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Townson joins Chiefs coaching staff

Glen Townson has joined Exeter Chiefs as the men’s assistant forwards coach.

Formerly the academy transition coach with Bristol Bears, the former lock forward makes the move to Chiefs having been in his transition role with Bears since September 2022.

Townson said: “It has been a real ambition of mine to be a Gallagher PREM coach, and to get the chance to do it at the Chiefs, one of the most successful clubs in the last decade, a club with rich history, was an opportunity I had to take.

“I’m hoping to add experience to a strong coaching group and build on the...

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/03/2017 - 4:31pm

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/03/2017 - 4:06pm

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:16am

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

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 04/30/2017 - 11:04am

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/29/2017 - 7:03pm

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...

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....

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