Sports in Exmouth

Exeter Chiefs scraped a one-point victory on Saturday (12 June) in a stunning comeback after a brutal first half against Sale Sharks.

The first half

Sunday's away fixture saw the Exeter Chiefs just scrape a very narrow victory over a 14-man Northampton Saints side.

It was the penultimate match of the season for the Chiefs, and after their stunning 74-3 win over Newcastle last week, this game likely came as a bit of a shock.

The Exeter Chiefs triumphed yet again at Sandy Park yesterday with a huge 74-3 win against the Newcastle Falcons.

The match saw the Chiefs stack up as many as 12 tries against the opposition, and Sam Simmonds bring his total number of Premiership tries this season up to a staggering 20 - three more than the previous record of any other player in Premiership history.

The Exeter Chiefs are set to play the Newcastle Falcons this Sunday 30 May in their third-to-last fixture this season.

This will be the first time since December 2020 that fans will be allowed back into the stadium - albeit in smaller numbers.

'Walking rugby' is set to begin soon at Withycombe RFC.

Suitable for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, walking rugby is an excellent way to enjoy a team sport, keep fit, and have fun.

Local football club Exmouth Spartans have donated £80 as part of a monthly draw to suicide bereavement support charity Pete's Dragons.

A spokesperson for the club said: "This months local draw winner chose Pete's Dragons for our £80 donation this month.

Jack Nowell is set to return today (Sat 17 April) as the Chiefs face Wasps in their first premiership game after two weeks of Heineken Champions Cup matches.

The Chiefs performed well in the Champions Cup against Lyon with a fantastic 47 points to 25, but lost last week to a more clinical Leinster and were knocked out of the quarter-finals.

The Exeter Chiefs are set to face Bristol Bears today after their 43-13 win against Wasps last week.

Bristol currently have a secure lead in the Gallagher Premiership in first place with 66 points, with second-place Chiefs as many as 12 points behind.

Exeter Chiefs Womens duo Flo Robinson and Merryn Doidge could gain their first caps today against France.

The match is a friendly exhibition game after England's win over France in the Women's Six Nations final last weekend.

Exmouth Rugby Club Juniors are encouraging new players to join their inclusive, friendly club.

Both boys and girls are welcome from the ages of 4 to 17 (U5-U18), and do mixed rugby up to age 10 (U11).