Montpellier Match Day Programme

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EXETER CHIEFS VS MONTPELLIER

CONTENTS Chief Executive & Chairman: Tony Rowe CBE, Hon LLD Deputy Chief Executive: Keiron Northcott Directors: Rob Baxter OBE, Steve Byrne, Mark Champion, Brian Lodge, Chris Over Managing Director: Natasha Pavis Sales and Marketing Director: Lisa Duncan Finance Director: Nicky Teague Stadium Operations Director: Mark Isaacs Administration Director: Toni Percival President: Bob Staddon Director of Rugby: Rob Baxter OBE, Hon LLD Head Coach: Ali Hepher Coaches: Rob Hunter, Ricky Pellow, Omar Mouniemne, Haydn Thomas, Gareth Steenson Academy Manager: Rob Gibson Team Manager: Tony Walker Head of Strength & Conditioning: Mark Twiggs Director of Sports Medicine: Adrian Harris Head of Sports Medicine: Jamie Fulton Corporate Account Manager: Sam McIntyre 01392 890879 - (M) 07741 146980 Media & Communications Manager: Mark Stevens Community Development Manager: Aron Struminski Merchanise Manager: Sarah Scott - 01392 890872 Design & Production: Jonny Carus Programme Editor: Mark Stevens Photography: JMP, Getty Images, Steve Haag Images, Inpho, Olly Woodburn

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welcome

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We know all too well what it takes to succeed at this level and fixtures like today are the ones that challenge us as a squad and as a club

Good afternoon to you all and welcome back to Sandy Park for our Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with Montpellier.

There is, I guess, only one place to start and that is last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership loss away to Bath. No one associated with the club needs telling that the performance we displayed seven days ago was nothing short of ‘unacceptable’.

Over the years we have prided ourselves, both on and off the field, as a club who give everything to the cause and, sadly, that could not be said of last weekend at The Rec. It was the proverbial ‘bad day at the office’ and I know Rob, the coaches and the players themselves have had some pretty honest and frank discussions amongst themselves in the wake of last weekend.

That said, the good thing about sport is that often you don’t have to wait too long to put matters right and today’s fixture offers us a great opportunity to right the wrongs of the Bath performance.

helping our cause, so let’s get behind the team from minute one and help roar us into the last eight.

On another note, I wanted to congratulate the many members of our women’s side who were in international action last weekend. To see so many representing their countries - and the Chiefs for that matter - on the big stage is fantastic and due reward for what has been an outstanding season so far.

What particularly pleased me was the five inclusions we had in the England Under-20s squad that tackled Scotland up at Newcastle’s Kingston Park. As we have talked about many times, these players are the future of the Chiefs Women’s set-up, so to have that homegrown talent coming through the ranks like they are is hugely encouraging moving forward.

With a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs for today’s winners, there is really no greater incentive for the team and us as a club to fire ourselves up for what should be a formidable European challenge against one of the top teams in France.

Finally, you will also have seen that we have announced a number of music concerts here at Sandy Park. Having another viable revenue stream, particularly in the off-season, is essential, so I hope as many of you as possible will come along and enjoy the concerts we have created.

Montpellier are certainly no strangers to us, having met numerous times in Europe in recent years, so we are acutely aware of their rugby pedigree and the threat they will pose come kick-off.

TONY ROWE CBE

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The emphasise the enduring quality of the tournament, the clubs that reached this season’s knockout stage had as many as 27 EPCR titles between them

A warm welcome to this Round of 16 fixture in the Heineken Champions Cup as competition for a coveted place in the 2023 Dublin Final really begins to hot up.

The knockout stage generates its very own brand of compelling, high-stakes rugby, and it’s win or bust now for the remaining elite clubs who remain in contention for the 28th Heineken Champions Cup Final, which will be staged at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 20 May. Following the historic introduction of the leading South African clubs into this season’s Heineken Champions Cup, it came as no major surprise that the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls all qualified in impressive style for the business end of the tournament at the first attempt.

To emphasise the enduring quality of the tournament, the clubs that reached this season’s knockout stage had as many as 27 EPCR titles between them.

In addition, as you are no doubt aware, the clubs with the highest rankings from the pool stage earn home advantage for the Round of 16 and quarter-final matches.

We are delighted to be joined on the journey to Dublin by our long-standing title partner,

Heineken, by our official partners, DHL, IHG and Tissot, by our official supporters, Gilbert and Kappa, and also by our official airline partner in South Africa, Qatar Airways.

Our loyal broadcast partners, BT Sport, beIN SPORTS and France Télévisions, continue to provide unrivalled coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup in the UK, Ireland and France respectively, while SuperSport in South Africa, ITV and RTÉ in the UK and Ireland, S4C in Wales and FloRugby in the USA and Canada are making valuable contributions to the growth of tournament.

On behalf of everyone at EPCR, enjoy the match and best wishes to you, the fans, as well as to your club’s players and staff for what promises to be another tension-packed occasion in the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stage.

DOMINIC MCKAY EPCR CHAIRMAN

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welcome I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending this 2022/23 Heineken® Champions Cup game.

I think it’s safe to say that the previous rounds have really whetted our appetite as we advance in the knockout stage of the tournament and look forward to more excellent rugby.

As always, we wish the best of luck to all participating sides, and particularly to our UK teams that continue to impress in the tournament.

We eagerly anticipate hosting some fantastic contests such as Exeter Chiefs v Montpellier and the all-UK ties of Saracens v Ospreys and Leicester Tigers v Edinburgh Rugby.

I’m sure, like me, you are all very much looking forward to seeing Europe’s foremost sides give their best over the following weeks.

Rugby in the UK is known for bringing people together to enjoy the incredible atmosphere and top-class sporting performances. Cheers, and the very best of luck today, to all the players, officials and supporters of these fine teams.

BOUDEWIJN HAARSMA MANAGING DIRECTOR HEINEKEN UK

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ROB baxter Good afternoon to you all and welcome to Sandy Park for today’s Heineken Champions Cup encounter with Montpellier.

I expect most of our supporters are finding us pretty strange to follow at the moment. On one hand, we can finish second in the Champions Cup pool with a home last 16 place secured; we’ve won all but one home game so far this season, plus we’ve won our first trophy of the season by claiming the Premiership Rugby Cup just a fornight ago.

When you look at it like that, things seem pretty good. On the other hand, though, we have interspersed that with pretty average away performances in the Gallagher Premiership!

Nobody is more frustrated by this than me and I am not going to pretend that there is an easy answer or that a flick of a switch can address everything in one go. We do have some core fundamentals that drift in and out of the team, hence the inconsistent performances, but that does also mean that they are there and we need to bring them to the fore as much as we can over the remainder of this season.

The exciting thing about this weekend is that we are at home and it’s a Champions Cup game, two things that have brought the best out of us this season and we have to draw on that to allow us to play with confidence and direction. That is how we will challenge Montpellier and when we genuinely challenge sides we can beat anyone.

I am not going to write now talking about last week at Bath because we have dissected this at length in house. For obvious reasons there were some tough words and some tough decisions to be made, but now we have to look forward to the game today and what we can achieve in the Champions Cup. For us, it is a fantastic opportunity to not just take another step forward in the competition, but to take a step forward as a team, every game is an opportunity to grow and we must grow!! .Finally I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Montpellier back to Sandy Park. To their coaches, players, officials and supporters, we hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Enjoy the Game!

Rob

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hogg to call time on playing career after this year’s rugby world cup Exeter Chiefs star Stuart Hogg has this week announced that he will retire from professional rugby after this year’s World Cup in France.

In a statement on social media, the Scotland and British & Irish Lions full-back - who joined the Chiefs in 2019 from Glasgow Warriors - confirmed that the tournament in September will be his last.

He said: “After RWC 2023, my professional rugby journey will end and I will be retiring from the game.

“As a young kid growing up in the The Borders, all I wanted to do was play rugby for Scotland. I feel privileged to have represented my country on 100 occasions, play on three British and Irish Lions tours and represent some amazing clubs. I couldn’t have asked for any more.

“I’ve so many people to thank and I will get round to you all.

First and foremost is my wife Gill, my parents, my brother and my kids. I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way.

“Rugby has allowed me to meet some incredible characters, make lifelong friends, travel the world and be part of some unbelievable experiences that I will cherish forever.

“Knowing what lies ahead, I have a real hunger to play the best, most enjoyable rugby of my career, finishing the season strongly with Exeter Chiefs before attacking the opportunity we, as a nation, have in France.

“I don’t feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top end of the game. After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack it in the same manner as I play the game. I hope I have done you proud.

