Sport

Masters 2024: The UK’s Best Chance of Success

The annual mass migration of the world’s best golfers to Augusta has begun, which can only mean one thing, the Masters is just around the corner. The latest edition is shaping up to be another epic chapter in the history of this prestigious competition. Who is leading the way to claim the Green...

Funding from the proceeds of crime funds new equipment for Devonport Services Under 11s rugby team

The Devonport Services Under 11s rugby team have benefitted from brand new mid-layer tops and waterproof jackets for all of their players, thanks to funding from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), awarded by Devon & Cornwall Police.

The funding has been used to secure new equipment for the Under 11s rugby team, including mid-layers and jackets, which the team proudly wore for the...

How To Enjoy Ripple Sports Betting With Major League Soccer

Ripple sports betting provides a unique and efficient way to bet on sports, including Major League Soccer (MLS) matches. Ripple, a popular cryptocurrency known for its fast transactions and low fees, has become increasingly popular among sports bettors for its convenience and security. Major League Soccer, one of the premier soccer leagues in the United States and Canada, offers an exciting...

Helston AFC a step closer to new floodlights after developer donation

The housebuilders behind the Trehenlis Gardens development has donated £5,000 to Helston Athletic Football Club.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon handed over the cheque at Kellaway Park after the club’s successful application for a grant from the developer’s Community Champions scheme, with local ward councillor, Guy Foreman, in attendance.

Helston AFC is a ‘not-for...

Former Plymouth Argyle player David Norris to thank fans for crowdfunding campaign

On Saturday 2 March, former Plymouth Argyle player David Norris will hand out 1,330 Cornish Pasties to football fans at Home Park Stadium in a gesture of thanks for their generosity in crowdfunding £6,000 for him.

Norris, who played for Plymouth Argyle between 2002 and 2008, recently fell into unexpected financial difficulties, leaving him on the verge of being forced to auction off...

A Day at the Races in Devon

If you’re looking for a day out with thrills, spills and an adrenaline rush like no other, there’s a good chance that horse racing is for you. The good news, for those in Devon, is that this is a county with racecourses aplenty. If you’ve yet to take the plunge and get in on the action, you may be surprised to learn that this is a sport for everyone. Yes, there are still days when it’s about...

Bryony Frost Welcomes Retired Champion Frodon into Her Stables

Devon’s champion jockey Bryony Frost has welcomed the recently retired Frodon into her stables following the bay gelding’s retirement from competitive racing. The relationship between rider and horse goes back a long time, with the pair enjoying an incredible 11 victories together. With Frodon’s standout wins at the 2019 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and the 2021 Champion Chase at Down Roya...

Six rugby legends throw weight behind Rowcroft's Big Tackle

Six rugby stars including England international’s Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith, Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Scotland international player Jonny Gray are championing Rowcroft Hospice's fundraising event ‘The Big Tackle’, encouraging the people of South Devon to join the eight-mile walking challenge to score big in support of vital hospice care.

The six rugby legends appear...

Local athlete scoops medal in Special Olympics GB’s first National Winter Games

An athlete from Devon has won a medal at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy.

The week-long competition (January 27 / February 3) featured both alpine skiing and figure skating competitions.

Jack Hale, from Broadhempston, near Totnes, came second in the giant slalom, and received a participation award for the slalom event....

Three Devon-based Trainers and Jockeys who are hoping to Upset the Odds at the Cheltenham Festival

Although the hugely popular Cheltenham Festival has been dominated by a handful of trainers in recent years, the majority of which are typically based in either Somerset or Ireland, Devon will be represented at Prestbury Park in 2024 with three stables set to send at least one runner to Gloucestershire for the “the Olympics of Jumps Racing” in mid-March.

David Pipe

David Pipe is no...

Exeter Winner on Course for Queen Mother Champion Chase

Elixir De Nutz was victorious in Exeter’s biggest race of the season when he landed the Haldon Gold Cup back in November. The Grade Two winner is now on course to feature in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, the most prestigious 2m contest of the year.

Joe Tizzard’s runner beat a strong field at Exeter when he landed the Haldon Gold Cup. He finished ahead of...

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