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Another Tiger to become a Chief

New signing Julian Salvi hopes he can play a key role in helping the Exeter Chiefs continue their rise within English and European rugby.

The all-action flanker is Rob Baxter’s latest addition to the Devon club’s playing ranks, joining from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal.

The 29-year-old Australian has spent the past four years at Welford Road and has established himself as one of Premiership rugby’s most effective loose forwards. With 112 appearances to his name and 11 tries in the bag, it’s fair to say he’s played a pivotal role for the...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2015 - 12:25pm

Rob Baxter insists he and his Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to be distracted by events elsewhere in the Aviva Premiership today (Saturday) and instead focus their sole attentions on the visit of Sale Sharks to a sold-out Sandy Park (3:30pm)

With just one round of the scheduled season left to play, the Chiefs currently find themselves in unchartered waters, fourth in the standings and occupying the final play-off berth.

It's due reward for what has been a fantastic season for the Devon club, who have also notched up a second successive LV= Cup Final appearance, as well as a...

Mumm: Let's make more memories

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2015 - 11:54am

Dean Mumm insists he will have plenty of happy memories to take home to Australia once he brings the curtain down on his Exeter Chiefs career in the not too distant future.

After three seasons in Devon, the 31-year-old is set to run out for one final time at Sandy Park this weekend as the Chiefs prepare to welcome Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership.

A sell-out crowd will roar Mumm and his team-mates into battle this Saturday, but Exeter’s inspirational skipper doesn’t want his Westcountry experience to end just yet.

Instead, the 33-time capped Wallabies...

Help decorate Exeter ahead of RWC

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:41am

People are being invited to help play their part in decorating Exeter in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2015.

Preparations are underway to clad the city in bunting and 'yarn bombing' in white, yellow, red, green and blue - the colours of the teams taking part in the Rugby World Cup 2015 games at Sandy Park.

To kick things off there will be a launch event at Exeter Corn Exchange on Monday (18 May), where people pop in between 2pm and 8pm to find out more about the initiative.

At Monday's event there will be a presentation as well as workshops, pick-up patterns and a...

New challenge for Scaysbrook

James Scaysbrook has spoken of his pride at being part of the core group that have allowed Exeter Chiefs to establish themselves within English rugby’s top tier.

The 33-year-old forward is to bring to a close his six-year spell in Devon at the end of the season - and will head for a new venture in the Far East, where he is set to take up a new post as head coach of Kowloon RFC and also work with the Hong Kong Union.

A key figure in the rise of Exeter over the past few years, Scaysbrook will depart the Chiefs having amassed 122 league and cup appearances and eight tries to...

Book a slice of 'Sevens Heaven'

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 05/09/2015 - 9:37am

It's the the ultimate ‘Sevens Heaven’ as Exeter prepares to welcome the European Grand Prix 7s Series to Sandy Park in July.

The award-winning home of rugby in Devon – which has already been selected as one of 12 venues for this year’s Rugby World Cup – is set to welcome the cream of European Sevens talent for a star-studded weekend of action.

With qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil on the line, the July 11-12 event promises to be an vital competition for the seven-a-side game – and will see the home unions of England, Scotland and Wales, tackling rivals from...

Chiefs side to face Saracens

Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs team look in “fine fettle” ahead of today's (Sunday) crunch Aviva Premiership encounter with Saracens (2pm).

With just two rounds of the scheduled season remaining, the Devon club know a first-ever victory at Allianz Park is essential if they are to keep alive their hopes of being in the end of season play-offs for the first time.

Defeat at Wasps last time out saw Baxter’s side slip out of the top four, one point behind fourth-placed Leicester Tigers, but with Wasps and the Tigers set to meet this weekend, the Chiefs could well capitalise...

James Hanks Farewell Match

Event Date: 
17/05/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Exeter Legends XV v Invitational XV, kick off 2pm.

A fun day out for all the family, with free after match entertainment and a chance to meet the players.

This is a great opportunity to say farewell to James and to meet players, past and present, while raising money for charity.

Tickets: £10 adults, £5 students, military and pensioners; children under 16 free.

You can purchase tickets in advance on the Exeter Chiefs’ website: www.exeterchiefs.co.uk

You'll also be able to buy tickets on the day.

Further details: www.exeterchiefs.co.uk

Sturgess signs new Chiefs deal

Brett Sturgess has spoken of his delight after agreeing terms on a new deal that will take him into a ninth season with the Exeter Chiefs.

Having joined back in 2007 from Irish province Connacht, the 31-year-old forward is the latest member of Rob Baxter’s current squad to extend his stay at Sandy Park.

A key figure in the club’s rise out of the Championship and into the Aviva Premiership, Sturgess – who has agreed a new one-year deal – has to date played 166 games for the Devon club, scoring ten tries in the process.

Commenting on his new deal, Sturgess said: “I’m...

Steenson targeting a big finale

Gareth Steenson insists Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to be afraid of the rewards that are on offer with the Aviva Premiership heading towards a dramatic conclusion over the coming weeks.

With just two rounds of the scheduled season remaining, the Devon club are still firmly in the race for the end-of-season play-offs, this despite slipping to a 36-29 defeat against Wasps on Sunday.

That loss, coupled with Leicester's bonus point win over bottom club London Welsh 24 hours earlier, saw Rob Baxter's side slip a place to fifth in the current standings.

However, a last-...

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