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Skinner locks in as Chiefs’ number 10 with new contract

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Harvey Skinner has committed his future to wearing the number 10 as he signs a new two-year contract with the club.

The Chiefs centurion has been enjoying a stellar campaign since establishing a new half-back partnership with Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney. The pair have helped to shepherd Chiefs to an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final this weekend.

Skinner said: “I’m really happy to sign a new deal with the club, as I truly love playing here. I’m enjoying the connection we have among the group and the style of rugby we’re playing....

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Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse

Families can look forward to a fun-packed Easter Raceday at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday (April 7), with free goody bags, Easter eggs and a host of children’s activities on offer.

Young racegoers will be invited to take part in a racecourse-wide Easter trail, hunting for coloured eggs and earning a free Easter egg upon completing their sheet. Goody bags will also be handed out on entry, subject to availability, making it one of the best-value days out of the Easter holidays.

Alongside an afternoon of competitive racing, there will be plenty to keep children entertained...

Baxter commits to Chiefs’ long-term future with new contract

Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter has committed to developing a successful Chiefs squad for the future by signing a new contract with the club.

Exeter Rugby Club’s CEO and chairman Tony Rowe CBE said: “Rob has been front and centre of the growth of this club having helped build its foundations as a player. He is an Exeter Chiefs man through and through and has led us through some of our most memorable moments.

“He has also built a new coaching team and a young squad that are already keen and able to compete at the top level. It will be exciting to see where he...

Harris to become a Chief

Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath Rugby full-back / fly-half Sam Harris on a two-year deal from the 2026/27 season.

The 22-year-old has made 14 senior appearances for Bath having graduated from the University of Bath with a sport and exercise science degree.

Harris said: “I’m really excited to be joining Exeter Chiefs. It’s a club with a strong identity, an amazing fan base and a record of competing at the highest level.

“After speaking with the coaches, I felt this was the right environment for a fresh start. I enjoy the style of rugby Exeter plays, and I’m...

Salvin to join Wales Women’s coaching team for Six Nations

Exeter Chiefs Women’s head coach Steve Salvin has joined the Wales Women’s coaching team as interim forwards coach for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign.

Salvin will join a new-look Wales Women’s coaching team, alongside defence coach Tyrone Holmes, interim attack coach Ashley Beck and head coach Sean Lynn.

The former Rotherham Titans and Leeds Carnegie Academy coach was also performance pathway manager at Worcester Warriors Academy before joining Exeter Chiefs Women in 2021. He was forwards and defence coach up until the end of last season before taking...

Exeter Chiefs promote inclusivity through Train Like a Chief Camps

Exeter Chiefs is showcasing the power of inclusion in sport through its Train Like a Chief programme.

Aimed at girls of all abilities - from complete beginners to experienced players - the initiative is helping to remove barriers to participation, giving girls a space where they feel confident, included, and empowered to try rugby.

Developed in response to the rapid growth of the women’s and girls’ game , and the need for dedicated female rugby provision , the initiative strengthens links between Exeter Chiefs Women, local schools, clubs and the wider community to build...

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Shetland ponies set for big return to Exeter Racecourse this Sunday

The Shetland ponies return to Exeter Racecourse this Sunday, with 11 of the smallest and toughest racers in the sport set to thunder down the home straight at 1.30pm.

Trained by John Lamb alongside his mother Nikki Marsden, the team travels down from Enfield in North London on Saturday, in what is a carefully planned operation involving ponies, riders and families.

They stay with former Grand National-winning jockey Jimmy Frost near Buckfastleigh, where the ponies are settled ahead of race day.

“We leave at 6.30am on Saturday to avoid the M25 and get down to...

Major national padel tournament arrives in Devon as Grade 1 event heads to Exeter

One of the UK’s leading domestic padel tournaments arrives in Devon this week, as the LTA Grade 1 R3 Bullpadel Cup comes to City Padel Exeter from 20–22 March , bringing a strong British Tour field to the South West.

Organised by R3 Sport, part of VVV Sports , the tournament sits at the highest tier of the LTA domestic calendar, with players competing for British Tour ranking points and prize money across the three-day event.

The Exeter event is the second stop on the 2026 R3 Bullpadel Cup series , following the opening event in Stratford where R3 player Christian Medina...

Exeter College Rugby Academy confirms squad and launches kit for World Youth Rugby tournament

Exeter College Rugby Academy has launched its official touring kit ahead of the SANIX World Rugby Youth Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan, and confirmed the squad that will represent England at the prestigious international schools’ competition this April.

Hosted annually by the Japan Rugby Football Union, the SANIX tournament is recognised as one of the world’s leading international schools’ rugby events and brings together top youth teams from across the globe. Exeter College was selected to represent England at this year’s tournament and will face sides from countries including New...

Woodburn ‘honoured’ to sign new Chiefs contract

More than a decade on from his Exeter Chiefs debut, winger Olly Woodburn is capping off an already impressive season by penning a new deal.

The near 200-cap Exeter man, who already has two Gallagher PREM titles and an Investec Champions Cup on his Chiefs CV, is excited to continue to deliver.

Woodburn said: “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to continue my journey here and to keep chasing trophies with such a talented group of players and staff.

“This club has become home for me over the past decade, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support from the fans,...

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Skinner locks in as Chiefs’ number 10 with new contract

Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse

Baxter commits to Chiefs’ long-term future with new contract

Harris to become a Chief

Salvin to join Wales Women’s coaching team for Six Nations

Exeter Chiefs promote inclusivity through Train Like a Chief Camps

5 Essential Ways to Boost Sports Team Spirit

Shetland ponies set for big return to Exeter Racecourse this Sunday

Major national padel tournament arrives in Devon as Grade 1 event heads to Exeter

Exeter College Rugby Academy confirms squad and launches kit for World Youth Rugby tournament

Woodburn ‘honoured’ to sign new Chiefs contract

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