Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Junior Poluleuligaga has today agreed to join Championship outfit Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan deal.
With the Pirates having been dealt an untimely blow with captain Gavin Cattle sustaining an injury in last Friday's 18-18 draw at Doncaster Knights, the Cornish club have moved swiftly to acquire the services of the talented 31-year-old Samoan international.
The Auckland-born number nine, who is now into his third season at Sandy Park, will head to the Duchy with at least a few familiar faces in tow as the Pirates have already dual-...
After a stellar debut season, Exeter Chiefs and winger Paul Brown-Bampoe have agreed a new contract extension.
It is no secret that the 23-year-old has enjoyed one of the strongest breakthrough seasons of recent years, as the youngster went from being on loan to Plymouth Albion to scoring against Bordeaux Begles in an Investec Champions Cup clash.
“I am delighted to be re-signing at Chiefs,” Brown-Bampoe said. “It’s an environment that has allowed me to grow both my understanding and passion for the game.
“The Chiefs faithful have accepted me as one of their own...
Exeter Chiefs Women have signed versatile forward Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury.
The 21-year-old is equally comfortable at lock and in the back-row and played for England U20s last year.
Initially more of a fan of athletics, 100 metres and high jump in particular, Whitley began playing rugby at Sudbury RFC aged 13 when a friend dragged her along to a game. She started off on the wing and scored 10 tries in that first match.
She said: “I was pretty awful, but I just loved running though people!”
Part of large girls’ programme at Sudbury, Whitley...
Exeter Chiefs back rower Jacques Vermeulen has agreed a move to Sale Sharks for the 2025/26 season.
The 30-year-old back-row forward will join Chiefs’ Gallagher Premiership opposition after six seasons as a Chief, during which time he was a trophy winner in the 2020 double for Exeter.
“As my time with the team comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to express how truly incredible this journey has been,” Vermeulen said.
“From the very first day, I was welcomed with open arms by each and every one of you, and together, we created something truly special...
Exeter Chiefs centre Will Rigg has extended his stay at Sandy Park as he signs a new Chiefs contract.
Signing from Championship club Coventry in February 2024, Rigg has since debuted in all top-flight competitions – the Premiership Rugby Cup, the Gallagher Premiership and the Investec Champions Cup.
“I’m really excited to re-sign with the club,” Rigg said. “Since joining last year, it’s been a really positive experience getting the chance to play in the Premiership and Europe. When the opportunity came to continue my journey with the Chiefs, I was extremely happy to be...
When push came to shove, Exeter’s pack came together in unison to provide the power that has put them within touching distance of a semi-final place in this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup.
The Cup holders will have to wait at least a week to confirm whether they have advanced, but a third victory of the season against Bristol Bears has given them more than a fighting chance of advancing.
Only Newcastle Falcons - who face Sale Sharks next weekend in their final qualification fixture - can deny the Devonians, providing they pick up all five points and overturn a nine-point...
With various parts of the world being battered from pillar to post, Worcester Warriors felt the full force of Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as they made it back-to-back wins in the Aviva Premiership.
The defending champions were at their ruthless best in the Midlands, running in another five-try display against the Warriors, who scant reward in a one-sided encounter came from a second half Biyi Alo try and five points from the boot of Sam Olver.
At the other end, Devon’s finest were again impressive with young Sam Simmonds again leading the way. The all-action No.8 helped...
Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs can’t afford to show the stars of Clermont Auvergne too much respect in Saturday’s European Champions Cup showdown.
One of the heavyweights of world rugby, Clermont currently lead the Top 14 standings and were beaten finalists in last season’s European Champions Cup after losing to Toulon.
Exeter head into the clash with Franck Azéma’s glittering squad knowing that defeat at Sandy Park without so much as a bonus point would leave their European campaign in dire straits.
But Chudley, whose form at scrum-half has been an integral part...
The Fez fundraising phenomenon continues to go from strength to strength and has now raised a staggering £55,000 for FORCE since the campaign was launched on May 28 2014.
The latest boost to the fund has come from the Devon Rugby Legends Tag Feztival with the organisers handing over a cheque for £12,200.
Within the past month the Fez Army has also presented a cheque for £12,000 from the sale of fezbands – green wristbands now worn by thousands of people around Exeter and beyond – and a series of events around Fezmas Day over the August Bank Holiday weekend will bring in a...
We are really excited to announce that Sandy Park has once again teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs, the region's top Premiership Rugby Club to host this year's b2b @ SandyPark Exhibition taking place on Wednesday 5th November
Welcoming back some of the best organisations in the area who are keen to support the event, including:
• Exeter Chiefs • South West Communications • Express & Echo • Exeter City Council • Radio Exe • The Exeter Daily
b2b @ SandyPark is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new...
