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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.”

He follows in the...

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Chiefs fail to tame fearsome Tigers

Gareth Steenson rescued a losing bonus point for Exeter Chiefs as the defending Aviva Premiership champions suffered a second bout of travel sickness at the hands of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

With the clock up and the visitors staring at a pointless afternoon in the East Midlands, the ever-reliable Irishman was able to dispatch a crucial penalty to at least salvage something from a tough day at the office for Rob Baxter’s side.

For the Tigers, though, it was a third successive top flight victory and saw them move up to fifth in the standings, four points adrift of...

Grecians back on track with win over Morecambe

Exeter City 4 Morecambe 1

Exeter City returned to winning ways after a comfortable 4-1 win over Morecambe at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

Two goals from Jayden Stockley, as well as goals from Troy Brown and Dean Moxey sealed an excellent victory for the Grecians as they impressed in front of a home crowd.

The Grecians made two changes from Tuesday’s defeat to Notts County as Lee Holmes and Troy Archibald–Henville were replaced by Moxey, who made his first start of the season, and Luke Croll.

The game was just one minute old when Reuben Reid attempted...

Baxter urges his players to keep it simple ahead of Welford Road clash

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 12:15pm

Rob Baxter has told his Exeter Chiefs to ‘keep it simple’ ahead of tomorrow’s crunch Aviva Premiership encounter with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road (3pm).

Three successive bonus point wins have put the defending champions top of the pile after four rounds of battle, but Director of Rugby Baxter knows this weekend will provide another stern examination for his in-form side.

As history dictates, the Tigers have shown their colours more than once, establishing themselves as the most decorated club side in English rugby history. Such accolades don’t come easy and Baxter...

Turner keeping a cool head as Chiefs prepare for Tigers challenge

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 10:25am

Lachie Turner insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates can expect to face a ‘massive challenge’ when they lock horns with rivals Leicester Tigers in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership encounter at Welford Road (3pm).

The defending champions and table-topping Chiefs will arrive in the East Midlands looking not only to maintain pole position in the standings, but build on a run of form that has seen them collect five points in each of their last three league fixtures.

The latest success story came last Sunday at Sandy Park, where Rob Baxter’s side put to bed Wasps 31-17 in the...

Max Verstappen: F1's Most Incredible Young Talent

Asked whether he’s the fastest driver in the world, and the teenage driver gave the most diplomatic answer ever: "Quite difficult to say right now. Maybe there is someone in Africa you do not know".

The interviewer asked Verstappen again the same question, and Max replied: "As an F1 driver, you must always be very confident." Well, that sums it, doesn’t it? The young driver is not only talented on the road, but he’s also extremely smart, and that’s just the icing on the cake. If you're looking to know more about Max Verstappen news and other updates on races, cars, and drivers,...

Harry Fry delighted with Myracing sponsorship

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 11:17am

Horse Racing tipping site myracing.com have announced they have signed a deal with Arena Racing Company (“ARC”) to be the principal sponsors of ten horse race meetings during 2018.

Myracing.com sponsorship will feature at eight different racecourses, with Hereford hosting the first two of those in January and March 2018.

Leading trainer Harry Fry, who boasts a healthy strike-rate at Hereford welcomed the news and said, “We are delighted to hear the news regarding the sponsorship deal that myracing.com have arranged, this is very good for racing. We always enjoy running our...

Competition for places within Chiefs is driving up standards

Shaun Malton insists competition for places within the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive up standards week by week.

The South African hooker got his first taste of Aviva Premiership action this season, coming off the bench to score one of his side's five tries in their 31-17 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.

His touchdown, coupled with scores for Olly Woodburn (2), Dave Dennis and Don Armand, were the key highlights in another polished performance from the champions, who remain in pole position after four rounds of the season.

Despite a lengthy injury list,...

Sandy Park buzzing after Chiefs win against Wasps

If this was the first real acid test of Exeter’s title credentials this season, then the Chiefs passed it with flying colours, brushing aside the attentions of visiting Wasps at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter’s side maintained pole position in the Aviva Premiership with a powerful, five-try victory that will have been noted with interest across the division by their top flight rivals.

Winger Olly Woodburn continued his rich vein of form with another brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Dave Dennis, Don Armand and Shaun Malton. Skipper Gareth Steenson completed...

Grecians slip to first league defeat of the season

Coventry City 2 Exeter City 0

Exeter City slipped to their first league defeat of the season as they lost 2-0 away from home against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

An unfortunate Troy Brown own goal and a late finish from Devon Kelly-Evans secured victory for a Coventry side who created a host of chances.

Despite the Grecians’ attempts to rally from behind, they were unable to find their way back into the match despite some late chances. City boss, Paul Tisdale, named the same starting eleven for the sixth consecutive match with the Grecians keen to continue...

SYTL Karate’s first birthday party kickstarts new mojo at Honiton Dojo

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 09/23/2017 - 11:49am

Devon’s fastest growing traditional Karate club marked its 1 year anniversary last Saturday (16 September) with a special celebration event at the relaunch of Honiton’s LED Leisure Centre.

SYTL (Say Yes To Life) was launched in September 2016 by Sensei Paul Batters, a Japanese graded Black Belt, with the support of LED Leisure whose members train for free as beginners, then half price after their first grading.

Having started with just a handful of students, the club now has over 100 attendees per week from the age of 4 to 74, many of whom turned out for a special Birthday...

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