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It’s time for Bath to take control

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… Bath need to make a statement against Benetton at the Stadio Monigo today if they are […]

Rob Baxter staying positive ahead of daunting test against Toulouse

15 December 2024 0 comments

Henry Slade returns to steer Exeter from fly-half as one of five changes after being rested for their opening Pool 1 defeat by the Sharks […]

Exeter Chiefs fail to cash in on Sharks’ mistakes

8 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Sharks …………………………. 39pts Tries: Buthelezi 21, Mapimpi 24, Williams 27, Kolisi 36, 56 Conversions: Hendrikse 22, 28, 37, 57 Penalties: Hendrikse 46, […]

Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs – Champions Cup Preview

7 December 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports We have an action-packed rugby weekend to look forward to over the coming days as the Champions Cup gets underway. […]

Joe Hawkins linked with Wales move

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Exeter have yet to open talks with Joe Hawkins over a new contract as speculation mounts that the centre will be returning […]

Rob Baxter: We can take a lot from that

1 December 2024 0 comments

Exeter’s losing Premiership run continued but Rob Baxter took heart from the performance against the leaders. “What pleased me was that we were really competitive […]

I can’t wait to prove what I can do, says fit-again Tua

1 December 2024 0 comments

■ By MARK STEVENS TAMATI Tua is looking to make up for lost time after finally getting his chance to shine in Exeter Chiefs colours. […]

Harlequins vs Bristol Bears – Match Preview

28 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Gallagher Premiership is back, and the ten teams are set to resume after a long autumn break while the […]

Mega-league will struggle to take off -Baxter

24 November 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES ROB Baxter believes reported plans for a world franchise league that would sign up 280 players, with the top 40 on £1m […]

It’s a whole new ball game for Rigg

24 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES WILL Rigg’s ambition was to become a professional cricketer but it is the oval ball rather than The Oval that is his […]

Exeter Chiefs in hunt for new investment

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens DoR: Rob Baxter Tony Rowe has confirmed the search for new investors into Exeter Chiefs has begun as he looks to safeguard […]

Rob Baxter backing Henry Slade to adapt to changes

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Exeter are confident that the decision to change their defensive system will not jeopardise Henry Slade’s place in the England side. Slade […]

Josh Hodge to the fore as Exeter Chiefs finally begin to find their feet

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs .. 54pts Tries: Fisilau 9, 26, 42, Hodge 21, 51, Frost 39, Rigg 55, Skinner 75 Conversions: Hodge 11, 22, […]

Townsend ready to leave the dark days behind him

10 November 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS STU Townsend says he’s ready to put the ‘dark times’ behind him and help ignite a new charge with the Exeter Chiefs […]

Ten-try Chiefs show Pirates no mercy

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates ……………… 7pts Try: Houston 23 Conversion: Houston 23 Exeter ……………….. 68pts Tries: Rigg 2, 40; Brown-Bampoe 7, 17, 74; Hodge […]

Baxter: I want to make things better

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES ROB Baxter will not be walking away from Exeter, the only club still looking for a Premiership victory this season, believing he […]

Rob Baxter: Time for the talking to stop

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Rob Baxter has told his Exeter players that the time for talking has stopped as they go into today’s clash against Harlequins […]

Rusi Tuima: We’ve tightened up a few screws

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Exeter v Harlequins – Match Preview If Exeter were to pick a team to travel to Sandy Park as they looked to […]

Harlequins determined to break their Sandy Park jinx

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Harlequins have faced up to facts this week and admitted that they need to put their dismal record against Exeter at Sandy […]

Rob Baxter: We are missing a little belief

20 October 2024 0 comments

Exeter boss Rob Baxter looked perplexed after seeing his side suffer the ignominy of falling to the basement boys of the Premiership table. With the […]

Jacques Vermeulen keen to join the fight

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens When push comes to shove, Exeter Chiefs forward Jacques Vermeulen is not one to shy away from the heat of battle. Sidelined […]

Rob Baxter’s praise for ‘fantastic’ Olly Woodburn

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Olly Woodburn is excited to be ‘centre of attention’ at Exeter Chiefs this season. With Rob Baxter’s options for personnel in the […]

Hat-trick for Gabriel Ibitoye seals Bristol Bears revival

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ……………… 35pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 19, 57; Feyi-Waboso 39, 62 Conversions: Hodge 40, 58, 63 Penalties: Hodge 10, 45, 75 Bristol […]

Rob Baxter: We’ll be scarred by this

13 October 2024 0 comments

Exeter DoR Rob Baxter was at a loss to explain the way his side imploded. “It felt like we were finally finding our feet,” he […]

