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Bath 21 Exeter Chiefs 16

The long wait for Exeter Chiefs to record a top flight win over Bath will continue into the New Year at least after a kicking masterclass from fly-half George Ford settled a pulsating Westcountry derby at a packed Recreation Ground.

Bath’s young playmaker produced a faultless display of goalkicking as he not only landed six penalties, but also delivered a sumptuous second half drop-goal to ultimately sink the brave resistance of Rob Baxter’s visitors.

In a nip-and-tuck contest which saw the lead change countless times, the Chiefs – who...

Christmas is fast approaching and Exeter Racecourse will be getting into the spirit of the festivities at its first December meeting next Friday (December 6) when the trees will be decked in decorations and a mouth-watering seven race card will prove the perfect start for a long weekend.

The total prize money for the meeting has been increased to £80,000 and a new handicap chase worth £25,000 has been added to the card.

Exeter’s general manager Tim Darby said: “It’s a very popular meeting. A particularly strong card coupled with full boxes for corporate hospitality mean...

Jack Yeandle has spoken of his delight as he today agreed a new two-year contract with hometown club Exeter Chiefs.

Signed during the summer of 2012 from Championship side Doncaster Knights, the hooker has adapted well to life another rung up the league ladder in English rugby - establishing himself as a first-team regular in Rob Baxter's Chiefs squad.

However, Yeandle remains hugely ambitious and with his future in Devon secured until 2015 at the very least, the talented forward is keen to push his game to new levels.

"Obviously I'm delighted to have signed for...

Exeter Chiefs forward James Phillips has today joined Championship side Cornish Pirates on an initial one-month loan.

The 26-year-old is heading down to the Mennaye Field not only to gain value game time, but also help bolster the Pirates who have incurred a spate of injuries to their pack in recent weeks.

Since joining the Chiefs in 2010 from hometown club Bristol, Phillips has amassed 44 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring six tries in the process.

However, a number of unfortunate injuries and the form of others have meant his Sandy Park career...