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Chiefs name side to face Wasps at Sandy Park

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 11/30/2012 - 7:05pm

Exeter Chiefs put their unbeaten home record in the Aviva Premiership on the line tomorrow when they play host to London Wasps in the day's late kick-off (5.30pm).

Having seen off Sale Sharks, Saracens, Harlequins and Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park this term, Exeter's assistant coach Ali Hepher wants his side to at least replicate those displays against a much-improved Wasps line-up.

Whereas last season's Dai Young's side spent much of the campaign fighting relegation with Newcastle Falcons, this time round the Wycombe-based outfit appear to be much improved and last...

Mumm says Chiefs are in for 'one hell of a match'

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 11/29/2012 - 6:08pm

Dean Mumm insists Exeter Chiefs can expect a formidable test when they welcome London Wasps to Devon this Saturday in the Aviva Premiership (5.30pm).

Like many at Sandy Park, the experienced Australian international clearly noted the display put in by Dai Young's side a week ago as they overcame Leicester Tigers 14-12 to record their fourth top flight win of the season.

The same day, however, the Chiefs were also in winning form as they recorded their first Premiership away scalp of the 2012/13 season with a maiden 27-23 success at London Irish.

It was a victory...

Clarky's Year - Beer With The Boys at Sandy Park

Event Date: 
15/12/2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Calling Exeter Chiefs fans (and wannabe X Factor finalists!) , come and join Exeter Chiefs' Neil ‘Diamond’ Clarky and Chiefs players after the Scarlets game on the 15th December in the Wigwam Bar at Sandy Park for a right royal rugby knees up of a traditional rugby singalong and karaoke!

Part of Neil's testimonial year celebrations, tickets are only an amazing £10 which will include a free pint and a free pasty.

Spaces are strictly limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Mix with the Chiefs and enjoy a great evening together!

To purchase...

Trio of players commit futures to Exeter Chiefs

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 11/22/2012 - 5:11pm

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after another three of his first-team squad today committed their futures to the Aviva Premiership club.

Prop Carl Rimmer, together with scrum-half Will Chudley and centre Phil Dollman, have all agreed to extend their stays at Sandy Park for a further two years following talks with Baxter in recent weeks.

The news is yet another welcome boost for the Chiefs, who last week confirmed that forwards Luke Cowan-Dickie and Chris Whitehead, had also agreed new terms.

Baxter, who is...

Chiefs make cup progress with victory over Ospreys

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 11/17/2012 - 10:51pm

It may not have been the same flowing play that had shown a week earlier in Oxford, but Exeter Chiefs were once again triumphant in their latest LV= Cup encounter against the visiting Ospreys, writes Mark Stevens.

The Chiefs moved to top of Pool One – they lead Harlequins on points difference – by overcoming the Welsh region for the second time in the space of a year at Sandy Park.

First half tries from Will Carrick-Smith and Myles Dorrian paved the way for their latest success story, whilst fly-half Henry Slade weighed in with the remainder of their points.

In...

Network Central returns to Sandy Park

Network Central, the giant business-to-business exhibition, is returning to Exeter in November.

Among the highlights of the event promises to be a talk by Sally Hurst, the owner and founder of The Old Bag company, who is also the wife of Burts Chips’ founder Nick.

The free-to-attend event, at Sandy Park on Thursday, 29th November, also features a host of expert speakers on a wide range of subjects from business growth to the local press and media.

And there’ll also be a reverse Dragons’ Den hosted by Mark Jenkins of Exeter City Football...

Baxter praises team after return to winning ways

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2012 - 10:44am

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his side as they returned to winning ways with an impressive 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.

Having suffered defeats to Leinster and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup, as well a setback on the road at Bath just seven days earlier, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula in style as tries from Gonzalo Camacho, Haydn Thomas and Chris Budgen helped pave the way for Exeter’s fourth league win of the season.

As well as the three tries, fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked over a further 16 points,...

Budgen dedicates try to premature twin sons who died

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2012 - 10:27am

Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen dedicated his try in his side's Aviva Premiership win over Worcester Warriors to the memory of his premature twin sons who died recently.

The 39-year-old New Zealander claimed Exeter's final score in their 33-9 victory at Sandy Park - a result which ended a three-game losing streak for the Chiefs in both the league and cup.

Introduced as a late replacement, Budgen - aided by a hefty shove from his team-mates - burrowed his way over from close range to claim his second score of the season and ensure the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten...

Exeter sweeps up at Devon Life Food & Drink Awards

Devon Life announced the winners of the 2012 Devon Life Food & Drink Awards at a glittering black tie event held at Exeter's Sandy Park last night. The ceremony honours the finest food and drink producers in Devon.

The Exeter Daily would like to congratulate all winners and finalists, but especially Exeter's St Peter's School for winning Best School Food Award, Ben Bulger of the Magdalen Chapter Hotel for winning Best Chef of the Year and The Hunstman Inn at Ide for winning Best Dining Pub of the Year. Special mentions also go to the Rodean Restaurant (Best Restaurant...

Youngsters have a ball at rugby community camp

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 10/31/2012 - 7:38pm

Whilst some youngsters may have been happy putting their feet up and relaxing this half-term break, there were those others who opted to take part in the latest Exeter Chiefs Community Camp right here at Sandy Park.

In the region of 70 children, aged between six and sixteen, took to the field for the two-day October camp, which allows them to hone their skills alongside our experienced coaching team of Marc Dibble, Tom Viljoen, Mark Lee, Gary Kingdom, Tony Yapp and Henry Cast.

Like all the Community Camps held at the club, youngsters are given the opportunity to experience...

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