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SW RUGBY Bath back Woodburn winging way to Chiefs
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- Created on Thursday, 29 January 2015 07:12
- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2015 09:32
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Exeter Chiefs have strengthened their back-three options ahead of the 2015/16 season with the capture of try-scoring winger Olly Woodburn from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath Rugby.
The 23-year-old Keynsham born back is one of two new arrivals confirmed by head coach Rob Baxter today, joining England and British Lions lock Geoff Parling in agreeing terms on a two-year deal with the Sandy Park outfit.
CHIEFS Parling to begin "new chapter" at Exeter
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- Created on Thursday, 29 January 2015 07:09
- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2015 09:33
- Published on Thursday, 29 January 2015 06:50
Geoff Parling is ready to start a new chapter of his playing career after today agreeing terms on a two-year contract with Exeter Chiefs.
The England and British Lions forward is Rob Baxter’s first major signing ahead of the 2015/16 season and joins Chiefs from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.
GLOUCESTER RUGBY New front row signed-on
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- Created on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 06:30
- Last Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2015 10:08
- Published on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 06:07
Gloucester Rugby have added to next season's front row options by signing Harlequins' Paul Doran-Jones, Aurillac's Paddy McAllister and Ospreys' Nicky Thomas.
The 2015-16 season will have a different structure than usual due to Rugby World Cup 2015. There will be no breaks in the fixture calendar once the Aviva Premiership kicks off so strength in depth will be even more important than usual.
#SWrugby shorts 26.01.15
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- Created on Monday, 26 January 2015 15:00
- Last Updated on Monday, 26 January 2015 15:17
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Hooker Ross McMillan has transferred to promotion-chasing Bristol Rugby from Premiership side Northampton Saints on an 18-month deal.
The 27-year-old, who made 43 Saints appearances, joined his new Bristol team-mates at training today as the blues prepare for Sunday’s Championship trip to Penzance to play Cornish Pirates (1500).
#SWfootball shorts 26.01.15
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- Created on Monday, 26 January 2015 13:01
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Torquay United have been drawn at home to FC United of Manchester in the FA Trophy quarter finals on Saturday February 7.
Bath City will travel to the winners of tomorrow night's replay between Dover Athletic and Woking following their 3-3 draw on Saturday.
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