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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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Play-off home advantage for Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs will have home advantage against defending champions Saracens in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs after Rob Baxter’s side continued their rich vein of form at the expense of rivals Gloucester.

In a full-blooded contest at Kingsholm, Devon’s finest were made to work for every bit of their latest five-point haul (the final score was 20 to 34) which ensured them of a top two finish.

A similar outcome for leaders Wasps in their top of the table clash with Sarries meant they topped the pile at the end of the scheduled season, but it’s the Chiefs who will...

Woodburn crowned Chiefs' Player of the Year

Olly Woodburn described being crowned as the Exeter Chiefs Player of the Year as his “proudest moment” in rugby following the club’s annual awards night on Thursday.

The talented winger, who last weekend was crowned the Supporters’ Player of the Year, scooped the top award in front of a record-breaking crowd of 641 people at Sandy Park.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a stellar season for the Chiefs, producing not only a number of eye-catching displays, but also helping himself to 11 tries in 24 appearances.

The award, which was selected by Woodburn’s fellow peers, was...

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

There may be one round of the scheduled Aviva Premiership season to go, but there is still plenty to do for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs over the coming weeks.

It starts tomorrow at Kingsholm where Gloucester lie in wait in Round 22 of this season’s competition (4pm).

The Chiefs will head up the M5 safe in the knowledge that they are already assured of a place in the end of season play-offs, but it’s whether they have home advantage that will be uppermost in their thoughts ahead of kick-off.

Win against the Cherry & Whites and the Chiefs will guarantee...

2017 Devon Sports Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the prestigious 2017 Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards have been announced and all 30 are outstanding. To mark the 20th year of the awards there are some exciting new categories and the finalists include people from all aspects of community sport from coaches and volunteers to sportspeople from a really diverse range of sports.

The Awards which will take place on 30th June at Sandy Park celebrate diverse sporting contributions and achievements from community level coaching right through to elite sports performers. The main purpose of the Awards is to recognise...

Chief Thomas to call time on Exeter career

Haydn Thomas says he is looking forward to an exciting new chapter in his Exeter Chiefs career after confirming he will be retiring from playing at the end of the season. The long-serving scrum-half has played a pivotal role in the rise of the Devon club over the years, amassing 211 appearances and 46 tries, but will now move into a new full-time academy role with the club from next season. Thomas debuted for the then National League One club back in 2003 in an away fixture at Bedford, before his career took him to the Premiership where he featured for both Gloucester and Bristol. The...

Wembley date for Exeter City Men’s Disability Team

Exeter City Men’s Disability Team secured victory in The FA People’s Cup in partnership with BBC Get Inspired this weekend and got their dream ticket to the Emirates FA Cup Final in the process.

The team’s journey started as one of over 6,000 teams to sign up, and they competed in the first round in February. They then progressed through their regional semi-final to qualify for the national final in Birmingham.

As well as being named the best amateur team in the country within the adult male disability Premier League category, the team will now receive tickets to the...

Businesses help Honiton Gymnastics Club develop community facility

Members of the business community in Honiton have pitched in to help Honiton Gymnastics Club develop its facilities since moving into its own premises nine months ago.

When the club moved out of Honiton Gymnastics Centre and into the old Rainbow store on Ottery Moor Lane last August there was a huge amount of work to do. As a result, many big-hearted businesses in Honiton and further afield have come to the rescue, providing the club with discounted and free materials, helping with supplies for events, and offering free labour for essential work.

“We’re astounded by the...

Exeter City FC remembers Blitz heroes

Exeter City and its Supporters Trust will be remembering two members of the Football Club who were killed on active service during the Exeter Blitz 75 years ago.

On 4 May 1942 a German Air Raid dropped 30 tonnes of high explosives, 10,000 incendiary bombs and three landmines on the city. A total of 282 people are known to have died including two with strong Exeter City FC connections: former player Albert Potter and Club Chairman Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Hunter.

Potter was a local lad born in Exeter in 1897. He was spotted playing for Pinhoe and signed for City in 1922...

Chiefs building nicely says Hepher

Assistant coach Ali Hepher believes Exeter Chiefs are “building nicely” after they edged ever closer to securing a home semi-final in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs.

With just one round of the scheduled season remaining, the Chiefs drew level on points with leaders Wasps as they notched up their 14th league win of the season thanks to this six-try 36-12 victory over Northampton Saints at Sandy Park.

Supporters’ Player of the Year Olly Woodburn led the way with brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Don Armand, Ian Whitten, Jack Nowell and Sam...

Exeter City secure play-off place

Exeter City have secured a play-off place after beating league leaders Doncaster Rovers 3-1.

The Grecians knew going into the match that a victory would be good enough to seal a top seven finish and took the lead with a superb strike from Jordan Moore-Taylor. James Coppinger replied for the hosts, but second-half strikes from David Wheeler and Liam McAlinden gave the Grecians the victory and the points they needed.

City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes to the starting line-up as in came Lloyd James and Reuben Reid for Ethan Ampadu and Jordan Tillson.

That saw...

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Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Play-off home advantage for Chiefs

Woodburn crowned Chiefs' Player of the Year

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

2017 Devon Sports Awards finalists announced

Chief Thomas to call time on Exeter career

Wembley date for Exeter City Men’s Disability Team

Businesses help Honiton Gymnastics Club develop community facility

Exeter City FC remembers Blitz heroes

Chiefs building nicely says Hepher

Exeter City secure play-off place

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