Flo Robinson: Exeter scrum-half targets maiden PWR title for Chiefs
Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson says she and her team-mates are aiming to win the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) title this season. The Chiefs were beaten by champions Gloucester last week and are aiming to return to the play-offs after missing…
Joe Ralls: New Plymouth Argyle midfielder hopes his experience can help club
Ralls admits that it will be strange to pull on a new club’s shirt for the first time since a loan spell at then-Championship Yeovil Town 12 years ago. But he feels he is ready for a new opportunity as…
Amy Rule: New Zealand prop reflects on journey as she prepares for first Exeter start
That professionalism was one of the big plus points for Exeter boss Steve Salvin when he recruited Rule before this year’s World Cup. The prop went on to help the Black Ferns win a bronze medal as she took her…
Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss to target defence after Devon derby defeat
Argyle’s attacking threat has not been helped by injuries to high-profile summer signings Xavier Amaechi and Caleb Watts. While striker Lorent Tolaj has impressed in recent weeks, he was limited to few chances at St James Park as Exeter impressively…
Devon derby: Exeter City prepare to resume Plymouth Argyle rivalry
The bosses of both sides know a thing or two about derby matches. Exeter’s manager Gary Caldwell was Celtic captain and led his side out against Rangers in one of the fiercest derbies in world football. Meanwhile Argyle head coach…
Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper: Australia duo join ‘bunch of brothers’ at Exeter
Exeter Chiefs coach Ross McMillan says Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper have slotted in seamlessly to the squad. The pair made their debuts in the impressive 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday. Ikitau helped set up Henry Slade’s…
Exeter 38-0 Harlequins: Henry Slade stars as Chiefs crush Quins
Exeter: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Varney; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scot, Jenkins (capt), Tuima, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau. Replacements: Yeandle, Burger, Tchubadze, Zambonin, Pearson, James, Chapman, Hammersley. Yellow card: Tchubadze (56). Harlequins: Green; Isgro, Northmore, Benson, Murley (capt); Smith, Porter; Baxter,…
Exeter Chiefs: The story behind the Jimmy Nine photo tradition
“I thought it was a tradition that was from many moons before his age,” says current Exeter club captain Jack Yeandle, who has done the ‘Jimmy Nine’ many times. “It’s been going since I was at the club. “It’s been…
Cody Cooke: Torquay United striker ruled out for at least six weeks
Torquay United striker Cody Cooke will be out until at least December after suffering a pelvic injury. The 32-year-old will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks after having a scan on the problem that forced him out of…
Henry Slade: England centre aiming for place at 2027 World Cup
Slade’s comments come amid the attempt to establish the rebel league R360. The global franchise league has approached some of the world’s top players to try to recruit them for an inaugural competition they hope will begin next October. It…