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Forgotten 12 to be remembered

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/17/2014 - 12:16pm

For 100 years they have gone somewhat unnoticed, but 12 former Exeter Rugby Club players and officials are to be officially remembered with a new commemorative plaque at Sandy Park.

The lives of the forgotten few will be highlighted in a special memorial service which will take place at the stadium on Armistice Day, Tuesday 11 November, at 10.30am.

For years, Exeter Rugby Club have proudly displayed within the County Suite a memorial plaque of the names of those former players who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. However, new information supplied to...

Exeter Chiefs 44 London Irish 24

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 10/13/2014 - 10:10am

Exeter Chiefs 44 London Irish 24 Mark Stevens at Sandy Park Exeter Chiefs rediscovered their winning habit at just the right time as they swot aside the attentions of visiting London Irish with a powerful display to remain amongst the frontrunners in this season’s Aviva Premiership.

Rob Baxter’s side ran in five tries courtesy of Carl Rimmer, Damian Welch (2), Henry Slade and Don Armand, while fly-half Gareth Steenson slotted a further 19 points courtesy of five conversions and three penalties.

In a one-sided first period, all Irish could muster in terms of a score was a...

Chiefs side to face London Irish

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he wants to see a response from his players following last weekend’s Aviva Premiership loss at Newcastle Falcons.

Having gone into the game at Kingston Park buoyed by notable wins over Gloucester (away) and Harlequins (home), Devon’s finest hit a speed bump in the North East as the Falcons claimed their first league win in 20 games with a 29-24 success.

It was a disappointing outcome for the Chiefs, who with 20 minutes remaining in the contest were in front 24-17. However, late tries from Tom Catterick and Noah Cato proved decisive...

Plenty to work on says Steenson

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:00pm

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson insists he and his team-mates still have plenty to work on despite their solid start to the new Aviva Premiership season.

Rob Baxter's side collected their second win in three starts this term on Friday night as Steenson led the way in a 25-22 victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm.

The Irish playmaker provided 14 points with the boot as Devon's finest won away to the Cherry & Whites for the third time in four seasons.

The hard-fought win momentarily lifted the Chiefs to the summit of the Premiership for the second time this...

Chiefs spoil neighbours' party

Exeter Chiefs notched up another away-day victory, this time against their near neighbours Gloucester.

Ben White’s first half try, coupled with the laser-guided boots of Gareth Steenson (pictured) and Henry Slade, proved just enough on the night for the Chiefs to sink hosts Gloucester at a packed Kingsholm.

The Cherry & Whites played their part in a thrilling encounter, claiming tries through Jonny May, Dan Murphy and Tom Palmer, but it was never enough even though James Hook did his best to set up a grandstand finale.

Narrowly undone 24-20 by the Tigers in...

Chiefs star Nowell happy to be back

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell says he has never "felt so good" on a rugby pitch after he marked his return to competitive action by claiming a try-double in Monday night's A League victory over London Welsh.

The England international has been sidelined since March with injuries to both his shoulder and knee, but he showed within minutes of his return that he was firing on all cylinders and itching to return to first team duty.

The Cornishman featured for 34 minutes as the Exeter Braves - who also added tries through Ceri Sweeney, Tom James, Jack Arnott, Sam Skinner and...

Bayonne first up for the Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs will kick-off their European Rugby Challenge Cup campaign for the 2014/15 season with a trip to Bayonne.

Rob Baxter's side will travel to the Stade Jean Dauger on Saturday, October 18 with an 8pm kick-off.

A week later, the Chiefs will play host to Connacht Rugby at Sandy Park with a 3pm kick-off.

European action resumes in December with back-to-back encounters with La Rochelle, before the group stages are completed in January with a trip to Connacht and a home date with Bayonne.

The dates, venues and kick-off times for Rounds 3 and 4 in both...

Exeter Foundation's £50k legacy fund

The Exeter Foundation has announced it will be putting up £50,000 to fund local legacy projects.

Since it was launched in 2010, the Exeter Chiefs’ charity has donated more than £350,000 to a wide range of organisations.

Among the beneficiaries have been Hospiscare, Vranch House, Dream-A-Way, Age UK Exeter and the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.

Now, the trustees have joined forces with the Express & Echo to find a landmark charity project that will benefit generations to come.

Chairman of the Foundation, Tony Rowe, who is also CEO of the Exeter...

Hooker Taione out to make his mark

Hooker Elvis Taione hopes a big year with new club Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership can help secure him a spot in the Tongan squad for next year's Rugby World Cup.

The 31-year-old is one of seven new signings brought to Sandy Park by head coach Rob Baxter this summer and already the experienced forward is setting his sights high ahead of the 2014/15 campaign.

Not only is Taione keen on playing a key role within Baxter's first-team make-up, but he hopes his on-field actions will be enough to put him in contention for the South Sea Islanders.

Ironically, Tonga...

Hughes deal delights Baxter

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he pleased to finally have got his man after today confirming the arrival of Welshman Adam Hughes to the club.

For several years Baxter has tracked the talented 24-year-old back and now he finally has he man after the Newport-born back put pen to paper on a two-year deal.

Hughes, who has played for both the Newport-Gwent Dragons and Bristol, is the latest new addition to the Chiefs ranks ahead of the 2014/15 season and Baxter is delighted to have the player on board for what promises to be a big campaign for the Devon outfit....

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