Gareth Steenson insists the hard work has already started as Exeter Chiefs quickly look to banish the disappointment of Friday's Aviva Premiership defeat to lowly Sale Sharks.
Seemingly in control at 16-5 up early in the second half thanks to 11 points from Steenson and a try from Fijian newcomer Watisoni Votu, the Chiefs then appeared to implode as they allowed the Sharks to fight their way back into the contest, eventually undoing their Devon rivals 21-16 to claim only their third top flight win of the season.
It was indeed a disappointing outcome for Rob Baxter's side,...
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club chief executive Tony Rowe is predicting a bright future ahead for the Aviva Premiership outfit after councillors in the city gave planning consent for the multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium.
In the proposals submitted by the ambitious Devon club, they intend over at least the next five years to raise their ground capacity from that of the current figure of 10,744 to double that of 20,600.
The redevelopment plans, which will total in the region of £24 million when completed, will involve building three new...
Members keen to invest in the future of Exeter Rugby Club will be given the chance to see a detailed presentation on how to purchase preference shares in the club at next week's Special General Meeting to be held at Sandy Park.
At the club's recent AGM held on September 26, club members overwhelmingly approved motions authorising the issue of preference shares in Exeter Rugby Group Ltd in order to finance the further development of Sandy Park Stadium.
Now, on Wednesday evening (7.30pm), members and small investors will be able to gain a full insight into how to purchase...
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE was among the major award winners at the Express & Echo's Business of the Year Awards held at Sandy Park last Friday.
Bringing together the cream of the region's business talent, Mr Rowe was awarded the night's 'Lifetime Achievement' award for his outstanding efforts not only with the Chiefs, but also with the South West Communications Group and several other businesses throughout the local area.
With over 300 guests in attendance at the home of Premiership Rugby in the Westcountry, Mr Rowe admitted he was...
On Thursday 7 November Exeter’s first Power 50 list was revealed. Individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city were celebrated at a prestigious event at the University of Exeter’s Forum building, hosted by Radio Exe’s Paul Nero and BBC reporter and presenter Alison Johns.
The Exeter Power 50 City’s Most Influential Award was presented via film to Michael Caines, the renowned chef, whose work has brought so much to Exeter and the surrounding area, supporting tourism, leisure, business, education and charity through his city centre hotel, restaurant and cafe bar...
The Exeter Chiefs will find out today if they have been named as a Rugby World Cup venue.
Last March it was confirmed that Sandy Park had been added to the long list of match venues for Rugby World Cup 2015 and an announcement was due to be made this morning by the organising committee.
The Devon venue was identified as one of a number of potential hosting sites by competition organisers, who are keen to ensure the four-yearly tournament utilises venues all over the country.
Sandy Park, which was built in 2006 at a cost of £15 million, meets all of the Rugby World...
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE has today confirmed the club will be paying its respect to the memory of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister, ahead of this weekend’s home encounter with London Irish.
A minute of silence will be observed before the Aviva Premiership match between the Chiefs and Irish on Saturday, April 13 (3pm).
Meanwhile Foreign Secretary William Hague has defended the decision to recall parliament from its Easter recess and said it was right for the state to fund most of the costs of Thatcher's funeral. The...