“100 not out (just yet).”

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devoto describes ‘special feeling’ following exeter’s cup triumph Ollie Devoto described the ‘special feeling’ of helping Exeter Chiefs lift a third Premiership Rugby Cup crown with victory over London Irish.

The England international was used as a second half replacement for the Devonians, who secured their 24-20 success in extra time at the Gtech Community Stadium.

For Devoto, it capped what has been a remarkable return to fitness for the 29-year-old, whose last first team fixture before the final was that of New Year’s Day in 2022.

Sidelined with injury, which required operations on both of his hips, it was certainly a moment of savour for the talented centre.

“It’s a special feeling, especially with that group of lads,” he said. “A lot of those boys are coming on and knocking on the door.

They may not be getting the opportunity they deserve just yet, but it’s infectious being in that environment with them.

“This week we spoke about being brave, backing ourselves, so it’s awesome to get the result like we did.”

As one of the more experienced names lining up for the Chiefs, Devoto said he was delighted to play his part in securing yet more silverware for the club.

“It was tough, but all finals are tough,” he added. “London Irish put us under pressure, especially around the set-piece, but the pleasing thing from our perspective was we all dug in and we found a way to win.”

The celebrations certainly lasted long into the night for the Chiefs, who have made no secret of the fact that they are looking to create a special end to the season, particularly as they look to transition from losing a number of long-serving players at the end of the season to that of bringing through the next generation of talent.

“The kids are alright,” said Devoto. “There is some real talent coming through at the club, but equally it will be sad to see some of the boys leave at the end of the season.

I’ve played for a long time with a lot of them, so I think we all want to ensure that we finish the season on a high.”

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macdonald at the double for the red roses Exeter Chiefs star Claudia MacDonald scored twice as England Women kicked off their Six Nations Championship with a resounding 58-7 win over Scotland at Newcastle’s Kingston Park.

MacDonald’s brace was part of an impressive display from Simon Middleton’s side, who also added tries through Marlie Packer (3), Amy Cokayne (2), Tatyana Heard, Poppy Cleall and Sadia Kabeya.

The day, however, was all about co-captain Sarah Hunter, who brought the curtain down on her illustrious career. Hunter led the side out on her 141st and final appearance.

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Elsewhere in the competition, Ireland captain

Nichola Fryday said lessons would be learnt in the wake of her side’s comprehensive 31-5 loss to Wales in Cardiff.

The Exeter Chiefs lock grabbed her side’s only points of the game as Wales - who included Exeter’s Abbie Fleming in their starting lineup - ran in tries through Alex Callender, Keira Bevan, Sioned Harries and skipper Hannah Jones.

In a friendly in Madrid, a late try from Chiefs prop Hope Rogers helped the USA Eagles to victory over Spain. Rogers scored twice with Eti Haungatau also touching down for the visitors, whose other points came from the boot of Gabby Cantorna.

prop painter looking to make the most of his move to the chiefs Ehren Painter says he’s ‘excited’ at the challenge that lies ahead after he completed his move to Exeter Chiefs from Gallagher Premiership rivals Northampton Saints.

The 24-year-old tight-head prop, who has played 84 times for the Saints, will move to Sandy Park with immediate effect.

A product of Northampton’s Academy, Painter – who tips the scales at 133kg and stands 6ft 3in - made his senior debut for the club against Saracens in 2018 and has been a regular within their first-team ever since.

Born in London, he represented England at age-grade level, including for the Under-20s in both the Six Nations and World Rugby Championships in 2018. Now, Painter is set to test himself in a new environment at the Chiefs.

“I’m looking forward to the move and being part of what should be a really exciting end to the season,” he said. “Exeter are a club I have huge respect for. Having come up against them numerous times, you know the threat they pose in terms of their pack of forwards.

“Strengths of what they do well are what I like to think I have within my own game. Going down there, testing myself in a new environment, I think it will be good for my game. Having a new outlook on things, learning from different coaches, playing with different players, it’s all going to add to my game.”

Painter is Exeter’s second new addition to the frontrow inside a week with the Chiefs confirming at the weekend the arrival of Georgian loosehead Nika Abuladze.

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max enjoys sleep-out with the chiefs Max Woosey described his night camping with some of his Exeter Chiefs heroes at Sandy Park as simply ‘brilliant’.

The rugby-loving youngster, known to many as ‘The Boy in the Tent’ pitched up on the Sandy Park turf for a special camp-out alongside players and coaches from the club’s men’s and women’s teams.

The 13-year-old has attracted worldwide attention for his amazing fundraising efforts after he started camping out in March 2020 to raise funds for North Devon Hospice.

Three years on and having battled Covid lockdowns, as well as every conceivable weather condition going, Max has to date amassed over £700,000, helping to directly

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fund 15 nurses for a whole year at the hospice.

Recently, Max confirmed that he is set to bring his camping adventure to an end, including one final night out at the Broomhill Estate at Muddiford, near Barnstaple.

However, before packing away his tent and heading back into the comforts of his family home in Braunton, Max also wanted to have a special camp out at his favourite team, the Exeter Chiefs, who were delighted to offer their support.

Joined by school mate Joe West, Max and his dad camped out with Ben Moon, Richard Capstick, Harry Hocking and Fin Richardson from the men’s side, Georgie Grimes and Eden McMahon from the women’s side, as well as forwards coach, Rob Hunter.

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T: S SIMMONDS, SLADE, COWAN-DICKIE (2), WOODBURN C: J SIMMONDS (5)

T: DINGWALL, PROCTOR C: FURBANK

Chiefs: J Hodge; J Nowell, H Slade, S Kata (R O’Loughlin 70), O Woodburn; J Simmonds (H Skinner 63), S Maunder (J Maunder 63); S Sio (J Kenny 63), L Cowan-Dickie (capt, J Yeandle 58), H Williams (J Iosefa-Scott 67); D Jenkins (R van Heerden 67), J Dunne; D Ewers, C Tshiunza, S Simmonds (G Fisilau 67).

Saints: T Freeman (T Collins 55); J Mann, M Proctor, F Dingwall (C Braley 68), C Skosun (R Hutchinson 47); G Furbank, A Mitchell; A Waller (E Iyogen 54-63), M Haywood (R Smith 58), P Hill (A Petch 62); A Coles (K Wilkins 72), A Moon; L SalakaiaLoto, A Scott-Young (S Graham 63), L Ludlam (capt).

Referee: A Leal

Attendance: 8,215

MATCH STATS

52% 59% 98 5 P O SS E SS I O N

T E R R I TO RY

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T R I ES

48% 41% 139 3 TOP PERFORMERS

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DAN FROST DAFYDD JENKINS 13 28 SAM SIMMONDS DAFYDD JENKINS CHRIST TSHIUNZA 9 18 25 SCOTT SIO DAVE EWERS MARCUS STREET 9 12 24 23

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Irish: J Stokes; M Williams (A Harmes 64), W Joseph (E Poolman 54), T Hitchcock, M Dykes; J Atkins, H O’Sullivan (C Englefield 90); F Gigena (T Haffar 51), I Ruiz (M Cornish 64), L Chawatama (C Parker 65); J Caulfield (E Scragg 90), C Munga; J Cooke (capt), J Basham, S Fa’aso’o (J-M Gonzalez 53).

T: RUIZ (2) C: ATKINS (2) P: ATKINS (2)

Yellow Card: Basham

T: INNARD, IOSEFA-SCOTT, DAVIS C: I JENKINS, J SIMMONDS P: I JENKINS

Chiefs: T Wyatt; D John, S O’Brien, T Hendrickson (O Devoto 56), R O’Loughlin; I Jenkins (J Simmonds 72), T Cairns (W Becconsall 51); D Southworth (J Kenny 64), J Innard (capt, I Harris 64), P Schickerling (J Iosefa-Scott 55); M Williams (J Kirsten 55, C Teague 80), J Dunne; C Tshiunza, A Davis, R Tuima.

