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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary...

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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...

The 3G Pitch Advantage

What’s a 3D Pitch?

For those who haven’t heard, there is a new trend going on in football that will change the game in both subtle and obvious ways. Just what is this trend ? It is the 3G pitch. 3G pitch is synthetic surface technology that is developed specifically to maximize the performance of football players so that they can do more with less.

What makes 3G pitch unique...

England national team prospects at the upcoming World Cup

With all the football leagues in England having come to a close, attention switches to the England national team as it tries to win its first World Cup since 1966. Gareth Southgate, the England manager recently released his 23 man squad for the World Cup which had some few surprises. Looking at the squad released by Southgate, let’s assess England’s chances of winning the World Cup. You can...

What now for Plymouth Argyle?

After a 46-game League One season, there will undoubtedly be disappointment for everyone connected with Plymouth Argyle. A seventh-place finish on paper looks respectable, and in time it will be considered something of a success.

However, in the first few days and weeks after a gruelling campaign has come to a close, manager, players and fans alike will no doubt be thinking “what if”...

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...

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