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....
Steve Salvin has been named as Exeter Chiefs Women’s interim head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.
A part of an off-season of change for the women’s side, Salvin will work alongside two new appointments: backs and attack coach Oli Bishop and team manager Keith Brooking.
The club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “We have now put together a leadership team that will see us into the new season. Steve and Oli come with years of coaching experience between them, while Keith has not only served this club as a player but has also worked as one of our Academy coaches for...
Exeter Chiefs and England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will spend a couple of months on the sidelines having elected to have surgery on a shoulder injury.
The breakout international player – who is on one of England Rugby’s enhanced EPS contracts – suffered a shoulder dislocation in Chiefs’ Gallagher Premiership match against Sale Sharks in December 2024.
Having consulted the medical teams at England and Exeter Chiefs, Feyi-Waboso originally attempted to rehabilitate the injury. However, he suffered a reinjury of the issue in England camp recently and has now elected to...
Exeter Chiefs have kicked off their 2025/26 season recruitment on strong footing with the signing of Wallabies back row, Tom Hooper.
Heralded in Australia as an emerging firepower in the Wallabies set up, Hooper has accumulated 10 appearances for his country and 38 for his Super Rugby side, ACT Brumbies.
With a domestic season still to play with ACT Brumbies, the forward is eager to give his all to the competition before putting his best foot forward in the Premiership next season.
“Across my five seasons as a Brumby, the club and Canberra have become my home,”...
Hundreds of people will enjoy a little extra holiday cheer this year, as staff from a local food charity prepare to dish out festive fayre funded by generous Exeter Chiefs supporters.
For the third year running, Exeter Food Action (EFA) has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs Foundation to help those who otherwise might struggle to afford a traditional Christmas lunch.
By Boxing Day, EFA and the Foundation will have fed more than 3,000 people in and around the city since forming their partnership in 2022.
Since then, the rugby club charity has donated around £30,...
Last night, an exceptional young man from Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club took to the stage to collect a Premiership Rugby HITZ Award 2024 at a poignant ceremony held at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. 18 year old HITZ participant Ronin , from Broadclyst, Exeter, won the HITZ Young Achiever Award 2024 at the emotional celebration attended by young learners, mentors and supportive businesses involved in the award-winning Premiership Rugby HITZ education and employment programme.
The inspirational achievements of 12 outstanding shortlisted individuals from across the country were...
Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.
Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...
Exeter Chiefs have added depth to their front row with the signing of prop Ethan Burger at the outset of the 2024/25 season.
The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and Ross McMillan.
Burger is extremely excited to immerse himself in the Chiefs environment and develop himself on the field as he learns from the experience of those around him, players and coaches alike.
