Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 10th anniversary of their annual Business Dinner in style this year with over 320 people attending the prestigious black-tie event which took place on Friday 14 November at Sandy Park.
The guest speaker this year, sponsored by Ashfords LLP, was local sports hero, Jo Pavey. Born in Honiton, Jo won worldwide recognition when she became the oldest female European champion in history to win gold at the 10,000m at the European Championships in August.
Derek Phillips, Vice President of Exeter Chamber of Commerce said, “It was a great...
Greg Bateman believes lessons learnt last season by the Exeter Chiefs are paying dividends this term with the Devon club riding high in the Aviva Premiership.
Rob Baxter’s side finished last season’s Premiership campaign in eighth spot, matching the same position that they finished in their inaugural season amongst English rugby’s elite.
It was a disappointing outcome for the Chiefs, especially having landed top six finishes in their two previous seasons.
There were, however, mitigating factors according to head coach Baxter, who not only saw his side slip to a...
The remaining tickets from the September general sale for Rugby World Cup 2015 go back on sale today.
The sale of up to 300,000 tickets for 25 matches will take place in three stages, with priority access given to applicants who were unsuccessful in the ballot.
Stage 1 – Monday 24 and Tuesday November 25 – Ticket sale open to unsuccessful applicants from the September general sale
Stage 2 – Wednesday 26 and Thursday November 27 – Ticket sale open to partially successful applicants from the September general sale (applicants who did not receive all the tickets they...
Whilst sporting headline makers will no doubt be keeping close tabs on this year’s Formula One finale this weekend – here in Devon it was Exeter Chiefs who moved into pole position of the Aviva Premiership with a fine victory over visiting Wasps.
Rob Baxter’s clocked up their sixth league win of the season to leapfrog defending champions Northampton Saints – who play Saracens tomorrow – at the top of the table.
A first half try double from Cornishman Jack Nowell, plus another touchdown for the free-scoring Thomas Waldrom,...
Having halted Northampton Saints march at the top of the Aviva Premiership last week, Exeter Chiefs will be looking to follow that up with victory against visiting Wasps tomorrow (3pm).
A dominant first half display - which included converted tries for Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2) - laid the foundations for the Chiefs to record a first-ever win at Franklin’s Gardens.
Exeter’s four-point haul from their trip to the East Midlands not only ensured a notable scalp for Rob Baxter’s side, but it moved the Chiefs to second in the table, just two points behind their...
In what promises to be a week to remember for Phil Dollman, not only is the Exeter Chiefs back poised to run out for his 100th league appearance this weekend, but he has today confirmed a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
Signed in 2009 from the Newport-Gwent Dragons, the talented Welshman has played an integral part in the recent rise of the Chiefs.
In his first season at Sandy Park, Dollman helped the Devon club to get promoted into the Premiership and has since gone on to be a key figure in Rob Baxter’s squad as the Chiefs took on the elite of both the...
A new report says that the Rugby World Cup 2015 will generate £39 million of economic activity for Exeter.
The report, from England Rugby 2015, says that the Tournament is set to deliver nearly £1 billion into the UK economy.
Reacting to the report, Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "The latest figures for Exeter are very encouraging. In ten months time the eyes of the world will be on Exeter and we are very optimistic that the Rugby World Cup will bring thousands of extra people into the city from home and abroad....
A limited edition set of official Rugby World Cup 2015 Exeter Host City Rugby balls have today gone on sale.
The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership is making 250 Rugby balls available, with a set of 12 being donated to local charities, and the rest being sold to raise funds to help promote Exeter to encourage tourism in the build up to next year’s Tournament.
Once the balls, priced at £25 each, are sold, no more will be available to buy.
Derek Phillips, chairman of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, said: “We’re getting ready to welcome Rugby fans and the world...
Tomas Francis believes Friday night’s first-ever win at Northampton Saints could be a defining point for the Exeter Chiefs moving forward this season.
Rob Baxter’s side moved up to second in the Aviva Premiership standings, just two points behind the Saints, following their 24-18 victory at Franklin’s Gardens.
A powerful first half display from the visitors saw them storm into a 21-6 lead at the break thanks to converted tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2).
Fly-half Gareth Steenson slotted the extras to all three scores, as well as adding a second...
Sandy Park, Exeter’s award-winning conference and banqueting venue, has recently been recognised by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) to have achieved the Accreditation in Meeting (AIM) standard.
AIM is a multi-faceted accreditation, designed by independent industry professionals to cover the essential compliance, competencies and capabilities meetings and events venues and suppliers should adhere to in their everyday operations.
Sandy Park was assessed by the MIA against a set of common quality standards which are agreed by the MIA and endorsed by the HBAA and more...
