Hundreds of people will enjoy a little extra holiday cheer this year, as staff from a local food charity prepare to dish out festive fayre funded by generous Exeter Chiefs supporters.
For the third year running, Exeter Food Action (EFA) has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs Foundation to help those who otherwise might struggle to afford a traditional Christmas lunch.
By Boxing Day, EFA and the Foundation will have fed more than 3,000 people in and around the city since forming their partnership in 2022.
Since then, the rugby club charity has donated around £30,...
Last night, an exceptional young man from Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club took to the stage to collect a Premiership Rugby HITZ Award 2024 at a poignant ceremony held at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. 18 year old HITZ participant Ronin , from Broadclyst, Exeter, won the HITZ Young Achiever Award 2024 at the emotional celebration attended by young learners, mentors and supportive businesses involved in the award-winning Premiership Rugby HITZ education and employment programme.
The inspirational achievements of 12 outstanding shortlisted individuals from across the country were...
Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.
Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...
Exeter Chiefs have added depth to their front row with the signing of prop Ethan Burger at the outset of the 2024/25 season.
The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and Ross McMillan.
Burger is extremely excited to immerse himself in the Chiefs environment and develop himself on the field as he learns from the experience of those around him, players and coaches alike.
Exeter Chiefs have recruited talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season.
The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside of South America before. He describes the prospect of a Gallagher Premiership debut as exciting opportunity to test his skillset.
“I signed for Exeter Chiefs because I wanted to go to a club that is really competitive and that makes me continue to improve as a player. I think the Chiefs are the right place for that.
“The prospect of playing in the Premiership really...
Exeter Chiefs and Ben Coen have put pen to paper on the young fly half’s first contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Coen was one of four Chiefs Academy players who recently won the World Rugby U20 Championship with England U20 alongside Chiefs senior coach Haydn Thomas.
The young fly-half, who has been a member of the Chiefs Academy since he was 15 years old, is delighted to have signed his first contract with the club he grew up following.
“It’s a dream come true to sign with the Chiefs. Being a local lad, I was always a massive supporter of the club growing...
Eight new players will run out for Exeter Chiefs Women when they travel to Hartpury University Stadium to take on Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.
In the first of two pre-season PWR Up Series friendlies for every league club, Chiefs will kick-off at 14:00 against the reigning PWR champions before turning their attention to Bristol Bears at Sandy Park the following Sunday.
Both games offer Chiefs’ coaches a chance to see new, returning and existing squad members in action while international players are away with their home nation teams.
Exeter Chiefs have named their side to face Welsh URC side, Ospreys, at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon as the 2024/25 Cup Kit is due to be launched on gameday.
Rob Baxter has named his side for the second weekend of pre-season friendlies ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership season.
Following a double header against London Scottish and Cornish Pirates two weeks ago, it is the turn of the Ospreys to make the trip to Devon to take on Baxter’s side.
A front row of Scott Sio, Dan Frost and Ehren Painter prepare to face their Welsh counterparts in the scrum....
Exeter Chiefs have signed loosehead prop Kwenzo Blose to add depth to the forward pack ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The nimble front rower, who is a former South African Under 20, moves to the Northern Hemisphere from United Rugby Championship side, DHL Stormers.
Settling into Devon following a pre-season spent with Chiefs, Blose is excited to add to the Chiefs shirt and take to the field with his new teammates.
“I’m really excited to join the Chiefs and I’m looking forward to contributing as much as I can to the club’s success.
Exeter Chiefs and Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss the beginning of the 2024/25 season following surgery on his knee and shoulder.
Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter gave an update on the injuries and the possible recovery period for his first team captain.
“It’s tough and frustrating for Dafydd but he’s had surgery on a knee issue sustained on summer tour with Wales, then he’s had a sore shoulder slash rotator cuff type of injury as well. Both the club and Wales feel now is the right time to have them both addressed.
