Franchise in Exeter will boost exposure says Riley

■By NEALE HARVEY
ENGLAND Grand Slam winner Leanne Riley says there are no limits to how far women’s club rugby can grow now that Exeter have thrown their hat into the ring.
Harlequins No.9 Riley enjoyed a taste of the Sandy Park experience recently when over 10,500 fans turned up to watch England crush their Italian counterparts 55-0, ahead of which Exeter had revealed their desire to bid for a place in the Premier 15s.
Riley, one of the seven full-time England players hoping to line-up for Quins in this Saturday’s clash against Gloucester-Hartpury at the Stoop, believes E...

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