Exeter Chiefs sign prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Exeter Chiefs have signed loosehead prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. McArthur, 23, made 20 appearances for Gloucester while dual-registered with Hartpury, where he played 25 games. Exeter's director of rugby, Rob Baxter, highlighted McArthur's strengths in movement and defense, noting improvements needed around the set piece. This signing comes as Scott Sio departs from Exeter, prompting the team to bolster its front-row depth.
- •Archie McArthur joins Exeter from Gloucester for the next season.
- •He has previous experience playing for Hartpury and Gloucester.
- •Exeter needed depth in the front row after Scott Sio's departure.
- •McArthur has represented England at under-20s level.
- •The length of McArthur's contract with Exeter has not been disclosed.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Exeter sign prop McArthur from Gloucester
"Gloucester's loosehead prop joins last season's Prem runner's up as cover for the departing Scott Sio.
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