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Chiefs crush Quins

Rob Baxter’s calls for Exeter Chiefs to re-establish their Sandy Park fortress were well and truly answered as his side swot aside the attentions of visiting Harlequins.

Having only won two of their last nine league games on their own turf and just seven out of 17 matches in all competitions in the last 12 months, the Chiefs could not have picked a better time to rediscover the winning formula.

From start to finish, Baxter’s braves had too much for their rivals.

Thomas Waldrom, Jack Yeandle and Henry Slade all crossed for tries, whilst the boots of Slade and Gareth...

Chiefs team to face Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs welcome back Jack Nowell and Phil Dollman into their starting line-up for Sunday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins at Sandy Park (2pm).

Both Nowell and Dollman appeared off the bench in last week’s 25-22 win at Gloucester, but head coach Rob Baxter is keen to see the duo in action from the outset as the Chiefs look to record a third win in four starts this season.

England international Nowell has not started a league game since he injured a shoulder during Exeter’s defeat at Leicester Tigers last March, while Dollman has also had to sit on the...

Ashfords LLP team up with Exeter Chiefs

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:14pm

Law firm Ashfords LLP are pleased to announce their sponsorship of players for this coming season.

Ashfords are delighted to be sponsoring Fly Half, Henry Slade again this season. Henry had a fantastic season last year, he broke into the first team on a regular basis and was selected for the England squad as well as playing against the Barbarians. Ashfords will also be sponsoring two talented and up-and-coming players: Laurence May (Fly Half) and Jack Maunder (Scrum Half).

Graham Cridland, partner at Ashfords, commented: "Everyone at Ashfords was delighted to see Henry have...

Plenty to work on says Steenson

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:00pm

Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson insists he and his team-mates still have plenty to work on despite their solid start to the new Aviva Premiership season.

Rob Baxter's side collected their second win in three starts this term on Friday night as Steenson led the way in a 25-22 victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm.

The Irish playmaker provided 14 points with the boot as Devon's finest won away to the Cherry & Whites for the third time in four seasons.

The hard-fought win momentarily lifted the Chiefs to the summit of the Premiership for the second time this...

Exeter celebrates one year until Rugby World Cup 2015

It's exactly one year until Rugby World Cup 2015 and Exeter is celebrating as the Host City counts down to the big event.

Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off on September 18, 2015, with Sandy Park in Exeter hosting three matches throughout the tournament.

Tickets for all Rugby World Cup 2015 matches went on sale last week, including the Sandy Park matches:

Tonga v Namibia, September 29, 2015 Namibia v Georgia, October 7, 2015 Italy v Romania, October 11, 2015

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "This time next year the action will be...

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

It's a term Rob Baxter insists he will use a lot this season, but the Exeter Chiefs head coach says "enjoyment" is very much part and parcel of his side's long-term make-up.

Devon's finest return to Aviva Premiership action tomorrow night at Gloucester determined to get back on track immediately following their narrow loss at home to Leicester Tigers last Saturday.

In a performance which Baxter described post-match as somewhat "frustrating" - the Chiefs leader knows not a lot needs tinkering with to ensure his side can get over the finishing line against the division's top...

England Rugby 2015 Royal Appointment

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/18/2014 - 11:27am

With One Year to Go to Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince Harry has been appointed as Honorary President of England Rugby 2015, the Organising Committee delivering Rugby World Cup 2015.

Prince Harry is a keen Rugby fan, and Vice Patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). In his role as Honorary President of England Rugby 2015, the Prince will play an important role in welcoming the 20 qualifying nations to Rugby World Cup 2015.

In the last year, England Rugby 2015 has made strong progress with planning and delivery of the Tournament. Key milestones include:

  • Tickets
  • ...

Whitten seeks clinical edge

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 09/18/2014 - 10:48am

Ian Whitten believes a more clinical approach from the Exeter Chiefs is key if they are to topple the elite sides in this season’s Aviva Premiership.

Not for the first time in his playing career at Sandy Park, the 27-year-old Irishman saw his side fall just short of overcoming one of English rugby’s leading lights as they went down 24-20 to Leicester Tigers last Saturday.

In a theme similar to that of several encounters last season, the Chiefs failed to hold onto their half-time advantage and it was the Tigers who came back to claim a vital away-day win.

Now,...

Chiefs star Nowell happy to be back

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell says he has never "felt so good" on a rugby pitch after he marked his return to competitive action by claiming a try-double in Monday night's A League victory over London Welsh.

The England international has been sidelined since March with injuries to both his shoulder and knee, but he showed within minutes of his return that he was firing on all cylinders and itching to return to first team duty.

The Cornishman featured for 34 minutes as the Exeter Braves - who also added tries through Ceri Sweeney, Tom James, Jack Arnott, Sam Skinner and...

Kate makes her mark on rugby

Congratulations to Exeter School Kate Marks for her selection on the RFU National Youth Council (NYC).

Through her role as a Young Ambassador for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and Captain of the Cornwall County Squad, the Upper Sixth Former has been selected as one of 12 young people from across the country to serve on NYC.

The NYC is a group of 16 - 24 year olds from across the country, involved in all aspects of the game, working directly with the wider Rugby Football Union and England Rugby to help the growth and development of youth rugby across the country.

Kate has...

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