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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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Lees to depart the Chiefs

Mitch Lees is to leave Exeter Chiefs and join French Top 14 side CA Brive ahead of the new 2019/20 season.

The 30-year-old Australian departs having spent the past five years at Sandy Park, where he has amassed 113 appearances, scoring eight tries in the process.

Brought to the club during the summer of 2014 from London Welsh, Lees quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the Chiefs pack.

His on-field form was rewarded at the end of the 2015/16 season when he was part of the England Saxons squad for their summer tour to South Africa, whilst he has...

Noah Smerdon signs for Exeter City with help of 1931 Fund

Noah Smerdon is delighted to have secured a move to Exeter City after the 1931 Fund helped provide an undisclosed fee to West Bromwich Albion for the youngster.

The 18-year-old spent time with the Baggies within their youth setup but departed the Hawthorns and joined Gloucester City in 2017.

For their part in Noah’s development West Brom are entitled to a fee for the youngster upon his move St James Park, andwith the help of the 1931 Fund, the club have been able to acquire the services of the defender.

The 1931 Fund is a group of around 60 Exeter City supporters...

Exeter Golf and Country Club Racketball

Exeter Golf and Country Club scoop 4 national titles at UK Racketball Championships

UK Racketball Championships heralded success for Exeter Golf and Country Club players who have scooped four national titles in the 2019 tournament last weekend.

The four national title wins suggest Exeter Golf and Country Club, collectively, is the top racketball club in the UK.

The UK Racketball Championships took place on 6th and 7th July at Edgbaston Priory Squash and Tennis Club, featuring some of the strongest players from across the country.

With Junior, Senior and Masters age categories and events from U13 all the way up to an O80 age group, the championships...

Exeter City sign Nicky Ajose

Nicky Ajose says he is hungry to score goals having signed for Exeter City.

The 27-year-old striker, who last season was promoted from League One with Charlton Athletic as well as helping Mansfield to the League Two play-offs, put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park following a successful meeting with manager Matt Taylor.

“I am delighted,” he said. “It has been an interesting summer for myself. I came down here and spoke to Matt, the manager, and when I got on the flight home my mind was made up. I knew where I wanted to spend the next part of my career.

“You...

Junior team at Enmore Golf club

Yeovil Golf Club Celebrates a Fantastic Weekend of Junior Golf

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:43pm

Last Saturday the final round of Somerset Junior Golf League matches was held at Enmore Golf Club. Played on the hottest day of the summer the various matches were curtailed for safety reasons to nine holes. However the weather didn’t prevent some of the Yeovil team members from playing sizzling golf and recording winning scores.

Archie Tolman won the Division One competition with 21 stableford points, a score that was matched by his Division Two teammate Lewis Young who also won his division. Backed up by the rest of the Yeovil players it meant that the Club finished in a very...

Table tennis club team B

Promotion for Ottery Table Tennis Club

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 6:15am

Ottery St Mary Table Tennis Club B Team has been promoted to the First Division of the Exeter & District Table Tennis league.

League Chairman Bob Carlyon presented the trophy to the team, Chris Jones (Captain), Guillaume Gaston and Jeremy Broad at club venue, The Institute in Yonder Street.

The club, which meets on Tuesdays at Colin Tooze, sports striking club t-shirts sponsored by Otter Garden Centres. Manager, John Giblin said: “We are delighted that the team achieved promotion this season, and we look forward to hearing how they do in the First Division.

“We...

How Exeter City FC fans can keep themselves busy ahead of the 2019/2010 campaign

The curtain has closed on yet another season and with just weeks remaining until the start of the new campaign excitement is already building.

There’s set to be plenty of comings and goings over the next month, most recently Jonny Maxted , as Matt Taylor attempts to mould a squad capable of mounting a real challenge next term but as we count down to kick-off there’s plenty of Gercians fans to keep themselves busy.

From taking stadium taking stadium tours to familiarising yourself with matched bettering so you can earn some risk-free cash by backing city next year, here’s a...

South West Water backs Planet Earth Games to promote health and hydration

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/28/2019 - 4:26pm

South West Water has teamed up with the world’s first environment themed multi-sports event to help promote the benefits of health and hydration. The groundbreaking Planet Earth Games is taking place in Exeter on 6 July at Exwick Sports Hub and Flowerpot Playing Fields.

The organisers have a vision of inspiring a generation of environmentally-sustainable young people through physical activity. The Planet Earth Games is committed to:

  • zero usage of avoidable single use oil-based plastics
  • leaving no trace by achieving zero waste
  • usage of recycled
  • ...

Exeter City sign Jonny Maxted

Jonny Maxted says it was the ambition shown by manager Matt Taylor that helped convince him to sign for Exeter City.

The 25-year-old will officially join Exeter City on July 1, but could play for the Grecians this evening in our pre-season friendly with Jersey, if approval is granted from his current club Accrington Stanley.

Jonny came through the ranks with Doncaster Rovers and has spent time with the likes of Forest Green Rovers and Guiseley. Last season he played 26 times for Stanley as he helped them to secure another season in the third tier of English football....

Gary Warren signs for Exeter City

Gary Warren says he is delighted and honoured to have signed for Exeter City having put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park.

The defender, who has more than 600 league appearances during his career, has made the switch from Yeovil Town having departed the Glovers earlier this week.

He comes with a reputation of being an aggressive, tough tackling centre-half and he says he can’t wait to get started with his new club.

“I am delighted,” he said. “I can’t wait now to get started and to get the season under way. I am very, very honoured and privileged to come and...

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