As London readies itself for the annual New Year fireworks, so Exeter Chiefs will be hoping to create their own spectacular show in the nation's capital when they face Harlequins in tomorrow's Big Game 6 at Twickenham (4pm). Forget all the hype about X-Factor stars taking to the turf at the home of English Rugby pre-match, it's Devon's finest who will be aiming to take centre stage as they look to bag themselves a final Aviva Premiership win in 2013. In what has been another impressive 12 months for Rob Baxter's side, the need to keep pace with the division's frontrunners is paramount as...
Irish fly-half Gareth Steenson admitted it was important for the Exeter Chiefs to rediscover their winning formula ahead of what is a crucial festive period for the club in the Aviva Premiership.
Winless in their five previous fixtures heading into last weekend, Rob Baxter's side not only defied the atrocious wintry conditions at Sandy Park, but also visiting Newcastle Falcons, to record their sixth victory in the top flight this term.
Steenson - back in the Chiefs line-up having missed the previous week's Heineken Cup fixture with RC Toulon due to a shoulder injury -...
Exeter Chiefs officials have spoken of their delight at the local support being shown for this season's LV= Cup Final, which is to be staged at Sandy Park in the New Year.
For the first time ever, the prestigious Anglo-Welsh competition is heading west for it's grand final, which will take place on Sunday, March 16 (3pm).
And whilst the finalists will not be known until nearer the fixture itself, it has not stopped supporters from across the region snapping up tickets at such an early stage.
Already the Sandy Park Corporate Boxes and the West Grandstand have already...
Two former Exeter Chiefs players are urging people to help them row the distance to the Philippines to raise money for two charities.
Former Chiefs Captain Sam Blythe and teammate Shane Kingsland will start on January 1st and want to complete 11 million metres by the end of the month.
They are planning to row a million metres each - that’s around 32 kilometres (or 19 miles) every day.
Now they want members of the public to get on the rowing machine for the event - called Janurow - to help them reach their target.
Having spent the past fortnight going toe-to-toe with reigning European champions RC Toulon in the Heineken Cup, it's back to the blood and thunder of the Aviva Premiership this weekend for the Exeter Chiefs, who tomorrow welcome Newcastle Falcons to Sandy Park (3pm).
After a punishing run of fixtures, both domestically and in Europe, the Chiefs will be looking not only to address a five-game losing streak, but at the same time deliver an early Christmas present to their supporters in the final home game of 2013.
Despite recent setbacks, assistant coach Ali Hepher insists...
Dean Mumm has admitted it was an “easy decision” to extend his stay with Exeter Chiefs for a further two years.
Signed from the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2011/12 season, the vastly experienced Australian international has proven an instant hit at Sandy Park, both on and off the field.
His eye-catching displays, together with his try-scoring abilities and on-field leadership skills were not only a key facet of his first year in Devon, but also this term where he has led from the front since being awarded the captaincy by head coach Rob Baxter.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter today told of his delight after skipper Dean Mumm put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
With the Australian international's contract due to expire at the end of the current campaign, Baxter has moved swiftly to ensure the experienced forward will remain at Sandy Park for the foreseeable future.
And it's a bold statement of intent from Baxter that the Chiefs are clearly determined to ensure they keep hold of their prized assets.
Baxter said: “He’s been a fantastic signing for us since he turned up...
Irishman Ian Whitten is looking forward to exciting times ahead after he became the latest Exeter Chiefs player to commit his future to the Aviva Premiership club.
The 26-year-old back follows club-mate Jack Yeandle in agreeing terms on a new two-year contract to remain at Sandy Park.
Signed in the summer of 2012 from Ulster, Irish international Whitten has settled well to life in the Westcountry, establishing himself as a prominent member of Rob Baxter’s first-team squad.
To date, Lisburn-born Whitten has featured 34 times for the club, either in the centre or on...
Phase One of Exeter Rugby Club’s multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium is to begin early in the New Year, officials have today confirmed. After months of behind the scenes activity, including raising in excess of £7.5m through the Exeter Chiefs 2020 Bond, the green light has now been given for the planned works to begin. Earlier this year the Chiefs unveiled their ambitious, long-term plans to transform Sandy Park into a state-of-the-art stadium that would not only see the ground capacity double to that of 20,600 – but also involve the building of three new...
Exeter Chiefs lock Will Carrick-Smith has today joined Championship leaders London Welsh on a short-term loan deal. Keen to get the imposing 6ft 11in, 125kg forward some game time, the Chiefs were happy to oblige to the request of the Exiles who are keen to bolster their options in the second row. Having spent the summer playing Down Under with Australian club side Randwick, the 21-year-old has not only featured for the Braves in this season’s A League competition, but he was named twice for the Chiefs in their recent LV= Cup games against Harlequins and Bath. Head coach Rob Baxter said: “...
