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Exeter’s European escapades are back on track after the Chiefs returned to winning ways with a comfortable 34-19 victory over French visitors Bordeaux-Begles.

Rob Baxter’s side dominated for large periods in this Round Two encounter, running in four tries on the night courtesy of Olly Woodburn (2), Moray Low and Ian Whitten. England international Henry Slade landed the remainder of the points for the Aviva Premiership side, slotting four penalties and a conversion in an assured performance at fly-half.

Bordeaux – who were tasting Europe’s top competition for the first time...

Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher is confident he will see a response from his side as they look to get their European Champions Cup campaign up and running with victory over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday night (21 November, ko 7:45pm).

Undone 25-13 by the Ospreys in Round One, the Chiefs know this latest match-up against their French visitors is vital if they are to stand any chance of progressing out of Pool Two this season.

The Chiefs have spent this past week reviewing in detail their disappointing display at the Liberty Stadium, one in which Hepher admitted the...

Building on the success of its Do It Right campaign, partnered with local testicular cancer charity, It’s in the Bag, award-winning premium snack producer Burts Chips has furthered its regional influence announcing its sporting sponsorships for 2015.

Looking to appeal to its key male demographic, Burts is announcing its sponsorship of the Exeter Chiefs, which will roll out alongside a series of other teams including; Motorbase Performance BTCC Team, Plymouth Argyle FC, and the Plymouth Raiders basketball team.

Kicking off at the start of the upcoming season (November 2015...

Exeter Chiefs switch from domestic duties to that of Europe this weekend as they mark their first outing in the Champions Cup with an away day at Ospreys today (5:30pm).

After three successive victories in the Aviva Premiership, Rob Baxter’s side will be looking to continue their good form against the Welsh region at the Liberty Stadium.

It’s some two years since Devon’s finest last mixed it with Europe’s elite - facing the likes of Glasgow Warriors, Cardiff Blues and back-to-back winners, RC Toulon in the old Heineken Cup - and their re-introduction this year promises to...