Yellow Card: Southworth Referee: A Leal

Attendance: 7,663

MATCH STATS

49% 52% 244 2 P O SS E SS I O N

T E R R I TO RY

TAC K L ES

T R I ES

51% 48% 176 3 TOP PERFORMERS

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LEICESTER TIGERS

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NOWELL

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WOODBURN

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WORCESTER WARRIORS

W 21-36 4,999

J SIMMONDS

NOWELL

O’LOUGHLIN WHITTEN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

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HEPBURN

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15:00

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HARLEQUINS

W 43-42 9,399

J SIMMONDS

NOWELL

SLADE

WHITTEN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

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HEPBURN

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19:45

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BRISTOL BEARS

W 20-35 3,704

JOHN

RELTON

KATA

O’BRIEN

CORDERO

BECCONSALL

CAIRNS

I-SCOTT

1

15:00

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SALE SHARKS

L 28-20

5,500

HOGG

O’LOUGHLIN

SLADE

WHITTEN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

TOWNSEND

HEPBURN

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19:45

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BRISTOL BEARS

W 14-50 19,365

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SLADE

O’LOUGHLIN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

J MAUNDER

HEPBURN

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15:00

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KATA

C-C

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19:45

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WORCESTER WARRIORS

22

15:00

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SARACENS

L 20-22

12,666

HOGG

NOWELL

SLADE

WHITTEN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

J MAUNDER

HEPBURN

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19:45

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GLOUCESTER

L 38-22

16,500

HOGG

HODGE

O’LOUGHLIN WHITTEN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

J MAUNDER

SIO

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19:45

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NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

L 26-19

12,799

HODGE

JOHN

O’LOUGHLIN WHITTEN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

J MAUNDER

SIO

12

17:00

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LONDON IRISH

W 22-7

9,916

HODGE

JOHN

O’LOUGHLIN O’BRIEN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

J MAUNDER

HEPBURN

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19:45

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NEWCASTLE FALCONS

L 24-21

3,126

HODGE

JOHN

O’BRIEN

WHITTEN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

J MAUNDER

HEPBURN

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BATH

W 25-22 9,900

CORDERO

FEYI-WABOSO WIMBUSH

WYATT

RELTON

I JENKINS

CAIRNS

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15:00

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GLOUCESTER

W 50-33 8,972

JOHN

FEYI-WABOSO O’BRIEN

KATA

CORDERO

I JENKINS

BECCONSALL

KENNY

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21:00

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CASTRES

W 12-27 5,000

HOGG

NOWELL

SLADE

O’LOUGHLIN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

17

13:00

H

BULLS

W 44-14 11,518

HOGG

NOWELL

SLADE

O’LOUGHLIN

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

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15:00

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BATH

W 20-15 13,537

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

KATA

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

31

15:00

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SARACENS

L 35-3

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

KATA

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

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16:30

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NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

W 35-12 8,215

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

KATA

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

14

19:30

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BULLS

L 39-28

8,693

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

KATA

WOODBURN

J SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

SIO

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17:30

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CASTRES

W 41-3

11,832

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

O’LOUGHLIN

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

KENNY

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GLOUCESTER

W 24-17 11,078

HODGE

NOWELL

WHITTEN

KATA

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

SIO

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10,500

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13:00

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SALE SHARKS

W 46-3

5,338

WYATT

FEYI-WABOSO O’BRIEN

HENDRICKSON

O’LOUGHLIN

I JENKINS

CAIRNS

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15:00

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SALE SHARKS

W 24-22 9,336

HODGE

NOWELL

WHITTEN

KATA

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

SIO

4

17:15

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HARLEQUINS

L 40-5

54,669

HODGE

NOWELL

WHITTEN

KATA

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

SIO

11

14:30

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NEWCASTLE FALCONS

W 24-5

9,198

HODGE

NOWELL

WHITTEN

KATA

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

SIO

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14:00

A

LONDON IRISH

W 20-24 7,663

WYATT

JOHN

O’BRIEN

HENDRICKSON

O’LOUGHLIN

I JENKINS

CAIRNS

S’WORTH

26

15:00

A

BATH

L 36-19

HODGE

NOWELL

SLADE

KATA

WOODBURN

SKINNER

S MAUNDER

SIO

2

12:30

H

MONTPELLIER

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TBC

16

15:00

A

LEICESTER TIGERS

22

15:00

H

BRISTOL BEARS

29

TBC

6

16:00

13

TBC

PREMIERSHIP SEMI-FINAL

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TBC

CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL

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TBC

PREMIERSHIP FINAL

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EUROPE QUARTER-FINAL

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LONDON IRISH

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STREET

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GRAY

KIRSTEN

TSHIUNZA

CAPSTICK

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KENNY

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J MAUNDER

O’LOUGHLIN

CORDERO

YEANDLE

STREET

DUNNE

GRAY

KIRSTEN

TSHIUNZA

CAPSTICK

INNARD

KENNY

SCHICKERLING

V HEERDEN EWERS

J MAUNDER

KATA

CORDERO

C-DICKIE

WILLIAMS

V HEERDEN

GRAY

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

CAPSTICK

YEANDLE

KENNY

SCHICKERLING

JENKINS

S SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

O’LOUGHLIN

HOGG

INNARD

RICHARDSON

PEARSON

TEAGUE

LEATHERBARROW VINTCENT

TUIMA

NOREY

SOUTHWORTH

JOHNSON

BAILEY

GRUBB

JAMES

WYATT

F NOWELL

C-DICKIE

WILLIAMS

DUNNE

D JENKINS

KIRSTEN

VERMEULEN S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

I-SCOTT

SCHICKERLING

V HEERDEN CAPSTICK

S MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

KATA

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

KIRSTEN

GRAY

VERMEULEN

TSHIUNZA

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C-DICKIE

I-SCOTT

SCHICKERLING

V HEERDEN EWERS

S MAUNDER

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C-DICKIE

WILLIAMS

V HEERDEN

GRAY

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TSHIUNZA

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YEANDLE

I-SCOTT

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

S SIMMONDS

S MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

O’LOUGHLIN

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

V HEERDEN

GRAY

EWERS

PEARSON

VERMEULEN

INNARD

HEPBURN

I-SCOTT

DUNNE

TSHIUNZA

S MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

KATA

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

DUNNE

V HEERDEN EWERS

PEARSON

VERMEULEN

INNARD

HEPBURN

I-SCOTT

JENKINS

TUIMA

S MAUNDER

BECCONSALL

O’BRIEN

INNARD

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

V HEERDEN EWERS

PEARSON

VERMEULEN

FROST

SIO

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

TUIMA

S MAUNDER

BECCONSALL

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YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

V HEERDEN PEARSON

TSHIUNZA

VERMEULEN

FROST

SIO

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

EWERS

S MAUNDER

BECCONSALL

KATA

INNARD

I-SCOTT

BELL

BAILEY

TUIMA

DAVIS

FISILAU

NOREY

SOUTHWORTH

JOHNSON

TEAGUE

GRONDONA

JAMES

CORNISH

F NOWELL

INNARD

I-SCOTT

DUNNE

PEARSON

TUIMA

DAVIS

FISILAU

FROST

SOUTHWORTH

SCHICKERLING

BAILEY

GRONDONA

CAIRNS

HENDRICKSON

WIMBUSH

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

GRAY

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS FROST

HEPBURN

I-SCOTT

V HEERDEN GRONDONA

BECCONSALL

KATA

HODGE

C-DICKIE

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

GRAY

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

HEPBURN

I-SCOTT

V HEERDEN GRONDONA

BECCONSALL

KATA

HODGE

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

GRAY

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS FROST

I-SCOTT

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

GRONDONA

CAIRNS

HENDRICKSON

HOGG

YEANDLE

WILLIAMS

V HEERDEN

GRAY

GRONDONA

TSHIUNZA

FISILAU

I-SCOTT

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

PEARSON

CAIRNS

HENDRICKSON

O’LOUGHLIN

C-DICKIE

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

DUNNE

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

KENNY

I-SCOTT

V HEERDEN FISILAU

J MAUNDER

SKINNER

O’LOUGHLIN

INNARD

WILLIAMS

D JENKINS

DUNNE

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

KENNY

I-SCOTT

KIRSTEN

FISILAU

J MAUNDER

SKINNER

O’LOUGHLIN

INNARD

I-SCOTT

KIRSTEN

D JENKINS

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS FROST

SIO

WILLIAMS

DUNNE

FISILAU

J MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

KATA

INNARD

WILLIAMS

GRAY

D JENKINS

EWERS

KIRSTEN

FISILAU

FROST

KENNY

SCHICKERLING

DUNNE

DAVIS

J MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

O’LOUGHLIN

INNARD

SCHICKERLING M WILLIAMS PEARSON

TUIMA

DAVIS

GRONDONA

FROST

KENNY

I-SCOTT

BAILEY

L’BARROW

JAMES

WHITTEN

CORDERO

INNARD

WILLIAMS

KIRSTEN

DUNNE

EWERS

VERMEULEN S SIMMONDS FROST

SOUTHWORTH

SCHICKERLING

WILLIAMS

DAVIS

J MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

HENDRICKSON

INNARD

WILLIAMS

GRAY

D JENKINS

VERMEULEN

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

SOUTHWORTH

STREET

DUNNE

EWERS

J MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

HENDRICKSON

FROST

STREET

KIRSTEN

DUNNE

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VERMEULEN S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

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DAVIS

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J SIMMONDS

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INNARD

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TSHIUNZA

DAVIS

TUIMA

KENNY

I-SCOTT

TEAGUE

KIRSTEN

BECCONSALL

J SIMMONDS

DEVOTO

FROST

STREET

EWERS

TSHIUNZA

S SIMMONDS YEANDLE

HEPBURN

SCHICKERLING

WILLIAMS

DAVIS

J MAUNDER

J SIMMONDS

DEVOTO

DUNNE

D JENKINS

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T: FROST, NOWELL, PENALTY, S SIMMONDS C: SKINNER

Chiefs: J Hodge (J Simmonds 60); J Nowell (capt), I Whitten, S Kata (R O’Loughlin 68), O Woodburn; H Skinner, S Maunder (J Maunder 60); S Sio, D Frost (J Yeandle 58), M Street (P Schickerling 65); J Kirsten (M Williams 62), J Dunne; D Ewers, J Vermeulen (A Davis 37), S Simmonds. Replacement (not used): D Southworth.

