Rugby World Cup winner Jason Leonard OBE believes Sandy Park will deliver an “electric atmosphere” when it welcomes the global tournament to Devon later this year.
Having played host to the European Grand Prix Sevens Series for the first time last weekend, the home of the Exeter Chiefs is now busy gearing itself up to welcome Tonga, Namibia, Italy, Georgia and Romania as part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Leonard, who has recently taken up the post of President of the Rugby Football Union, helped to open Sandy Park back in 2006 and has been suitably impressed by the way the...
Residents of Exeter are being asked to stand up and stand out as Rugby World Cup 2015 showcases the city to a world audience.
In the lead up to international qualifying matches being played at Sandy Park, members of the public are being encouraged to style the city in celebration of Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter.
As part of the campaign to dress the city, sewing machines are being dusted off and knitting needles gathered to make a creative and eye-catching mark on Exeter. Using the colours of the flags of the countries playing at Sandy Park, the public are being...
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...
Emirates, a global connector of people, places and passions, and its ambassador for rugby, Ben Foden, has today launched a flag hunt in Exeter to find the Official Flag Bearers for the tournament.
Emirates and Ben Foden will be hiding a flag in Exeter tomorrow and sharing clues on social media for fans to follow. Open to 14-16 year olds, the competition will give the local rugby stars of tomorrow the chance to win the once-in-a-lifetime experience of leading a team out of the tunnel at one of the Rugby World Cup 2015 matches being held at Sandy Park, Exeter.
Over 130 young players from across England and Wales have been given the chance to be involved in Rugby World Cup 2015 as part of the 13 Ball Teams.
The Ball Teams programme, run by England Rugby 2015 in conjunction with RFU, invited clubs to nominate young players in recognition of their achievement and their commitment. Their submissions included 250 words on the contribution that their club has made to the local Rugby community and why they should be chosen as a Ball Team for Rugby World Cup 2015 The lucky youngsters, who epitomise the values of the game, will be right at the...
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...
Rugby 7s: Rugby 7s is a version of rugby union played with 7 players on each team, with games lasting 14 minutes.
The European Grand Prix 7s at Sandy Park is the final leg of the European 7s Series, with rounds already being played in Moscow and Lyon.
Teams who failed to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro through the World Series have the chance of qualification through the European Series.
England and Wales will be representing British rugby 7s and will be competing against France, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Georgia, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Romania and Lithuania....
With global excitement building ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015, Tournament Organisers, England Rugby 2015, have unveiled the official design that will feature on the tickets for the 48 matches.
The five variations that have been officially unveiled celebrate Rugby and the rich history of the Tournament, featuring the Webb Ellis Cup at its centre, alongside four Rugby World Cup winning captains: John Eales (Australia), Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Martin Johnson (England) and Richie McCaw (New Zealand) representing the nations who have been victorious at previous Rugby World Cups...
