Louie Gulley (born 8 May 2005) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays for Exeter Chiefs. His preferred position is hooker. He made his professional debut for Exeter during the 2025-26 season.
Early life From Crediton, Devon, Gulley began playing rugby union at a young age and featured for Crediton Rugby Club. He joined the Exeter Chiefs academy at the age of 15 years-old and later studied sport science at the University of Exeter, and played for Exeter University Rugby Football Club.
Club career Gulley signed a professional contract with Exeter Chiefs in April 2025. Gulley made a competitive debut for the Exeter Chiefs in the 2025-26 season against Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup. He made a try-scoring first appearance as captain of the first-XV in November 2025, when he was named captain in the Premiership Rugby Cup in a win against Bristol Bears. In May 2026, he signed a new long-term contract with the club.
International career Gullet represented the England national under-20 rugby union team in the U20 Six Nations U20 Championship, was also a member of the England squad that won the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship.
Personal life His brother Tom Gulley also play rugby union, featuring for Exeter University at loosehead prop.
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