Yellow Cards: Whitten, Davis

T: CARRERAS

Falcons: E Obatoyinbo (I Stephens 65); A Radwan, M Morini, M Orlando (P Lucock 73), M Carreras; B Connon, M Young (capt, S Stuart 54); A Brocklebank (L Mulipola 58), J Blamire (O Fletcher 73), R Palframan (M Tampin 60); P Rubiolo (T Dalton 65), S de Chaves; F Lockwood, C Chick, C Fearns (T Marshall 65).

Yellow Card: Chick Referee: T Foley Attendance: 9,198

MATCH STATS

49% 52% 134 4 P O SS E SS I O N

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SAM SIMMONDS HARVEY SKINNER JACK DUNNE 11 24 30 DAVE EWERS JANNES KIRSTEN DAVE EWERS 10 19 25 JACK DUNNE DAN FROST MARCUS STREET 8 17 22 31

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MANAGEMENT

EXETER CHIEFS ALI HEPHER HEAD COACH

OMAR MOUNEIMNE DEFENCE COACH TONY WALKER TEAM MANAGER ROB GIBSON ACADEMY MANAGER ADRIAN HARRIS DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE

ROB HUNTER FORWARDS COACH

JAMIE FULTON HEAD OF SPORTS MEDICINE ADAM REUBEN CLUB DOCTOR STEVE HAW PHYSIOTHERAPIST ALEX HOLLAND PHYSIOTHERAPIST JOSH KENNEDY PHYSIOTHERAPIST

RICKY PELLOW SKILLS COACH

JONNY MARKS PHYSIOTHERAPIST TOM EAST SPORTS REHABILITATOR MARK TWIGGS HEAD OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ROB BEDDARD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH LES BARROW STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

HAYDN THOMAS SENIOR COACH

NICK COX STRENGTH & REHABILITATION COACH ARON STRUMINSKI

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER GARETH ELLIOTT HEAD OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS MATT TRIBBLE / OLLIE CHALK ANALYSTS

ROB BAXTER OBE DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

KYE MUNSLOW OPERATIONS & KIT MANAGER GARETH STEENSON SENIOR COACH

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SHORTS RUGBY BATH BRING IN SOUTH AFRICAN POWERHOUSE PROP DU TOIT Bath have signed South African tight-head prop Thomas du Toit, who will join the club after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old was part of the Springboks side that won the World Cup in 2019 and has been capped 15 times since his debut in 2018.

Du Toit has played for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship since 2014 and has captained the side.

“He is a world-class operator at scrum time,” said Bath head of rugby Johan van Graan. “There are not many players in the world who could play on both sides of the scrum to an international standard, maintain control and have destructive power.

“He is another player we have added to our squad who also possesses fantastic carrying ability to get the side over the gainline.”

HASSELL-COLLINS AGREES MOVE TO THE TIGERS NEXT SEASON Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Ollie Hassell-Collins from London Irish ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The England international graduated from the Exiles Academy and has since gone on to become a prolific try-scorer in the top flight since making his senior debut in 2018.

Tigers Interim Head Coah Richard Wigglesworth said: “Ollie is one of the game’s most exciting young wingers and it’s very pleasing he will be a Tigers player next season. He has shown in a short space of time that he is capable of scoring tries, yet there is still so much growth in his game.”

Meanwhile, Mike Brown will remain at the Tigers beyond this season after initially signing a short-term deal in January.

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Wigglesworth added: “I’m really pleased for Mike, who has earned a new deal with not only his performances, but in the way he has come into the club and added to the group. His experienced and professionalism have proved invaluable.”

LEINSTER CONFIRM SEXTON TO UNDERGO SURGERY ON INJURY Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a groin injury.

Sexton was hurt during the closing stages of Ireland’s Six Nations title and Grand Slam-clinching victory over England in Dublin two weeks ago.

Sexton’s provincial tean Leinster confirmed the 37-year-old underwent a procedure on the injury on Tuesday.

It means that Sexton, who will retire after the World Cup later this year, has probably played his final game for Leinster, who are currently chasing a Heineken Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship trophy double.

Ireland’s opening World Cup warm-up Test is against Italy in Dublin on August 5.

Leinster host Ulster in the Round of 16 in the Champions Cup this weekend with the winners facing a home quarterfinal against either Leicester Tigers or Edinburgh next weekend.

FALCONS LOOK TO THE FUTURE AS WALDER LEAVES POSITION AS DOR Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dave Walder has left his position at the club less than a year after he succeeded former boss Dean Richards.

Although he will not officially depart until the end of the season, Walder has stepped aside immediately to allow Mark Laycock to take on the role.

The 44-year-old formerly played for the Falcons before returning as a coach. He took charge of the club after Richards stepped down in May 2022 following 10 years at Kingston park.

“Realistically we haven’t been where we want to be for a few years now and as a club we recognise the need to make changes to our approach to achieve our goals,” said chairman Matt Thompson.

“Transitional periods like this are never easy and unfortunately we are going to lose some good people along the way. Our aim is to be a sustainable club that is here for years to come.”

DEPARTING SKOSUN TO LEAVE SAINTS AT END OF THE SEASON Northampton Saints wing Courtnall Skosan is to leave the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old South African joined the club from the Golden Lions in 2021 and marked his debut with a hattrick of tries against Worcester Warriors.

He has scored 19 tries in 37 games, having previously won 12 caps for the Springboks.

“He’s been a cracking character to have around,” said Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson. “He’s a great role model for the younger lads and the whole have an enormous amount of respect for him.”

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2022/23 MEN’S SQUAD JOE BAILEY 98KG (15ST 4LBS) LOCK 1.96M (6FT 5IN) 06/07/2004

RICHARD CAPSTICK (17ST 7LBS) BACK- 113KG 1.96M (6FT 5IN) ROW 13/02/2000

AIDON DAVIS (17ST 3LBS) BACK- 110KG 1.91M (6FT 2IN) ROW 29/04/1994

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WILL BECCONSALL (13ST 2LBS) SCRUM 84KG 1.83M (5FT 11IN) HALF 20/12/2002

OLI BURROWS (17ST) HOOKER 108KG 1.87M (6FT 1IN)

TOM CAIRNS (12ST 2LBS) SCRUM 78KG 1.74M (5FT 7IN) HALF 19/06/2002

FACUNDO CORDERO

SHEA CORNISH 83KG (13ST) WING 1.80M (5FT 10IN)

LUKE COWAN-DICKIE (17ST 4LBS) HOOKER 110KG 1.85M (6FT 1IN)

JACK DUNNE 120KG (18ST 10LBS) LOCK 2.03M (6FT 8IN)

DAVE EWERS (19ST 6LBS) BACK- 125KG 1.93M (6FT 4IN) ROW 03/11/1990

85KG (13ST 2LBS) WING/ FULL-BACK 1.77M (5FT 9IN) 31/07/1998

OLLIE DEVOTO (16ST 2LBS) CENTRE 103KG 1.94M (6FT 4IN ) 22/09/1993

16/05/2002

22/07/2000

21/11/1998

20/06/1993

KIAN GENTRY (14ST 6LBS) CENTRE 93KG 1.87M (6FT 2IN)

JONNY GRAY 121KG (19ST) LOCK 1.99M (6FT 6IN)

