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BBC News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Exeter sign Canada international Grant from Quins
Exeter have signed Harlequins' versatile Canada international Maddy Grant for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby 24-year-old, who moved to Quins in December, has won 23 caps for her country and featured at the last World Cup, playing in the semi-final loss to who can play in the backs or the forwards, is the third new international to agree to a move to Sandy Park after this summer's World will join New Zealand prop Amy Rule and Italy winger Francesca Granzotto in signing for the Devon side. "We see Maddy fitting into our backs line-up, most likely at full-back, but it is a bonus that she can slip into the back row too," interim head coach Steve Salvin said."This is an international player with bags of experience who is looking to further her career in the PWR."Grant moved to flanker after joining Quins in December as injury cover for compatriot Sara Svoboda, having played as a winger for Canada."I am looking forward to the expansive and free style of play that will allow me to develop as a player in multiple respects," Grant told the club website., external"My hope for this season is to help contribute to a successful 25-26 year. There's so much depth and talent in this squad, I'm very excited to be a part of it."
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Exeter make Rule PWR's first Black Ferns player
New Zealand tighthead prop Amy Rule will become the first Black Ferns player to move to Premiership Women's Rugby when she joins Exeter after this year's World 24-year-old has won 29 caps for her country and will sign for Chiefs from Super Rugby Aupiki side made her international debut against England in 2021 and scored a try in the World Cup final the following year as New Zealand beat the Red Roses 34-31 to retain their title."She is a Rugby World Cup winner and a world-class tighthead - we are delighted she has chosen Exeter Chiefs and our league as her next challenge," interim Exeter head coach Steve Salvin told the club website., externalRule is the second overseas player to agree to move to Sandy Park this month after Italy winger Francesca Granzotto."Rugby has given me so many opportunities and has made me the person I am today," Rule said. "Getting the chance to join Exeter is a part of that journey to grow my rugby but also make new connections and see what the hype is about this England comp[etition] that I keep hearing about."The plan is to make Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup squad then carry on to join Exeter later in the year. "All I can say at this point is all my focus is on the World Cup but once that's done, I'm really excited to rip into the season with Exeter Chiefs and hopefully play lots of rugby and take my game to another level."Exeter finished fifth in the PWR last season, narrowly missing out on a place in the Women's World Cup takes place in England between 22 August and 27 September.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Italy wing Granzotto to make Exeter move
Italy winger Francesca Granzotto will join Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter after the World 23-year-old, who can also play at scrum-half and full-back, has won 19 Italy has most recently been playing for Rome-based side Unione Rugby Capitolina and has also played for English side Hove while studying in Worthing."Francesca is a great person and a player who is looking to develop her skills even further in the PWR," Exeter's interim head coach Steve Salvin said."Her versatility in the backs will give us options on a match-day. She is a very welcome addition to the squad."
