Local Sport

Vets take on PenguinsA rugby match between the Falklands Task Force Rugby XV and an invitation Penguin International RFC side to mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict ended in an entertaining 33-33 draw on Saturday.

Devon victorious as local greens come under threatIn Bowls, a capable Devon side overcame dogged opposition at Dorset to register a 133-88 victory in the EBA Middleton Cup. The current Devon squad is bristling with many emerging and established stars including England’s internationally ranked pro Ian Bond. But whilst the Devon side looks strong, many bowling greens in and around Exeter are coming under threat.

Cup draw has fans on edgeThe draw for the quarter-finals of the Devon Knock-Out Cricket Cup is set to take place tomorrow, sparking cup fever and bringing old rivalries across the county to near boiling point.

Buck off to TorquayAssistant manager Paul Buckle has left ECFC to take over the reigns at recently relegated Torquay United, and shocked fans by saying "I will bring enthusiasm" - something he regularly lacked on the pitch!

Overzealous officials ground longjumperThe holder of the British long jump record, Chris Tomlinson was grounded when he tried to leave for Holland to compete in an international meeting in Hengelo by staff of British European at Exeter Airport.

Clifton Hill ski slope to offer new courseStaff at Clifton Hill Ski Slope have set up a beginner's introduction to skiing course in an attempt to attract new members to the elitist pastime. The course will be held by German ski instructor Heinz Binz, and will include many of the elements that can be experienced whilst skiing in authentic surroundings.

Porridge for moronFormer ECFC chairman John Russell has been sentenced to 21 months porridge for fraudulent training. HA HA HA HA HA HA GOOD!

Season of hurt ends in triumphAfter a season of crushing final defeats, the people of Exeter can at last revel in a Cup success (albeit a Devon victory made up of a team of mostly Plymouth Albion players, on hindsight not so much a cloud with a silver lining, as acid rain).