SANTIAGO GRONDONA 106KG (16ST 6LBS) 1.98M (6FT 6IN) 25/07/1998

BEN GRUBB 110KG (17ST 3LBS) BACK1.84M (6FT) ROW 11/10/2002

BEN HAMMERSLEY 92KG (14ST 4LBS) WING 1.83M (5FT 11IN)

IESTYN HARRIS (16ST 3LBS) HOOKER 104KG 1.83M (5FT 11IN)

TOM HENDRICKSON (15ST 7LBS) CENTRE 100KG 1.84M (6FT)

ALEC HEPBURN 114KG (17ST 9LBS) PROP 1.86M (6FT 1IN)

ARCHIE HILL (14ST 2LBS) CENTRE 90KG 1.78M (5FT 10IN)

HARRY HOCKING (16ST 8LBS) HOOKER 107KG 1.85M (6FT)

JOSH HODGE 85KG (13ST 3LBS) FULL1.89M (6FT 2IN) 23/05/2000 BACK

STUART HOGG 93KG (14ST 6LBS) FULL1.80M (5FT 9IN) 24/06/1992 BACK

JACK INNARD (16ST 6LBS) HOOKER 106KG 1.82M (5FT 11IN)

JOSH IOSEFA-SCOTT 135KG (21ST 2LBS) PROP 1.94M (6FT 4IN)

ORSON JAMES (12ST 2LBS) SCRUM- 78KG 1.80M (5FT 11IN) 31/05/2004 HALF

DAFYDD JENKINS 117KG (18ST 4LBS) LOCK 2.01M (6FT 6IN)

27/03/2003

20/05/2003

18/12/2001

03/07/1995

14/03/1994

24/11/1998

19/02/2002

16/07/1996

BACKROW

01/09/1994

30/03/1993

05/12/2002

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IWAN JENKINS 82KG (12ST 9LB) FLY1.77M (5FT 8IN) 13/03/2003 HALF

DAN JOHN (13ST 2LBS) CENTRE 84KG 1.80M (5FT 10INS) 04/10/2001 WING

MATT JOHNSON 134KG (21ST 1LBS) PROP 1.92M (6FT 3IN)

SOLOMONE KATA (16ST 3LBS) CENTRE 104KG 1.80M (5FT 10IN)

BILLY KEAST 112KG (17ST 6LBS) PROP 1.84M (6FT)

JAMES KENNY 116KG (18ST 3LBS) PROP 1.84M (6FT)

OLLIE LEATHERBARROW

107KG (16ST 8LBS) 1.85M (6FT 1IN) 08/04/2002

JACK MAUNDER (13ST 3LBS) SCRUM- 85KG 1.80M (5FT 10IN) 05/04/1997 HALF

SAM MAUNDER (13ST 3LBS) SCRUM- 86KG 1.84M (6FT) 22/03/2000 HALF

CHARLIE MCCAIG (14ST 8LBS) CENTRE 94KG 1.91M (6FT 2IN)

BEN MOON 115KG (18ST 1LBS) PROP 1.80M (5FT 10IN)

JACOB MORRIS 109KG (17ST 1LBS) PROP 1.82M (5FT 11IN)

MAX NOREY (16ST 3LBS) HOOKER 104KG 1.78M (5FT 10IN)

FRANKIE NOWELL (13ST 8LBS) WING/ 88KG 1.80M (5FT 10IN) CENTRE 22/11/2002

03/12/1994

BACKROW

14/07/1989

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24/11/1996

16/04/2000

21/11/1997

26/05/1999

05/08/1999

BENJY JOSELAND 85KG (13ST 3LBS) WING 1.81M (5FT 9IN) 22/03/2000

JANNES KIRSTEN

LOCK/ BACK-ROW

115KG (18ST 1LBS) 1.96M (6FT 5IN) 01/12/1993

24/01/2003

JACK NOWELL 98KG (15ST 2LBS) WING 1.80M (5FT 11IN)

SEAN O’BRIEN (15ST 9LBS) CENTRE 101KG 1.87M (6FT 1IN)

RORY O’LOUGHLIN (14ST 9LBS) WING/ 95KG 1.89M (6FT 2IN) CENTRE 21/01/1994

ARTHUR RELTON 82KG (12ST 9LBS) WING 1.80M (5FT 11IN)

FIN RICHARDSON 120KG (18ST 8LBS) PROP 1.83M (6FT)

PATRICK SCHICKERLING

120KG (18ST 8LBS) 1.83M (6FT) 16/10/1998

JOE SIMMONDS 91KG (14ST 3LBS) FLY1.83M (6FT) 19/12/1996 HALF

SAM SIMMONDS (17ST) BACK- 108KG 1.84M (6FT) 10/11/1994 ROW

HARVEY SKINNER 92KG (14ST 4LBS) FLY1.89M (6FT 2IN) 31/12/1997 HALF

HENRY SLADE (15ST 4LBS) CENTRE 98KG 1.76M (6FT 4IN)

SCOTT SIO 116KG (18ST 2LBS) PROP 1.87M (6FT 2IN)

DANNY SOUTHWORTH

MARCUS STREET 119KG (18ST 7LBS) PROP 1.85M (6FT 1IN)

CORY TEAGUE 108KG (17ST) LOCK 1.98M (6FT 6IN)

11/04/1993

17/06/2001

PROP

116KG (18ST 3LBS) 1.90M (5FT 11IN) 04/05/1999

12/05/1998

16/09/1998

06/02/1999

PROP

19/03/1993

09/11/1999

LEWIS PEARSON

112KG (17ST 6LBS) LOCK / (6FT 4IN) BACK-ROW 1.94M 26/10/1999

16/10/1991

STU TOWNSEND

SCRUMHALF

89KG (14ST) 1.76M (5FT 9IN) 11/10/1995

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CHRIST TSHIUNZA

114KG (17ST 9LBS) 1.98M (6FT 6IN) 09/01/2002

RUS TUIMA (19ST 7LBS) BACK- 124KG 1.95M (6FT 5IN) 21/05/2000 ROW

JACQUES VERMEULEN (18ST 7LBS) BACK- 119KG 1.95M (6FT 5IN) 08/02/1995 ROW

IAN WHITTEN (16ST 5LBS) CENTRE 105KG 1.89M (6FT 2IN)

HARRY WILLIAMS 126KG (19ST 8LBS) PROP 1.91M (6FT 4IN)

MIKE WILLIAMS 118KG (18ST 7LBS) LOCK 1.96M (6FT 5IN)

ZACK WIMBUSH (16ST 5LBS) CENTRE 105KG 1.96M (6FT 5IN)

OLLY WOODBURN 100KG (15ST 7LBS) WING 1.88M (6FT 2IN)

TOM WYATT (14ST) CENTRE 89KG 1.85M (6FT 1IN)

JACK YEANDLE (17ST 1LBS) HOOKER 109KG 1.85M (6FT 1IN)

DAN FROST (15ST 7LBS) HOOKER 100KG 1.80M (5FT 11IN)

ALFIE BELL 119KG (18ST 6LBS) LOCK 2.03M (6FT 8IN)

LOCK/ BACK-ROW

01/10/1991

14/12/1999

04/11/1991

22/12/1989

24/10/2003

24/04/1997

05/06/1987

18/11/1991

12/04/2003

EXETER CHIEFS PLAYERS IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO

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GREG FISILAU (17ST 2LBS) BACK- 109KG 1.88M (6FT 2IN) 09/07/2003 ROW

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MONTPELLIER-HERAULT champions cup record PLAYED

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HEAD COACH: Philippe Saint-Andre

Founded: 1986 Ground: GGL Stadium 500 Avenue de Vanieres 34000 Montpellier Capacity: 13,360

CAPTAIN: Yacouba Camara

Website: www.montpellier-rugby.com Champions Cup Results: v LONDON IRISH (A) W 27-32 v OSPREYS (H) L 10-21 v OSPREYS (A) L 35-29 v LONDON IRISH (H) D 21-21

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GROUND: Stade Pierre Fabre

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3 2 TOTAL CARRIES 7 8 1 1 2 TOTAL METRES 2 4 6 3 1 TACKLES 35 1 MISSED TACKLES 3 2 TRIES SCORED 0 2 9 6 mins played 3 2 0 6 DEFENDERS BEATEN 9 2 3 passes 27 3 offloads 5

SAM SIMMONDS

ZACH MERCER

TOP PERFORMERS TOP CARRIES

TOP METRES OLLY WOODBURN JOSH HODGE JACK NOWELL

DAVE EWERS

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ANTHONY BOUTHIER

OLLY WOODBURN

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NIGEL WALROND It was fabulous to be at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London to see Exeter Chiefs lift the Premiership Rugby Cup or its equivalent for a third time.

