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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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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...

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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...

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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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Northampton Town 2 Argyle 0

FOR fear of looking like being too route one in critiquing Argyle’s 2-0 loss at Northampton Town, today’s match report will not contain the nickname of the home side.

We will, though, give due deference to a Northampton side who, when in great peril, produced a performance full of drive and endeavour that undoubtedly merited the three points they earned.

Argyle just never got...

Plymouth schools win games gold

Young Plymouth rowers became regional champions as they won the South West Rotary Youth Games Indoor Rowing Finals at Marjons University on Wednesday 18 April, but there was also plenty of medal success for Cornish and South Hams participants.

The combined team of Plymouth High School for Girls and Devonport High School for Boys took the overall title after a day of high intensity,...

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New season just started In Plymouth Thursday League

The new season in the Plymouth Thursday league has just started, but there is still time to get one of the last few remaining spots – but you will need to get in quick!

The competition takes place at Devonport High School For Boys and has been proving very popular. With a few games gone, Hoppa Juniors lead the way, but there is space for just a couple of teams to challenge them....

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Argyle 0 Portsmouth 0: Match report

PORTSMOUTH became only the second team in the last 13 league games at Home Park to leave anything other than well beaten as the navy rivals played out an enthralling goal-less draw.

In a game which ebbed and flowed but never reached the heights of some memorable previous contests, the Pilgrims had their moments but no-one got as close to scoring as Jamal Lowe, when saw his shot...

Late Carey penalty earns Argyle vital three points

Argyle 2 Peterborough 1

WHEN Graham Carey missed a penalty against Southend on Good Friday, he put it down to a lack of pressure. Argyle were cruising to victory, he got a bit casual.

So, Graham, here's the ball. It's the 90th minute of a match against one your nearest rivals in the Sky Bet League One table, and you have failed to convert three of your last four spot kicks. Did...

City of Plymouth confirmed as start venue for The Transat 2020

Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, has won the bid to host the start of the next edition of The Transat in 2020, the first and oldest single-handed transatlantic race in history.

The iconic and historic port on the Devon coast, which has a rich history of staging prestigious professional sailing events, will host The...

London Marathon run to raise funds for colleague’s inspirational charity

Office manager at Luscombe Drinks, Natalie Cook, is going the extra mile this April to raise awareness and funds for Paignton-based Leah’s Fairy Fund. On Sunday 22nd April, Natalie will be pounding the streets of London and clocking up 26.2 miles as she aims to complete the 2018 London Marathon.

With a fundraising target of £3,500, Natalie is running for Leah’s Fairy Fund, a charity...

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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Barratt cements commitment to local rugby club

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

The finalists announced for the 21st annual Devon Sports Awards

Northampton Town 2 Argyle 0

Plymouth schools win games gold

New season just started In Plymouth Thursday League

Argyle 0 Portsmouth 0: Match report

Late Carey penalty earns Argyle vital three points

City of Plymouth confirmed as start venue for The Transat 2020

London Marathon run to raise funds for colleague’s inspirational charity

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