Abby Duguid has signed a contract to join Exeter Chiefs Women.
The Canadian international arrived just in time to watch her new team beat Trailfinders Women in the first round of the new PWR season.
Formerly of Loughborough Lighting, Duguid has plenty of PWR experience at both lock and in the back row.
Exeter Chiefs Women’s Steve Salvin said: “With Edel’s (McMahon) unfortunate injury ruling her out for the season, we needed to bring someone in of international class to maintain our squad depth.
“Abby is an outstanding back-five player with significant...
Recycling rates at Sandy Park soared at the start of the 24/25 season whilst they saw a 25.75% reduction in general waste compared to the same time period in the previous year all thanks to Exeter Chiefs’ sustainability partnership with Devon Contract Waste (DCW). Now, the Devon waste management company has confirmed it will continue the collaboration for the 2025/26 season, as well as sponsoring rising star Christ Tshiunza.
Last season, the partnership delivered impressive results in making Sandy Park more sustainable. With new recycling stations, improved waste segregation, and...
Exeter is set to host two enthralling Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals at Sandy Park this weekend.
The tournament, which kickstarted on August 22nd, has already been seen as a generational moment for women’s rugby, with it expected to become the most viewed women’s rugby event of all time.
It has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 400,000 tickets sold, and tickets are still available for this weekend’s quarter-final action at Exeter’s Sandy Park.
Ali Hepher has been appointed to an academy performance coach role within Exeter Chiefs’ development pathway.
With 16 years of experience at Chiefs, Hepher brings valuable knowledge of both the club and the sport to the role, which will be crucial to developing future Chiefs players and guiding pathway coaches.
Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “Personally, I’m really pleased to have Ali on board in this new role which encompasses him working on the coaching and skills development of our young players from aged 16 onwards.
Exeter Chiefs have added to their front row depth with the signing of prop Khwezi Mona ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The 32-year-old front rower makes the move to Devon from South African franchise, Hollywoodbets Sharks. Having made more than 50 appearances for the Sharks, this will be Mona’s first foray into Gallagher PREM competition.
“I’ve always respected Chiefs’ history and the hardworking culture that led them to conquer Europe,” Mona said.
“This is the kind of team and environment I want to be a part of. I’m excited to learn from the coaches, contribute on...
USA Eagles’ most capped player Hope Rogers has signed a new contract with Exeter Chiefs Women to keep her at Sandy Park.
Rogers became the most capped women’s Eagle in the recent Pacific Four Series against Canada. She went on to seal her international prowess with a hat-trick of tries against Australia in the same tournament.
Meanwhile, she was announced as the Chiefs Women’s Top Try Scorer of the Year with 10 tries in the 2024/25 season. Rogers was also selected in the PWR’s Dream Team for her performances at loosehead prop in the wake of being named in the World Rugby...
A formidable new season of Gallagher PREM rugby awaits as our 2025/26 fixture list has now been confirmed.
Exeter Chiefs launch into the new campaign on the road to Northampton Saints at cinch stadium Franklin’s Gardens in round one on Sunday, 28 September.
That’s before rugby returns to Sandy Park with Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, 4 October. After a trip to near neighbours Bristol Bears in round three, the month draws to a close with back-to-back home games against Harlequins and Gloucester.
Sale Sharks in Manchester is the lone league fixture in November...
Exeter Chiefs Women will move into the 2025/26 season with a new-look squad but not before the club recognises the contribution of some its departing players, including trailblazing centurion Ebony Jefferies.
Flanker Jefferies recorded her 100th game at the end of last season having played the very first Exeter Chiefs Women’s game back in 2020. She is currently rehabilitating from foot surgery.
Exeter Chiefs chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “Ebony has also been a loyal servant to Chiefs Women and played in our very first friendly and league games through to our last...
Exeter Chiefs hooker and club captain Jack Yeandle has signed a new contract to stay with the club.
Signing on the heels of a try-scoring performance against Bath Rugby at Sandy Park last weekend, the squad leader has shown no signs of slowing down since making his 300th club appearance this season.
“I’m really looking forward to continuing as a Chief,” Yeandle said. “This is a special place to me. It’s a club I watched for years, enjoyed back at the County Ground as a youngster. I’ve seen some pretty amazing games here at Sandy Park and got to play in some too....
