Nye heads home to Devon
Exeter-born Lucy Nye will return to her roots when she heads back to Devon to play for Exeter Chiefs next season.
The scrum-half was born in Exeter, attended St Peter’s High School and played for Exeter Saracens girls U15s and U18s, having grown up watching her father play for Exmouth RFC. A self-confessed beach lover, the call of the South West was too good to resist.
Nye said: “As a young girl from Exeter, I never thought it would be possible to put on a Chiefs shirt, now I can hopefully make that a reality. It’s a super exciting squad and I’m looking forward to starting the season in the West Country!”
Formerly of Wasps Ladies, she has spent the last two seasons with Leicester Tigers Women while juggling her career in the RAF Police. She has also run out for the RAF Rugby Union Women.
Nye played seven times for England U20s and has also played sevens for England.
Head coach Susie Appleby said: “Anyone who is lucky enough to live in this part of the world will understand it’s appeal. Lucy can now blend her rugby career with living closer to family, friends and the beach.
“The RAF are supporting Lucy by letting her concentrate on her rugby career next season. We are grateful for that and look forward to seeing how her game develops in a full-time environment here at Sandy Park while also bringing her natural leadership skills and adding some healthy competition to the scrum-half spot.”