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Bournemouth's Billionaire Owners Set to Acquire Exeter Chiefs

Editorial Staff · April 19, 2026 · 1 min read

The billionaire owners of Bournemouth are reportedly close to finalizing a takeover of Exeter Chiefs, a rugby union team.

Recent developments indicate that shareholders of Exeter Chiefs have approved discussions about the potential acquisition by the American owners of Bournemouth.

This move could mark a significant shift in the ownership landscape of both clubs, although details regarding the terms of the deal remain unclear.

Updates

Update at 13:53 UTC on 2026-05-08

Sky Sports reported Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.

Sources: Sky Sports