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Young Harry tackles England rugby stars

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/18/2015 - 10:04pm

At Twickenham, six-year-old Harry Westlake sang the National Anthem and inspired a Nation. Now the Plymouth youngster finds out about the true power of support and what it’s really like to ‘wear the rose’ from his giant England Rugby heroes.

Ahead of this weekend’s final Six Nations match against France, England’s biggest (little) fan interviewed Dylan Hartley, Luther Burrell and Kieran Brookes.

Harry asked the questions that really needed asking - how it feels to play at Twickenham, how strong they are, how fans make them feel, their biggest fears, their nicknames and...

Hospiscare men's walk this Saturday

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 03/18/2015 - 4:39pm

Hospiscare's men's walk, the FUGBY12, takes place this Saturday and you can still take part.

If you want to join hundreds of other men setting off from St James Park football club in Exeter then turn up between 12.15pm and 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start for the seven mile walk around Mincinglake Valley Park.

Afterwards you'll get a free pasty and a pint and you can relax at the club by watching the Six Nations rugby match or catching up on the footie scores.

The Hospiscare FUGBY mascot, pictured, will be there. Wilkinson Grant is sponsoring the event.

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Mascots in Unison at Sandy Park

Buddy Bear from Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park joined other Mascots at Sandy Park for some half time fun and frivolity during the Exeter Chiefs v London Welsh rugby match.

This ‘mascots in unison’ event was to mark the Rugby World Cup games coming to Devon and to celebrate Devon’s Top Attractions 30th Anniversary year. The Exeter Chiefs kindly agreed for Buddy Bear and the other mascots join in the half time fun which provided a highly entertaining and competitive interval for the fans.

Simon Fishwick, Chairman of Devon’s Top Attractions, said “this event symbolises...

Chiefs book their place in LV=Cup Final

Match report: Leicester Tigers 22 Exeter Chiefs 30

Exeter Chiefs remain on course to become the first-ever side to defend the LV= Cup after they saw off rivals Leicester Tigers in a pulsating encounter in the East Midlands.

Rob Baxter’s side booked themselves a final date against Saracens next Sunday having produced a dogged, yet determined display against their illustrious hosts.

Tongan duo Elvis Taione and Fetu’u Vainikolo both claimed a try apiece in the first half, whilst the metronomic boot of skipper Ceri Sweeney was good enough to keep the Tigers at bay for...

England Rugby needs your voice!

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Coming for to carry me home.”

There’s no better sound than the English rugby anthem reverberating around a packed Twickenham.

And now you can record your own rendition of the English rugby classic and be in with a chance of featuring on the official England Rugby single for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Lending a voice to support England is the only criteria to take part, you don’t need to know the difference between a flanker and a fly half to join the nation’s choir and get behind the team.

To join the Every Voice Counts campaign,...

Nowell late try seals England victory

Tries early in each half from Jonathan Joseph and George Ford plus a late Jack Nowell score sealed a frustrating England win against a stubborn Scottish side at Twickenham in the Calcutta Cup clash.

The win sees England go top of the RBS 6 Nations table on points difference ahead of Wales and Ireland - all locked at the top on six points a piece.

See more at http://www.englandrugby.com/news/features/england-see-off-stubborn-scotl...

England 15. Mike Brown, 14. Anthony Watson, 13. Jonathan Joseph, 12. Luther Burrell, 11. Jack Nowell, 10. George Ford, 9. Ben Youngs; 1...

Full steam ahead for the Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 03/11/2015 - 11:40am

Thomas 'The Tank' Waldrom insists it's 'full steam ahead' for everyone at Exeter Chiefs as they target a strong finish to the 20-14/15 season.

Last Saturday's record-breaking 74-19 home win over London Welsh not only ensured the Devon club finished their latest batch of Aviva Premiership fixtures lying second in the standings, but ensured them of the perfect round having already seen off Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins and Bath in as many weeks.

Add into the mix that the Chiefs are also pushing hard in the latter stages of both the European Challenge and LV= Cups and it all...

Chiefs' destiny in their own hands

Phil Dollman believes Exeter Chiefs have their seasonal destiny firmly in their own hands as they look to attack on three different fronts between now and the end of the campaign.

After four successive Aviva Premiership victories - the latest being a record-breaking 74-19 success over winless London Welsh - the Chiefs are not only sitting second in the league standings, but are nicely placed to also attack the latter stages of both the European Challenge and LV= Cups.

It was around this time a year ago that Rob Baxter's side collected their first-ever piece of major...

Slade included in England training squad

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2015 - 11:45am

Exeter Chiefs fly half Henry Slade is included in the England squad preparing to face Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations clash on Saturday after Brad Barritt was ruled out of the reminder of the tournament.

The Devon-born 21 year-old, who has featured impressively at inside and outside centre for his club this term, replaces unlucky Barritt after the Saracens centre who suffered an ankle sprain against Wasps on Sunday.

With Sunday's Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Falcons match also affecting the availability of players to train, Bath Rugby hooker Rob Webber comes in for Tom...

Devon’s Crealy supports charity Rug-a-thon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/09/2015 - 11:29am

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is supporting a charity game of tag rugby which 15 year old organiser, Daniel, hopes will last more than 24 hours. Daniel, who attends Uffculme School, has a passion for sport, plays for Cullompton RFC U15's and is also an Army Cadet.

The 7-a-side Rug-a-thon will raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity Daniel has wanted to support from a young age. Daniel is looking for people of all ages and abilities to support the event at Uffculme School on Friday 20th March from 5pm through to the evening of Saturday 21st March.

Over 18’s are...

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