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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

Black Knight Football Club board member...

Chiefs demonstrate depth of squad with rousing victory

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/11/2012 - 10:57pm

Given their chance to shine by the club’s coaching staff, Exeter’s young and old combined to great effect to give the Chiefs a bright start to their LV= Cup campaign at London Welsh, writes Mark Stevens.

In a rousing display at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium, the true depth of the current Chiefs squad was displayed in all it’s glory as the Devon club produced a stunning six-try success against their Premiership rivals.

Young full-back Jack Nowell led the victory march for the visitors on Remembrance Sunday as he claimed two of the tries in a superb man-of-the-match showing....

Johnson celebrates his fourth England cap with a try

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 11/10/2012 - 7:42pm

Exeter Chiefs forward Tom Johnson celebrated winning his fourth England cap by getting on the scoresheet in his side’s 54-12 victory over Fiji at Twickenham, writes Mark Stevens.

The all-action flanker landed one of seven tries for Stuart Lancaster’s team in their opening QBE Autumn international.

Also on the mark for England were Charlie Sharples (2), Ugo Monye and Manu Tuilagi (2), whilst fly-half Toby Flood kicked over 17 points with a further two for replacement Owen Farrell.

Fiji, who included Chiefs centre Sireli Naqelevuki in their starting XV, replied with...

City share the points after twice battling back from behind

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 11/10/2012 - 7:37pm

Exeter City twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with high-flying Fleetwood Town in an open encounter at St James’ Park.

Steve McNulty’s header gave the visitors a lead before Jamie Cureton finished off a neat move. The Trawlermen went into the break ahead thanks to Nicholson’s firm finish, but a second-half spot-kick by John O’Flynn earned the Grecians a point.

Paul Tisdale named an unchanged starting line-up after the Grecians’ midweek victory against AFC Wimbledon. The newly-promoted Lancashire side, placed fourth before kick-off, boasted former Premier League...

Tom Johnson poised to win his fourth international cap

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 11/09/2012 - 10:19am

Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson is poised to win his fourth international cap after being named in England’s starting line-up for Saturday’s opening QBE Autumn International against Fiji at Twickenham (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.

Having featured in all three of England’s tests against South Africa last summer, the 30-year-old flanker keeps his starting spot in a back-row which also includes skipper Chris Robshaw and Leicester powerhouse Thomas Waldrom.

Joining Johnson in the England pack will be Tom Youngs, who is set to make his full debut in the front-row. The...

Gonzalo will bare his teeth against Wales for the Pumas

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2012 - 10:36pm

Exeter Chiefs winger Gonzalo Camacho will win his 18th international cap when he lines-up for Argentina in their opening Autumn international against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.

The 28-year-old speedster has only recently returned to Sandy Park having been away featuring for the Pumas in the inaugural Rugby Championship, a competition in which he started every game for his country.

Camacho, however, has wasted little time in making his mark for the Chiefs since his return – scoring Exeter’s opening try in their 33-9 victory...

Baxter tells his squad... 'you have the chance to impress'

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2012 - 9:31pm

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says the opportunity is there for a number of his first team squad to go out and impress him as attentions switches this weekend from the demands of the Aviva Premiership to that of the LV= Cup, writes Mark Stevens.

Fresh from their 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the top flight on Saturday, the Chiefs head to league rivals London Welsh on Sunday (4pm) for their opening fixture in the Anglo-Welsh competition.

It will mark the second competitive meeting of the two sides at the Kassam Stadium, this after the Chiefs went down 25-24...

City return to winning ways at the Park

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2012 - 8:13am

Exeter City put an end to a disappointing run of results with a 2-0 win over visitors AFC Wimbledon. Veteran Jamie Cureton opened the scoring for City with a composed finish just after the half-hour mark, and John O’Flynn sealed the victory with a low drive 20 minutes from time. AFC Wimbledon rallied in the second half but City’s dominance was reflected in the result. City manager Paul Tisdale made just a single change to the starting XI after the weekend’s FA Cup tie against Bury. Amankwaah took a seat on the bench with Steve Tully slotting in at right-back, while John O’Flynn made his...

Exeter Eagles see no post-Olympic progress

By Ian Bond

One of Exeter's only basketball teams have not been wallowing in a pool of post-Olympic feelgood factor as some other sports have.

We found out that their funding and indeed participating players had seen no increase so far this year.

However Des Kumar, who founded the Eagles 14 years ago, says the sport is popular in the city:

"The other sports are used to receiving a lot of money. We're not used to receiving much money but there's a huge demand for basketball."

There is also a big crossover in the...

More disappointment for fans as City crash out of FA Cup

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2012 - 6:21pm

City made two changes after last week's 3-0 defeat at Cheltenham. Pat Baldwin came in to form a back three alongside Coles and Amankwaah and Alan Gow started in partnership with Jamie Cureton up front. Arron Davies missed out through injury and Jimmy Keohane dropped to the bench. The new 3-5-1-1 formation allowed Scot Bennett to return to midfield.

The home side started with intent and David Healy’s early cross went all the way across the Exeter box. Dominic Poleon had plenty of time at the far post but shot first time and hit the bar.

City’s reply inevitably came from Alan...

Baxter praises team after return to winning ways

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2012 - 10:44am

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his side as they returned to winning ways with an impressive 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.

Having suffered defeats to Leinster and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup, as well a setback on the road at Bath just seven days earlier, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula in style as tries from Gonzalo Camacho, Haydn Thomas and Chris Budgen helped pave the way for Exeter’s fourth league win of the season.

As well as the three tries, fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked over a further 16 points,...
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