Six pieces of silverware in the last nine years tells its own incredible story of what has gone on at Sandy Park in the past decade.

It also shows the club has a very bright future, with a great crop of youngsters coming through.

However, what a difference a week makes!

Chiefs’ supporters went from the joy of winning the trophy in Brentford to the misery of last Sunday at Bath, when Exeter once again collectively ‘failed to turn up’ against the Premiership’s bottom side.

While the future looks bright, the here and now is very worrying, and director of rugby Rob Baxter pulled no punches in his after-match assessment.

He admitted it was a complete mystery as to why the Chiefs are able to be so good at home – they have only lost once at Sandy Park all season, and that to runaway Premiership leaders Saracens – and often so woeful away – they have not won in the league on their travels since that amazing 50-14 victory at Bristol in early October.

That feels like a lifetime ago now, and if like me you have been to pretty much all the away games since then, it has been a gruelling few months.

Whereas you used to be able to travel in the expectation that the Chiefs would win, or at least come away with a losing bonus point, recently it has been more a case of how many are they going to lose by?

They have been thrashed at Saracens, Harlequins and Bath in the past three months

– performances that have quite rightly drawn plenty of criticism from supporters, who have been asking ‘What on earth is going on?’

Rob admitted last Sunday that he is determined to get to the bottom of it, but whether it is too late to save the Chiefs’ Premiership season, only time will tell.

Two of their last three games are away from home – at third-place Leicester and fourth-spot London Irish – with a home match against Bristol in between.

They really need to win all three now to stand a chance of a top-four finish and a place in the end-of-season play-offs, but given their current away woes, of more concern is that they could drop out of the top eight and miss out on Champions Cup rugby next season.

Gloucester, Bristol and Harlequins are all hard on their heels, and after so many seasons of dining at European rugby’s top table, a campaign of Challenge Cup matches would be hard to swallow.

Today offers some respite from their Premiership troubles when they welcome Montpellier in the Champions Cup round of 16, and win this and they will have a home quarter-final.

However, the players will need to show a massive improvement on last weekend.

Will the real Chiefs we all know and love please turn up today!

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SIMMONDS LOOKING TO FINISH ON A HIGH NOTE EXETER ACE KEEN TO MAKE MORE MEMORIES Sam Simmonds’ time as an Exeter Chief may soon becoming to an end, but the all-action forward is determined his final days in Devon will be packed full of memories.

In what could prove to be his penultimate run-out at Sandy Park this afternoon, the England and British & Irish Lions has made no secret of the fact that he intends to lap up ever last minute of his Chiefs career.

Ironically up against the club he will join next season, the 28-year-old will be looking to throw the proverbial spanner in the works to his soon-to-be employers as the Chiefs target a last eight place with victory.

For that to happen, Rob Baxter’s side will need to show a marked improvement on their display of a week ago at Westcountry rivals Bath. Not only did the Chiefs slip to defeat against the Premiership then basement club, but the performance was one that left the Exeter Director of Rugby clearly unimpressed.

Some tough talking on all sides have followed this week and Simmonds, who was named European Player of the Year in 2020, is confident there will be reaction of sorts from the Chiefs.

“After a loss like that, it’s important you come together, have a chat and be honest about everything,” said Simmonds. “There were a few tough conversations, but that’s understandable after a performance like that. We all know it wasn’t up to standards and it’s a game none of us were proud of.

“Thankfully, we feel like we’ve thrashed things out this week, training has been good and there has been a real energy amongst the group because we know the challenge that is coming.”

With Simmonds set to bring to an end his long-standing career as a Chief, he admits the upcoming weeks are going to be tough, not just for him, but for a number of others who are

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destined for pastures new. It is, however, a move he feels he must make, not just in terms of his playing career, but for his family as well.

“Playing Montpellier this weekend adds that little bit extra for me,” he added. “I’m sure it would have been the same for Harry and Dickie had they been fit. Depending on results, this could be my penultimate game at Sandy Park. This has been my home for the past 10 years, so I want to finish on a high.

“Deciding to make the move, yes it was a tough decision. All I’ve ever known is the Chiefs, but I said at some stage in my career I wanted to try something different.

Heading to France next season will be different, not just in terms of the rugby, but the language and the lifestyle. But that’s next season, for now all my thoughts are on finishing strongly with Exeter.

“As I said, there are a few of us leaving at the end of the season and I’m sure there will be a fair bit of emotion when it does come to say goodbye. At the same time, we all love this club and we want to use that to spur us on and put in some big performances.

“There are some huge games to come between now and the end of the season and there is still so much for us to play for. Montpellier this weekend is the start of that and now we have to go out there and put in a performance. As players we know the fans are frustrated with last week, but we are own biggest critics. None of us go out not to perform, so hopefully we can show a response this weekend.”

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GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP ROUND 21 REVIEW BATH RUGBY 36

T: Youngs, Watson, Montoya (2), Pollard, Clare; C: Pollard (4), Gopperth P: Pollard (2)

EXETER CHIEFS 19

BRISTOL BEARS 24

T: Kata, Sio, Yeandle; C: Slade (2)

T: Thacker, Ibitoye, Randall C: MacGinty (2), Ibitoye; P: MacGinty

LONDON IRISH 37

NEWCASTLE FALCONS 17

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 22

GLOUCESTER 12

T: Fa’aso’o, Pearson, Loader, Munga; C: Jackson (4); P: Jackson (3) T: Augustus, Freeman, Ludlam; C: Smith, Hutchinson; P: Smith

SARACENS 36

T: Lozowski, Tompkins, Christie, Maitland, Itoje; C: Farrell (4); P: Farrell

HARLEQUINS 24

T: Dombrandt, Murley (2), Marchant C: Smith (2)

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LEICESTER TIGERS 46

T: Redpath, Obano, Cokanasiga, Dunn, Lawrence; C: Spencer (4): P: Francis

T: Radwan, Obatoyinbo; C: Connon (2); P: Connon T: Blake, Thorley; C: Carreras

TOP POINTS SCORERS Paddy Jackson

London Irish

192

Rob du Preez

Sale Sharks

174

Brett Connon

Newcastle Falcons

113

Owen Farrell

Saracens

109

Joe Simmonds

Exeter Chiefs

93

Freddie Burns

Leicester Tigers

86

AJ MacGinty

Bristol Bears

82

Handre Pollard

Leicester Tigers

80

Fin Smith

Northampton Saints

76

Alex Goode

Saracens

76

TOP TRY SCORERS Cadan Murley

Harlequins

13

Mateo Carreras

Newcastle Falcons

12

Ollie Hassell-Collins

London Irish

11

Harry Thacker

Bristol Bears

11

Max Malins

Saracens

9

Tommy Freeman

Northampton Saints

9

Tom Dunn

Bath Rugby

8

TOP METRES MADE Olly Woodburn

Exeter Chiefs

1115

Nick David

Harlequins

1096

Cadan Murley

Harlequins

986

Joe Carpenter

Sale Sharks

971

Ben Loader

London Irish

959

TOP CARRIES MADE Ruan Ackermann

Gloucester

243

Billy Vunipola

Saracens

215

GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP ROUND 22 FIXTURES FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks (7:45pm) Gloucester v Bath (7:45pm)

Dave Ewers

Exeter Chiefs

179

Olly Woodburn

Exeter Chiefs

176

Jasper Wiese

Leicester Tigers

176

Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons (3pm) Northampton Saints v Saracens (3pm)

TOP TACKLES MADE

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Tom Pearson

London Irish

219

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Alex Moon

Northampton Saints

216

Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs (3pm)

Lewis Ludlow

Gloucester

192

Magnus Bradbury

Bristol Bears

183

Jono Ross

Sale Sharks

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WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation is a charity that exists with the sole aim of helping other charities.

All of the money we raise is donated to worthy causes in and around the city with a focus on supporting ‘tangible’ investments.

These have included funding building and renovation works, the installation of play equipment, and assistance with buying a large number of vehicles, ranging from minibuses to a boat for the Topsham Sea Scout Group.

Founded by club Chairman Tony Rowe OBE, the team of trustees is drawn from the Chiefs board of directors and the business community.

As well as deciding on how the charity’s money is shared, the trustees organise a number of fundraising events each year including the prestigious Devon Sports Awards, as well as pre-season and end of season gala dinners.

All charities in the greater Exeter area are able to apply for funds, either from an annual designated pot of money, or one-off donations (see more below).

The amounts awarded by the trustees range from a few hundred pounds, to a record £50,000 which was matched by the Exeter Summer Property Ball Committee and presented to Hospiscare to pay for the vital refurbishment of a 12-bed ward at Searle House in Exeter.

