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Exeter awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released

With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.

The trophy will embark on a trip to Exeter on 20 May at Exeter Cathedral, as part of a nationwide tour of England.

Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup 2025, and several rugby stars will be in attendance to showcase the new trophy.

Exeter will host seven...

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Lees wary of Worcester threat

Mitch Lees says Exeter Chiefs are well aware of the threat posed by rivals Worcester Warriors ahead of tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership encounter at Sixways (3pm).

Last Saturday the Midlanders caused something of a stir across the division when they inflicted a rare defeat on reigning champions Saracens – and Lees knows the Chiefs can ill afford to suffer a similar fate as they look to maintain their position within the top three.

Rob Baxter’s side continued their impressive run of Premiership form last time out by sharing out a 35-35 draw with table topping Wasps, who failed...

Test of stamina in Devon’s famous national chase

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Fri, 02/17/2017 - 12:40pm

The roll call of jockeys and trainers that have won Exeter Racecourse’s prestigious Higos Insurance Services Devon National reads like a who’s who of racing, and next Friday, another name will be added to an illustrious list that is approaching its twentieth year.

The prize for the winner is more than £15,000 and it is no surprise to learn that it is ever popular among trainers, keen to give their chasers that might lack for a bit of speed the chance to win a decent pot of money. With 21 fences to negotiate, and three miles six furlongs to complete, the race requires an abundance...

Chiefs side to face Worcester Warriors

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 02/17/2017 - 12:20pm

Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs squad are ‘fully focused’ on the task ahead as they gear up for tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership trip to Worcester Warriors (3pm). Fresh from a hard fought draw against table-toppers Wasps last Sunday, the Chiefs will be looking to consolidate their top three position by inflicting yet another league defeat on their hosts, who themselves warmed up for this latest clash by downing reigning champions Saracens on their own turf last time out. In nine previous top flight meetings between Worcester and Exeter, it’s been a whitewash of victories for Devon’s finest....

Former Arsenal and England legend to air ‘The good, the bad, the ugly’ on his career

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/15/2017 - 5:10pm

Tickets are now available for an evening with former Arsenal and England legend Kenny Sansom, titled ‘The good, the bad, the ugly’.

The event, kindly sponsored by Paramount Personnel and PHAB, takes place at St James Park on Thursday, February 23, at 7.30pm, the evening will see Kenny share stories of his glittering footballing career, and tell the truth about his life after football which saw him fall on hard financial times with gambling problems and alcoholism that at times caused him to sleep rough.

Full-back Kenny’s career saw him win 86 England caps and make over 600...

Chiefs U18s squad set for Academy Finals Day

Rob Gibson wants his Exeter Chiefs Under-18s side to finish their season on a high note when they tackle Wasps in tomorrow’s Academy Finals Day at Worcester’s Sixways Stadium (2.30pm).

Having finished their Southern Group league fixtures with a 45-0 thumping of previously unbeaten Harlequins last Saturday, the Chiefs will head to the Midlands in buoyant mood and looking to put the seal on a campaign which has brought plenty of high points.

With only one defeat all season – that was at home to Saracens – the Devonians have come together well to produce not only a series of...

Chiefs bring in Roberts on loan

Exeter Chiefs have today strengthened their options at scrum-half with the addition of Welsh international Martin Roberts.

The 30-year-old has joined on loan until the end of the season from Aviva Premiership rivals Bristol Rugby and will help supplement the half-back area with the Chiefs currently without the injured trio of Will Chudley, Dave Lewis and Niko Matawalu.

In welcoming Roberts to Sandy Park, head coach Rob Baxter said: “People are aware where we stand at the moment because of significant injuries to both Will Chudley and Dave Lewis – and don’t get me wrong I...

Exeter City takes stand against homophobia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/14/2017 - 10:00am

EXETER City Football Club will be saying ‘no to homophobia’ at its home game with Stevenage (Saturday 18 February; kick off 3pm). The match has been designated as the Club’s annual ‘Football v Homophobia’ fixture and a number of initiatives to mark the day have been organised by the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust and its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and the Club’s Football in the Community charity. This is the eighth time that a Football v Homophobia match has been held by Exeter City and this long term commitment will be recognised with an award at halftime. Lou Englefield, Director...

Chiefs maintain top three place

Exeter Chiefs maintained their top three placing in the Aviva Premiership with a hard-fought draw against leaders Wasps at Sandy Park.

In what was a pulsating encounter from start to finish, Rob Baxter’s side couldn’t quite sneak over the finish line to secure maximum reward, this despite playing most of the second half with 14 men following a red card for lock Jonny Hill.

Joe Simpson’s converted score ten minutes from time enabled the visitors to claim a share of the spoils and maintain their lofty position after 14 rounds of battle.

Earlier, the two sides had...

Simmonds signs two-year deal

Sam Simmonds has every reason to be beaming with delight today as not only is he set to make his Aviva Premiership debut, but the young Exeter Chiefs forward has also penned a new two-year deal with the Devon club.

The 22-year-old will celebrate his latest contract by packing down at No.8 for Rob Baxter’s side when they play host to Wasps at Sandy Park (1pm).

It’s rich reward for the Teignmouth youngster, who has shown in recent weeks his growing stature within the ranks at the Chiefs, producing two eye-catching displays against Wasps and Bristol in the Anglo-Welsh Cup....

City's unbeaten run comes to and end

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/11/2017 - 6:26pm

Exeter City’s 12-game unbeaten run came to an end at Home Park on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 by local rivals Plymouth Argyle.

The Grecians were two goals down at the break with Matty Kennedy and Ryan Taylor scoring the goals for the Pilgrims, but the Grecians had plenty of chances to get back into the match with Troy Brown heading against the bar and Reuben Reid sending another effort just past the post.

However, City drop to fifth in the table as a result of the derby day loss but could at least take comfort in the fact that they didn’t lose ground on third-placed...

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