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Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon,...

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Plymouth Raiders sign Irish brothers to the Academy

Plymouth Raiders Academy has signed Ross and Shane McCann, two brothers from Dublin, to their ranks.

Following the signings of Dylan Costelloe and Charlie Coombes Academy's, the capture of the 6ft 7in siblings continues the team's summer raid on young Irish talent.

The four players will help swell the ranks of the Academy and boost their chances of adding to its remarkable haul...

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Shanahan adds Mugford and Evans to clutch of new Albion signings

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of fly half Dan Mugford from London Scottish and former player, hooker Gareth Evans from London Welsh.

James Shanahan, Albion's Head Coach told the club website: “Dan is a very talented fly half and he is a natural ball player. He is a similar type of player to me and I’m hoping to pass my fly half knowledge onto him.

“Gareth Evans is...

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Tonia Couch wins first individual World Series medal

Plymouth's Tonia Couch has won a bronze medal in the Diving World Series event in Guadalajara, Mexico, the first individual medal for a British woman.

The 24-year-old was lying fourth in the final round of the 10m platform into her final dive. She produced a high quality dive, receiving scores of nines and a 10 from the judges to finish in third place.

The medal...

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Argyle secure second senior player as Jake Cole signs a new deal

Plymouth Argyle have confirmed that they have secured the services of 27-year-old goalkeeper Jake Cole.

Cole expressed his delight at penning a new contract and becomes the second senior player to commit his future to Argyle ahead of the 2013/14 season after skipper Conor Hourihane recently extended his deal at the club.

Earlier this month, Manager John Sheridan brought back...

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Conor Hourihane signs a new contract for Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's 22-year-old captain Conor Hourihane has signed a new two year contract with the club.

The Irish under-21 international midfielder's existing contract was due to run out in the summer.

Conor Hourihane told the Pilgrims' website: “I am delighted and already looking forward to next season,”

“I hope we can kick on after last season and be competing at the...

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Shining Light Charlotte awarded for Community Games legacy

Charlotte Keene was today presented with a Community Games commemorative jersey for her role as a ‘Shining Light’ in creating a ‘legacy’ within her community by hosting a Community Games.

Charlotte, from Plymouth, has also been invited to a special VIP day in London to take part in the official opening of Olympic venue, The Copper Box (which played host to handball during the Games),...

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Plymouth Argyle launch talent search for new cheerleading squad

The world renowned Dallas Cowgirls...Crystal Palace’s internet sensations the Crystals...and now...

Plymouth Argyle are on the lookout for talented dancers and athletic performers to be part of their brand new official Plymouth Argyle Cheerleading Squad.

A spokesperson for the club says: "We are not only looking for a team to cheer on John Sheridan and the lads, and...

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Argyle defender Ben Purrington turns professional on his 17th birthday

Apprentice defender Ben Purrington has celebrated his 17th birthday by signing his first professional contract.

Exeter-born Ben, who has just finished the first year of his two-year scholarship, put pen to paper on Monday, watched by proud parents Simon and Jane.

Purrington will now report back with the rest of the first-team squad for the beginning of pre-season, alongside...

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Tom Daley forced to withdraw from World Series diving event

The persistent elbow injury that forced Tom Daley to withdraw from a recent diving Grand Prix event in Florida has not healed sufficiently to allow him to compete in the FINA/Midea Diving World Series in Mexico.

The Olympic bronze medallist had travelled to Guadalajara with the rest of the British team in the hope that the injury would have improved for him to take part in the men's...

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Albion secure two more signings for next season

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of two new players for the 2013/14 season.

Centre, Heath Stevens, 21, joins from Coventry and Tom Harrison, a loose head or tight head prop, who arrives from French side FC Auch Gers.

Albion Head Coach James Shanahan told the club's website: “Stevens is an up and coming player who I know is keen to learn and develop in a full time...

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