Exeter Chiefs

Sale will provide Chiefs with the 'perfect test' says Hepher

Ali Hepher believes his Exeter Chiefs side face the ‘perfect test’ when Sale Sharks provide the opposition at a packed-out Sandy Park tomorrow (3pm). With just two rounds of the scheduled Aviva Premiership season remaining, the defending champions already know they will have home advantage when the play-offs kick into action midway through next month. However, the chance to top the table – for the first time – after 22 rounds, plus the intense battle for a place within the first team ranks means the Chiefs are fully focused on the task ahead. The Sharks, meanwhile, will arrived in Devon...

Nowell's raring to go again

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:56am

Jack Nowell says he's aiming to make up for lost time by helping to play a lead role in Exeter's Aviva Premiership title defence.

The Chiefs, England and British Lions winger marked his return to competitive action for the first time in six weeks when he scored a second half brace in last Sunday's 46-10 victory over Gloucester at Sandy Park.

That win - Exeter's 14th in 19 league starts this term - ensured Rob Baxter's side became the first team this season to ensure their place in next month's end of season play-offs, even though there are still three rounds of the regular...

Baxter welcomes in record Academy intake at Chiefs

Rob Baxter is set to welcome his biggest intake of academy youngsters into his Exeter Chiefs squad for the 2018/19 season.

A great advocate over the years of bringing through youthful, homegrown talent at Sandy Park, the Chiefs Director of Rugby is once again ready to reap the rewards of yet more outstanding work being carried out by the club’s highly successful academy programme.

Richard Capstick, Flynn Elworthy, Barrie Karea, James Kenny, Sam Maunder, James McRae, Sam Morley, Max Norey, Joe Parker-Cook, Alfie Petch, Joe Snow, Danny Southworth, Cory Teague and Rus Tuima...

Exeter Chiefs 46 Gloucester 10

Watching England head coach Eddie Jones was given plenty to ponder as he watched defending Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs seal their place in this season’s play-offs with an emphatic six-try victory over visiting Gloucester.

With a glut of Red Rose talent to peruse on the lush Sandy Park turf, Devon’s finest served up a sumptuous Sunday treat to maintain their position at the summit of the table.

First half tries from international duo Alec Hepburn and Sam Simmonds, plus another from Olly Woodburn, paved the foundations for the victory, which was sealed with a...

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

Ali Hepher says the time has come for Exeter Chiefs to "get the hammer down" and propel themselves ever closer to the Aviva Premiership play-offs.

With just four rounds of the regular season remaining, the defending champions currently sit top of the pile, eight points clear of next best Saracens, and ten clear of third-place Wasps.

It's a perfect position for Devon's finest to find themselves in, but head coach Hepher acknowledges the Chiefs must look to strengthen their grip on proceedings, starting with Sunday's clash against Gloucester at a packed out Sandy Park (3pm...

Just a few tickets remain for Baxter A Tribute To Steeno at Sandy Park

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 04/05/2018 - 7:11pm

A night out with the boss is something most of us dread but one ‘employee’ can’t wait for his and he’s inviting you to join him!

For Exeter Chiefs director of rugby, Rob Baxter, is staging a special evening with one of his longest serving staff members – Gareth Steenson.

It is all part of the fly half’s testimonial year which has already boasted a whole host of sold-out events.

And just a few tickets are left for Baxter A Tribute To Steeno at Sandy Park.

The evening will focus on the promotion season and early years in the Premiership and the subsequent...

Bath 11 Exeter Chiefs 28

The Brasso will be out again this week at Sandy Park as Exeter Chiefs added yet more silverware to the club’s trophy cabinet with victory over Bath in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Having won the competition in 2014 for the first time against Northampton Saints, it’s taken until now for the Chiefs to repeat the feat, even though they have been in all of the subsequent finals.

At Kingsholm, though, there was to be no denying Ricky Pellow’s side as they dominated from start to finish.Hooker Jack Innard helped himself to a first half double, Toby Salmon got another, while 13 points...

Chiefs side to face Bath in the Anglo-Welsh Cup Final

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 03/29/2018 - 12:28pm

Ricky Pellow is confident his Exeter side can deliver the telling blows when the Chiefs come face-to-face with rivals Bath in tomorrow’s Anglo-Welsh Cup Final at Kingsholm (2:30pm). With the two set to meet a fortnight ago – only for the ‘Beast from the East’ to put pay to that – the Westcountry counterparts locked horns last Friday night in the Aviva Premiership with the Chiefs emerging triumphant thanks to a late Joe Simmonds penalty. Now, the pair are set for a third and final round of battle with the prize at stake being the first piece of major silverware on offer this season. “We’re...

Cuthbert is Baxter's new signing ahead of the 2018/19 season

Alex Cuthbert says he is “excited” at the challenge that lies ahead after he today sealed a move to reigning Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs.

The Wales and British & Irish Lions international has agreed a three-year deal with the Chiefs and will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season after seven years at the Arms Park.

The 27-year-old winger is Rob Baxter’s first new signing ahead of the 2018/19 season and is a prominent new addition to the Chiefs squad.

“I’m very excited about the move,” said Cuthbert. “I’ve played all of my rugby in Wales and I...

Bath 18 Chiefs 20

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sat, 03/24/2018 - 11:24am

If today is ‘Super Saturday’ in the Aviva Premiership, then ‘Fantastic Friday’ offered the perfect build-up as Exeter Chiefs extended their lead at the top of the division to 11 points with victory over Bath.

Rob Baxter’s side only collected their first-ever Premiership win at the Recreation Ground last season, when late heroics from James Short saw them down their local rivals right at the death.

A year down the line and Devon’s finest again left it late to grab the spoils in this derby encounter, Joe Simmonds pocketing a penalty three minutes from time to ensure the...

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