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Exeter Chiefs chairman says new American owners will bring ‘razzmatazz’ to rugby union

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe believes that the club’s impending takeover by an American consortium could transform the Gallagher Premiership.

The billionaire owners of English Premier League club Bournemouth have agreed a deal for the club, subject to the membership’s approval at an extraordinary general meeting on May 7.

If the deal is ratified, Exeter Chiefs will become the latest Premiership team alongside Newcastle and Bath to secure major new investment.

Rowe desperate to secure investment for the Chiefs

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Paralympic legacy needs help, says Vitalise survey one year on from the Paralympics

In a follow up to a survey conducted in the wake of the 2012 London Paralympics, a new survey by disability charity Vitalise one year on from the Games has found that the feel-good factor is flagging and urgent work is needed to sustain the legacy of the Games.

Despite hopes that the Games would change attitudes, improve understanding and lead to greater inclusion of people with disabilities in society, Vitalise's study has found that 6 out of 10 (59%) people with disabilities say there has been no perceptible change to their lives one year on from the Games, increasing from 40%...

Record entry announced for charity swim

Organisers of the 8th Topsham-Turf swim are celebrating the annual event’s biggest number of participants, who are estimated to have raised over £8,000 so far with more sponsorship to be added over the coming weeks for a local charity.

The event, which has been staged by the Estuary League of Friends since 2005 and is now supported by Michelmores Solicitors, witnessed 133 swimmers start the mile long swim on Saturday 17 August at Topsham Ferryman’s Slipway on their way to the Turf Hotel.

Exeter St James resident, Nye Levett was first swimmer back with Laura Davies from...

Tisdale praises 'bootstrap' win

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale was glowing with praise for his players following their 2-1 home win against York City, which came courtesy of two Alan Gow goals.

The Grecians grew into the game and completed a turnaround after Ryan Jarvis netted an early opener for the visitors, and it wasn’t just the result that pleased Paul but also the manner in which the victory game.

With injuries and tactical substitutions playing their part, it became an increasingly strategic battle between Tis and his opposing number Nigel Worthington. The City manager was delighted with the...

Chiefs lose final pre-season outing

Exeter Chiefs lost their final pre-season outing as Glasgow’s attacking prowess came out on top at Sandy Park,writes Mark Stevens.

Welshman Tom James scored a brace of tries for the Chiefs and fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked the rest of the points, but two tries from Byron McGuigan and one each from Alex Dunbar and Mark Bennett saw the visitors come through to win.

Steenson opened the scoring with a penalty after just three minutes as the Chiefs started well, but opposite number Scott Wight levelled things up two minutes later as Dave Ewers gave away a penalty at a ruck....

Tisdale's squad at full strength for York clash

Entering the fifth weekend of League 2 fixtures of the season, the Grecians are one of just five teams remaining in the division with a 100 per cent home record – cup results notwithstanding (3pm kick off at St James' Park).

Visitors York, meanwhile, have not been happy travellers and are one of a number of clubs to have been beaten on both of their away games this season. Indeed, it hasn’t been the brightest of openings for the Minstermen thus far – a home victory against Northampton on the opening day almost a month ago has been followed up with three losses and a single draw in...

Super TJ looking to secure a starting place

Tom Johnson says regaining his place within the Exeter Chiefs starting line-up is his immediate goal ahead of the new 2013/14 season.

Having made his first start for the Devon club since January in last Saturday’s pre-season win over Bristol, the England international is hoping another big display against Glasgow Warriors this weekend will bolster his chances of featuring in Exeter’s seasonal opener at Northampton Saints on September 7.

The all-action forward was enjoying a terrific season last term until a damaging knee injury sustained in the Heineken Cup against Leinster...

Baxter names Chiefs side to face Glasgow

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has called on his side to “front up” for their final pre-season test against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park tomorrow (3pm).

With warm-up victories over Scarlets (23-15) and Bristol (51-7) already secured in the past fortnight, the Chiefs will be looking to maintain their 100 per cent record against the visiting Scotsmen.

With just over a week to go until Exeter’s Aviva Premiership opener at Northampton Saints, Baxter hopes to use this latest work-out as the perfect preparation tool ahead of their 2013-14 campaign.

“It’s a good...

Tickets for Chiefs Aviva opener on sale now!

Exeter Chiefs have received their ticket allocation for their opening Aviva Premiership game of the season at Northampton Saints.

Rob Baxter’s side will kick-off their 2013/14 top flight campaign on Saturday, September 7 at Franklin’s Gardens (3pm).

The Chiefs have received an allocation of 200 tickets, which including standing and seating options.

Terrace: Adult £28 Seating – Church’s Stand Block R: Adults £40 South West Corner Block Q: Adults £32 If there are any Chiefs supporters who wish to purchase concessions or junior tickets, they are asked to contact the...

Hayes predicts a stern test from Glasgow

Tom Hayes expects a real shift in focus from the Exeter Chiefs over the coming week as the countdown to the new Aviva Premiership draws ever closer, writes Mark Stevens.

The Devon club will wrap up their pre-season programme this Saturday when they welcome Glasgow Warriors to Sandy Park (3pm) – and just one week before they kick-off their league opener away to Northampton Saints.

Having overcome Scarlets (23-15) and Bristol (51-7) in their opening two friendlies, Irishman Hayes expects the visiting Scotsmen to pose a stern test in the club’s final work-out.

“We...

Big Chief relishing his new challenge

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Romana Graham says he is “excited” by the challenge that lies ahead after he became the latest addition to the playing ranks at Sandy Park. The imposing 6ft 7in, 117kg forward, who is Rob Baxter’s seventh signing ahead of the new 2013/14 season, has arrived in Devon following five years playing with the New Zealand-based Chiefs in the Super 15, as well as provincial side Waikato whom he helped lift the Ranfurly Shield last year. An athletic forward, who is not only highly skilled and strong aerially, Graham’s capture provides the Chiefs with another experienced...

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Exeter Chiefs chairman says new American owners will bring ‘razzmatazz’ to rugby union

Paralympic legacy needs help, says Vitalise survey one year on from the Paralympics

Record entry announced for charity swim

Tisdale praises 'bootstrap' win

Chiefs lose final pre-season outing

Tisdale's squad at full strength for York clash

Super TJ looking to secure a starting place

Baxter names Chiefs side to face Glasgow

Tickets for Chiefs Aviva opener on sale now!

Hayes predicts a stern test from Glasgow

Big Chief relishing his new challenge

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