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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Exeter Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 23-year-old front rower moves to Devon to play his club rugby outside of his native Georgia for the first time in his career.

“I really enjoy English rugby, and I’m truly honoured to have the opportunity to be a key part of the Exeter Chiefs,” Tchumbadze said.

“I’m well aware of the crucial role that forwards play in the team’s system, and I’m really looking forward to making my debut in the Premiership.”

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Perfect end to the year for Exeter Chiefs fans

If you’re an Exeter Chiefs fan you probably don’t want 2017 to end, such has been the joy the past 12 months has brought.

That said, Rob Baxter’s side will head into the New Year not only as reigning Aviva Premiership champions, but top of the current pile, some ten points clear of next-best Saracens.

Tasked with finishing the year on a high, the Chiefs duly rose to the occasion, scoring four second half tries to ensure not only maximum reward but condemn visiting Leicester Tigers to a sixth straight defeat.

After a tight first half - one in which they led 6-3 at...

City 2 Barnet 1

Jake Taylor's late goal sealed all three points for Exeter City as they beat Barnet 2-1 at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two to round off 2017.

Kane Wilson scored his first goal for the club as he put the Grecians ahead in the first-half, but a free-kick from Ryan Watson levelled things for Barnet, who looked dangerous throughout.

But Taylor stepped up excellently to seal the win for City and score the Grecians' 100th goal in all competitions in 2017.

Paul Tisdale made one change from Boxing Day’s abandoned match with Forest Green Rovers as Matt Jay made his first...

Chiefs side to face Leicester

Rob Baxter is hopeful his Exeter Chiefs side can bring the curtain down on a memorable 2017 with victory in their final outing against Leicester Tigers at a packed out Sandy Park on Sunday (3pm).

Top of the Aviva Premiership pile heading into the final weekend of the year, the Chiefs will be looking to put the seal on a fantastic 12 months, the highlight of which has to be their maiden title triumph over Wasps at Twickenham in May.

Since then, however, Baxter’s squad have continued to push forward, establishing a ten-point cushion at the halfway stage over next-best...

New Year’s Day racing at Exeter is a great Devon tradition

Kick off 2018 in style and experience all the excitement of a day at the races at Exeter on New Year’s Day. There’s no better way to see in the New Year than in the fresh air where you’ll be part of a great Devon tradition cheering home the horses and sharing in good old -fashioned camaraderie.

Dress up or dress down, whatever takes your fancy, as long as you remember your hats, gloves and scarves so that you are toasty warm while you enjoy the action.

General manager Jack Parkinson said: “It’s a great way to start the new year outdoors against the backdrop of some...

Tis: It’s hard to argue with it

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale says he has no complaints after referee Brett Huxtable abandoned the Boxing Day fixture with Forest Green Rovers.

The sides played out a goalless first half in difficult conditions with the ball often unable to roll without being caught up in the surface water caused by heavy rain.

And for safety reasons, the referee decided that match should be abandoned and played at a later date.

Asked if he could have any arguments about Huxtable’s decision, Tis said: “No, not at all. He has to make his decision, and he made it. It’s hard to...

City fall to defeat at Huish Park

Exeter City fell to a 3-1 defeat away from home against Yeovil Town at Huish Park in Sky Bet League Two.

A first half goal from Jake Gray gave the home side the lead before Francois Zoko struck to put the Glovers further ahead.

Jayden Stockley then pulled one back for City, but a Sam Surridge penalty confirmed the win for the Glovers as City slipped to another defeat on the road.

Paul Tisdale named the same side that started the 2-1 win over Stevenage last weekend at St James Park, with the Grecians looking to get back to winning ways on the road.

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Early Christmas present for Chiefs fans

Santa Claus isn’t due for another 24 hours yet, but Christmas certainly came early for Exeter Chiefs as they extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership with victory at Northampton Saints.

Jack Yeandle’s try - with the very last play of the match - ensured it was rich rewards for Rob Baxter’s side as they emerged with another maximum haul from their efforts at Franklin’s Gardens.

The hooker’s late touchdown came after team-mates Will Chudley, Sam Simmonds and Thomas Waldrom had earlier found their way over the whitewash for the defending champions.

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Chiefs side to face Saints

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Chiefs help deliver some Christmas cheer

Ahead of what is going to be a busy festive period for the Exeter Chiefs, stars from the Aviva Premiership club today took time out to pay a special visit to the Bramble Children’s Unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.

Leading the way was club captain Jack Yeandle, who was joined on the day by team-mates Ollie Atkins, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers, Lachie Turner, Moray Low, Toby Salmon, Dave Dennis, Matt Kvesic, Alec Hepburn, Olly Woodburn, Ben Moon and Elvis Taione.

Loaded up with sacks full of presents and other goodies, the players took on the role of...

A great Devon tradition on New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse

Kick off 2018 in style and experience all the excitement of a day at the races at Exeter Racecourse on New Year’s Day.

There’s no better way to see in the New Year than a day in the fresh air where you’ll be part of a great Devon tradition cheering home the horses and sharing in good old fashioned camaraderie.

Whether you go with friends and family, or decide to attend alone, you’ll be among friends and like-minded people, with the racecard detailing the day’s runners the perfect tool for striking up conversations.

It’s a day to make friends and memories, with seven...

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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Perfect end to the year for Exeter Chiefs fans

City 2 Barnet 1

Chiefs side to face Leicester

New Year’s Day racing at Exeter is a great Devon tradition

Tis: It’s hard to argue with it

City fall to defeat at Huish Park

Early Christmas present for Chiefs fans

Chiefs side to face Saints

Chiefs help deliver some Christmas cheer

A great Devon tradition on New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse

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