After the gloom of Gloucester, it didn’t take long for Exeter Chiefs to rediscover their winning formula.
Undone on Week One of the season at Kingsholm, Week Two saw normal service resumed for Rob Baxter’s side as they swept aside the challenge of newly-promoted London Irish at Sandy Park.
Devon’s finest rediscovered their mojo in emphatic style, running in five tries, whilst producing an equally impressive defensive showing that limited the Exiles to just a solitary second half score through winger Alex Lewington.
In attack, the Chiefs were sharp enough. Centre...
Exeter Chiefs may not have created history last weekend, but Director of Rugby Rob Baxter saw enough from his side in defeat at Gloucester to give him plenty of encouragement for the future. The reigning Aviva Premiership champions were downed right at the death by the Cherry & Whites, losing 28-21 in their seasonal opener at Kingsholm. Jason Woodward’s last-gasp try meant the Chiefs missed not only suffered defeat in Round One, but also missed out on setting a new record of 18 games unbeaten in English rugby’s top division. Although disappointed to come unstuck, Baxter preferred to...
The Family Law Company is ending its year-long 25th anniversary celebrations with a flourish - by sponsoring a Chief.
The family law specialists are sponsoring Prop Tomas Francis, who came off the bench to play for the winning side on that legendary day at Twickenham in May.
Managing Director and founder of the company, Norman Hartnell is a committed fan of the team, attending games as often as he can.
He said: “The Chiefs have had a hugely positive impact on Exeter in the past few years, especially when they lifted the Premiership trophy – you could hear the roars...
In the end there was to be no record-breaking accolade for Exeter Chiefs.
Instead, Rob Baxter’s defending Aviva Premiership champions - who were trying to make it a record 18 games unbeaten in English rugby's top flight - were floored by a late knockout blow from Gloucester new-boy Jason Woodward.
The New Zealand-born full-back, who last season tasted top flight relegation with Bristol, sealed an opening day victory for the Cherry & Whites by stealing over for a last-gasp try at a packed Kingsholm
His score, coupled with a brace for compatriot Jeremy Thrush and...
After weeks in the planning, Exeter Chiefs will kick-off the defence of their Aviva Premiership crown with a testing trip to Gloucester tomorrow (7:45pm).
By the time they run out at Kingsholm, 97 days will have passed since Jack Yeandle and Gareth Steenson lifted English Rugby’s top prize proudly above their heads following their extra-time victory over Wasps at Twickenham.
It heralded the greatest hour to date in the proud history of the Devon club, who having been crowned champions, now have it all to do as their rivals look upon themselves as the prized scalp of the...
Rob Hunter believes competition to get into the Exeter Chiefs starting line-up ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season will help to drive standards up during pre-season.
Forwards coach Hunter said he was “pretty pleased” after watching the English champions notch up victories over the Cornish Pirates (47-15) and Dragons (50-24) during Saturday’s Double Header at Sandy Park.
The Chiefs split their playing squad into two different line-ups for the two games, thus allowing a large nucleus to press their claims for a potential starting spot in the club’s opening league...
Get an insight into the Exeter Chiefs and the laws of rugby with our series of events with the coaches of the 2017 Premiership champions.
The first event 'How we won the Premiership' is on Wednesday, 13th September, with Director of Rugby Rob Baxter. Ali Hepher will then be doing a 'Rugby For Dummies' on Wednesday, 11th October.
Tickets for each event are £15, or both can be bought for £25. Click here to purchase tickets.
Get an insight into the Exeter Chiefs and the laws of rugby with our series of events with the coaches of the 2017 Premiership champions.
The first event 'How we won the Premiership' is on Wednesday, 13th September, with Director of Rugby Rob Baxter and the six 'original' players who were in both the Championship and Premiership winning squads. Ali Hepher will then be doing a 'Rugby For Dummies' on Wednesday, 11th October.
Tickets for each event are £15, or both can be bought for £25. Click here to purchase your tickets.
The man charged with overseeing Gareth Steenson’s testimonial game at Sandy Park this Saturday (AUGUST 12), Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury has heaped praise on the Exeter Chiefs.
The former international referee has since retired but is now head of RFU officials.
And he said he was relishing the chance to pull on his boots again.
Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is staging a game featuring an Exeter select side who will take on a Classic Lions team featuring Mike Tindall.
Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson has announced his most high profile signing ahead of his testimonial game at Sandy Park later this month… club chief executive Tony Rowe!
Fans are going to witness the Sandy Park supremo running out in a Chiefs strip for the first (and only) time.
Mr Rowe has led the Chiefs from the lower leagues of rugby to Premiership champions.
But apart from the odd appearance on the pitch after a game, his role has been mostly behind the scenes.
Gareth is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is...
