A new report says that the Rugby World Cup 2015 will generate £39 million of economic activity for Exeter.
The report, from England Rugby 2015, says that the Tournament is set to deliver nearly £1 billion into the UK economy.
Reacting to the report, Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "The latest figures for Exeter are very encouraging. In ten months time the eyes of the world will be on Exeter and we are very optimistic that the Rugby World Cup will bring thousands of extra people into the city from home and abroad....
A limited edition set of official Rugby World Cup 2015 Exeter Host City Rugby balls have today gone on sale.
The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership is making 250 Rugby balls available, with a set of 12 being donated to local charities, and the rest being sold to raise funds to help promote Exeter to encourage tourism in the build up to next year’s Tournament.
Once the balls, priced at £25 each, are sold, no more will be available to buy.
Derek Phillips, chairman of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, said: “We’re getting ready to welcome Rugby fans and the world...
Tomas Francis believes Friday night’s first-ever win at Northampton Saints could be a defining point for the Exeter Chiefs moving forward this season.
Rob Baxter’s side moved up to second in the Aviva Premiership standings, just two points behind the Saints, following their 24-18 victory at Franklin’s Gardens.
A powerful first half display from the visitors saw them storm into a 21-6 lead at the break thanks to converted tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2).
Fly-half Gareth Steenson slotted the extras to all three scores, as well as adding a second...
Sandy Park, Exeter’s award-winning conference and banqueting venue, has recently been recognised by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) to have achieved the Accreditation in Meeting (AIM) standard.
AIM is a multi-faceted accreditation, designed by independent industry professionals to cover the essential compliance, competencies and capabilities meetings and events venues and suppliers should adhere to in their everyday operations.
Sandy Park was assessed by the MIA against a set of common quality standards which are agreed by the MIA and endorsed by the HBAA and more...
Prop Moray Low believes Exeter Chiefs’ recent cup exploits have given the club the perfect lift as they prepare to head back into Aviva Premiership action this Friday.
Three victories in four games have helped to put Rob Baxter’s side not only top of their European Challenge Cup pool, but also at the summit of their LV= Cup group as well following back-to-back successes against rivals Gloucester and Bath.
It has - according to Scottish international Low - been a profitable four weeks for the Chiefs, who know they will face an acid test next up against defending league...
For 100 years they had gone unnoticed, but 12 former Exeter Rugby Club players and officials were today officially remembered with a new commemorative plaque at Sandy Park.
The lives of the forgotten few were highlighted in a special memorial service which took place in a special Remembrance Service held at the stadium on Armistice Day.
For years, Exeter Rugby Club have proudly displayed within the County Suite a memorial plaque of the names of those former players who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War.
Having taken an age to claim their first victory over Bath in the professional era last season, Exeter Chiefs made it back-to-back successes against their arch rivals as they maintained their unbeaten start to this season’s LV= Cup campaign.
It was back in March – at the 12th time of asking – that Rob Baxter’s side finally banished their Bath bogey when they claimed a 22-19 semi-final victory at the Recreation Ground.
Not only did the result ensure the Devon club booked a home final – which they would win a week later for their first piece of major silverware – but it...
Ben White is hoping Exeter Chiefs can maintain their impressive home record this season by adding the name of Bath Rugby to those who have come unstuck at Sandy Park.
With the exception of Leicester Tigers, who edged a narrow encounter in Devon back in September, the Chiefs have seen off all before them on home soil, including the likes of Harlequins, London Irish, Connacht and, more recently, Gloucester in the LV= Cup.
Aussie forward White recognises having a solid home base will be a key feature for the Chiefs this season and says another victory this Saturday will help...
The remaining tickets from the September general sale for Rugby World Cup 2015 will go back on sale at the end of November.
The sale of around 300,000 tickets spanning 25 matches will take place in three stages, with priority access given to applicants that were unsuccessful in the ballot.
Stage 1 – Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 November – Ticket sale open to unsuccessful applicants from the September general sale.
Stage 2 – Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November – Ticket sale open to partially successful applicants from the September general sale (applicants who did not...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Byron McGuigan says he is “excited” by the challenges that lie ahead after he today confirmed his move to the Aviva Premiership club.
The 25-year-old, who has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and, more recently, Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s ITM Cup, has agreed a short-term contract with the Chiefs until the end of the current campaign.
McGuigan is the latest addition to the playing ranks at Sandy Park after head coach Rob Baxter previously indicated he was keen to bolster his options, particularly in the back three.
