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Wallabies Back Row Hooper to Become a Chief for 2025/26

Exeter Chiefs have kicked off their 2025/26 season recruitment on strong footing with the signing of Wallabies back row, Tom Hooper.

Heralded in Australia as an emerging firepower in the Wallabies set up, Hooper has accumulated 10 appearances for his country and 38 for his Super Rugby side, ACT Brumbies.

With a domestic season still to play with ACT Brumbies, the forward is eager to give his all to the competition before putting his best foot forward in the Premiership next season.

“Across my five seasons as a Brumby, the club and Canberra have become my home,”...

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Devon FA secures Devonshire Homes sponsorship for u16 girls’ team

Devon Schools Football Association (Devon FA) has announced an exciting new sponsorship deal with independent Westcountry housebuilder, Devonshire Homes.

The award-winning housebuilder has provided funds to the Devon FA to purchase new jackets and jumpers for the u16 girls’ team.

Tiverton based Devonshire Homes is an award-winning housebuilder committed to building high-quality new homes throughout the Westcountry. The company has been creating new communities across the South West since 1992 and actively supports charities and fundraising events across the region....

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Festive Racing Thrills Across the UK

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2024 - 4:17pm

As winter envelops the UK, horse racing enthusiasts have much to celebrate, with a packed schedule of events blending top-class racing with seasonal cheer. The festive period offers a unique opportunity to experience thrilling on-track action alongside the joyous spirit of the holidays.

One highlight is Exeter Racecourse's Celebrate Christmas Raceday, set for Thursday, 19 December 2024. This much-anticipated event promises a full day of festive entertainment. Gates open at 10.40am, with the first race commencing at 12.10pm and the last wrapping up at 3.40pm. Visitors are greeted...

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How Rugby League’s Betting Trends Have Shifted in the South West of England

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:40pm

Traditionally, the South West of England has been rugby union land, but there has recently been a surprising upsurge in rugby league.

This phenomenon has not only changed the game itself but has also significantly influenced betting trends in the region.

From the rise of local teams to the influence of digital platforms, rugby league betting in the South West has transformed into a unique market segment.

Currently, fans are searching for sites offering the best odds on rugby league , which changes the nature of the market landscape.

This blog explores...

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Three clubs that could be interested in Xabi Alonso next season

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 1:51pm

After winning the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen last season, it looks as if Xabi Alonso’s time with Die Werkself will come to an end. The Spaniard, who completed an unbeaten season in Germany, ended Bayern Munich’s meritocracy to the surprise of football bet odds alongside the DFB Pokal, but is set to leave the BayArena at the end of the campaign.

Alonso is one of the most sought-after managers in the world, having ended Leverkusen’s long wait for silverware, while developing his reputation as one of the most astute tacticians in the modern game.

Having worked with...

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Return of the Southwest Champions

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/27/2024 - 9:10am

Last weekend, Accelerate Trampoline and Gymnastics competed in the Southwest Championships; a competition that celebrates all levels and ages of the talent we have in the region, from Plymouth to Poole to Gloucester and Bristol.

It was a wonderful day combining Olympian Kirsty Way performing, with young gymnasts who were competing for the first time.

A team of nineteen Accelerate athletes travelled to Bath to take part and returned with a haul of medals and personal bests including four SW Champions, two silver medals and two bronze medals.

Head coach Jacob...

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Ronin uses HITZ to defy all odds transforming his future

Ronin, a community programme participant from the award-winning Premiership Rugby HITZ education and employment programme, was recently awarded the HITZ Young Achiever Award 2024 at the annual HITZ awards ceremony.

Honoured for overcoming a range of challenges and working the hardest to progress on his journey in education, training and developing life skills to increase his chances of employment, Ronin will now be celebrated during Community Weekend Round 7 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby (29th Nov - 1st Dec).

For 18 year old Ronin, from Broadclyst, Exeter, it has been a...

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Basketball: A Fast-Paced Game That Captivates Fans Worldwide

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2024 - 10:10pm

Basketball, with its dynamic gameplay and high-flying action, has become one of the most popular sports globally. From its roots in a small gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts, to being played in massive arenas and outdoor courts worldwide, basketball has grown into a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions of fans. Its blend of athleticism, strategy, and showmanship makes it an exciting sport to watch and play, attracting a diverse audience of all ages.

The sport’s rise to fame can be attributed to its fast-paced nature and thrilling spectacle. Games are often decided...

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Recapping the 2024 NFL London games

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2024 - 10:00pm

Another year of NFL London has come and gone, with plenty of action unfolding across the pond in the UK.

The NFL’s 2024 return to London marked another step in its global expansion, continuing a tradition that began in 2007. Since then, the popularity of these London games has surged, with UK fans eager to experience American football live.

For UK fans, the London games are an invaluable chance to watch some of the NFL’s best players and most storied franchises in action without crossing the Atlantic.

Wembley Stadium and the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur...

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Gary Caldwell: 'The lack of an international break feels like some kind of joke'

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 11/24/2024 - 9:02am

Exeter City FC manager Gary Caldwell has spoken negatively about League One matches continuing to be played during the international break. He said he didn't understand why, if matches without three players can't be played, they can't be cancelled without two players. “Why don't we just do away with them altogether?” - reasoned Caldwell, whose soccer club is without a striker and a winger for a while.

There are a lot of international players playing in League One, and because of this, many teams are canceling their matches. According to Gary Caldwell, this state of affairs...

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The standout jockeys from the 2024 flat season

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 11/22/2024 - 4:23pm

The curtain fell on the flat racing season at Ascot’s British Champions Day each October, with the event also marking the crowning of the Champion Jockey.

This year, the title switched hands back to Oisin Murphy for the first time since 2021. Godolphin’s William Buick had won it twice in succession, but his Irish rival ran away with the prize this season.

In the end, it was something of a non-contest for Murphy—winning his fourth Champion Jockey trophy by a considerable distance from his nearest rival.

Nonetheless, it was still a fantastic year for a number of...

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