Colts brilliant win against all the odds…
Exeter 26 Devonport 22 Chiefs came into this match knowing what a strong outfit Devonport are, fully deserving their top spot in the shield competition. This would turn out to be a classic rugby match between the top two teams. Devonport started very well, their lads physically bigger than ours but not as efficient or…
read moreExeter 46 Paignton 19
Saturday 30/3/13 14 man Exeter turned in a scintillating performance to consolidate their second place in the Devon RFU Colts Shield with an eight try extravaganza at Flower Pot playing fields. Sportingly Paignton agreed to play with 14 and they came into the match following their victory last week against league leaders Devonport. Chiefs were…
read moreExeter 8 Crediton 14
Saturday 16/3/13 Another day, another home venue, this week Bicton College welcomed the colts with bright sunshine accompanied by that bitter wind we are all getting used to. Exeter were able to provide 18 players against a large Crediton squad which included a spy in the camp who had played with us earlier in the…
read moreExeter 13 Brixham 3
Saturday 2/3/13 Exeter kept up their challenge for top spot in the Colts Shield competition hosting Brixham at Withycombe RFC. The ground staff at Withy had done a good job and pitch was in great condition considering the atrocious weather we had after Christmas. Brixham started well, trying to feed their forwards who were physically…
read moreExeter 7 Devonport 27
Exeter v Devonport Services This was another match switched from a home fixture to away, due to the unavailability of a home pitch. Bull Point, Plymouth welcomed the 16 players from Exeter that included the return of Zi Alexis and new recruit Todd Clarke to the forwards. Devonport had a full squad and Chiefs fitness…
read moreCrediton 10 Exeter 11
CREDITON COLTS v EXETER COLTS Mud, mud and more mud welcomed Chiefs for their latest encounter at Crediton. After a long trek the match got underway in blustery conditions. Exeter had the better of the opening plays but Crediton’s pack soon began to dominate often illegally and Chiefs were able to use the breeze to…
read moreTavistock 0 Exeter 3
Saturday 12/1/13 Tavistock 0 Exeter 3 This week’s mud wrestling report comes from the other Sandy Park in Devon at Tavistock. Relentless rain, blustery wind and freezing temperatures were not going to make this a classic. Throw in the odd sheep here and there, eventually the referee gave the OK for the match to be…
read moreBrixham 7 Exeter 16
A good crowd eagerly awaited this first match after the Christmas break. Chiefs were sporting their new kit and were keen to show they hadn’t eaten too much turkey and Christmas pud. The breeze and undulating pitch gave early advantage to Brixham, however the Chiefs backs were putting together some good running moves. Brixham’s only…
read moreExeter 17 Exeter Saracens 21
The pitch at Saracens resembled a bog, which was to prove a leveller in this local derby fixture. The match got underway and Chiefs, being reminded of their shortcomings last week, took only a few minutes to get on the score sheet when Chris Jose broke free to set up Adam Harris to run in…
read moreExeter 12 Topsham 29
Exeter Chiefs Colts v Topsham Colts….. Topsham Colts arrived at St.Peters school somewhat depleted in numbers, only fielding a basic 15. This was an opportunity for Chiefs to take on the team who are currently on top of the division. However, with only 16 players making themselves available, changes had to be made. Moving regular…
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