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Hogg happy to be thrown in at the deep end

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:04pm

Stuart Hogg says he’s relishing being thrown in at the deep end ahead of his Exeter Chiefs debut against Bath in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow night (7:45pm).

Rob Baxter will thrust the Scottish international straight into the fray for his new club at The Rec, less than two weeks after he arrived in Devon from his exertions with the national side at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Having watched on from the sidelines as last season’s beaten Premiership finalists kicked off their season with a hard-fought win over Harlequins, the 27-year-old is one of five changes Baxter...

Rugby World Cup Homecoming

Event Date: 
13/11/2019 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Want to know just what happened at this year’s Rugby World Cup? Well, why not hear the stories from those in the know as Sandy Park prepares to welcome back all six Exeter Chiefs players who have featured for their respective countries at our special Rugby World Cup Homecoming night on Wednesday, November 13th (7pm).

For just £20 – including hot food – you’ll be able to relive all the action from Japan, as well as glean an insight into life inside the various national camps through the eyes of England trio Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade, Welshman Tomas Francis,...

Chiefs side to face Bristol Bears

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:08pm

Rob Baxter believes tomorrow's Premiership Rugby Cup clash with local rivals Bristol Bears at Sandy Park (3pm) offer a number of exciting challenges for his Exeter Chiefs squad.

Firstly, there is the small matter of a semi-final spot being up for grabs for his side, who currently head Pool C entering into the final round of qualification.

Secondly, local bragging rights will be very much up for grabs in this 'Derby Day' encounter and, most importantly, the game offers the players a final chance to stake their claim ahead of next week's Gallagher Premiership opener against...

Zoo gorilla plays ball

Zoo gorilla plays ball

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sun, 09/22/2019 - 12:24pm

England’s chances in the Rugby World Cup would be greatly improved if they had this chap in the line-up.

Male Western lowland gorilla Pertinax lives at Paignton Zoo in Devon. He‘s around 6 feet from head to toe – modest for a professional rugby player these days, but he weighs in at a hefty 190 kilos - and it’s pretty much all muscle. At 37 he’s a bit of a senior now, but even the All Blacks might think twice about tackling him…

Impressively, this strapping lad follows a strict vegetarian diet that features peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, beetroot, kale, leeks,...

Exeter Chiefs Kit Launch 2019

Event Date: 
20/07/2019 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Quay

Exeter Chiefs supporters will be able to get their first glimpse of the club's new home and cup kits for the 2019/20 season at a special launch event in July. After the success of last year's event, Rob Baxter and members of the Exeter Chiefs squad will once again return to Exeter Quay on Saturday, 20th July. As well as getting the chance to see first-hand the club’s new kits, supporters will be able to get up close and personal with all the players during the fun-filled, family event in the heart of the city centre. The event will begin at 3pm where supporters will be able to get their...

Exeter Chiefs kit launch

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Wed, 06/12/2019 - 3:03pm

Exeter Chiefs will reveal their new cup and home kit for the 2019/20 season at a special launch event in July. After the success of last year's event, Rob Baxter and members of the Exeter Chiefs squad will return to Exeter Quay on Saturday, 20th July.

As well as getting the chance to see the first glimpse of the club’s new kits, supporters will be able to get up close and personal with all the players during the fun-filled, family event in the heart of the city centre.

The event will begin at 3.00pm when supporters will be able to get their hands on the new kits from the...

Calling all rugby fans: Win a chance to be a Land Rover mascot at Rugby World Cup 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/31/2019 - 3:00pm

Land Rover, a Worldwide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2019, is offering one lucky youngster the ultimate rugby experience with the chance to lead out the England team as a Rugby World Cup 2019 mascot in Japan.

The prize includes a four-night trip to Japan for two (winner & chosen guardian), two match tickets, accommodation and return flights. The competition is open to children aged between 7 years and 13 years old.

The competition is open to enter by visiting the Land Rover activation in the West Fan Village between 11.30am and 3.00pm at this year’s Gallagher Premiership...

Forces/Services Charity Dress Up Rugby Fun Day

Event Date: 
08/06/2019 - 12:00pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Saracens RFC

We are holding a Forces/Services Charity Fun Day at Exeter Saracens RFC which is raising funds for two charities (Pawsome Pensions & Purple Poppy). Our theme is Dress Up Rugby and we have our senior team who will be playing against teams from the forces and services, all wearing a dress along with other side events such as a fun run, and tug of war contest. We have a military band coming and the Cold Stream Guards are bringing a climbing wall. Lots of stalls, bouncy castles and rugby rodeo.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/254352175508390/

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Van Der Sluys leaves the Chiefs

Wilhelm Van Der Sluys has bid an emotional farewell to Exeter Chiefs, bringing to an end his two-season association with the Gallagher Premiership club.

The South African-born forward said his goodbyes to everyone at Sandy Park on Tuesday, before jetting back to his homeland to take up a contract offer with Super Rugby outfit, the Lions.

The 27-year-old was brought to Devon by Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter in July 2017 from the Kings initially on a one-year deal, but he did enough during that first season to convince Baxter to prolong his stay.

A popular...

Red Roses visit Sandy Park ahead of record-breaking Italy clash

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2019 - 11:13am

England Women’s Marlie Packer and Lagi Tuima have visited Sandy Park ahead of round four of the Women’s Six Nations where England will take on Italy on Saturday, March 9 (12.05pm).

With over 9,700 tickets currently sold, the upcoming game will be a record breaker in terms of number of tickets sold to a Red Roses’ home fixture outside of a Women’s Rugby World Cup.

As well as meeting with a number of stakeholders from local clubs, universities, colleges and Exeter City Council, Packer and Tuima spent the morning with over 100 girls and the Exeter Chiefs Community department...

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