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Exeter Chiefs maintained their lofty status in the Aviva Premiership as a powerful second half performance saw them to victory over Worcester Warriors.

Having netted first half tries through James Short and Ian Whitten, one of which was converted by Gareth Steenson, Rob Baxter’s side were unable to shake off the Worcester shackles.

Four first half penalties from Tom Heathcote ensured the two turned round all level at 12-apiece and although the Scotsman added a fifth kick early in the second half, it was scant reward as the Devonians finally kicked into gear.

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Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has today spoken of his delight at the news that four of his current first-team squad have all agreed deals to extend their stay with the Aviva Premiership club.

Hooker Elvis Taione, together with backs Ian Whitten and James Short, have all penned new two-year deals, while lock Damian Welch has agreed a new one-year contract extension.

The news comes hot on the heels of Baxter recently confirming the arrivals of Australian prop Greg Holmes from the Queensland Reds and the gifted Ollie Devoto from league rivals Bath for next season....

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is backing his squad to show their strength in what will be a gruelling run of fixtures for all 12 clubs in this season’s Aviva Premiership.

Today's (SUNDAY) trip to Worcester Warriors marks the start of ten, unrelenting weeks of top-flight action for the Chiefs, who currently sit second in the standings and have just booked themselves a place in the last eight of the European Champions Cup for the first time.

There will be some out there who would look at the challenge ahead with an air of intrepidation, but not Baxter who, like his...

We have seen the nation take disability sport to their hearts at a national level through the Paralympics and events like the Devon Ability Games gives the chance for many athletes with a disability or impairment to shine at a local level.

The Devon Ability Games are held twice a year around the county and are an inspiring Olympic legacy.

This time it is the Plymouth Life Centre that plays host to the Games on 29th January and 500 youngsters are expected to take part and have their chance to shine. With figures suggesting that 72% of people with a disability never take part...