Tom Hooper: Exeter’s Australia flanker to miss up to eight weeks

Exeter's Australia flanker Tom Hooper will miss between six and eight weeks after straining a knee ligament.The 24-year-old underwent scans after being forced off in the opening stages of Exeter's 8-3 loss to Bristol last week.The Chiefs had feared a significant injury could end the summer signing's season.But scans show he has strained the medial ligament in his knee and will not require surgery.The news means he could be fit for the resumption of the Prem Rugby season…

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Exeter City ‘have learned’ from Manchester City FA Cup thrashing

Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell says he is impressed with how his side have bounced back after their 10-1 FA Cup thrashing at Manchester City.The Grecians have eight goals in the three games since the club record-equalling loss at the Etihad Stadium this month, taking seven points from a possible nine.Exeter, who are 11th in League One, are eight points off the play-off places and have not lost a league game since 26 December. "I think a lot…

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Will Butt: Exeter sign Bath centre on three-year contract

Exeter have agreed a deal to sign Bath centre Will Butt on a three-year contract.The 26-year-old will move to Sandy Park in the summer after spending his entire career with Bath.Butt, who came up through their academy, has played 46 times since making his senior debut in October 2019.He started both Bath's European Challenge Cup and Premiership Rugby Cup final wins last season.Butt's switch comes after Will Rigg agreed a move from Exeter to Newcastle in the summer.…

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