporting significance – always proving hard to call in the racing tips .

The meeting's Group One portfolio offers a comprehensive examination across distance categories, with each contest presenting unique tactical challenges and performance requirements.

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New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visits Exeter

With fewer than 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, excitement is building across the country – and today Exeter played host to the brand-new tournament trophy as part of its official nationwide tour.

The newly unveiled trophy arrived at Exeter Cathedral, where it was welcomed by Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, and a host of Exeter Chiefs stars, including England international Flo Robinson, her sister and fellow Chief Emily Robinson, and teammates Katie Buchanan and Lucy Nye.

Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse...

Exeter awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released

With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.

The trophy will embark on a trip to Exeter on 20 May at Exeter Cathedral, as part of a nationwide tour of England.

Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup 2025, and several rugby stars will be in attendance to showcase the new trophy.

Exeter will host seven...

Princesshay to be the official Exeter city centre fanzone for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Princesshay is delighted to announce that it has been awarded official city centre fanzone status for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 this August and September.

Rugby fans will be able to gather and watch all the action in Princesshay Square where live coverage will be shown on a big screen each day of the tournament including all the matches hosted at Sandy Park staring on Friday 22nd August when the tournament officially begins.

Spectators will have a mix of seating options within the free and accessible fan zone including bean bags, deck chairs and picnic benches...

Chiefs Women sign Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury

Exeter Chiefs Women have signed versatile forward Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury.

The 21-year-old is equally comfortable at lock and in the back-row and played for England U20s last year.

Initially more of a fan of athletics, 100 metres and high jump in particular, Whitley began playing rugby at Sudbury RFC aged 13 when a friend dragged her along to a game. She started off on the wing and scored 10 tries in that first match.

She said: “I was pretty awful, but I just loved running though people!”

Part of large girls’ programme at Sudbury, Whitley...

Alfie Bell Re-Signs with Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs lock Alfie Bell has re-signed with the club to continue at Sandy Park.

The former Wasps Academy player was plucked from the remains of the former Gallagher Premiership side when they folded in late 2022 and has been a Chief ever since.

“I wanted to recommit to Chiefs because I believe it’s the best place for me to develop further and earn the opportunity to play in the Premiership,” Bell said.

“One of my favourite memories in my Chiefs journey so far is having had the chance to play next to my brother at Sandy Park. It was something we both had...

Exeter Cathedral School Teacher Races to World Record

The Director of Sport at Exeter’s oldest school has run himself into the record books at the London Marathon. Just 6 days after completing the Boston Marathon, USA.

The Director of Sport at Exeter’s oldest school has run himself into the record books.

James Kelly, a Year 3 class teacher and whole-school Director of Sport and PE at the city-centre Cathedral School, ran the 45th London Marathon on Sunday. At the finish line, he and his brother and sister were presented with an official Guinness World Record certificate for Fastest Marathon By Three Siblings (Mixed)....

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

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...

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Pitch perfect: Football meets rugby in Exeter’s Strive ‘25 takeover

Which races are the most significant at Royal Ascot?

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visits Exeter

Exeter awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released

Princesshay to be the official Exeter city centre fanzone for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Chiefs Women sign Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury

Alfie Bell Re-Signs with Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Cathedral School Teacher Races to World Record

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

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

Exeter student breaks European running records alongside green activism

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