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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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Ladies Tug of War success at British & Irish Championships

Haldon Ladies Tug of War team picked up two Golds and a Silver at the British and Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships, just one week after winning the National Young Farmers finals at Tenbury Countryside Show.

The team which is coached by Mark Hutchins, is predominately made up from members of the Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Club, and aged between 17 and 28.

The Ladies team got through to the National Federation of Young Farmers' Club Tug of War finals after winning the Devon and South West Area finals earlier in the year. The team topped their group in the early...

New Legends Lounge opens at Exeter City FC

RGB Building Supplies were delighted to officially open the new Legends Lounge at Exeter City Football Club on Tuesday 8th August during the home game against Charlton Athletic.

Throughout the evening, former City players Alan Banks, Jimmy Giles, John Hore, Peter Hatch and Scott Hiley joined RGB staff, customers and suppliers to enjoy the pre-match launch celebrations prior to watching the game.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We’re proud supporters of everything Exeter and have sponsored players from Exeter City FC for many seasons. This year, we’re...

David ‘Flats’ Flatman and Mark Durden-Smith set to tackle Premiership Rugby highlights

The first airing of Rugby highlights on Channel 5, will be hosted by Rugby legend and former Bath prop, David Flatman, capped by England eight times, and Presenter Mark Durden-Smith. The duo, who have worked together since 2013, will be giving their expert opinion on the weekend’s action and showcasing the key happenings from every game in the league. Channel 5’s highlights package will cover Premiership Rugby, Anglo-Welsh Cup and Premiership Rugby 7s, and each week will feature the insights of former and current players.

David Flatman has made a seamless transition from player to...

Hunter hopes competition for places will drive up standards

Rob Hunter believes competition to get into the Exeter Chiefs starting line-up ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season will help to drive standards up during pre-season.

Forwards coach Hunter said he was “pretty pleased” after watching the English champions notch up victories over the Cornish Pirates (47-15) and Dragons (50-24) during Saturday’s Double Header at Sandy Park.

The Chiefs split their playing squad into two different line-ups for the two games, thus allowing a large nucleus to press their claims for a potential starting spot in the club’s opening league...

Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

The Exeter City Supporters Trust has welcomed a new grant from the National Lottery to help create a museum in and around St James Park.

The funding bid, which was submitted by the University of Exeter working in partnership with the Trust’s History Group, has been successful in attracting grants of £63,700 with the main contribution coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) with a £50,700 grant made possible by National Lottery players.

The museum will build on the findings made while researching the History of St James Park project, also funded by the HLF, which was...

Exeter City 1 Lincoln City 0: Match report

Reuben Reid sealed a 1-0 win for Exeter City against Lincoln City after a hard-fought encounter at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

The City striker's excellent first-half goal was the difference between the two sides as the visitors put up a stern test for Paul Tisdale’s men.

The Grecians made three changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Swindon Town last time out as Luke Croll, Troy Archibald-Henville, and Jake Taylor replaced Jordan Moore-Taylor, Lee Holmes and David Wheeler.

In a first half which didn’t have too many clear chances for both teams, the away...

Exeter Chiefs chairman sent off his own pitch!

This was the dramatic moment Exeter Chiefs supremo Tony Rowe was sent off his own pitch!

He was just seconds into a substitution when the whistle was blown for a misdemeanour in the scrum.

Mr Rowe protested his innocence but referee Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury brandished a yellow card.

It was the shortest debut in Exeter Chiefs history.

The club chairman was playing in a fun testimonial game for fly-half Gareth Steenson which was watched by an estimated 8,000 fans at Sandy Park.

A former Exeter Chiefs squad took on a Classic Lions team, which...

Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Match report

Exeter City drew 1-1 with Swindon Town at the County Ground in their second match of the Sky Bet League Two season.

A first half goal from Liam McAlinden was cancelled out by Swindon Town substitute Kaiyne Woolery in the second half, meaning the Grecians travelled back to Devon with one point after a hard fought encounter.

Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side that suffered a narrow defeat to Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup in midweek with Craig Woodman, Jordan Moore-Taylor and David Wheeler returning to the starting line up in place of Troy Archibald-Henville,...

Steeno kicks of his testimonial in the company of rugby royalty!

Rugby royalty helped Gareth Steenson kick off his testimonial year last night.

Among the stars of the sport joining him for the launch were David Flatman, Richard Hill, Danny Grewcock and Mike Tindall.

Former Chiefs players at the Sandy Park event were Chris Budgen, Tommy Hayes and Bryan Rennie.

And England legend Jonny Wilkinson, who couldn’t be there on the night, sent a special video message.

Steeno said he was humbled by the turn out and the tributes he received.

The fans’ favourite is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his...

Spreaders looking forward to Steeno's big day!

The man charged with overseeing Gareth Steenson’s testimonial game at Sandy Park this Saturday (AUGUST 12), Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury has heaped praise on the Exeter Chiefs.

The former international referee has since retired but is now head of RFU officials.

And he said he was relishing the chance to pull on his boots again.

Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is staging a game featuring an Exeter select side who will take on a Classic Lions team featuring Mike Tindall.

Spreaders said: “I remember the...

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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Ladies Tug of War success at British & Irish Championships

New Legends Lounge opens at Exeter City FC

David ‘Flats’ Flatman and Mark Durden-Smith set to tackle Premiership Rugby highlights

Hunter hopes competition for places will drive up standards

Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

Exeter City 1 Lincoln City 0: Match report

Exeter Chiefs chairman sent off his own pitch!

Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Match report

Steeno kicks of his testimonial in the company of rugby royalty!

Spreaders looking forward to Steeno's big day!

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