Exeter Chiefs newcomer Byron McGuigan says he is “excited” by the challenges that lie ahead after he today confirmed his move to the Aviva Premiership club.
The 25-year-old, who has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and, more recently, Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s ITM Cup, has agreed a short-term contract with the Chiefs until the end of the current campaign.
McGuigan is the latest addition to the playing ranks at Sandy Park after head coach Rob Baxter previously indicated he was keen to bolster his options, particularly in the back three.
I am a student currently studying at history at Exeter University in my second year and I am also a member of the university's charity organisation RAG and I will be undertaking the challenge of completing a 7 day trek to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes with a team of other volunteers to raise money for Worldwide Cancer Research. Unfortunately cancer is something that has effected almost everyone's lives in some way, which is why I have decided to undertake this challenge to help raise money for this amazingly worthy cause.
Marcus Collins will be performing in Exeter early next year with his full live band.
Friday 20th march 2015 Marcus Collins will be performing at Exeters Lemon Grove with his full band plus support.
Marcus Collins, at just 23 years old, has already achieved great heights in his singing and musical career after his journey started on TV’s highest rating talent show, The X Factor.
Marcus became a firm favourite right from the beginning and his talent was nurtured by his mentor, Gary Barlow. Marcus proved himself adept at putting in startling musical performances,...
THE NSPCC has warned there has been a large increase in sucidal feelings among young people.
In a new report On the Edge, ChildLine reveals what it descibes as disturbing trends amongst young people in Britain.
A total of 34,517 counselling sessions were held by ChildLine (UK) in 2013/14 with children who talked about suicidal thoughts – a 117% increase since 2010/11.
Nearly 6,000 of these children had told a counsellor that they had previously attempted suicide - a 43% increase on the year before. The vast majority of these children had not revealed their feelings...
Local charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, has identified a massive 56% increase in private sector tenant repossession cases. This is in comparison with the same period last year and shows that pressure on household budgets is biting harder than ever.
Across all housing sectors, where a CAB adviser has assisted clients facing repossession, clients have avoided repossession in 85% of cases.
Exeter City Council has provided financial support for this essential service.
Steve Barriball, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau Chief Executive, said: “We have at least one...
Exeter City came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against top-of-the-league Luton Town at St James Park.
It was no less than Exeter deserved from a performance which saw the home side control a bulk of the possession and create most of the chances, but it was always going to need a gutsy performance as the Hatters took an early lead.
It was Scott Griffiths that rose highest after just three minutes to head in a corner, leaving Exeter trailing at the break.
But with 20 minutes to play, Tom Nichols got Exeter on terms...
On Halloween weekend, Exeter Chiefs served up their supporters a timely treat as they kicked off the defence of their LV= Cup crown with a thrilling 28-27 victory over rivals Gloucester at Sandy Park.
A converted penalty try – two minutes from time – proved the difference on the day, although the visiting Cherry & Whites could easily have stolen it had Aled Thomas not seen a penalty chance cannon back of the posts with the very last kick of the game.
In what was a pulsating encounter throughout, the Chiefs sealed victory thanks to...
Police and security experts have called on neighbours to join forces in a bid to tackle burglaries as dark nights loom.
Nearly three quarters of UK homeowners (73 per cent) would like to see more vigilance in their communities, according to a survey by home security firm ADT.
But two thirds (68 per cent) said they hardly know any of their neighbours after living on their street for an average of six years.
The research comes as new statistics reported a significant increase in burglaries during the autumn months – up to 10 per cent in some places.
Health experts are to investigate whether replacing face-to-face doctor’s visits with telephone or internet consultations would bring benefits for patients and GPs.
The project will explore the perceived advantages and disadvantages of using communication technologies to deliver GP services.
Researchers will investigate whether consultations can effectively be conducted by email, text message, telephone or over the internet, based on the experiences of those who have tried it.
The two-year study will be conducted by researchers from the Universities of Exeter,...
Ricky Pellow expects to see a real hunger amongst his Exeter Chiefs side as they look to kick off the defence of their LV= Cup crown with victory over Gloucester tomorrow (3pm). In what was a memorable campaign for the Devon club last season, the Chiefs collected their first piece of major silverware when they sunk Northampton Saints 15-8 at their own Sandy Park home back in March. This weekend, however, it all begins again for the Chiefs and Pellow, who has again been entrusted as head coach for the competition. As has become the norm in recent years for the club, youth will again get it'...
