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Brewin Dolphin launch Charity of the Year at Sandy Park

Investment management company, Brewin Dolphin, based in Pynes Hill, Exeter, organised a special visit for students from the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education to visit Sandy Park as part of their player sponsorship. The group of ten residential students, who travel from all over the South West and as far away as North Wales, were given the chance to meet players from the first team squad.

The Exeter Academy for Deaf Education gives deaf students from 4 to 25 years the chance to improve their potential ; academically, socially and emotionally within the South West and beyond...

Exeter Chiefs humbled at the Stade Marcel Michelin

Exeter Chiefs saw their first-ever Heineken Cup exploits ended for the year as they ran into a French freight train in the shape of Clermont Auvergne (Clermont Auvergne 46 - Exeter Chiefs 3).

Unbeaten on home soil for 53 games before kick-off, Vern Cotter’s star-studded side produced a ruthless display of power, pace and precision as they added the scalp of the Aviva Premiership club to their list of sides humbled at the imposing Stade Marcel Michelin.

Tries from Wesley Fofana, Jean-Marcellin Buttin (2), Damian Chouly, David Skrela and Naipolioni Nalaga were the high points...

Chiefs triumph over Scarlets at home

Having written one new chapter into the history books of Exeter Rugby Club a week ago, the Chiefs penned another equally exciting tale of triumph as they saw off the Scarlets for a second successive game - Chiefs 30 - Scarlets 20.

Rob Baxter’s side followed up their maiden Heineken Cup scalp in West Wales by producing an equally impressive repeat performance in the latest re-run at Sandy Park. Tries from Ian Whitten,

Simon Alcott and skipper James Scaysbrook were the key highlights for the Devonians, whilst on-song marksman Gareth Steenson added to his seasonal tally with...

Hanks and White commit to future at the Chiefs

Head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after another two of his current Exeter Chiefs squad this week committed their futures to the Devon club.

James Hanks and Ben White have followed the earlier lead of club-mates Chris Whitehead, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Chudley, Phil Dollman and Carl Rimmer in agreeing new deals that will keep them at Sandy Park for a further two years.

Hanks, who has to date made 176 appearances for the club, is one of the club’s longest-serving players having first made his debut for the Chiefs back in 2005 against the Cornish Pirates....

Chiefs claim maiden Heineken Cup victory over the Scarlets

The European escapades of the Exeter Chiefs hit new heights in Wales as Rob Baxter’s side claimed their maiden Heineken Cup victory against the Scarlets.

Full-time Score: Scarlets: 16 / Chiefs: 22.

Haydn Thomas’ early try, alongside a 17-point haul from fly-half Gareth Steenson, ensured another piece of history for the Devon club, who are clearly relishing dining at the top table with the elite of the European game.

The Scarlets countered with a penalty try and kicks from Rhys Priestland and Aled Thomas, but it was never enough in a hard-fought encounter at the Parc...

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...

Weekend's bloodbath leaves me looking to the future

In his latest blog, Chris Whitehead, the Exeter Chiefs hooker, reflects on how retirement always looms large for the professional sportsman.

For people who love their jobs, the prospect of retirement is a frightening one and the spectre of how to provide for yourself and your family in retirement is ever-present.

In professional sport, though, it is something that hangs over your head pretty much from the moment you start your career - this must be the only profession in life where you have to find work post-retirement. If I had a pound for every time I have heard...

Sandy Park development plans approved by ECC

Exeter City Council last night voted unanimously in favour of the plans put forward to develop Sandy Park, the home of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby club. The Premiership side submitted ambitious plans earlier this year that would see the stadium's capacity increase from 10,750 to 20,600 and the club's conference and banqueting facilities also expanded.

Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe said "We built Sandy Park with a view to getting into the Premiership.

He added: "We are not intending to go back to the Championship so we are looking at the future of our sport and where we want to go...

TJ named in England squad for game against Fiji

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:29pm

Exeter Chiefs forward Tom Johnson has today been named in Stuart Lancaster's England squad for the for the first QBE International against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on November 10.

The all-action back-row forward is one of 32 players who will meet at St George’s Park, Burton on Sunday, including James Haskell (London Wasps), Ugo Monye (Harlequins), Mako Vunipola (Saracens) and Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers) – all promoted from the England Saxons Elite Player Squad as injury replacements for Tom Croft, Ben Foden, Alex Corbisiero and Rob Webber respectively.

England Head...

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