Sport

Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market

World class cyclists will race through the South Molton Pannier Market in September – the first time in the history of the modern Tour of Britain that it is has been routed through a building.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

The route was announced at...

New season starting in Plymouth 5-a-side League

A new season is starting in the Plymouth 5 a side leagues – and teams are urged to join now before the last few remaining places are snapped up!

The popular and award winning leagues, which takes place at Devonport High School For Boys on Thursday is looking to expand, and teams are competing for top prizes, with a holiday to Germany as the star prize.

All matches are refereed...

Tour of Britain returns to Devon this year

The UK's largest cycle race, The Tour of Britain, is returning to Devon this autumn.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

It will be hosted by Devon County Council, supported by North Devon Council and East Devon District Council and working with Barnstaple...

Success for Plympton Academy Football Academy

The first cohort of players in the Plympton Academy Year 7 Football Academy are celebrating being unbeaten in the Plymouth League.

“The team refuse to be beaten,” said Manager and PE teacher, Richard Harvey. “Every single player is helping the team stay at the top.”

The youngsters have had some fantastic cup success recently too. They came first in the Plymouth Cup and third in...

Extra support as Ivybridge Town Football Club welcomes new Barratt Homes sponsorship

Ivybridge Town Football Club received a boost from new supporters this week - thanks to Barratt Homes.

The leading housebuilder is currently creating homes at its Lucerne Fields development nearby and has announced a sponsorship deal with the club.

“We’re delighted to be associated with Ivybridge Town FC,” said Barratt sales director, Sara Parker. “It is very important to us...

Plymstock Albion Oaks Colts train at Twickenham

A group of 30 of the club’s age-grade players had the opportunity to play on the famous hallowed turf thanks to Mitsubishi Motors Nationwide ‘Train at Twickenham’ competition.

Plymstock Albion Oaks junior players followed in the footsteps of some of the greatest names rugby has ever seen by walking out at the home of rugby and taking part in a training session designed to help drive...

Argyle 2 Rotherham 1: Match report

STOP me if you have heard it. Graham Carey, last minute, penalty at the Devonport end.

You have heard it? Ok, you know the end then.

Carey's penalty, in stoppage time, won a game that Argyle trailed at half-time, but Joel Grant's second goal in sucessive games brought them level, and Carey's late winner sealed a precious win.

Elsewhere, Scunthorpe and Charlton both won...

Barratt cements commitment to local rugby club

Financial support from Barratt Homes is helping lay firm foundations of vital grass roots rugby within the local community.

Ivybridge Rugby Football Club are benefitting from renewed sponsorship from Barratt, thanks to the housebuilder’s continuing commitment to forge strong links within the area.

“We are thrilled to be able to maintain our partnership with this important local...

Male grassroots teams given retention boost by new £1m FA funding scheme

A brand new funding scheme is set to aid the retention of adult male teams within grassroots football clubs. The £1 million fund has been created to boost football’s traditional format following a recent decrease in the number of adult male FA-affiliated grassroots league teams.

Retain the Game, which is funded by The FA and delivered by the Football Foundation, is offering existing...

The finalists announced for the 21st annual Devon Sports Awards

Twenty five exceptional individuals and community groups have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious 2018 Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards. Those shortlisted include coaches, clubs, volunteers and sportspeople from right across Devon. This year they reflect a really diverse range of sports including surf lifesaving, community fitness, swimming, football and gymnastics.

The...

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