Exeter Chiefs

Steenson insists mood at Sandy Park remains positive

Gareth Steenson insists the hard work has already started as Exeter Chiefs quickly look to banish the disappointment of Friday's Aviva Premiership defeat to lowly Sale Sharks.

Seemingly in control at 16-5 up early in the second half thanks to 11 points from Steenson and a try from Fijian newcomer Watisoni Votu, the Chiefs then appeared to implode as they allowed the Sharks to fight their way back into the contest, eventually undoing their Devon rivals 21-16 to claim only their third top flight win of the season.

It was indeed a disappointing outcome for Rob Baxter's side,...

Exeter Chiefs ready to face Sale Sharks tonight

Exeter Chiefs are ready to unleash Fijian flyer Watisoni Votu into the Aviva Premiership when they travel to lowly Sale Sharks tonight (7.45pm).

Sign up today for Exeter Chiefs' February Camp

Hundreds of youngsters have benefited during their holidays from a Chiefs Rugby Camp and the first one of 2013 will take place at Sandy Park on 18th-19th February.

At a cost of £35 per day, children aged from 6-16 can learn from the professionals as they get given the opportunity to experience what rugby life is all about at a top Aviva Premiership club, as well as getting the chance to see Rob Baxter’s squad train in preparation for their upcoming top flight clash at home to London Welsh.

Campers not only learn the basic elements of the game, but at the same time improve...

Fly-half Ignacio Mieres to depart Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has today confirmed that fly-half Ignacio Mieres is to leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season and join rivals Worcester Warriors.

Brewin Dolphin launch Charity of the Year at Sandy Park

Investment management company, Brewin Dolphin, based in Pynes Hill, Exeter, organised a special visit for students from the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education to visit Sandy Park as part of their player sponsorship. The group of ten residential students, who travel from all over the South West and as far away as North Wales, were given the chance to meet players from the first team squad.

The Exeter Academy for Deaf Education gives deaf students from 4 to 25 years the chance to improve their potential ; academically, socially and emotionally within the South West and beyond...

Colin Rockey honoured by Queen's Fire Service Award

Colin Rockey, Head of Special Operations Team tells in his own words about his career within Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and the honour of receiving the Queens Fire Service Award.

"I joined the fire service 30 years ago on 12th September 1983, before this my career had been very varied. I started out as a civil engineering draughtsmen then I became an MOD apprentice in Devonport dockyards as a mechanical fitter before becoming a British telecom engineer.

"I used to play junior rugby for Plympton and senior rugby for Plymouth Albion, but my rugby career...

Pellow names Chiefs side to face Saints

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 02/02/2013 - 10:38am

Exeter Chiefs coach Ricky Pellow says he wants to see a more clinical edge to his side when they entertain Northampton Saints in their last pool game of this season's LV= Cup (6.30pm).

Ben Moon and James Phillips sign new Chiefs deals

Exeter Chiefs forwards Ben Moon and James Phillips have extended their contracts at Sandy Park. Moon, 23, has signed a new two-year deal, while 26-year-old Phillips has accepted a one-year offer.

Chiefs stars meet their match at Paignton Zoo

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Tue, 01/29/2013 - 11:44am

The Exeter Chiefs visited Paignton Zoo recently and came up against some real heavyweights.

Players and staff encountered elephants, giraffes and giant tortoises – and even scrummed down with a gorilla!

Female African elephant Duchess impressed many. Mark Twiggs, Head of Strength & Conditioning, said: “Duchess weighs around 4,000 kilos, which equates to nearly the whole squad!”

“It’s interesting to compare stats,” said Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling. “Exeter’s young Academy lock Will Carrick-Smith is 6 feet 11 inches – 2.1 metres. He’s one of the...

Chiefs come undone in the LV= Cup away to Bath

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 01/26/2013 - 5:54pm

Undone by the Irish last week, Exeter Chiefs saw their LV= Cup suffer a blow as another foe from the Emerald Isle proved decisive.

Brought in by Bath earlier in the week on a short-term deal until the end of the season, Irish international Peter Stringer proved the significant difference in this entertaining Westcountry battle at the Recreation Ground.

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