Exeter Chiefs

Chiefs are in "safe hands" says Kevin Barrett

Kevin Barrett will say his goodbyes to life at Exeter Rugby Club this weekend, insisting the Chiefs are in "safe hands" as they look to further establish themselves amongst the elite clubs in both England and Europe.

After two successful playing spells in Devon, the 32-year-old scrum-half is set for a new role within the game as he prepares to become part of the Strength & Conditioning team at rivals Saracens from next season. He does, however, move on with plenty of happy and proud memories from his time with the Chiefs, insisting the ambitious Westcountry outfit will always...

Richie to retire after Chiefs clash with Gloucester on Saturday

Richard Baxter will say an emotional farewell to life at Exeter Rugby Club when he runs out for his final game in a Chiefs jersey in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Gloucester at Sandy Park (2pm).

The long-serving No 8, who is poised to make his 431st outing for the Devon club, has decided to call time on his senior career and switch his attentions to life away from the game which has served him so well for so many years.

Since making his first team debut away to Fylde on October 11, 1997 – Baxter has established himself as one of the true greats of the club,...

Chiefs flanker Scaysbrook wants to finish on a high

Exeter Chiefs flanker James Scaysbrook says the lure of playing in next season's Heineken Cup is all the motivation he and his team-mates need to finish the current campaign on a high note. With just one game remaining in the scheduled fixture list - that against Gloucester at a sold out Sandy Park next Saturday (2.30pm) - the Devon club know a victory over the Cherry & Whites will ensure they will be competing alongside Europe's elite again next term. The Chiefs head into the final round of fixtures in sixth place, two points clear of rivals Bath, who themselves still harbour Heineken...

Young rugby fan James gets his reward

London Irish fly-half Ian Humphreys may have ended up on the losing side following his side's recent visit to Sandy Park, but he has emerged as a real winner in the eyes of one young rugby fan. The 30-year-old back was greeted with a chorus of boos from supporters packed inside Sandy Park when he inadvertently kicked the ball straight into the face of schoolboy James Allan, who was watching his first-ever Chiefs game with his dad Nick and other members of his family. Immediately Humphreys gestured towards the youngster for his actions and even tried to find him following the final whistle...

Chiefs will hold a special place in my heart says Clarky

Hooker Neil Clark says Exeter Chiefs will forever hold a special place in his heart after it was confirmed this week he will leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season. The 31-year-old forward, who has just agreed a two-year deal with newly-promoted French side Oyonnax, will bring the curtain down on his career with the Devon club following Exeter’s final game of the season against Gloucester at Sandy Park on May 4. In two spells with the Chiefs, Clark – who was this season awarded a testimonial year by the club – has to date amassed 187 appearances in all competitions,...

Wealth Management Company kicks off Diamond Jubilee celebrations for local rugby club

Local wealth and investment Management Company Brewin Dolphin Exeter arranged a special coaching session by Exeter Chiefs' Craig Mitchell (‘Mitch’) with Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club, one of Exeter’s longest-established clubs, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Brewin Dolphin organised the visit by International rugby star Craig Mitchell to the club’s home ground in Whipton. During the session he worked with Head Coach Ross Bovingdon and the first team to pass on his expertise with coaching tips and techniques.

Tim Walker, Head of Office Brewin Dolphin...

Rugby comes to the races at Exeter’s April evening meeting

Rugby comes to the races at Exeter Racecourse next Tuesday (April 30) with its first evening meeting of the season staged in conjunction with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Chiefs’ long serving hooker, Neil Clark, has made over 150 appearances for the club and he’s been honoured with a testimonial year.

As part of the year-long activities being held in his honour, he’ll be at the racecourse along with his team mates including captain Tom Hayes, New Zealand Maori Hoani Tui, full back Luke Arscott and Wales international Craig Mitchell.

Racing kicks off at 5.35pm with the...

Final day clash against Gloucester is a sell-out for Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs can confirm that the club's final Aviva Premiership game of the 2012/13 season has now officially sold out.

The final few tickets for the game, which will be held on Saturday 4 May (2.30pm) were snapped up by supporters just after 10am at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter's side, who defeated London Wasps 37-24 at Adams Park on Sunday, will head into the final day knowing victory over the visiting Cherry & Whites will guarantee them a spot in next season's Heineken Cup.

Bath, who are also battling it out for the final Cup placing alongside the Chiefs, face a...

Chiefs on top form against London Wasps

London Wasps 24 - Exeter Chiefs 37

On the day when 35,000 runners took to the streets of London for the annual marathon, Exeter Chiefs showed little sign of fatigue as they produced arguably their best display of the season to keep alive their hopes of Heineken Cup rugby again next season.

While hosts London Wasps withered in the heat of a pulsating battle, Rob Baxter’s men duly rose to the occasion claiming maximum reward from an oustanding display at Adams Park. Tries from Jack Yeandle, Jack Nowell, Damian Welch and Haydn Thomas, together with 17 points from the boot of...

Naqelevuki signs new two-year contract with the Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after it was confirmed today that Fijian international Sireli Naqelevuki has committed his future to the Aviva Premiership club.

The 32-year-old back follows the lead of a number of his current club-mates in agreeing a new two-year contract.

Naqelevuki, who joined the Chiefs in the summer of 2010 from South African Super Rugby outfit, the Stormers, has settled well to life in England and has been a prominent figure in helping the Devon club cement their place amongst English rugby’s top clubs.

A ferocious...

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