Shaun Malton insists competition for places within the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive up standards week by week.
The South African hooker got his first taste of Aviva Premiership action this season, coming off the bench to score one of his side's five tries in their 31-17 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.
His touchdown, coupled with scores for Olly Woodburn (2), Dave Dennis and Don Armand, were the key highlights in another polished performance from the champions, who remain in pole position after four rounds of the season.
If this was the first real acid test of Exeter’s title credentials this season, then the Chiefs passed it with flying colours, brushing aside the attentions of visiting Wasps at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side maintained pole position in the Aviva Premiership with a powerful, five-try victory that will have been noted with interest across the division by their top flight rivals.
Winger Olly Woodburn continued his rich vein of form with another brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Dave Dennis, Don Armand and Shaun Malton. Skipper Gareth Steenson completed...
Sandy Park's Autumn Wedding Fair, in partnership with Debenhams, will take place on Sunday, 29th October.
The Fair will be open between 10.30am and 3.00pm and brides-to-be can be inspired by some of the South West's best wedding suppliers who will be on hand to offer friendly, specialist advice on everything to make a Big Day special.
Each bride-to-be will receive a complimentary Debenhams goody bag and a drink.
For couples still on the lookout for venue inspiration, Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will be decorated to provide some ideas for a civil ceremony and wedding...
Comedy at the Park returns on Friday, 29th September.
The line-up for the evening will be as follows:
Simon Feilder (MC) - 'extremely talented, charming and captivating' Diane Spencer - 'Raucously entertaining' James Sherwood - 'Brilliantly conceived' Allan Havey - 'Cocksure, irreverant, and very funny'
Tickets are priced at £10, or £15 to include a meal on the evening.
Get your tickets at https://sandypark.shop.secutix.com/list/events
After the gloom of Gloucester, it didn’t take long for Exeter Chiefs to rediscover their winning formula.
Undone on Week One of the season at Kingsholm, Week Two saw normal service resumed for Rob Baxter’s side as they swept aside the challenge of newly-promoted London Irish at Sandy Park.
Devon’s finest rediscovered their mojo in emphatic style, running in five tries, whilst producing an equally impressive defensive showing that limited the Exiles to just a solitary second half score through winger Alex Lewington.
In attack, the Chiefs were sharp enough. Centre...
Exeter Chiefs may not have created history last weekend, but Director of Rugby Rob Baxter saw enough from his side in defeat at Gloucester to give him plenty of encouragement for the future. The reigning Aviva Premiership champions were downed right at the death by the Cherry & Whites, losing 28-21 in their seasonal opener at Kingsholm. Jason Woodward’s last-gasp try meant the Chiefs missed not only suffered defeat in Round One, but also missed out on setting a new record of 18 games unbeaten in English rugby’s top division. Although disappointed to come unstuck, Baxter preferred to...
Get an insight into the Exeter Chiefs and the laws of rugby with our series of events with the coaches of the 2017 Premiership champions.
The first event 'How we won the Premiership' is on Wednesday, 13th September, with Director of Rugby Rob Baxter. Ali Hepher will then be doing a 'Rugby For Dummies' on Wednesday, 11th October.
Tickets for each event are £15, or both can be bought for £25. Click here to purchase tickets.
Get an insight into the Exeter Chiefs and the laws of rugby with our series of events with the coaches of the 2017 Premiership champions.
The first event 'How we won the Premiership' is on Wednesday, 13th September, with Director of Rugby Rob Baxter and the six 'original' players who were in both the Championship and Premiership winning squads. Ali Hepher will then be doing a 'Rugby For Dummies' on Wednesday, 11th October.
Tickets for each event are £15, or both can be bought for £25. Click here to purchase your tickets.
The man charged with overseeing Gareth Steenson’s testimonial game at Sandy Park this Saturday (AUGUST 12), Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury has heaped praise on the Exeter Chiefs.
The former international referee has since retired but is now head of RFU officials.
And he said he was relishing the chance to pull on his boots again.
Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is staging a game featuring an Exeter select side who will take on a Classic Lions team featuring Mike Tindall.