To date the Foundation has raised £2m.

“We are a fundraising organisation committed to improving the prosperity of the communities we serve by making donations that make people’s lives better.”

HOW THE CHARITY WORKS

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation raises funds in two ways: 1) Designated funds: This is the money generated on Exeter Chiefs match days through bucket donations and car parking. Each season we ‘adopt’ 20 charities who help to collect spare change and notes. At the end of the fundraising year, the cash is shared with our designated charities at a celebratory dinner. The list of charities is reviewed by the trustees annually.

2) Undesignated funds: These are funds that are generated by friends and supporters of the charity or any non-match related events organised by the Foundation. This money goes into a separate pot that any charity or organisation can apply for, at any time.

In January 2019, the Foundation received a record £350,000 non-designated donation following the fine imposed on Saracens after being found guilty of breaching the league’s stringent salary cap regulations. The Chiefs board of directors voted unanimously to hand over the club’s share of money.

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CHARITIES SET TO BENEFIT FROM EXETER CHIEFS FOUNDATION THIS SEASON ARE CONFIRMED Charities across Exeter and its surrounding area are set to benefit from the fundraising efforts of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation during the course of the 2022/23 season.

Ambulance, Devon Rape and Sexual Abuse Services, Dream-A-Way, Exeter & East Devon Motor Neurone Disease Association, Exeter Athletic RFC, Exeter Community Initiatives, Exeter Dementia Action Alliance, Exeter Chiefs DSA, Exeter Food Action, Exeter Leukemia Fund, Exeter Lions Club, Force Cancer Charity, Freedomwheelers, Its In The Bag Cancer Support, Jay’s Aim, Living Options Devon, RAMM, RD&E NHS Trust, Royal Marines Charity, See The Future, South West MS Centre, Stanley Beau Foundation, Vranch House, Westcountry Hawks Wheelchair Rugby, Wooden Spoon Devon and Yoga for the Front Line – will all benefit from fundraising events and dinners across the year, together with collections at all Sandy Park match-days.

Exeter Foundation chairman, Tony Rowe OBE, said: “Every year we are seeing the Foundation grow in stature. The work it has done for all the charities since we launched it all those years has been simply fantastic.

“We know from speaking to all the charities involved that the funds we raise really do make a difference in so many ways.”

DESIGNATED CHARITIES

Established back in 2011 by the Exeter Chiefs and a selected group of local businessmen to help promote the local community and the vision of people who work there, the Exeter Chiefs Foundation has helped to not only transform the lives of many local people in need, but has helped to deliver significant investment to charities and organisations in need.

With over £2.5 million raised since its inception, the Exeter Foundation has helped to directly fund over 150 charities and organisations, including the designated charities selected each year and several other projects and schemes.

Last season close to £200,000 was raised and distributed by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation, helping to change lives and improve standards and facilities for so many different people.

During the 2022/23 season, a total of 32 charities – Age UK Exeter, Balloons, Brain Tumour Support, Children’s Hospice South West, Community Equality Disability Action, Dartmoor Search & Rescue, Devon Air

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OCT

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DATE

TIME

OPPONENTS (KO)

RESULT

ATT.

