Delighted Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Gibson was full of praise for his side’s showing as they kicked off their LV= Cup campaign in emphatic style with a 42-15 victory over London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium.
Academy coach Gibson joined Ricky Pellow (skills coach) in heading up a Chiefs side which was made up of a healthy mix of fringe first-teamers and exciting youngsters, all of whom were keen to prove a point at the Oxfordshire venue.
In a contest in which the Devon club controlled for long periods, their efforts were duly rewarded as Jack Nowell (2), Nic Sestaret (2), Will...
Given their chance to shine by the club’s coaching staff, Exeter’s young and old combined to great effect to give the Chiefs a bright start to their LV= Cup campaign at London Welsh, writes Mark Stevens.
In a rousing display at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium, the true depth of the current Chiefs squad was displayed in all it’s glory as the Devon club produced a stunning six-try success against their Premiership rivals.
Young full-back Jack Nowell led the victory march for the visitors on Remembrance Sunday as he claimed two of the tries in a superb man-of-the-match showing....
Exeter Chiefs forward Tom Johnson celebrated winning his fourth England cap by getting on the scoresheet in his side’s 54-12 victory over Fiji at Twickenham, writes Mark Stevens.
The all-action flanker landed one of seven tries for Stuart Lancaster’s team in their opening QBE Autumn international.
Also on the mark for England were Charlie Sharples (2), Ugo Monye and Manu Tuilagi (2), whilst fly-half Toby Flood kicked over 17 points with a further two for replacement Owen Farrell.
Fiji, who included Chiefs centre Sireli Naqelevuki in their starting XV, replied with...
Ricky Pellow insists Exeter Chiefs are "raring to go" as they prepare to kick-off their LV= Cup campaign away to top flight rivals London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday (4pm).
Having tackled the rigorous demands of the Aviva Premiership and the Heineken Cup in recent weeks, the Chiefs will now switch their attentions to that of the Anglo-Welsh competition.
With a European place up for grabs for the eventual winner, Pellow - who along with fellow coach Rob Gibson will take charge of the Devon club during the competition - it represents another worthy challenge for the Chiefs...
Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson is poised to win his fourth international cap after being named in England’s starting line-up for Saturday’s opening QBE Autumn International against Fiji at Twickenham (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.
Having featured in all three of England’s tests against South Africa last summer, the 30-year-old flanker keeps his starting spot in a back-row which also includes skipper Chris Robshaw and Leicester powerhouse Thomas Waldrom.
Joining Johnson in the England pack will be Tom Youngs, who is set to make his full debut in the front-row. The...
Exeter Chiefs winger Gonzalo Camacho will win his 18th international cap when he lines-up for Argentina in their opening Autumn international against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.
The 28-year-old speedster has only recently returned to Sandy Park having been away featuring for the Pumas in the inaugural Rugby Championship, a competition in which he started every game for his country.
Camacho, however, has wasted little time in making his mark for the Chiefs since his return – scoring Exeter’s opening try in their 33-9 victory...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his side as they returned to winning ways with an impressive 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.
Having suffered defeats to Leinster and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup, as well a setback on the road at Bath just seven days earlier, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula in style as tries from Gonzalo Camacho, Haydn Thomas and Chris Budgen helped pave the way for Exeter’s fourth league win of the season.
As well as the three tries, fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked over a further 16 points,...
Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen dedicated his try in his side's Aviva Premiership win over Worcester Warriors to the memory of his premature twin sons who died recently.
The 39-year-old New Zealander claimed Exeter's final score in their 33-9 victory at Sandy Park - a result which ended a three-game losing streak for the Chiefs in both the league and cup.
Introduced as a late replacement, Budgen - aided by a hefty shove from his team-mates - burrowed his way over from close range to claim his second score of the season and ensure the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten...
Whilst some youngsters may have been happy putting their feet up and relaxing this half-term break, there were those others who opted to take part in the latest Exeter Chiefs Community Camp right here at Sandy Park.
In the region of 70 children, aged between six and sixteen, took to the field for the two-day October camp, which allows them to hone their skills alongside our experienced coaching team of Marc Dibble, Tom Viljoen, Mark Lee, Gary Kingdom, Tony Yapp and Henry Cast.
Like all the Community Camps held at the club, youngsters are given the opportunity to experience...
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club chief executive Tony Rowe is predicting a bright future ahead for the Aviva Premiership outfit after councillors in the city gave planning consent for the multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium.
In the proposals submitted by the ambitious Devon club, they intend over at least the next five years to raise their ground capacity from that of the current figure of 10,744 to double that of 20,600.
The redevelopment plans, which will total in the region of £24 million when completed, will involve building three new...
