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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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Successful year of sport for Exeter School

As the end of term draws near, Exeter School is celebrating an academic year of sporting success.

It was an exciting season of great hockey, during which the boys' hockey teams were crowned U13, U16 and U18 Devon Champions and U14 runners up and the girls' hockey teams were named U16 and U18 Devon Champions and U14 Devon runners up.

The Spring term began with both U18 boys' and girls' hockey teams taking part in the National Indoor Hockey Finals.

For the U18 boys, this was the second time in the Finals and they succeeded in taking Silver, losing narrowly to Whitgift...

Football Festival success

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 07/02/2015 - 1:31pm

Teams of young footballers from Exeter and a visiting team from Plymouth took part in a mini soccer festival last weekend, hosted by Devon Football Association.

The nine teams across two age groups fought hard for the top spot, with U9 winners Central beating West Exe in their final, and U10 winners SB Frankfort from Plymouth beating City Raiders.

Organiser Matt Eddy said: “The festival was a really good opportunity for teams to test their skills up outside of the season in a one day competition. The teams really enjoyed playing each other and there was a great spirit of...

Athletics Academy connects with Europe

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/02/2015 - 12:39pm

South West Athletics Academy has been working with the Exeter based Corkscrew programme which brings students from all over Europe to learn entrepreneurial skills.

Sonya Ellis Head Coach of the Academy said “we were delighted to be approached by Corkscrew Start Up School. They were looking for some unique businesses in the area to be used as real examples for their European students. We had an initial meeting with a small group of 4 students so that I could explain the business and we have just had their final presentation. It was great to have a viewpoint from someone outside...

Race lanes drawn for City of Exeter Rowing Regatta

Authored by Carby0
Posted: Thu, 07/02/2015 - 9:19am

Entries have now been submitted and race lanes drawn for this years City of Exeter Regatta at Exeter Quay on Saturday 11 July.

Once again this will be a full day of racing with over 100 sprint races on the day from 10.30am to 6pm. Racing takes place over a 400 metre course on the River Exe.

This provides close, exciting racing all day with eights, coxed fours, pairs, singles and double sculls.

http://www.exeter-regatta.co.uk/

Hughes targets big season ahead

Exeter’s Adam Hughes has admitted his first season at Sandy Park was a “big learning curve” for him as he adjusted to life with the Chiefs and the demands of the Aviva Premiership.

As one of a handful of fresh-faced arrivals brought in by head coach Rob Baxter last summer, the Welshman knew almost instantly he had been thrust into a testing new environment in Devon.

Having spent much of his professional career with the Newport-Gwent Dragons, the 25-year-old knew the time had come for a fresh challenge – and having spent a brief spell on loan with Championship side Bristol...

Tennis charity serves up free lessons

National sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up an ace for Exeter and the surrounding area by investing in a 50 week programme of free tennis lessons hoping hundreds of people across the area can make a racket at the city’s Heavitree Pleasure Ground courts.

The timing of the launch couldn’t be better as the World’s top players will be playing at the most famous tennis tournament of them all - Wimbledon. The charity, created by comedian Tony Hawks, has created a partnership with Exeter City Council, local professional tennis coach Jon Hamilton and the LTA to help provide...

Ticket designs unveiled for RWC2015

With global excitement building ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015, Tournament Organisers, England Rugby 2015, have unveiled the official design that will feature on the tickets for the 48 matches.

The five variations that have been officially unveiled celebrate Rugby and the rich history of the Tournament, featuring the Webb Ellis Cup at its centre, alongside four Rugby World Cup winning captains: John Eales (Australia), Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Martin Johnson (England) and Richie McCaw (New Zealand) representing the nations who have been victorious at previous Rugby World Cups...

Marsh Kia strikes sponsorship deal with ECFC

Marsh Kia in Exeter is thrilled to announce that it is to sponsor Exeter City FC.

The dealership, which is part of the Marsh Garages Motoring Group, is fully embracing the new partnership, gifting the club with a brand new Kia Sportage!

The sponsorship comes at an exciting time for Exeter City FC, as their charity, Football in the Community, goes from strength to strength. Started by Exeter City FC and charged with inspiring young people through physical activity, education, health and social inclusion throughout Devon and parts of Somerset, Marsh Kia were keen to be...

Tag rugby FEZtival in Exeter

A tag rugby FEZtival is taking place in Exeter on Saturday 25 July.

Mixed veteran teams from Exeter Chiefs, Plymouth Albion, Exeter Saracens will be taking part - from club players to full blown internationals.

The event is being held at Exeter Saracens Rugby Club, Exhibition Fields, Summer Lane and is raising funds for FORCE Cancer Charity.

Gates open at 12.30pm and entry is free.

As well as some great rugby there'll be a barbecue hog roast, live music, charity auction hosted by BBC Spotlight's Andy Birkett and a festival party.

Exeter Wheelers climb Stoke Hill 100 times in Everesting Relay

Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club took part in a hill climb relay challenge up to the top of Stoke Woods to publicise their Hill Climb Festival to be held on 19th September.

Members of the club made 100 ascents of the Stoke Woods Hill (as seen in the Tour of Britain) in teams of three over the course of the day, the cyclists successfully climbed over 29,000ft, the equivalent of climbing Mt Everest to help publicise the clubs upcoming Hill Climb Festival.

Hill climbing is a long-running time trial tradition, which is well-represented in the South West with Minehead Cycling Club...

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