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BBC News
6 hours ago
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Centre McGillivray signs new Exeter contract
Exeter centre Nancy McGillivray has agreed a deal to stay at the Premiership Women's Rugby side for the 2025-26 22-year-old, who returned from serious knee injury last season, was a regular in the side that finished fifth in the who has scored eight tries in 47 games for Exeter, will balance playing with training to become a physiotherapist."Nancy's battle to get back on the pitch after a year out was admirable and speaks volumes for the player and person she is," said interim head coach Steve Salvin."We are happy to support Nancy's further education while watching her game develop even further on the pitch."
BBC News
5 days ago
- 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."
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
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England's MacDonald signs new Exeter deal
Exeter's England winger Claudia MacDonald has signed a new contract for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby 29-year-old, who has won 35 England caps, joined the club in 2022 and has scored 25 tries in 29 games during a spell that has been hampered by a serious neck injury. MacDonald earned an England recall during this year's Six Nations and is aiming to be part of the squad for the upcoming World was part of the side that made the last World Cup final in New Zealand in 2021, coming on as a second-half replacement in the final. "Claudia is a world-class player, as shown by her performances in the Six Nations," interim head coach Steve Salvin told the club website."She worked so hard to recover from her injury and is always a positive influence around the team. Her aim right now is obviously the World Cup, but when she returns, I think we will see an even better version of her at club level."
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Canada hooker Tuttosi agrees new Exeter deal
Canada hooker Emily Tuttosi has signed a new deal with Exeter Chiefs for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby 29-year-old has been at Sandy Park since the club was formed in 2020 and has scored 29 tries in 74 appearances. Tuttosi is currently representing Canada in the Pacific Four Series and was part of her country's squad at the last World Cup. Exeter's interim head coach Steve Salvin said: "She is a very physical player of international renown and is an extremely effective operator at lineout time and in the scrum. "We look forward to her return after the Women's Rugby World Cup."
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Exeter sign Gloucester-Hartpury forward Whitley
Exeter have signed former England Under-20 forward Lola Whitley from 21-year-old, who can play at lock or back-row, made her debut for the Cherry and Whites in October 2022. "I feel I need a change and a challenge as a player, and I am looking forward to getting stuck in next season," Whitley told Exeter's head coach Steve Salvin added: "Lola is an England-qualified player who has already come through the Under-20s pathway and was highly recommended by the Under-20s coaches. "She has all the attributes to play Premiership rugby but just wants the opportunity to play consistently."
