A bit like the battering the Westcountry has faced all week, it was only a matter of time before the defences of the Exeter Chiefs were finally breached.
With two minutes remaining at Sandy Park, Northampton Saints centre George Pisi crashed over for a crucial try – converted by Stephen Myler – to send the East Midlanders back to the summit of the Aviva Premiership.
Pisi’s late intervention brought yet more heartache for Devon’s finest as yet again they failed to finish off rivals ahead of them in the current standings....
Children and teachers at Exeter School were recently provided with expert advice on year round sun protection and problematic skin conditions, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.
Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun, even during the autumn and winter months and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.
Carl Rimmer from Exeter Chief’s is supporting the Skin...
Exeter Chiefs booked themselves an LV= Cup semi-final date next month with Westcountry rivals Bath as they trounced Worcester Warriors 42-3 at Sixways.
In an impressive showing from Rob Baxter’s side, tries from Tom James, Gareth Steenson, Haydn Thomas (2) and Ceri Sweeney paved the way for them to advance out of Pool Two; whilst Irish fly-half Steenson weighed in with a further 17 points with the boot to complete the job.
The Warriors, winless in the Aviva Premiership all season, were second best in every facet of the game and...
Rugby players were told some home truths about life after the game at a special event in Exeter last night. Retired professionals and business leaders mingled with stars of the future to hammer home the message that playing is not a career for life. The event was staged at luxury kitchen and bathroom showroom Sapphire Living Space, opposite Darts Farm, and organised by the Rugby Players' Association. Guests were served drinks and canapés and heard experienced players talk about the challenges of preparing for life in civvy street. Among them was former Exeter Chief's lock Chris Bentley,...
Exeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter praised his side as they alive their hopes of qualification in this season’s LV= Cup with a 36-22 victory over the Ospreys at Sandy Park.
Tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie (2), James Scaysbrook, James Phillips and Don Armand were the highlights for the Devon club, whilst skipper Ceri Sweeney weighed in with the remainder of the points.
The Ospreys, who countered with four tries of their own through Daffyd Howells, Morgan Allen, Matthew Jenkins and Tom Grabham, played their part in an entertaining tussle.
Exeter Chiefs kept alive their qualification hopes in this season’s LV= Cup by seeing off visiting Ospreys in an entertaining, nine-try thriller at Sandy Park.
A week after overcoming Cardiff Blues in their final Heineken Cup game of the season, Rob Baxter’s side again emerged victorious over Welsh opposition thanks to tries from Luke Cowan Dickie (2), James Scaysbrook, James Phillips and Don Armand.
Fly-half Ceri Sweeney weighed in with the remainder for the Chiefs, who now sit second in Pool Two, a point behind Sale Sharks, who...
Welsh international Craig Mitchell is to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season to take up a contract with Rabo Pro 12 side Cardiff Blues.
The 27-year-old prop will move to the Arms Park on a three-year deal, bringing to an end a similar spell with the Devon club.
Signed by head coach Rob Baxter during the summer of 2011 from the Ospreys, Mitchell enjoyed a promising first season in Devon as he helped the club secure a fifth place finish in the Aviva Premiership.
Sadly the last two years at Sandy Park have not gone quite as smoothly for the talented tight-head...
Exeter Chiefs will no doubt have more memorable away days in Europe, but for now they will toast this latest victory with a glowing sense of satisfaction.
Having kicked off their Heineken Cup campaign with victory over Cardiff Blues, they ended this latest instalment with a similar outcome against the proud Welsh region.
Don Armand’s first half try, together with 14 points from the boot of skipper Gareth Steenson, not only gave the Chiefs the perfect send off in what could be their final outing in the Heineken Cup in its present...
Having been given his first-ever taste of Heineken Cup action last weekend, Luke Cowan-Dickie is hoping for more European exposure on Saturday when the Exeter Chiefs tackle Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park (3.40pm).
The young Cornishman featured for just over an hour during the narrow 15-10 defeat against visiting Glasgow Warriors and impressed many with his on-field display.
Back on the pitch following a season which has been hampered by a knee injury sustained in the pre-season friendly at Scarlets back in August, the talented 20-year-old says he is clearly keen to make up...
