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Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter spoke of his delight as he watched his side return to winning ways in the Aviva Premiership with a powerful 47-16 demolition of visiting London Welsh at Sandy Park.

Tries from Jack Yeandle, Tom Hayes, Damian Welch, Sireli Naqelevuki and Jack Nowell paved the way for Exeter’s seventh league win of the season, whilst fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked a further 22 points with a faultless kicking display.

Gavin Henson landed three penalties, as well as converting Phil MacKenzie’s second half try for the visitors, but that was their scant reward in a game...

Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game series concluded in Devon as the University of Exeter played host to a dedicated day of mentoring and coaching.

The mentors, who were assembled to help guide local groups and individuals wanting to pursue employment in football, came via community and professional sectors, in a day ran in conjunction with Devon County FA and Exeter City Community Trust.

Mark Tyler, a seasoned journalist for ITV, joined Dan James, Police Community Support Officer and goalkeeper for the England blind team, Suaad George, manager of Open Space International FC, an...

Exeter City’s fantastic undefeated away record came to a disappointing end by a 4-2 scoreline at the hands of in-form Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.

On a freezing afternoon in the Midlands, the travelling Grecians had had very little to cheer in the first period. City trailed 3-0 at the interval, with Michael Symes, Marcus Holness and Jacques Maghoma all finding the net.

The game looked effectively over on 60 minutes when Brewers hit a fourth through Lee Bell, smashing from outside the box.

Guillem Bauza (pictured) and Scot Bennett reduced the...

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter hopes a return to home surroundings will provide the perfect pick-me-up to get his ailing side back on track in the Aviva Premiership.

With just one league defeat at Sandy Park this season - that came against Northampton Saints back in early January - the Chiefs welcome Premiership newcomers to London Welsh to Devon tomorrow (3pm).

Like the Chiefs, the visitors have also been experiencing some tough times of late and last weekend's narrow home defeat to Sale Sharks has pulled Lyn Jones' team into the division's relegation fight.

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