{"id":166467,"date":"2025-09-24T19:22:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/166467\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:22:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:22:07","slug":"exeter-chiefs-target-resurgence-in-premiership-rugby-with-henry-slade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/166467\/","title":{"rendered":"Exeter Chiefs Target Resurgence In Premiership Rugby With Henry Slade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Exeter Chiefs know what it takes to climb to the top of English rugby. PREM champions in 2017 and 2020, and European champions in 2020, the club has built a reputation as one of the fiercest competitors of the professional era.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Though the past few years have seen fluctuating form, the Chiefs continue to produce world-class talent, with England internationals and rising stars powering the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1871, Exeter\u2019s rugby story has always been tied to the southwest community and Sandy Park, which has become a fortress on big match days. Hosting the New Zealand All Blacks in 1905, Exeter was the first English side to play the team that would become known as the All Blacks \u2014 an iconic moment in rugby history.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fast forward to today, and the Chiefs remain ambitious, chasing both domestic and European honors.<\/p>\n<p>Exeter Chiefs Roster and Key Players<\/p>\n<p>The 2025\u201326 squad is brimming with depth. In the pack, Scott Sio and Josh Iosefa-Scott anchor a front row loaded with options. Locks like Dafydd Jenkins \u2014 who captains Wales internationally \u2014 and versatile forward Christ Tshiunza provide youth and athleticism. Back rowers like Jacques Vermeulen and Richard Capstick bring physicality.<\/p>\n<p>In the backs, Henry Slade remains a world-class operator in the midfield, providing leadership and kicking range. Young talent like Joe Hawkins and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso adds pace and attacking spark. Scrum-halves Sam Maunder and Tom Cairns guide the tempo, while Olly Woodburn\u2019s experience and Tom Wyatt\u2019s finishing provide balance. Exeter\u2019s mix of seasoned internationals and academy products means they can compete with anyone.<\/p>\n<p>Exeter Chiefs Schedule 2025\u201326<\/p>\n<p>(All times ET; converted from UK times)<\/p>\n<p>Sept. 28, 8:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Northampton Saints vs. Exeter Chiefs, Franklin\u2019s GardensOct. 4, 10:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Sandy ParkOct. 19, 10:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Harlequins, Sandy ParkOct. 25, 10:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester Rugby, Sandy ParkNov. 28, 2:45 p.m. ET \u2013 Sale Sharks vs. Exeter Chiefs, Salford StadiumDec. 20, 10:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Saracens vs. Exeter Chiefs, StoneX StadiumDec. 28, 10:00 a.m. ET \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester Tigers, Sandy ParkJan. 3, 10:05 a.m. ET \u2013 Bath Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs, The RecJan. 24\u201326 \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Bristol Bears, Sandy ParkMar. 21\u201323 \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Sale Sharks, Sandy ParkMar. 28\u201330 \u2013 Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Exeter Chiefs, Kingston ParkApr. 18\u201320 \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Northampton Saints, Sandy ParkApr. 25\u201327 \u2013 Gloucester Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs, KingsholmMay 9\u201311 \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Bath Rugby, Sandy ParkMay 16\u201318 \u2013 Harlequins vs. Exeter Chiefs, Twickenham StadiumMay 30\u2013Jun. 1 \u2013 Leicester Tigers vs. Exeter Chiefs, Welford RoadJun. 6\u20138 \u2013 Exeter Chiefs vs. Saracens, Sandy ParkSubscribe To The FloRugby Annual Plan To Watch Every Exeter Chiefs Match In 2025\u201326<\/p>\n<p>The FloRugby annual plan is the best way for U.S. fans to follow Exeter all year long. From Sandy Park to the biggest road fixtures, every game of the 2025\u201326 season is included.<\/p>\n<p>European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership, and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world\u2019s biggest club competitions and the game\u2019s top players<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Exeter Chiefs know what it takes to climb to the top of English rugby. 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