Exeter Chiefs

Chiefs side to face Montpellier

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2018 - 12:46pm

Rob Baxter insists his side will “fight for everything” ahead of tomorrow’s crunch European Champions Cup encounter with Montpellier at Sandy Park (3:15pm). In what is effectively a ‘do-or-die’ encounter for both sides in a hugely competitive Pool 3, the English champions know victory is imperative if they are to stand any chance of advancing into the latter stages of the competition. Back-to-back defeats against runaway pool leaders Leinster have seen the Chiefs slip to third in the standings, four points adrift of their French rivals, who themselves have put themselves back in the...

Exeter College apprentice selected for England U20s

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:17am

Stand out Apprentice Joe Snow of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club has been selected to play in the England under 20s squad. 19 year old Joe has been part of the prestigious Exeter Rugby Club Academy & Exeter College Apprentice scheme for the past 2 years.

The Apprenticeship scheme that Exeter College offers is an ideal arrangement for Joe who can still achieve his Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence whilst training, playing at the club and gaining invaluable experience.

Playing at the Exeter Chiefs has given Joe the opportunity to work day in day out with some of the...

£60,000 upgrade makes Sandy Park one of the most technologically advanced venues in the region

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2018 - 6:07pm

More than £60,000 has been invested in new technology and audio-visual facilities at Exeter’s Sandy Park in a bid to make the venue the most technologically advanced in the region.

Sandy Park is renowned for its award-winning facilities, with a variety of versatile and naturally lit spaces all equipped with the latest in audio-visual technology and high speed Wi-Fi, plus air-conditioning.

The upgrade includes 15 new television screens throughout the venue, including 75” plasmas in the largest suite, the Exeter, and new permanent plasma screens in seminar suites.

To...

Newcastle Falcons 28 Exeter Chiefs 20

Storm Eleanor has battered all parts of the UK this past week, but it was Exeter Chiefs who felt the full force of a determined Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.

In the first Aviva Premiership fixture of the New Year, the reigning champions were simply ripped apart by a dominant first half display from Dean Richards’ side.

The in-form Falcons ran in tries through Sinoti Sinoti, Vereniki Goneva and Kyle Cooper as they paved the way for only their second-ever top flight win against the Devonians.

Although the Chiefs were much improved after the break, claiming three...

Turner looking to build on Tigers win

Lachie Turner believes there is no reason Exeter Chiefs can't go on to even greater things in 2018 having wrapped up last year in style with a bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park.

The Aussie international was part and parcel of another impressive display from Rob Baxter's side, who having only led 6-3 at the break, preceded to run riot in the second half, adding tries through Don Armand, Henry Slade, Jonny Hill and Jack Yeandle.

Exeter's victory – their 10th in 12 league starts this season – not only kept the reigning champions top of the pile heading...

Perfect end to the year for Exeter Chiefs fans

If you’re an Exeter Chiefs fan you probably don’t want 2017 to end, such has been the joy the past 12 months has brought.

That said, Rob Baxter’s side will head into the New Year not only as reigning Aviva Premiership champions, but top of the current pile, some ten points clear of next-best Saracens.

Tasked with finishing the year on a high, the Chiefs duly rose to the occasion, scoring four second half tries to ensure not only maximum reward but condemn visiting Leicester Tigers to a sixth straight defeat.

After a tight first half - one in which they led 6-3 at...

Chiefs side to face Leicester

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 12/29/2017 - 12:59pm

Rob Baxter is hopeful his Exeter Chiefs side can bring the curtain down on a memorable 2017 with victory in their final outing against Leicester Tigers at a packed out Sandy Park on Sunday (3pm).

Top of the Aviva Premiership pile heading into the final weekend of the year, the Chiefs will be looking to put the seal on a fantastic 12 months, the highlight of which has to be their maiden title triumph over Wasps at Twickenham in May.

Since then, however, Baxter’s squad have continued to push forward, establishing a ten-point cushion at the halfway stage over next-best...

Early Christmas present for Chiefs fans

Santa Claus isn’t due for another 24 hours yet, but Christmas certainly came early for Exeter Chiefs as they extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership with victory at Northampton Saints.

Jack Yeandle’s try - with the very last play of the match - ensured it was rich rewards for Rob Baxter’s side as they emerged with another maximum haul from their efforts at Franklin’s Gardens.

The hooker’s late touchdown came after team-mates Will Chudley, Sam Simmonds and Thomas Waldrom had earlier found their way over the whitewash for the defending champions.

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Chiefs help deliver some Christmas cheer

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 12/21/2017 - 11:43am

Ahead of what is going to be a busy festive period for the Exeter Chiefs, stars from the Aviva Premiership club today took time out to pay a special visit to the Bramble Children’s Unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.

Leading the way was club captain Jack Yeandle, who was joined on the day by team-mates Ollie Atkins, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers, Lachie Turner, Moray Low, Toby Salmon, Dave Dennis, Matt Kvesic, Alec Hepburn, Olly Woodburn, Ben Moon and Elvis Taione.

Loaded up with sacks full of presents and other goodies, the players took on the role of...

Leinster 22 Exeter Chiefs 17

Exeter’s search for a first European win over Leinster will continue for a day or two yet, but the Chiefs will ultimately be kicking themselves after letting a golden opportunity pass them by.

For at least an hour, Rob Baxter’s men were the dominant force in Dublin, producing a solid shift in this pulsating Round Four encounter.

Sadly, their hopes of downing the three-time champions at the Aviva Stadium evaporated late on as Luke McGrath’s late score, plus the boot of Isa Nacewa, ensured the home side maintained their unblemished record in Pool 3.

Up until then,...

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