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Top-top-top of the leagueECFC are top of the Conference after winning their first game of the season away at Altrincham 4-1!

The DaVinci Cross-codeAs East Devon Eagles prepare to face Plymouth Titans in the South West Rugby League Conference Play Off Final, fans and experts alike are once again scrutinising the work of Leonardo Da Vinci for hidden clues and messages to explain the success of the co-existence of the two codes – Union and League.

Fantasy nightmare LeagueWelcome to the our League Of Bad Behaviour. The competition will run largely in the same way as a normal Fantasy Football League, but points are awarded for red cards, scandals and general skulduggery.

"Brains went out of the window"ECFC teenager James Berry has had confirmation of a broken leg which he suffered in last week's 'friendly' against Crediton following a challenge by former ECFC trainee Ben Harris, a tackle which has sparked much controversy.

Motley crew turn out for Hiley testimonialFans who turned up to St James Park on Wednesday last week were treated to a coming together of two rather unusual teams to celebrate the career of popular full back Scott Hiley – a (very) ordinary ECFC team, and an opposition for whom the title 'All Stars' would seem to be a tad inaccurate.

Exmouth pair overcome the terrors of the seven seasStevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes were crowned the 49er ISAF 2007 World Champions this week after victory in the Medal Race in Cascais, Portugal, against somewhat unfriendly competition.

Surfing undergoes rebrand to clean up imageSurfing events in the Westcountry have recently undergone a rebranding in order to try and put an end to the long-haired, spliff smoking, slacker 'surf dude' stereotype.

In out shake it all aboutReigning Minor County Cricket champions Devon CC completed a four wicket victory over Herefordshire yesterday, but they were made to work hard against a rugged opponent who fought back after being made to follow-on.