Tobias Elliott has been on fire for Saracens, says Ivan van Zyl

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Saracens scrum-half Ivan van Zyl knew Tobias Elliott was the real deal when the young wing was ripping the first team to […]

Struggling Chiefs close to clicking, says Baxter

13 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK DESPITE suffering the worst start to a domestic season in 15 years, Rob Baxter believes his Exeter Chiefs side are just one […]

Omar Mouneimne beefs up Exeter Chiefs defence

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens In a rugby world where there is plenty of chatter around different aspects of attack, Omar Mouneimne is happy to state his […]

There’s no team we’d rather beat, says Rob Baxter

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe PREVIEW… Saracens v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Players may have come and gone but the big-game rivalry between Exeter […]

Molina signs up to be a Chief

6 October 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA EXETER Chiefs have signed Argentina second row Franco Molina, fresh from helping Los Pumas finish third in the Rugby Championship having registered wins […]

Phil Dowson relieved to get over line

29 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson said “relief ” was his biggest feeling after Exeter had fought back to give Saints a late scare. He praised man-of-the-match […]

Tommy Reffell leads Leicester Tigers’ smash-and-grab raid

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ……………….14pts Tries: Fisilau 48, Cairns 58 Conversions: Hodge 49, 59 Leicester Tigers …………. 17pts Tries: Liebenberg 64, Reffell 80 Conversion: […]

That was a slap in the face – Rob Baxter

22 September 2024 0 comments

Rob Baxter said his Chiefs had been given a ‘slap in the face’. “It’s hugely disappointing to lose in the way we did,” said the […]

Exeter Chiefs pass test but still work to be done

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter ………….. 31pts Tries: Vermeulen 5, Feyi-Waboso 43, Brown-Bampoe 64, Woodburn 71, Dunne 73 Conversions: Hodge 6, 44, 69 Ulster …………… 15pts […]

Baxter has work to do after Scully scoots in to steal it

8 September 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter ……………. 10pts Tries: Conversion: Bampoe-Brown 45 Hodge 46 Penalty: Hodge 17 Ospreys …………. 14pts Tries: Conbeer 20, Scully 80 Conversions: Edwards […]

Will Goodrick-Clarke brings physicality to Exeter Chiefs

1 September 2024 0 comments

Dubbed ‘Mr Incredible’ on his unveiling, Exeter Chiefs have not been shy in promoting the physicality of signing Will Goodrick-Clarke.

It looks good – for the Premiership

1 September 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME ROB Baxter thinks that the PGP deal is ‘looking good for all’ whereas really he is […]

PGP deal is looking good for all – Baxter

25 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter remains hopeful that plans being drawn up as part of the new Professional Game Partnership between the RFU and Premiership Rugby will ultimately prove fruitful for all sides.

This has been the best year of my life

25 August 2024 0 comments

Mark Stevens talks to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso about his rise to the top for Exeter and England Even by his own admission, it’s been somewhat of […]

Canny Baxter looks like he’s found another gem

25 August 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter ………… 46pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 13, 36, 38, Vermeulen 26, Wimbush 29, Woodburn 32, Rigg 57, Dorrell 71 Conversions: Skinner 37, 40, […]

Yeandle shows he’s still the man

25 August 2024 0 comments

JACK Yeandle marked his return from injury by scoring twice as Exeter Chiefs kicked off their pre-season programme with victory over London Scottish at Sandy Park.

Ewers: I’m thrilled to be joining Stormers

18 August 2024 0 comments

AS the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain, Dave Ewers stepped off the plane, his heart racing with a mix of excitement and nostalgia.

Exeter Chiefs lose captain Dafydd Jenkins for start of Premiership

18 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs have been dealt a second injury blow ahead of the new Premiership season with lock Dafydd Jenkins sidelined.

13 years on and Yeandle’s fire is still burning bright

18 August 2024 0 comments

WHEN it comes to the Exeter Chiefs’ success story, Jack Yeandle has never been too far away from the main headlines.

Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery

4 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery.

Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

14 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result of the Premiership season […]

Scratch XV that downed Boks

7 July 2024 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher was at Sixways when a National League One team caused a big upset – here he looks back to the year 2000 and the […]

Cheika knows he will be judged on results

30 June 2024 0 comments

Leicester were once a byword for stability. Like Liverpool FC, they had a reputation for promoting from within and benefiting from a boot room that […]

Tuima: I have to move up the ladder

16 June 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Even by his own expectations, it’s been quite the year for Exeter Chiefs forward Rusi Tuima. Handed his chance to shine by […]

Exeter confirm signing of former Irish prop

16 June 2024 0 comments

EXETER have confirmed the signing of former London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke from Ealing Trailfinders. As revealed in The Rugby Paper in March, the Chiefs […]