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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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Exeter Chiefs 36 Northampton Saints 12

These are indeed heady days for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs side after they became the first Aviva Premiership Rugby side to secure seven straight bonus-point wins with their biggest-ever victory against Northampton Saints.

Devon’s finest kept up their quest for a home semi-final in this season play-offs with another polished, six-try blast here at Sandy Park.

Northampton had the first word through JJ Hanrahan and the last through Ahsee Tuala, but in between they were no match for the high-flying Chiefs, who powered to a 14th league win of the season thanks to an Olly...

Chiefs side to face Northampton Saints

Rob Baxter says it’s vital his Exeter Chiefs grasp every opportunity afforded to them as they look to maintain their momentum in this season’s Aviva Premiership. Having clocked up a 13-match unbeaten streak that stretches back to the end of October, the Chiefs – along with Wasps and Saracens – have already booked their place in next month’s end of season play-offs. With that objective already safely secured in the bag, however, next on the list for Baxter and his players is to ensure home advantage in the last four – and that means finishing the scheduled season with a flourish. First up...

Good going pays dividends at Bicton International horse Trials

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 04/26/2017 - 2:29pm

David Doel headed the Rathbones CIC2* at Bicton Arena International horse Trials riding Gillian Jonas’ Shannondale Quest adding four showjumping penalties to his dressage score of 43.4.

More than 700 horse and rider combinations competed over the course of the three day competition where organisers’ hard work to produce good safe ground in light of the dry spell earned plenty of plaudits.

Organiser Helen West said: “The feedback has been incredible. After such a long dry spell we’ve had to put a lot of work in on the ground, in addition to our longer term plan which was put...

Fans to relive Exeter City history as team battles for promotion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/25/2017 - 7:34am

Forget just cheering on from the stands - football fans can explore the unique history of Exeter City through a new documentary as players embark on a promotion battle

Fans, former players and the current manager Paul Tisdale each explore different decades of Exeter City in the film, called Histories of St James Park, which will have a premiere at St James Park this week. Supporters are welcome at the screening of the documentary on the evening of 27 April, beginning at 7pm.

Also on display will be memorabilia and pictures which show the remarkable story of Exeter City FC....

Hooley to leave the Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs can confirm that fly-half Will Hooley is to leave the club at the end of the season and will move to RFU Championship side Bedford Blues.

The 23-year-old back has spent the past two seasons at Sandy Park, signing during the summer of 2015 from Aviva Premiership rivals Northampton Saints.

Hooley made his Chiefs debut during the 2015/16 season, coming off the bench in Exeter’s European Champions Cup encounter against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

During his maiden season in Devon, the Cambridge-born back featured in 15 match-day...

Thrilling fourth community futsal final

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/24/2017 - 7:08am

IT was a thrilling final for Exeter United who were the winners of Exeter City’s One Game One Community's fourth Futsal tournament held at the University of Exeter Sports Centre on Sunday, April 23.

Exeter United beat the team T P Mazembe, named after the Congalese football club based in Lubumbashi, 2-0.

The semi-finalists who did not make it to the final but were praised for doing well were Chorizo United who lost 2-1 to Exeter United and A C Heavitree, who lost 4-2 to T P Mazembe.

The tournament, the fourth to be held, was organised by Exeter City Football in the...

Chiefs promotion winning team to reunite for Steeno testimonial game

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 04/23/2017 - 7:36pm

Rugby fans are in for a treat this summer when a promotion-winning Exeter Chiefs squad take on a Classic Lions XV.

The tantalising game has been arranged as part of Chiefs fly-half and club legend Gareth Steenson’s testimonial year.

Tickets are on sale now for the match, which takes place on August 12.

Among the former Chiefs players who have agreed to turn out on the day are Richie Baxter, Brett Sturgess, Tommy Hayes and Chris ‘Budgie’ Budgen.

Meanwhile, England and Gloucester legend Mike Tindall has been confirmed in the Lions squad.

Steenson said...

Exeter City 3 Morecambe 1

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/22/2017 - 6:42pm

Exeter City scored two late goals to beat Morecambe 3-1 at St James Park and move up to fifth in the League Two table.

The Grecians took the lead in the first few minutes of the second half having had the lion's share of chances. However, they were then pegged back by a superb volley from Kevin Ellison and needed a penalty from substitute Reuben Reid to put them back in front before Liam McAlinden put the gloss on an excellent day by firing home with virtually the last kick of the match.

City manager Paul Tisdale made four changes to the starting XI up from the defeat at...

Lions call up a 'dream come true' for Nowell

Exeter Chiefs and England star Jack Nowell says it's a "dream come true" to have been named in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand this summer. The 24-year-old Cornishman was today named in Warren Gatland's 41-man squad for the tour, which begins on June 3 and ends on July 8. Nowell, who has scored 11 tries in 23 appearances for England, will make history by becoming the first player to be included in the squad whilst playing for the Chiefs. He is one of 16 England players named in the tour party with Wales providing 12, Ireland 11 and two from Scotland. Nowell said: "...

Hannah picks up her race riding reins for charity

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Tue, 04/18/2017 - 4:51pm

Exeter Racecourse’s regional business development executive Hannah Hawkins is one of 12 riders who has been selected to take part in The Jockey Challenge, a one mile five furlong charity race that takes place at Warwick Racecourse on May 25 in aid of The Air Ambulance.

Hannah, 24, whose day to day job involves dealing with racing hospitality and sponsorship, is well placed to take part in the race having ridden in point-to-points. She’s had 25 rides in all and has won four times on a horse called Mister Moonax.

Given Hannah is barely five foot tall, and as light as a...

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