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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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Exeter School hosts British Shooting Target Sprint

Exeter School is hosting a British Shooting Target Sprint on 10 June, open to all aged 11+. No experience is needed and all the equipment is provided.

Gorgs Geikie from Devon, who represented Great Britain at the London Olympics, is organising the 2017 Target Sprint National Series.

She goes on to say: “We at British Shooting are delighted to be running this South West Qualifying event at Exeter School. Target Sprint is a little like biathlon, but swapping ski’s for trainers! Find us on Facebook at TargetSprintGB where you can enter the event and online at www.targetsprint....

Thousands of Chiefs fans cheer their champions

Thousands of Exeter Chiefs fans lined the streets of the City Centre today to welcome home their heroes after they claimed the Aviva Premiership title for the first time in the club’s history.

Gareth Steenson’s extra time penalty proved the difference as Devon’s finest edged out rivals Wasps 23-20 at Twickenham.

Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE, along with head coach Rob Baxter, led the celebrations, which included two open-top buses making their way down the High Street before they were met by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Lesley Robson for a civic...

Blackpool 2 Exeter City 1

Exeter City were narrowly beaten in the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Final as Mark Cullen’s second-half strike sealed the 2-1 victory for Blackpool at Wembley stadium.

The Tangerines, who went ahead early in the match were pegged back by a brilliant finish from David Wheeler, but Cullen’s close range finish ensured the Grecians would remain in Sky Bet League Two.

Paul Tisdale made three changes from the City side that confirmed the Grecians’ place at Wembley against Carlisle United as Bobby Olejnik, Jordan Tillson and Lee Holmes were replaced by Christy Pym, Lloyd James and...

Chiefs are crowned champions

Seven years ago this week Exeter Rugby Club achieved – at that time – their finest hour, defeating rivals Bristol to book their place amongst the great and the good of English Rugby.

Today, a new and amazing chapter was written into the history of the Chiefs as Rob Baxter’s side triumphed at Twickenham, lifting the Aviva Premiership crown for the first time in the club’s history.

Since that wet and wild night at the Memorial Stadium there have been many happy memories, but this has eclipsed them all.

The Chiefs are Champions!

Gareth Steenson’s extra time...

Chiefs side to face Wasps

It was seven years today that Exeter Chiefs finally arrived at English rugby’s top table.

On a wet and wild night at the Memorial Stadium, the dream became reality for Rob Baxter and his side as they overcame rivals Bristol in the inaugural Championship Play-Off Final.

In the years that have followed, Devon’s finest have not only defied the many doubters who claimed their existence in the Aviva Premiership would be short-lived, but instead they have built on the firm foundations to propel themselves as one of the rising forces within the English and European game.

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Waldrom out to finish the job

Thomas Waldrom is ready to put the seal on a season of hard graft by helping Exeter Chiefs to lift the Aviva Premiership title for the first time against Wasps tomorrow (2:30pm).

Having missed out 12 months ago due to injury as his club-mates were edged out by Saracens in last season's end of season showpiece, the free-scoring No.8 is back in harness for the this weekend's final encounter at a packed out Twickenham.

Waldrom is no stranger to playing at English Rugby HQ, having featured there in the past for both club and country, but now he wants to help the Chiefs reach...

The best game of the 2016/2017 Premier League season

The highs and lows of the Premier League are over for another year and in regards to Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hull , that may just be another few years. There’s been joy and there’s been sorrow, dullness and brilliance, but just has been the best showing of the top flight this season?

We can’t help but pick Bournemouth 4-3 Liverpool. A freezing day on the South Coast saw the Cherries wow Jurgen Klopp’s men with an unbelievable and unpredictable comeback. Bournemouth were trailing 1-0 after the 20-minute mark thanks to Saido Mane. The forward controlled Emre Can’s over the top...

The best place to celebrate being named in the Lions tour squad? The Exeter Chiefs canteen, of course, says Nowell!

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell admitted he was "the most nervous he has been all season" just moments before he found out he was named in the British and Irish Lions squad.

He told a networking event at Sandy Park that he had just finished a gym session and had joined his teammates for lunch when the announcement was made live on TV.

He said: “We had an hour off and I walked into the canteen and there are not normally that many people in there but, on this occasion, the whole room was full and I just though ‘oh no’!”

“I thought 'what if I am not picked'? 'This is...

Bet365 is the pick of the bookies for UK football betting

People today should know that bet365 is the pick of the bookies for UK football betting. People in the online gaming community are always on the lookout for the best possible online casino gaming websites and the best bookmakers that they can find. The people who are specifically interested in online betting should go to bet365. People in the community have seen the rise of bet365, which is one of the most popular bookies in the entire United Kingdom, and for people outside of the United Kingdom.

Reaching the top of such a long list is difficult, especially when people consider the...

Plans in place for victory parades should Exeter teams triumph

Exeter is gearing up for a weekend of sporting celebration as two of its teams prepare for Finals at Twickenham and Wembley.

Exeter City Council has thrown its support behind the Chiefs and the Grecians and has put in place plans for open-top bus parades and civic receptions next week should the teams triumph. In Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs take on Wasps on Saturday afternoon in the Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham. Round ball neighbours Exeter City Football Club travel to Wembley on Sunday for the Division 2 Play-off Final against Blackpool FC.

If the Chiefs win their...

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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Exeter School hosts British Shooting Target Sprint

Thousands of Chiefs fans cheer their champions

Blackpool 2 Exeter City 1

Chiefs are crowned champions

Chiefs side to face Wasps

Waldrom out to finish the job

The best game of the 2016/2017 Premier League season

The best place to celebrate being named in the Lions tour squad? The Exeter Chiefs canteen, of course, says Nowell!

Bet365 is the pick of the bookies for UK football betting

Plans in place for victory parades should Exeter teams triumph

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