Whilst sporting headline makers will no doubt be keeping close tabs on this year’s Formula One finale this weekend – here in Devon it was Exeter Chiefs who moved into pole position of the Aviva Premiership with a fine victory over visiting Wasps.
Rob Baxter’s clocked up their sixth league win of the season to leapfrog defending champions Northampton Saints – who play Saracens tomorrow – at the top of the table.
A first half try double from Cornishman Jack Nowell, plus another touchdown for the free-scoring Thomas Waldrom,...
Having halted Northampton Saints march at the top of the Aviva Premiership last week, Exeter Chiefs will be looking to follow that up with victory against visiting Wasps tomorrow (3pm).
A dominant first half display - which included converted tries for Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2) - laid the foundations for the Chiefs to record a first-ever win at Franklin’s Gardens.
Exeter’s four-point haul from their trip to the East Midlands not only ensured a notable scalp for Rob Baxter’s side, but it moved the Chiefs to second in the table, just two points behind their...
A new report says that the Rugby World Cup 2015 will generate £39 million of economic activity for Exeter.
The report, from England Rugby 2015, says that the Tournament is set to deliver nearly £1 billion into the UK economy.
Reacting to the report, Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "The latest figures for Exeter are very encouraging. In ten months time the eyes of the world will be on Exeter and we are very optimistic that the Rugby World Cup will bring thousands of extra people into the city from home and abroad....
Thomas Waldrom says it’s vital Exeter Chiefs continue to “stamp their authority” on games if they are to keep themselves amongst the Aviva Premiership frontrunners.
Five wins in seven starts have lifted Rob Baxter’s side to second in the current standings, just two points behind leaders and defending champions Northampton Saints, who they happened to defeat 24-18 on Friday night at Franklin’s Gardens.
Summer signing Waldrom helped lead the way for the Chiefs as his try double nestled nicely alongside an early score from fellow forward Luke Cowan-Dickie and a further nine...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side’s return to Aviva Premiership action this week will reveal plenty about how they could ultimately fare this season.
After four weeks of European and LV= Cup action, it’s back to the bread and butter of the top flight for the Chiefs, who tonight face defending champions Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens (7.45pm).
With the Saints currently occupying top spot and the Chiefs two rungs down the ladder, some five points adrift, this latest match-up promises to be the ultimate test for Baxter’s men on their league return...
Having taken an age to claim their first victory over Bath in the professional era last season, Exeter Chiefs made it back-to-back successes against their arch rivals as they maintained their unbeaten start to this season’s LV= Cup campaign.
It was back in March – at the 12th time of asking – that Rob Baxter’s side finally banished their Bath bogey when they claimed a 22-19 semi-final victory at the Recreation Ground.
Not only did the result ensure the Devon club booked a home final – which they would win a week later for their first piece of major silverware – but it...
Backs coach Ali Hepher is expecting a much-improved display from his Exeter Chiefs side as they continue the defence of their LV= Cup crown against arch rivals Bath Rugby tomorrow (4.30pm).
Last season’s champions kicked-off their campaign a week ago by claiming a narrow 28-27 victory over Gloucester at Sandy Park, but it could easily have been different had visiting fly-half Aled Thomas not failed with a last minute penalty chance.
As It was, Thomas’ long-range effort cannoned back off the posts and the Chiefs were able to toast a winning start against the Cherry &...
The remaining tickets from the September general sale for Rugby World Cup 2015 will go back on sale at the end of November.
The sale of around 300,000 tickets spanning 25 matches will take place in three stages, with priority access given to applicants that were unsuccessful in the ballot.
Stage 1 – Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 November – Ticket sale open to unsuccessful applicants from the September general sale.
Stage 2 – Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November – Ticket sale open to partially successful applicants from the September general sale (applicants who did not...
Exeter Chiefs moved to the top of Pool Two in this season’s European Rugby Challenge Cup with an impressive five-try victory over visiting Connacht.
Rob Baxter’s side put to bed the disappointment of defeat to Bayonne seven days earlier by producing a ruthless display that swot aside the attentions of the visiting Irish province.
First half tries from Will Chudley, Henry Slade and Damian Welch set them on course for victory before man-of-the-match Dave Ewers and Ben White got in on the act during the second period.
Irish fly-half Gareth Steenson plundered four of...
Rob Hunter believes Exeter Chiefs will deliver a rapid response this weekend as they look to get their European Challenge Cup campaign back on track against visiting Connacht tomorrow (3pm).
Undone at the death by a late try from Bayonne’s Lisiate Fa’aoso a week ago, the Chiefs are looking to put to bed the disappointing 30-24 loss at the Stade Jean Dauger by delivering a powerful display on home soil.
Already this term Harlequins and London Irish have been accounted for at Sandy Park in the Aviva Premiership, whilst Leicester Tigers were pushed all the way in the other...
