Poulin makes a swift return

Exeter Chiefs Women will welcome back Canadian international Sabina Poulin just six months after she left.

The 32-year-old is heading back to Devon after a bit of persuasion from head coach Steve Salvin. The winger played 12 times for Chiefs last season and scored five tries.

She brings plenty of experience with 14 caps for Canada and the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup under her belt. She was also part of the squad that took the Pacific Four Series title in May 2024 and is a skilled sevens player.

She will be looking to add to her PWR experience in the 2025/26 season.

Poulin said: “I am really excited to be back with Chiefs! Last year, we built something really special, and I can't wait to get back at it with the girls and the staff. I have some unfinished business!"

Salvin said: "We had several conversations with Sab about coming back earlier in the year but for a few reasons could not get things over the line. However, with Maddy

Grant making the decision to take some time away from rugby, it opened up a spot in the squad for a back-three player and we instantly felt Sab was the right person to reach out to.

"She is a fabulous player with incredible pace and a phenomenal work ethic. The fact the knows the club inside out was a real bonus. It will be great to see her back in a Chiefs shirt."