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Skinner locks in as Chiefs’ number 10 with new contract

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Harvey Skinner has committed his future to wearing the number 10 as he signs a new two-year contract with the club.

The Chiefs centurion has been enjoying a stellar campaign since establishing a new half-back partnership with Italian international scrum-half Stephen Varney. The pair have helped to shepherd Chiefs to an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final this weekend.

Skinner said: “I’m really happy to sign a new deal with the club, as I truly love playing here. I’m enjoying the connection we have among the group and the style of rugby we’re playing....

20,000 attend Exeter Fanzone

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/09/2015 - 11:51am

Rugby World Cup 2015 continues to grip the nation with over half a million local and international fans enjoying the Official Fanzones up and down the country to watch live matches and enjoy the excitement of the Tournament.

This is in addition to over one million fans who have already enjoyed the action in venues to date, a figure which is set to double with 2.41 million tickets now sold across the 48 matches.

Rugby World Cup 2015 is on track to be the biggest Rugby World Cup to date, with total match attendance figures surpassing one million, helped by three record-...

New coach joins club on World Squash Day

This Saturday is a day for a double celebration by the squash club at Exeter Golf and Country Club, welcoming a new squash coach on World Squash Day.

To mark this important date in the squash events calendar, Exeter Golf and Country Club are opening the doors to the squash courts for free coaching sessions for juniors from 10am until 12pm with the new coach, Mike Harris. Mike will also run an elite academy for some of the county’s best players in the afternoon, followed by the Club Session to meet squash members.

Mike, who is 26 and is an England Squash and Racketball Level...

Chiefs gearing up nicely for new season

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2015 - 11:48am

Ben Moon says he can feel a mood change with the Exeter Chiefs camp as the start of the new Aviva Premiership season draws ever closer.

Rob Baxter’s side wrap up their pre-season campaign this weekend with the final instalment of this year’s Westcountry Challenge Cup – a competition the Devon club have already secured with a game to spare.

Last weekend’s narrow 31-33 victory over Gloucester ensured the Chiefs made it three wins from three in pre-season, having already seen off the Cherry and Whites and Bath on home soil in recent weeks.

This Saturday, Moon will be...

Rugby World Cup: Namibia 16 Georgia 17

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2015 - 8:47am

It was an historic night for Georgia, who almost certainly secured their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2019 by doing enough yesterday at Sandy Park to finish third in Pool C, but it was by no means a straightforward victory as Namibia fought them all the way in a match that eventually came down to a one-point margin and included four yellow cards.

Prince Harry was at Sandy Park to see a contest that defied all predictions as Georgia dominated every statistic but for large portions of the match were unable to convert them into points.

Read the full match report here:...

Yeandle named new Chiefs club captain

Jack Yeandle has been named as Exeter Chiefs club captain for the 2015/16 season.

Rob Baxter revealed his choice on Wednesday after telling the players of his decision earlier that morning ahead of Saturday's Westcountry Challenge Cup match at Bath.

It brings to an end a question which has been swirling around Sandy Park throughout the summer following Dean Mumm's departure to Australia.

Hooker Yeandle, 25, captained the side at the start of the 2014/15 campaign after Mumm was ruled out following shoulder surgery, and Baxter confirmed that his success during that...

Exeter Racecourse: Preview of tomorrow's runners

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 10/07/2015 - 2:46pm

Exeter’s new season begins tomorrow (Oct 8) with the first of six races off at 2.25pm. Heavy showers at the beginning of the week mean the going is good, good to soft in places, resulting in a strong card of runners.

The feature race of the day is the Great Point Media Investments Handicap Chase, run over three miles. Seven runners go to post with the Lawney Hill-trained King Fountaine likely to start the favourite. However, his win at Plumpton just under three weeks ago, has put him up eight pounds in the handicap and the Grant Cann-trained I’m In Charge will be a popular...

Prince Harry set to visit Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/07/2015 - 9:53am

All eyes will be on Exeter today as Prince Harry is set to attend the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Namibia at Sandy Park (kick off 8pm).

This is the first time the honorary president of the Rugby World Cup has watched a match which doesn't involve England in this year's tournament.

During his visit the prince will also meet a group of young people who have benefited from the local Rugby Empowering Employment programme, which helps 16 to 24 year olds who have had problems finding work.

If you didn’t manage to get ticket for the match, the Exeter...

Slade out to make up for lost time

Exeter Chiefs back Henry Slade had admitted his wait for an appearance during England’s disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign has been ‘frustrating’.

However, the 22-year-old playmaker will make his World Cup bow at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night in England’s final match of the tournament against Uruguay.

Club-mates Jack Nowell, another who has yet to feature for Stuart Lancaster’s side during the tournament, and Geoff Parling will also start the match, and Slade – who has been named at outside centre – says he is keen to make up for lost time.

“I speak...

City out of Johnstone's Paint Trophy

Plymouth Argyle 2 Exeter City 0 - Match report

Exeter City bowed out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after goals from Hiram Boateng and Craig Tanner secured a deserved Devon derby win for Plymouth Argyle in their 5,000th competitive match.

For Plymouth Argyle's 5,000th match, Paul Tisdale made five changes to his weekend line-up, with Ryan Harley making his long-awaited return from injury and Danny Butterfield, Arron Davies, Tom McCready and Alex Nicholls all coming in.

The Grecians might have been one-up just seconds into the game, with David Wheeler heading Tom...

Chiefs trio to start for England against Uruguay

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 10/06/2015 - 12:40pm

Stuart Lancaster has reshuffled his match-day squad for England’s fourth and final Pool A clash against Uruguay on Saturday in Manchester (kick-off 8pm, live on ITV), handing maiden Rugby World Cup starts to four players.

Exeter Chiefs duo Henry Slade and Jack Nowell feature at outside centre and wing respectively, while scrum half Danny Care and full back Alex Goode also get their first taste of tournament action at Manchester City Stadium.

In the pack, Mako Vunipola starts in place of Joe Marler at loosehead prop, with James Haskell and Nick Easter replacing Tom Wood and...

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