Winger Matt Jess believes the competition for places that exists within the Exeter Chiefs squad will drive standards up to a whole new level this season.
The Chiefs kick-off their Aviva Premiership campaign this weekend when they make the trip to face Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens (3pm).
It's certainly a daunting first-day fixture for the Devon club, but Jess says the recruitment made by head coach Rob Baxter during the close season has given real belief within the Exeter camp that they can once again be a force to be reckoned with in English rugby's top flight...
Having put in the hard yards off the field during a gruelling pre-season programme, it's on-field matters that take centre stage for the Exeter Chiefs tomorrow as the countdown to the new season edges ever closer.
This weekend Rob Baxter's side travel to Wales to face Scarlets in their opening pre-season fixture at the Parc Y Scarlets (3pm). It represents the first of three warm-up clashes for the Devon club - Bristol and Glasgow Warriors follow over the next two weeks – before they engage in their fourth season of Aviva Premiership action at Northampton Saints on Saturday,...
Australian Dean Mumm admits he is "honoured" to have been named the new Exeter Chiefs captain for the 2013/14 season.
Head coach Rob Baxter confirmed today that the 29-year-old, who joined the Devon club last season from Aussie Super 15 outfit Waratahs, will take over the duties from fellow forward Tom Hayes.
Irishman Hayes has been skipper of the Chiefs for all three seasons in English rugby's top flight - and he was also the man who led Exeter to the Championship title in 2010 when they overcame Bristol at the Memorial Stadium.
Chris Whitehead has said that the players at Exeter Chiefs are ‘genuinely excited’ about the start of the new Aviva Premiership season.
The squad have been working their way through a rigorous training and conditioning campaign during the past few weeks as the start of pre-season matches begin later this month when the Chiefs travel to RaboDirect Pro12 side Scarlets on August 17 (3pm). It has been a busy summer for the talented hooker, who got married in the off-season, but now he is raring to go as Exeter look to improve on another excellent season where they finished sixth-place...
Pre-season maybe a necessary evil for all professional sportsmen, but Exeter Chiefs star Jason Shoemark insists the hard work that is put in now will ensure rewards are reaped later in the season.
Shoemark is set to embark on his fourth season with the Devon club and the New Zealander is clearly relishing the challenge that lies in store for both himself and his team-mates at Sandy Park.
The 32-year-old centre, who joined the Chiefs in 2010 from Super 15 outfit Highlanders, has proved an instant hit since arriving on English soil and has played a key role in Exeter's...
Ricky Pellow believes the standard of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s is rising each year and is expecting another top tournament when it officially gets underway this Thursday at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium.
The Exeter Chiefs skills coach will again be in charge of the Devon club as they take part in the opening round of the competition against hosts Gloucester, Bath and Worcester Warriors.
And ahead of the big kick-off, Pellow insists the Chiefs view the competition as a key pre-season tool and will look to use this week's games as the foundation...
Exeter Braves will kick-off the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership A League programme with a home encounter against Saracens on Monday 9 September (7.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.
Having conceded the A League crown to Harlequins last season, the Braves will be hoping the fact three of their five scheduled South Group fixtures will take place at Sandy Park will play into their favour.
After tackling Saracens, the Braves – who this season will be coached by Rob Hunter and Ricky Pellow – will entertain London Wasps on 16 September, before then travelling to Bath on 30 September.
Exeter Chiefs will entertain reigning LV= Cup holders Harlequins in their opening game of the 2013/14 competition.
The Londoners, who lifted the title by beating Sale Sharks at Sixways last season, will visit Sandy Park on Saturday, 9 November (3pm), The Chiefs will then travel to old adversaries Bath for a televised encounter on Sunday, November 17 (3pm) – the first of three scheduled encounters between the two clubs next term.
The LV= Cup competition will then take a break until the New Year when the Chiefs will resume battle with a home encounter...
Premiership Rugby has today confirmed that the Saracens versus Exeter Chiefs game, originally scheduled to be played on Saturday 22 February will now be played 24 hours later following a request from the home club.
That means the Chiefs will make the trip to Allianz Park on Sunday 23 February with a 3pm kick-off.
Saracens have also confirmed similar changes for their home games against Newcastle Falcons and London Irish.
All matches from rounds one to seven are confirmed but the rest of the season is subject to change.
Excitement is already building amongst the Exeter Chiefs family ahead of what promises to be another fantastic year of rugby at Sandy Park.
With head coach Rob Baxter having assembled another impressive looking squad for the 2013/14 campaign, we are offering you the chance to get up close and personal with all the Chiefs at our special Season Launch event.
Go along to Sandy Park on Wednesday, July 24 (6pm) for a free evening of enjoyment that includes: meet the players, corporate tag rugby, skills challenge, children's enteratinment, Chief's treasure hunt, live...
