Exeter Chiefs Women
Exeter Chiefs Women are a women's rugby club who play in the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) (Tier 1). Their home ground is Sandy Park Stadium, which holds 15,600.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| League | Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) |
|---|---|
| Tier | Tier 1 |
| Home ground | Sandy Park Stadium |
| Capacity | 15,600 |
| Nearest station | Digby and Sowton |
| Local derby | Bristol Bears Women (West Country derby) |
| Marquee fixture | West Country derby vs Bristol Bears |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar - on-site hospitality at Sandy Park |
| Official website | https://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/club/womens-players |
Honours
- 2022-23 Allianz Cup winners
Club history
The creation of Exeter Chiefs Women was announced in September 2019 as the club's first-ever affiliated women's team.
Their bid for a Premier 15s licence was successful in April 2020 ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Former England scrum-half Susie Appleby was appointed as the inaugural head coach.
Exeter finished sixth in their debut Premier 15s campaign in 2020-21.
Dutch international Linde van der Velden captains the side from lock.
Recent seasons
Exeter Chiefs lost the 2022-23 Allianz Premier 15s final 34-19 to Gloucester-Hartpury at Queensholm in front of a record final crowd of 9668.
The Chiefs won the 2022-23 Allianz Cup as part of an Allianz double bid that season.
Susie Appleby departed her role as head coach in 2025 after the club opted not to renew her contract.
A loss to Saracens in the 2024-25 PWR regular season meant Exeter failed to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
Notable players
Club legends
- Linde van der Velden
- Susie Appleby
- Poppy Leitch
- Stef Evans
Current squad
- Maddie Feaunati
- Claudia MacDonald
- Cliodhna Moloney
- Emily Robinson
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Frequently asked questions
Where do Exeter Chiefs Women play?
Exeter Chiefs Women play at Sandy Park Stadium, which holds 15,600. The nearest station is Digby and Sowton.
What league do Exeter Chiefs Women play in?
Exeter Chiefs Women compete in the Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR), tier 1 of English rugby's league structure.
What have Exeter Chiefs Women won?
Exeter Chiefs Women's honours include 2022-23 Allianz Cup winners.
Who are Exeter Chiefs Women's local rivals?
Exeter Chiefs Women's local derby is against Bristol Bears Women.
Other Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) clubs
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