It’s not quite over, but Exeter’s hopes of advancing in this season’s Champions Cup are hanging by a thread after defeat away to Bordeaux-Begles.
Like two prize fighters battling away in the ring, the rivalling teams traded countless blows before the Englishmen were finally floored by Marco Tauleigne’s converted try ten minutes from time.
His late touchdown was the last of eight tries scored at the Stade Chaban Delmas and means Rob Baxter’s Chiefs side now need somewhat of a miracle to advance into the quarter-finals....
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after adding his second new addition to his playing squad for the 2016/17 season.
Having already recruited experienced Australian international prop Greg Holmes from the Queensland Reds, Bath playmaker Ollie Devoto is the latest to put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
The 22-year-old will head to Sandy Park from local rivals Bath, whom he has played for since joining their Academy in the 2012/13 season.
Since then, the Yeovil-born back has quietly established himself as a...
Rob Baxter wants his Exeter Chiefs side to go “flat out” in their quest to keep alive their qualification hopes in this season’s European Champions Cup.
Tomorrow, the high-flying Aviva Premiership outfit head across the English Channel to tackle Bordeaux-Begles in their penultimate fixture in Pool Two of this season’s competition.
With two victories and two losses to their name, the Chiefs know nothing less than a victory at the Stade Chaban Dalmas (2pm) will be good enough if they are to stand any chance of advancing to the last eight.
Exeter’s premier conference and banqueting centre Sandy Park has launched an all-inclusive package for couples looking for an affordable summer wedding.
Arguably one of Devon’s most unique wedding venues, Sandy Park offers an ideal setting whether you want a small and intimate celebration or more lavish event.
The package includes the wedding ceremony, Buck’s Fizz on arrival, a two-course wedding breakfast with wine and evening food and entertainment for 50 people and costs £3,200 inc. VAT in June, July and August 2017. The package is also available for weddings this summer...
Jack Nowell’s knee injury will not require surgery and is not as bad as first feared, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has revealed.
But that news has been offset by the revelation that lock Mitch Lees is set for around four months on the sidelines after an operation on his injured arm on Monday.
England back Nowell, 22, hobbled off in some pain with eight minutes left in Saturday’s 19-10 win over Gloucester, having badly twisted his knee in a tackle. He is unlikely to train this week.
Lees, who had been tipped for a spot in Eddie Jones’ England squad to be...
Eddie Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign.
The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February.
Jones has named a number of uncapped players to the England senior setup. Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Ollie Devoto (Bath Rugby), Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), and Maro Itoje (Saracens) are all included.
There are call ups for Chris Ashton (Saracens),...
Match day entertainment, playing live from 5pm after Exeter Chiefs v Ospreys (ko 3.15pm).
Auction for the Promise Club is a three piece band based in the South West.
Their debut 'One EP' was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Cube Recordings.
The trio began garnering support in all the right places. BBC and 6Music, NME Radio, XFM, Absolute and Amazing Radio have all backed the band's pursuits while Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, Loaded and MTV Hive have all featured them on their sites. Recent syncs include surf brands Nikon, Roxy Quiksilver, an ITV ad campaign for...
Thomas Waldrom finished top of the try pile for 2015 and the Exeter No.8 is hoping to replicate the feat this time round as his double helped the Chiefs to victory over Gloucester.
The free-scoring forward, who scored 16 touchdowns last season, took his tally to eight for this term with a first half brace that enabled Rob Baxter’s side to keep up their pursuit of Saracens at the top of the Aviva Premiership table.
Winger Olly Woodburn added a third score, while fly-half Gareth Steenson wrapped up the job with two conversions of his own...
It’s a common approach from Rob Baxter not to get carried away over his side’s fortunes. Whether it’s a win or whether it’s a loss, the Exeter Chiefs head coach is well versed in telling things as it is.
In the aftermath of his side’s 8-3 loss at Northampton Saints on New Year’s Day, there were no excuses from Baxter when he addressed the assembled media at Franklin’s Gardens. His honest approach that his side may have “stolen a point” was a frank assessment following what was a disappointing first outing in 2016.
However, as he readies his troops for their latest battle...
Ian Whitten has warned Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to take for granted their proud home record when they play host to rivals Gloucester in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash (3pm).
The two teams meet for the first top flight game of 2016 at Sandy Park, a venue which has become somewhat fortress-like for Rob Baxter’s side over the past 12 months.
Ironically, it was the Cherry & Whites who were the last side to emerge victorious from Exeter in any competition, winning 26-25 in yet another nail-biting encounter between the two adversaries.
