Ronin, a community programme participant from the award-winning Premiership Rugby HITZ education and employment programme, was recently awarded the HITZ Young Achiever Award 2024 at the annual HITZ awards ceremony.
Honoured for overcoming a range of challenges and working the hardest to progress on his journey in education, training and developing life skills to increase his chances of employment, Ronin will now be celebrated during Community Weekend Round 7 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby (29th Nov - 1st Dec).
For 18 year old Ronin, from Broadclyst, Exeter, it has been a...
A remarkable individual, Ronin, from Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club is set to be honoured for his extraordinary achievements both on and off the pitch at the prestigious Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards 2024, taking place on 20th November at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
HITZ, Premiership Rugby’s flagship education and employability programme, has been transforming lives for 16 years, empowering young people to make lasting, positive changes.
Every year, it reaches over 2,000 young people aged 14–24 across England, using rugby’s core values to equip them with essential life...
Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.
Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...
Exeter’s match against Harlequins will be dedicated to providing support to rugby charity, Restart Rugby.
The clash on 27 October, will be part of this year’s Restart Round, the annual round of Gallagher Premiership fixtures dedicated to Restart Rugby, a charity that provides practical and emotional support to current and former rugby players going through hardship.
Restart Rugby is the official charity of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) and will host several activities ahead of, and on, the weekend as it aims to raise £20,000 for its 24/7 confidential counselling...
Exeter Chiefs have added depth to their front row with the signing of prop Ethan Burger at the outset of the 2024/25 season.
The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and Ross McMillan.
Burger is extremely excited to immerse himself in the Chiefs environment and develop himself on the field as he learns from the experience of those around him, players and coaches alike.
Exeter Chiefs have recruited talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season.
The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside of South America before. He describes the prospect of a Gallagher Premiership debut as exciting opportunity to test his skillset.
“I signed for Exeter Chiefs because I wanted to go to a club that is really competitive and that makes me continue to improve as a player. I think the Chiefs are the right place for that.
“The prospect of playing in the Premiership really...
Exeter Chiefs and Ben Coen have put pen to paper on the young fly half’s first contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Coen was one of four Chiefs Academy players who recently won the World Rugby U20 Championship with England U20 alongside Chiefs senior coach Haydn Thomas.
The young fly-half, who has been a member of the Chiefs Academy since he was 15 years old, is delighted to have signed his first contract with the club he grew up following.
“It’s a dream come true to sign with the Chiefs. Being a local lad, I was always a massive supporter of the club growing...
Exeter Chiefs have recruited back row Martin Moloney just ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Moloney officially becomes a Chief having spent the majority of pre-season on trial in Devon from URC giants, Leinster Rugby.
The Kildare-born forward leaves the Irish province after 11 appearances for the senior squad having debuted against rivals Munster Rugby in April 2021.
“I am hugely excited to be joining the Exeter Chiefs squad this season,” the forward said.
“Watching how the team has performed over the last few years and the style of rugby that they play here...
Eight new players will run out for Exeter Chiefs Women when they travel to Hartpury University Stadium to take on Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.
In the first of two pre-season PWR Up Series friendlies for every league club, Chiefs will kick-off at 14:00 against the reigning PWR champions before turning their attention to Bristol Bears at Sandy Park the following Sunday.
Both games offer Chiefs’ coaches a chance to see new, returning and existing squad members in action while international players are away with their home nation teams.
Exeter Chiefs have named their side to face Welsh URC side, Ospreys, at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon as the 2024/25 Cup Kit is due to be launched on gameday.
Rob Baxter has named his side for the second weekend of pre-season friendlies ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership season.
Following a double header against London Scottish and Cornish Pirates two weeks ago, it is the turn of the Ospreys to make the trip to Devon to take on Baxter’s side.
A front row of Scott Sio, Dan Frost and Ehren Painter prepare to face their Welsh counterparts in the scrum....
