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Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye retires to focus on RAF career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye retires to focus on RAF career
Summary

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Lucy Nye is retiring from professional rugby to concentrate on her Royal Air Force career. The 30-year-old plans to conclude her 12-year rugby career at the end of the PWR Cup campaign. During her time with Exeter, Nye made 27 appearances after joining from Leicester Tigers in 2024. She expressed gratitude for her experiences at Exeter and emphasized her excitement for the next chapter in her life. Exeter head coach Oli Bishop noted her impact on the team, both on and off the pitch.

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  • •Lucy Nye played 27 matches for Exeter Chiefs.
  • •She is retiring to advance her career with the RAF.
  • •Nye joined Exeter from Leicester Tigers in 2024.
  • •Exeter's PWR Cup campaign will be her last.
  • •Head coach Oli Bishop praised her contributions to the team.
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  • 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Exeter’s Nye to retire to focus in RAF career
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Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye is to retire from professional rugby to concentrate on her career with the Royal Air Force.

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