History was made yesterday when Exeter played host to its first Rugby World Cup game.
In front of just over 10,000 people, Tonga bounced back from their opening game defeat to Georgia to re-establish themselves firmly back in the mix In Pool C following their 35-21 victory over Namibia at Sandy Park.
The South Sea Islanders produced a strong first half showing to lead 22-7 at the turn thanks in the main to tries from Telusa Veainu, Jack Ram and Latiume Fosita Namibia – who lost to defending champions New Zealand in their opening match – countered with a converted score for...
An award-winning Devon PR and marketing firm has announced it is to sponsor the Exeter Chiefs.
Astley Media, based in Exeter, is sponsoring the Premiership Rugby side’s European Cup shirts, alongside other regional sponsors including Flybe, Centrax, SW Comms, Watson Fuels and Car Supermarket.
It is Astley Media’s first major sponsorship, and builds on work the company is already doing in sports marketing for several of its clients.
The announcement comes as the Rugby World Cup 2015 arrives in the West Country, with Tonga playing Namibia today (Tuesday September 29...
“Plan your journey” is the message to rugby fans and commuters in Exeter, ahead of this Tuesday’s Rugby World Cup 2015 match at Sandy Park.
Tonga will be playing Namibia on Tuesday 29 September in the first of three matches to be hosted at the Exeter Chiefs’ stadium.
With the kick-off at 4:45pm on Tuesday, transport links in and around Exeter are likely to be congested, so match ticket holders are being urged to get to the ground in plenty of time. Commuters are also being reminded to be aware that public transport to Sandy Park is expected to be busier than usual at this...
Comedy at the Park returns to Sandy Park on Friday, October 16th.
Compere for the evening will be Dave Thompson, who’s best known as Tinky Winky in the Teletubbies. Dave has also regularly appeared in and written for shows by Al Murray, Ben Elton and Harry Hill.
The first comedian up will be Neil Cole, who’s described as a ‘relaxed, amiable presence’ with ‘an easy chemistry with his audience’. Neil has a wealth of experience working as a TV and radio Presenter, and an actor, writer and comedian.
Next up will be Mark Dolan, who hosts Channel 4 Comedy show Balls of...
Pre-season or not, running up a half century of points against your nearest and dearest will always be something to savour.
Exeter Chiefs made it two wins from two in this season’s Westcountry Challenge Cup as they swept aside rivals Bath with an eight-try blast at Sandy Park.
The home pack did much of the damage for Rob Baxter’s side, producing seven of those scores – three of which came from penalty tries – as the visitors struggled to contain the energetic and forceful Exeter eight.
Then behind, young fly-half Joe Simmonds enjoyed a magical debut display,...
Dozens of walkers will be putting their best feet forward to raise money for the Exeter Foundation tomorrow (Sunday Sept 20).
Starting at Sandy Park, the 10-mile walk takes a circular route through the beautiful Exe Valley and back to Sandy Park, and they will round the day off with a drink and a famous Sandy Park pasty while watching Rugby World Cup pool match between New Zealand and Argentina. Registration begins at 1pm.
The main aim to the Exeter Foundation is to provide the City of Exeter and its surrounding areas (The Greater Exeter) with a ‘Civic Trust’ that will...
The success of the Exeter Foundation was highlighted in all its glory as 18 local charities and organisations were rewarded at Saturday night’s Season Launch Dinner held at Sandy Park.
A grand total of £47,000 – raised through various fundraising activities last season, including match-day bucket collections – was distributed to the charities and organisations following another hugely successful year for the charity by the Lord Mayor, Olwen Foggin.
Set up in 2011 by a number of Exeter-based businesssmen, the Foundation’s mission is to provide the city of Exeter and its...
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club will be welcoming over 200 schoolchildren to their Sandy Park Stadium next Friday (September 18, 9:30am – 3pm) to mark the official start of Rugby World Cup 2015. For the past year, 20 schools in and around the Exeter area have each adopted one of the participating countries at this year’s tournament – and carried out a wide range of school work, projects and activities aimed at helping to promote the event, which itself will come to Exeter for three fixtures during September and October. Already youngsters have showcased their work within the classrooms to...
Just days after securing the long-term futures of Sam Hill and Tomas Francis, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has moved swiftly to tie down another of his first team squad until 2017.
Keen to ensure continuity within the playing ranks at Sandy Park, Baxter has now added Australian forward Mitch Lees to those extending their stay with the Aviva Premiership club.
Lees, 26, joined the Chiefs ahead of the 2014/15 season from London Welsh and quickly established himself as a key figure in Baxter’s plan, featuring in 24 games last season.
