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The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

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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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...

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,...

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....

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...

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