Around the globe this week the headlines have all been about the latest episode of the Star Wars collection ‘The Force Awakens’.
Well, here in France, star-studded Clermont Auvergne showed they had themselves awoken from their European Champions Cup slumber, ruthlessly dispatching of visiting Exeter Chiefs at the Stade Marcel Michelin.
Having had their noses blooded by Devon’s finest just the week previous, the Top 14 outfit underlined their European credentials with a simply mouth-watering display that yielded five tries.
Rob Baxter believes there is a growing maturity within his Exeter Chiefs squad and it was perfectly underlined during last weekend’s European Champions Cup victory over ASM Clermont Auvergne.
Despite trailing 14-3 during the opening half at a packed Sandy Park, the Chiefs refused to panic against their star-studded French opponents, responding with a four-try blast that has seen them move to the summit of Pool Two.
Tries either side of half time from No.8 Thomas Waldrom, plus further touchdowns for Don Armand and Mitch Lees, ensured Baxter’s side claimed maximum reward for...
Exeter Chiefs may be gearing up for a busy festive period of fixtures, but today members of the first-team squad took a morning out to pay a special festive visit to the Bramble Children’s Unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
First team stars Haydn Thomas, Ben Moon, Brett Sturgess, Gareth Steenson, Michele Campagnaro, Ollie Atkins, Don Armand, Jack Yeandle, Matt Jess, Tom Johnson and Olly Woodburn, along with our very own Big Chief, took on the role of Santa Claus for one very special day and made their annual visit to the local hospital to spend time with youngsters who...
When you knock over one of the king-pins of European Rugby, it’s somewhat likely that when your paths cross again, a response of sorts can be expected.
Well, just days out from their latest Champions Cup assignment, Exeter Chiefs prop Carl Rimmer is well aware that hosts ASM Clermont Auvergne are busy plotting their revenge.
Humbled 31-14 at Sandy Park last weekend, the French outfit will on Sunday welcome Devon’s finest to the Stade Marcel Michelin (4:15pm) in a game they know they must win if they are to keep their hopes of qualification alive.
A Royal Marine dubbed ‘the commando who refused to die’ is hoping he can help inspire those attending Exeter Chiefs’ Hitz programme to turn their life around.
Corporal Paul Vice was blown up by an improvised explosive device in August 2011 while serving in Afghanistan.
His list of injuries is truly remarkable and he ‘died’ twice during treatment after the left side of his body was “smashed to pieces”.
The father-of-four suffered a broken neck, brain damage, a paralysed right arm, is deaf in one ear and had 400 pieces of shrapnel and stone inside him after the...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell says he and his team-mates are expecting much tougher resistance from French rivals ASM Clermont-Auvergne when the two lock horns again this Sunday in the European Champions Cup.
Fresh from seeing off last season's beaten finalists 31-14 at Sandy Park last weekend, the high flying Devonians go head-to-head with the same opponents this weekend at the imposing Stade Marcel Michelin.
Cornishman Nowell knows from past experience that French teams on their own patch are a much different proposition and is expecting a backlash of sorts from the...
A one-off sale of Exeter’s Rugby World Cup 2015 official city dressing items has opened to the public.
Up for grabs are banners, flags and bunting used to decorate the city during the Tournament in September and October when Sandy Park hosted 3 pool matches.
All proceeds of the sale will be split between the Lord Mayor's charity, the Exeter Foundation, and 'BEEP', Business Empowering Employment Programme, a successful Exeter Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy project which attracted the attention of HRH Prince Harry when he visited Exeter during Rugby World Cup 2015. BEEP makes a...
England Rugby player and Exeter Chief’s star Jack Nowell has been announced as the new patron of road safety initiative the Honest Truth.
The winger and full back announced his backing of the campaign at an event at the home of the Chiefs, Sandy Park in Exeter.
The Honest Truth is a road safety education partnership between Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, professional driving instructors and local authorities.
It was originally conceived in 2009 following a fatal collision in South Devon that claimed the lives of three...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says its likely England star Henry Slade will be sidelined for roughly four months after sustaining a broken leg and ankle damage in his side’s 41-27 win over Wasps on Saturday.
Centre Slade was stretchered off with just 15 minutes remaining at the Ricoh Arena following a tackle from home winger Sailosi Tagicakibau as he looked to clear out the Exeter playmaker.
Slade, 22, had a plate and wiring inserted during what Baxter described as ‘a pretty major operation’ on Sunday.
The loss of Slade is an untimely blow for both club and...
Exeter Chiefs players helped to launch state-of-the-art equipment at an Exeter hospital.
The machinery will provide detailed body scans ensuring quick diagnosis and effective treatment.
The onsite MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanner was launched at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Exeter Nuffield Hospital. Consultants and GPs joined special guests the drinks and canapé reception.
Also in attendance were Chiefs players Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jonny Hill.
They were joined by the club’s Adrian Harris, Head of Sports Medicine, Jamie Fulton, Lead Physiologist and...
