A winter of woes shows no sign of abating for Exeter Chiefs after they slipped to a fourth successive Aviva Premiership defeat.
Shane Geraghty’s dramatic drop-goal – with the last kick of the game – gave London Irish only their fourth win of the campaign and ensured yet more heartache for Rob Baxter and his team who have yet to win in 2015.
Having fought back from 22-13 down entering into the final quarter, the Chiefs were unable to make it stick at the vital time and it was the Exiles who were able to celebrate their first victory in six against their Devon rivals....
Rob Baxter says he wants to see a “back to basics” approach from his team as they look to tackle rivals Bath Rugby in tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership clash at a sold-out Recreation Ground (2pm).
Having seen their eight-game winning streak brought to a halt at Sale Sharks a week ago, Baxter is hoping there will be no additional festive hangover from his team as they look to return to winning ways.
With both clubs riding high at the top end of English rugby’s top flight, the battle for key league points merely adds to the spice of what is always an intriguing battle between both...
Exeter Chiefs hooker Jack Yeandle insists there will be a ‘honest’ assessment of Friday’s performance after the Devon club slipped to their first defeat in nine games.
After an impressive run of recent results for Rob Baxter’s side, the Chiefs were dealt an untimely setback in the Aviva Premiership as they crashed 18-11 to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Danny Cipriani’s 13-point haul, together with a try for winger Mark Cueto, proved sufficient for the Sharks to sink the Chiefs, who themselves countered with a try from Thomas Waldrom and two penalties from Gareth...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted he and his team will do a bit of ‘soul-searching’ in the aftermath of their 18-11 Aviva Premiership defeat at Sale Sharks.
The Chiefs slipped to their first defeat in nine games at the AJ Bell as a Danny Cipriani inspired Sharks brought an abrupt halt to Baxter’s in-form side.
England fly-half Cipriani claimed one of two tries for the home side, the other came from winger Mark Cueto, as well as adding two penalties and a conversion to fire Steve Diamond’s side back into the top four.
Rob Baxter believes the decision to award Thomas Waldrom the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for November is “fully justified” after a highly promising start to his Exeter Chiefs career.
The 31-year-old has been the club’s stand-out figure so far this term, scoring seven tries in nine Premiership starts, to help the Chiefs position themselves in the top three of English rugby’s top flight.
His arrival this summer on a three-year deal from Leicester Tigers was questioned by some media observers who believed the England international had produced his best form whilst at...
Just when it looked the Exeter Chiefs had taken two significant steps forward in this season’s Aviva Premiership, they sadly allowed one back as Newcastle Falcons claimed a priceless victory at Kingston Park.
Not since October 27 last year when London Irish were turned over 20-13 had Dean Richards’ side experienced the sweet taste of victory.
They were, however, the ‘Toast of the Toon’ come the final whistle on this occasion as tries from Sinoti Sinoti, Tom Catterick and Noah Cato, plus 14 points from the boot of playmaker Juan-Pablo Socino, helped them to end a 20-game...
Will Chudley says it’s vital Exeter Chiefs look to make the most of their encouraging start to the new Aviva Premiership season when they play host to Harlequins on Sunday (2pm).
The Chiefs have already secured away wins at London Welsh and Gloucester, whilst a star-studded Leicester Tigers were pushed all the way in their opening home game of the season before the Midlanders nabbed a narrow 25-22 victory.
Chudley knows all too well the Chiefs will need to be at their best if they are to maintain their position amongst the division’s frontrunners, but he says confidence is...
Exeter Chiefs notched up another away-day victory, this time against their near neighbours Gloucester.
Ben White’s first half try, coupled with the laser-guided boots of Gareth Steenson (pictured) and Henry Slade, proved just enough on the night for the Chiefs to sink hosts Gloucester at a packed Kingsholm.
The Cherry & Whites played their part in a thrilling encounter, claiming tries through Jonny May, Dan Murphy and Tom Palmer, but it was never enough even though James Hook did his best to set up a grandstand finale.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after Henry Slade this week put pen to paper on a new three-year deal with the Aviva Premiership.
Having already accrued the services of fellow young guns Jack Nowell, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Dave Ewers and Sam Hill until the summer of 2017, the 21-year-old playmaker has joined his colleagues in committing his future to the Sandy Park club.
It was - according to the Plymouth-born back - a simple decision to make and now he aims to kick on further and help the Chiefs to build for the future.
Not for the first time in their illustrious history, Leicester Tigers played the role of ‘party poopers’ as they came from behind to sink hosts Exeter Chiefs.
As Devon’s finest opened their doors for the first time since the multi-million pound redevelopment of Sandy Park this summer, it was the boot of England international Freddie Burns that ultimately guided his side to success in Devon.
The summer signing from Gloucester has wasted little time in settling into his new surroundings and his 11-point haul, together with tries from Anthony Allen and Ben Youngs, plus a late...
