Julian Salvi is bracing himself for a “non-stop season” after settling in well to life with new club Exeter Chiefs.
Having spent the past four campaigns with Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers, the 29-year-old forward has opted for a fresh start down in the Westcountry, working under the guidance of Exeter head coach Rob Baxter.
As one of a number of new faces brought to Sandy Park by Baxter during the close season, Salvi has wasted little time in getting stuck into working life in Devon, pushing himself hard during the opening weeks of the club’s pre-season...
Exeter Chiefs have handed Championship side Cornish Pirates a pre-season boost by agreeing to allow six of their squad to join them on dual registered terms this season.
Max Bodilly (pictured), Tom Hendrickson and Jack Innard, all of whom spent last season at the Mennaye Field will all return to the Mennaye Field for the 2015/16 season, as will scrum-half Stuart Townsend, who is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained on England Under-20s duty at the recent Junior World Championships in Italy.
And the quartet will be joined by back-row forward Sam Simmonds and...
Mark Twiggs says Exeter Chiefs players can expect to be ‘pushed to the limit’ during what will be a gruelling pre-season programme for the squad ahead of the new 2015/16 season.
With the Aviva Premiership set for a later start this term due to this autumn’s Rugby World Cup, the make-up of seasonal plans have been somewhat changed for all 12 top flight clubs in England.
Twiggs, who heads up the Strength & Conditioning department at the Chiefs, has spent much of the off season devising a structured training programme which he believes will ensure Rob Baxter’s team is in...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he's "excited" at what lies ahead after the Aviva Premiership fixtures for the 2015/16 season were confirmed this morning.
Entering into their sixth season in English rugby's top flight, Baxter will be looking for his squad to build on last season's best-ever campaign, when the Devon club narrowly missed out on a place in the end of season play-offs on points difference.
Exeter's fifth-place finish equalled that of the 2011/12 season, but their total of 68 points eclipsed that of any other year and the Chiefs leader is keen his team...
Exeter’s Adam Hughes has admitted his first season at Sandy Park was a “big learning curve” for him as he adjusted to life with the Chiefs and the demands of the Aviva Premiership.
As one of a handful of fresh-faced arrivals brought in by head coach Rob Baxter last summer, the Welshman knew almost instantly he had been thrust into a testing new environment in Devon.
Having spent much of his professional career with the Newport-Gwent Dragons, the 25-year-old knew the time had come for a fresh challenge – and having spent a brief spell on loan with Championship side Bristol...
The writing is on the wall, judgement is coming and if you are up for the challenge of taking on some Rugby legends together with a brewery – all you can drink in beer, the result is sure to be hilarious; an infamous British Lions Kangaroo court style night out.
Rugby legends Jeff Probyn - ‘The Dipper’, Jason Leonard (OBE) - ‘The Fun Bus’ and Paul Rendall – ‘The Judge’ will deliver their prognosis on the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup. Be there if you dare!
Court session starts at 7pm for 7.30pm on 30th July 2015 at Exeter Brewery, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter EX4 4NX....
Newcomer Jonny Hill wants to follow the lead of other young players at Sandy Park as he looks to establish himself at the Chiefs.
The 21-year-old forward, who has penned a two-year deal with the Devon club after joining from Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester, has watched from afar as Rob Baxter has allowed the likes of Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers Luke Cowan-Dickie and Sam Hill to forge themselves as first team regulars.
And now the 6ft 7in, 17st 9lbs lock hopes to tread a similar path as he aims to make an impression having previously been part of Gloucester's...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has described today's Champions Cup draw as "fantastic" for his side as they prepare to return to Europe's top club competition for the first time in two years.
Last season's fifth-place finish in the Aviva Premiership guaranteed the Devon club would be back mixing it with the very best sides in the Northern Hemisphere during the 2015/16 season.
And following this afternoon's draw at European Professional Club Rugby headquarters in Neuchatel, Switzerland, the Chiefs have been pitted in a mouth-watering Pool Two against last season's...
Comedy at the Park returns to Sandy Park on Friday, August 21st.
Compere for the evening will be Joe Bor, who is billed as a 'hugely likeable observational character comedian'. Opening the evening will be John Newton, who is described as 'fast of mind and sharp of tongue'. Next up will be Shelby Bond, a 'relentlessly charming' comedian who in the last fifteen years has performed live for over 600,000 people.
The headliner of the evening will be Junior Simpson, who has infectious energy and huge stage presence - a circuit favourite. A true observational comic Simpson finds...
Exeter Chiefs have switched codes to confirm the latest arrival to the playing ranks at Sandy Park next season.
Having already recruited seven new faces this summer, head coach Rob Baxter has today added St Helens Rugby League star Josh Jones on a two-year deal.
The 22-year-old, who has been with the Saints since the age of 13, made his debut for the Super League outfit against Warrington in March 2012 at centre and has since gone on to establish himself as a proven performer for the Merseysiders.
Jones initially started his playing days in union with hometown club...
