Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after two of his first team squad this week committed their futures to the club until 2015, wrirtes Mark Stevens.
Hooker and Exeter Daily blogger Chris Whitehead has agreed a two-year extension, whilst young prop Luke Cowan-Dickie – who had another year to run on his academy contract – has also penned new terms with the Aviva Premiership outfit.
Whitehead, 26, joined the Chiefs in 2009 from London Wasps and has since gone on to feature 50 times for the club in all competitions; whilst Cowan-Dickie – who has...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his side as they returned to winning ways with an impressive 33-9 victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.
Having suffered defeats to Leinster and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup, as well a setback on the road at Bath just seven days earlier, the Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula in style as tries from Gonzalo Camacho, Haydn Thomas and Chris Budgen helped pave the way for Exeter’s fourth league win of the season.
As well as the three tries, fly-half Gareth Steenson kicked over a further 16 points,...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter was left to bemoan a poor start from his side as Bath's hoodoo over their Devon rivals continued into a third season, writes Mark Stevens.
Baxter could only watch on as Bath - who have now won all five Aviva Premiership meetings between the two sides - stormed into a 12-0 lead thanks to a converted try from Ben Williams and another from Kyle Eastmond.
Although the Chiefs countered with a try of their own through prop Brett Sturgess, a penalty from home fly-half Stephen Donald ensured the home side led 15-5 at the turn.
Bath's Recreation Ground has yet to prove a happy hunting ground for the Exeter Chiefs, but head coach Rob Baxter is hopeful his side can at last buck that trend tomorrow and emerge victorious from the Roman city (2.30pm).
After two testing weeks in the Heineken Cup for the Devon club against holders Leinster and French giants Clermont Auvergne, it's back to the bread and butter of the Aviva Premiership for the fifth-placed Chiefs.
Bruised and battered - both physically and somewhat mentally - following their European exertions, Baxter has quickly put to bed those two...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted he was left with "mixed emotions" after seeing his slip to a narrow 9-6 defeat against Leinster in their first-ever Heineken Cup fixture.
Pitted in the so-called 'Group of Death' against the reigning champions, French giants Clermont Auvergne and Welsh region Scarlets, the Chiefs came within a whisker of snatching a share of the spoils in their debut outing.
Exeter's Argentine fly-half Ignacio Mieres had the opportunity to ensure a draw with the very last kick of the game, but sadly his penalty from just shy of 50 metres...
Exeter Chiefs' head coach Rob Baxter says his team will have to produce a "big performance" if they are to overcome defending champions Harlequins in their latest Aviva Premiership fixture tomorrow (3pm).
Undone 30-8 at Leicester Tigers a week ago, Baxter is hoping for an immediate riposte from his side as they prepare to welcome Conor O'Shea's men to Sandy Park for the third time in the top flight.
Like the Chiefs, Harlequins also came unstuck last time out, losing their unbeaten tag...
Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Junior Poluleuligaga has today agreed to join Championship outfit Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan deal.
With the Pirates having been dealt an untimely blow with captain Gavin Cattle sustaining an injury in last Friday's 18-18 draw at Doncaster Knights, the Cornish club have moved swiftly to acquire the services of the talented 31-year-old Samoan international.
The Auckland-born number nine, who is now into his third season at Sandy Park, will head to the Duchy with at least a few familiar faces in tow as the Pirates have already dual-...
Come & celebrate a memorable year for the newly crowned LV= Cup Winners, the Exeter Chiefs by booking your place at our annual End of Season Dinner here at Sandy Park on Thursday 1st May from 6.30pm
Join Rob Baxter, his players, coaching & management staff for a night of real entertainment, which will include former England International Paul Ackford as our guest speaker
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter hopes to see a different side to his team after insisting tomorrow's visit of London Irish in the Aviva Premiership is a "must-win" encounter (3pm).
With just one win in their last eight top flight fixtures, Baxter has seen his side slip from top four hopefuls to that of a team now positioned in eighth spot, some nine points adrift of sixth-placed Sale Sharks.
However, the Chiefs leader is hoping this weekend's return to home comforts against the visiting Exiles will help to re-ignite his side's chances.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes new signing Ceri Sweeney is a "perfect fit" as he looks to bolster his squad for the 2013/14 season. The Welsh international, who has agreed a one-year deal, is Baxter's third capture ahead of next season following club-mate Tom James from the Cardiff Blues and also Gloucester's Dave Lewis. Fly-half Sweeney heads to Sandy Park after five years in the Welsh capital with the Blues, where he has scored 324 points in 109 appearances - and before that four seasons with the Newport-Gwent Dragons where he landed 570 points in 86 appearances. His...