17

15:00

A

DMP SHARKS

W 0-73

300

BUCHANAN

WOODMAN

McGILLIVRAY

McGOVERNE

DERERA

ROBINSON

BRADLEY

24

15:00

H

WORCESTER WARRIORS

L 21-23

4,112

BUCHANAN WOODMAN

McGILLIVRAY

McGOVERNE

DERERA

ROBINSON

BRADLEY

15

14:00

A

GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY

W 20-24 350

DOIDGE

WOODMAN

LANGFORD

McGILLIVRAY

BUCHANAN

McGOVERNE ROBINSON McGOVERNE BRADLEY

22

15:00

H

HARLEQUINS

W 19-11

1,851

DOIDGE

BUCHANAN

LANGFORD

McGILLIVRAY

DERERA

19

15:00

H

GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY

L 17-25

1,156

DOIDGE

OUNSLEY

PREECE

LANGFORD

BUCHANAN

McGOVERNE ROBINSON

26

12:00

A

DMP SHARKS

W 0-95

300

DOIDGE

OUNSLEY

PREECE

CANTORNA

BUCHANAN

McGOVERNE ROBINSON

3

15:00

H

WORCESTER WARRIORS

W 62-18

623

DOIDGE

WOODMAN

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

BUCHANAN

McGOVERNE ROBINSON

10

12:30

A

LOUGHBOROUGH

W 5-54

350

DOIDGE

MACDONALD

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

BUCHANAN

McGOVERNE ROBINSON

17

14:30

H

HARLEQUINS

W 27-0

1,045

DOIDGE

MACDONALD

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

SINCLAIR

McGOVERNE ROBINSON

7

12:00

A

SALE SHARKS

W 10-35

350

DOIDGE

OUNSLEY

McGILLIVRAY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

14

15:00

H

SARACENS

W 37-19

2,187

DOIDGE

CRAMER

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

22

14:30

H

BRISTOL BEARS

W 41-0

1,112

DOIDGE

CRAMER

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

28

15:00

A

WASPS

W 0-84

250

CRAMER

OUNSLEY

McGILLIVRAY

McGOVERNE

SINCLAIR

4

12:00

H

DMP SHARKS

W 61-0

2,080

DOIDGE

OUNSLEY

McGILLIVRAY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD WILKINS

18

16:00

A

WORCESTER WARRIORS

W 5-57

800

DOIDGE

SINCLAIR

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

25

15:00

H

LOUGHBOROUGH

W 45-5

1,406

DOIDGE

SINCLAIR

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

4

14:30

A

HARLEQUINS

W 25-54 15,000

DOIDGE

SINCLAIR

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

12

13:00

H

SALE SHARKS

W 52-14

CRAMER

DOIDGE

ZACKARY

CANTORNA

MACDONALD McGOVERNE ROBINSON

22

TBC

29

TBC

13

TBC

A

SARACENS

20

TBC

A

BRISTOL BEARS

27

TBC

H

WASPS

3

TBC

A

GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY

10

TBC

SEMI-FINAL

24

TBC

FINAL

1,181

CUP ROUND 6 CUP ROUND 7

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MACDONALD ROBINSON

D

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

LANGFORD

PREECE

ROBERTS

MOLONEY GRIMES

FRYDAY

WILLETT

JEFFERIES

LEITCH

ALLEN

NIELSON

MUZAMBE

HANLON

ORCHARD

HARTLEY

McMAHON

ROBERTS

MOLONEY HANLON

FRYDAY

WILLETT

JEFFERIES

LEITCH

ALLEN

NIELSON

MUZAMBE

GRIMES

HAYES

McMAHON

LANGFORD PREECE

MIDDLEBROOKE MOLONEY HANLON

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

McMAHON

ALLEN

NIELSON

ROBERTS

GRIMES

ORCHARD

V-D VELDEN BRADLEY

MIDDLEBROOKE MOLONEY HANLON

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

McMAHON

ALLEN

NIELSON

MUZAMBE

GRIMES

V-D VELDEN

MIDDLEBROOKE NIELSON

HANLON

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ALLEN

V-D VELDEN

MOLONEY

MUZAMBE

GRIMES

ORCHARD

MUZAMBE

NIELSON

HANLON

FRYDAY

FLEMING

JEFFERIES

LEITCH

ALLEN

MOLONEY

TURANI

JACOBY

TURANI

NIELSON

HANLON

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ALLEN

V-D VELDEN

MOLONEY

MUZAMBE

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ALLEN

JOHNSON

TUTTOSI

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ALLEN

JOHNSON

ROGERS

TUTTOSI

MENIN

FRYDAY

FLEMING

JEFFERIES

JOHNSON

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

TURANI

TUTTOSI

JACOBY

FRYDAY

TURANI

NIELSON

MENIN

ROGERS

TUTTOSI

DOIDGE

DERERA

GOWER

ORCHARD

ROBINSON GOWER

WALKER

FLEMING

McDONALD CANTORNA

WOODMAN

V-D VELDEN JOHNSON

McDONALD WILKINS

WOODMAN

JACOBY

FLEMING

JOHNSON

BRADLEY

WILKINS

PREECE

TURANI

JACOBY

FLEMING

McMAHON

BRADLEY

WILKINS

SINCLAIR

TUTTOSI

TURANI

JACOBY

FLEMING

McMAHON

BRADLEY

WILKINS

CRAMER

ZACKARY

NIELSON

TURANI

HANLON

LEONARD

LEITCH

BRADLEY

WILKINS

CRAMER

ALLEN

JOHNSON

TUTTOSI

TURANI

JACOBY

V-D VELDEN McMAHON

BRADLEY

WILKINS

McGILLIVRAY

JEFFERIES

McMAHON

JOHNSON

TUTTOSI

TURANI

JACOBY

V-D VELDEN SENFT

BRADLEY

WILKINS

McGILLIVRAY

LEITCH

JOHNSON

McMAHON

ZACKARY

NIELSON

ROGERS

MENIN

LEONARD

SENFT

ROBINSON SHEEHAN

DOIDGE

LEITCH

LEONARD

JEFFERIES

JOHNSON

ZACKARY

MOLONEY

ROGERS

JACOBY

FLEMING

McMAHON

BRADLEY

McGOVERNE

CRAMER

MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

ALLEN

JOHNSON

MOLONEY

TURANI

JACOBY

LEONARD

McMAHON

BRADLEY

McGILLIVRAY CRAMER

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

McMAHON ALLEN

JOHNSON

NIELSON

M’BROOKE HANLON

V-D VELDEN JEFFERIES

BRADLEY

WILKINS

ROGERS

MOLONEY MENIN

FRYDAY

LEITCH

McMAHON ALLEN

JOHNSON

TUTTOSI

TURANI

JACOBY

V-D VELDEN JEFFERIES

BRADLEY

McGILLIVRAY CRAMER

ROGERS

TUTTOSI

FRYDAY

LEITCH

JEFFERIES

JOHNSON

NIELSON

TURANI

JACOBY

V-D VELDEN FLEMING

BRADLEY

WILKINS

MENIN

ALLEN

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2022/23 woMEN’S SQUAD MAISY ALLEN (11ST) BACK- 70KG 1.64M (5FT 4IN) ROW 21/09/2001

BROOKE BRADLEY (9ST 2LBS) SCRUM- 58KG 1.60M (5FT 2IN) HALF 21/01/1999

HALLEY DERERA 67KG (10ST 5LBS) WING 1.68M (5FT 5IN)

MERRYN DOIDGE 68KG (10ST 7LBS) FULL1.75M (5FT 7IN) BACK 02/12/2000

LOCK/BACK- 74KG (11ST 6LBS) 1.74M (5FT 7IN) ROW 31/03/1996

CHARLOTTE GALE 102KG (16ST) PROP 1.76M (5FT 8IN)

GABBY GOWER 73KG (11ST 5LBS) WING 1.52M (5FT)

GEORGIE GRIMES 97KG (15ST 2LBS) PROP 1.72M (5FT 6IN)

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GABBY CANTORNA (11ST 5LB) CENTRE 73KG 1.68M (5FT 5IN) 02/08/1995

ABBIE FLEMING

14/07/2001

LORI CRAMER

FULL-BACK /WING

58KG (10ST 5LBS) 1.68M (5FT 5IN) 08/03/1993

NICHOLA FRYDAY 83KG (13ST 1LBS) LOCK 1.80M (5FT 9IN) 02/06/1995

LIZZIE HANLON (13ST 2LBS) HOOKER 88KG 1.68M (5FT 5IN) 30/07/2001

ISABELLA HARTLEY XXKG (XXST XLBS) BACK- 1.70M (5FT 5IN) ROW 16/12/2003

CHARLI JACOBY 102KG (16ST) PROP 1.80M (5FT 11IN)

EBONY JEFFERIES (12ST 1LBS) BACK- 77KG 1.72M (5FT 6IN ) ROW 21/07/1993

RACHEL JOHNSON (12ST 12LBS) BACK- 82KG 1.70M (5FT 6IN) ROW 05/02/1991

POPPY LEITCH 86KG 76KG(13ST (11ST6LBS) 9LBS) LOCK 1.74M 1.72M(5FT (5FT7IN) 6IN)

MICHAELLA ROBERTS

KATE ZACKARY (11ST 5LBS) BACK- 73KG 1.74M (5FT 7IN) 27/07/1989 ROW

MICHAELLA ROBERTS

CLAUDIA MACDONALD

MAIRI MCDONALD (9ST 2LBS) SCRUM- 59KG 1.63M (5FT 3IN) HALF 25/11/1997

NANCY MCGILLIVRAY (12ST 3LBS) CENTRE 78KG 1.75M (5FT 7IN)

LIV MCGOVERNE (12ST 1LBS) CENTRE 76KG 1.74M (5FT 7IN)

DALEAKA MENIN 90KG (14ST 2LBS) PROP 1.72M (5FT 8IN)

ABBY MIDDLEBROOKE 80KG (12ST 6LBS) PROP 1.72M (5FT 6IN)

CLIODHA MOLONEY (12ST 6LBS) HOOKER 80KG 1.72M (5FT 6IN)

21/09/1995 04/07/1999

SCRUMHALF

65KG (10ST 3LBS) 1.72M (5FT 6IN) 04/01/1996

EDEL MCMAHON (14ST 2LBS) BACK- 90KG 1.64M (5FT 4IN) 25/03/1994 ROW

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94KG (14ST 8LBS) 1.72M (5FT 6IN) 25/10/1997

16/06/1995

15/11/2002

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94KG (14ST 8LBS) 1.72M (5FT 6IN) 25/10/1997

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31/05/1993

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PANASHE MUZAMBE 80KG (12ST 8LBS) PROP 1.67M (5FT 5IN )

CLARA NIELSON (11ST 4LBS) HOOKER 72KG 1.62M (5FT 3IN)

JOSIE PLANT 84KG (13ST 2__LBS) LOCK 1.78M (5FT 8IN)

DANIELLE PREECE (11ST 2LBS) CENTRE 70KG 1.75M (5FT 7IN)

MICHAELLA ROBERTS

FLO ROBINSON (10ST) SCRUM- 64KG 1.72M (5FT 6IN) HALF 04/10/2001

HOPE ROGERS 92KG (14ST 4LBS) PROP 1.68M (5FT 6IN)

GABBY SENFT (12ST 6LBS) BACK- 80KG 1.79M (5FT 9IN) 13/06/1997 ROW

LAURA SHEEHAN 65KG (10ST 2LBS) WING 1.62M (5FT 3IN)

EILIDH SINCLAIR 72KG (11ST 4LBS) WING 1.66M (5FT 4IN)

SILVIA TURANI 90KG (14ST 1LBS) PROP 1.74M (5FT 7IN)

EMILY TUTTOSI (13ST 6LBS) HOOKER 86KG 1.74M (5FT 7IN)

LINDE VAN DER VELDEN

EVIE WALKER 65KG (10ST 1LBS) WING 1.80M (5FT 9IN)

17/11/1995

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94KG (14ST 8LBS) 1.72M (5FT 6IN) 25/10/1997

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BACKROW

92KG (14ST 4LBS) 1.85M (6FT) 20/02/1995

JODIE OUNSLEY 74KG (11ST 6LBS) WING 1.74M (5FT 7IN) 17/01/2001

06/07/1995

18/05/2004

MILLIE WHITEHOUSE (11ST) HOOKER 70KG 1.62M (5FT 3IN) 01/09/2002

CHARLIE WILLETT 73KG (11ST 4LBS) LOCK 1.72M (5FT 6IN) 03/01/1995

KATE ZACKARY (11ST 5LBS) BACK- 73KG 1.74M (5FT 7IN) 27/07/1989 ROW

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COMMUNITY NEWS

hitz students get stuck into the action at local clubs Exeter’s award-winning HITZ programme is renowned for its success stories and we’re delighted to highlight two more involving some of our students.

The first is about Korbin, a Teignmouth player botn and bred, who was back at his hometown club, but this time wearing the colours of the Westcountry Hornets.

The Hornets have been incredibly supportive of Korbin’s needs and have allowed him time and sace with the support to get back to playing rugby, as well as building his confidence.

The second story involves Kaci, who recently played her first-ever game of rugby.

She was awarded the ‘Forward of the Day’ accolade for her team and really enjoyed her experience.

The fixture was made up of youngsters from Under18s teams at Crediton, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter Saracens. We now look forward to sharing more of Kaci’s journey in the coming months.

HITZ is Premiership Rugby’s education and employability programme wgicg works with over 2,000 14-18 year-olds across England every year.

HITZ uses rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship to get young people not in education, training or employment back into education, training, apprenticeships and/or employment and is delivered nationally by 12 professional rugby clubs.

To find out more about the Exeter Chiefs HITZ programme, visit the section on our website or email: garethwilliams@exeterchiefs.co.uk for more information.

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