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Lander sets her sights on Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs Women will welcome Lizzie Lander to squad as she makes the move from Bath Rugby Ladies.

Signed as a lock, Lander can also play at blindside flanker and No 8, Lander will bring her confident ball carrying ability and tireless tackling prowess to the squad.

The former British Army officer, who trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate, has been studying at the University of Bath while playing for the city’s Championship South 1 team.

She will swap the hoops of Bath for the black of Chiefs as she heads down the M5 to try her hand at...

Exeter Chiefs sign powerful lock Nkwocha

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/10/2026 - 10:38pm

Second row Obinna Nkwocha will join Exeter Chiefs from Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season.

A graduate of the Saracens Academy, the young lock spent a single season with Warriors after two years with Coventry RFC.

Known for his explosive power, the 23-year-old will add his 6ft 5ins, 118kg frame to the Chiefs boiler room with the opportunity hone his skills alongside international second-rows, Dafydd Jenkins and Andrea Zambonin.

Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “We have been looking at our second-row options with Rusi Tuima moving on and...

Bundy joins Chiefs Women’s coaching team

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:32pm

Exeter Chiefs Women will welcome Ross Bundy as assistant coach for the 2026/27 season.

A specialist in forwards and defence, including the contact and breakdown areas, Bundy has joined Chiefs from Leicester Tigers Women.

As a former player, Bundy ran out for Racing Club Narbonne, Nottingham and Scotland U20s, before turning his attention to coaching.

The former head coach of Leicester Tigers Women began his coaching career as head coach at Rotterdam Rugby and was retained as a consultant coach after a successful first season with the Dutch team.

During...

Young Welsh prop joins Exeter Chiefs Women

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:26pm

Exeter Chiefs Women have signed exciting young prop Maisie Davies from Bristol Bears.

The loosehead had moved to Bristol for the 2025/26 PWR season after an outstanding campaign for Gwalia Lightning in 2024/25 and being named MVP for Wales U20s’ Women’s Summer Series in 2024.

At just 20 years old, Davies has already racked up 17 caps for Wales and played in the Rugby World Cup last year.

Formerly a goal-kicking blindside flanker for Cardiff Metropolitan, Davies moved to the front row just months before she headed off for the Summer Series in Parma. She scored...

Essential Billiard Table Accessory Guide: Must-Haves for Avid Players

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:13pm

When you first bring a pool table home, there are a few accessories you just know you'll need from day one. A set of pool balls, some cues, some chalk, a triangle rack and a table cover are all obvious essentials that will let you start playing straight away and help protect your table from any damage.

But to really take your game to the next level, there are some other must-have accessories that a lot of players only discover later on. These often overlooked add-ons can make all the difference to both your game and the way you look after the table. Whether it's giving you an...

How community sports clubs can celebrate success on a small budget

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/06/2026 - 7:41pm

Community sports clubs are about much more than winning matches. They bring people together, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create lasting friendships. Whether it is a local football team, a cricket club, a running group, or a junior rugby side, every club depends on dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic players. Keeping everyone motivated does not always require a large budget. Small gestures of appreciation can make people feel valued and encourage them to stay involved for years to come.

Celebrate achievements without spending a fortune

Every club wants to...

Why More Players Are Taking Up Padel

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/03/2026 - 11:31pm

Padel is growing quickly because it is easy to start, social by design, and physically active without feeling intimidating. It combines elements of tennis and squash, but the smaller court, enclosed walls, and underhand serve make it more accessible for beginners.

Players do not need years of technical training to enjoy their first match. Rallies last longer, movement is more controlled, and doubles play makes the game feel more cooperative.

For people looking for a sport that supports fitness, competition, and social connection, padel offers a practical entry point....

Black Knight Rugby Completes Exeter Chiefs Takeover

Exeter Chiefs heralded a new dawn today as the club confirmed its sale to Black Knight Rugby.

A new subsidiary of Cannae Holdings, Inc., Black Knight Rugby, has purchased 100% of the shares of Exeter Rugby Group Ltd following a vote by Exeter’s members to permit the sale of the club.

Under Black Knight, Tony Rowe CBE will continue as CEO of the club to maintain continuity.

Rowe said: “If you had to choose an investor in the world of sport, you could not choose better than Black Knight. I am absolutely over the moon.”

The deal ends Rowe’s 25-year...

EX2 Group directors with new Exeter City training kit

Exeter City FC partners with EX2 Group as new training wear sponsor

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:38am

Exeter City Football Club has announced a new partnership with Exeter-based engineering firm EX2 Group, who will become the club’s official training wear sleeve sponsor for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

The deal marks the latest step in a growing relationship between the two organisations, which share strong ties to the city and a commitment to supporting the local community.

EX2 Group, a specialist electrical and mechanical engineering company headquartered in Exeter, is already a familiar presence at St James Park, with its branding previously displayed on the club’s...

Netball star named NXT Gen League Player of the Season for 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/24/2026 - 8:11pm

Team Bath Netball star defender Daisy Harrison says she is “grateful and honoured” after being named as the NXT Gen League Player of the Season for 2026.

The 21-year-old from Barnstaple, who is a University of Exeter student and plays goal keeper, was selected as the league’s standout star after a stellar campaign in which she featured prominently in the rankings for interceptions, deflections and gains.

She was presented with her award in the Fan Zone during Saturday’s Netball Super League Grand Final at Manchester’s Co-op Live, which saw AO Manchester Thunder narrowly...

Rising stars shine in first year of relaunched women’s football pathway partnership

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/12/2026 - 11:02pm

Exeter College and Exeter City FC Women are celebrating a successful first year since relaunching their Academy partnership, which is helping young women and girls across the South West combine elite football with exceptional education.

Relaunched in April 2025 to strengthen the pathway for talented female footballers, the renewed collaboration has already delivered success on the pitch and supported players to progress into senior football and gain international honours.

Thirty-five players represented Exeter College’s Women’s Football Academy during the 2025/26 season...

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