On the fifth day of Christmas it wasn’t five gold rings that the Exeter Chiefs collected, instead it was five valuable league points as they moved to the summit of the Aviva Premiership with victory over Wasps.
Rob Baxter’s side delivered arguably their best display of the past 12 months, scoring six tries in the process, to ensure they will be in the division’s top two this yuletide. Thomas Waldrom (Pictured) led the way for the visitors, scoring a hat-trick of tries, whilst there were further touchdowns for Mitch Lees, Jack Nowell and Moray Low. Fly-half Gareth Steenson booted...
Six of the Westcountry’s top sporting stars will descend on Exeter’s Sandy Park for the second Question of Sport night, in aid of the Exeter Foundation.
Olympians Annie Vernon and Heather Fell head up a star-studded list of sporting guests, which also includes Exeter Chiefs and England Rugby stars Thomas Waldrom and Geoff Parling, Somerset County Cricket’s Pete Trego and Exeter City’s Danny Butterfield.
Based around the hit BBC show, the stars will have their sporting knowledge tested during a series of fun-filled rounds that will be overseen by quizmaster Mark Tyler....
Players from Exeter Chiefs are baring all to help raise awareness of testicular cancer.
Don Armand, Moray Low and Thomas Waldrom have joined men from across the South West who have whipped off their clothes to participate in the 2016 calendar for the regional fundraising organisation, It’s in the Bag.
Proudly sporting just a pair of It’s in the Bag iconic orange pants, 12 groups including members of the Chiefs squad, employees from Devon-based Burts Chips and the Bristol Beer Factory are pictured on the playing fields and the factory floor, to raise awareness of testicular...
Exeter Chiefs players were among the major winners at the 2015 Aviva Premiership Annual Awards Night held at the Hilton Park Lane on Wednesday night.
After another hugely successful season – on and off the field at Sandy Park – Henry Slade, Thomas Waldrom and departing skipper Dean Mumm were among those to pick up prizes at the glitzy ceremony.
On a night when many young players took centre stage the Land Rover Discovery of the Season award, for the best Under-23 player in Aviva Premiership Rugby, went to playmaker Slade.
Unlike many of his team-mates at Sandy Park, Thomas Waldrom is well versed in what it takes to reach the end of season play-offs in the Aviva Premiership.
During his four-year stint with former club Leicester Tigers, the England international reached the semi-final on each occasion, even helping the Midlanders to lift the title against arch rivals Northampton Saints in the 2012/13 season.
Now - in his new guise as an Exeter Chief - the 32-year-old forward is flourishing in the Westcountry as he bids to help the Devon club to book their place in the play-offs for the first...
There was no ‘Fat Lady Singing’ this time, instead it was the travelling tribe who were in full voice at the final whistle as Exeter Chiefs overcame rivals Saracens to claim a first-ever victory at Allianz Park.
Two tries from the free-scoring Thomas Waldrom (pictured), plus another from hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, were the undoubted highlights for the visitors, whose hard fought win has edged them back into the final play-off berth with just one round of the scheduled season remaining.
Fly-half Gareth Steenson converted all three scores, as well as adding a first half...
Exeter Chiefs booked themselves a first-ever European semi-final encounter as they brushed aside Aviva Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons with a six-try blast at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side dominated throughout and sealed a last four date with Gloucester in a fortnight’s time thanks to a Penalty Try and further touchdowns from Dave Ewers, Thomas Waldrom (pictured), Byron McGuigan, Sam Hill and Dean Mumm.
Fly-half Henry Slade weighed in with a further 14 points before Gareth Steenson maintained the scoring sequence with two late conversions for the hosts.
Exeter Chiefs saw their eight-game winning streak brought to an abrupt halt as Sale Sharks gave themselves and their fans an early Christmas present with this hard fought victory.
Steve Diamond’s followed up their April hammering of the Chiefs by again knocking the stuffing out of Rob Baxter’s in-form side at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Second half tries from Mark Cueto and Danny Cipriani – who also added two penalties and a conversion – were enough to sink their Devon rivals on a wet and wild night in the North West.
The Chiefs countered with a try from the free-scoring...
Rob Baxter believes the decision to award Thomas Waldrom the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for November is “fully justified” after a highly promising start to his Exeter Chiefs career.
The 31-year-old has been the club’s stand-out figure so far this term, scoring seven tries in nine Premiership starts, to help the Chiefs position themselves in the top three of English rugby’s top flight.
His arrival this summer on a three-year deal from Leicester Tigers was questioned by some media observers who believed the England international had produced his best form whilst at...
Thomas Waldrom says it’s vital Exeter Chiefs continue to “stamp their authority” on games if they are to keep themselves amongst the Aviva Premiership frontrunners.
Five wins in seven starts have lifted Rob Baxter’s side to second in the current standings, just two points behind leaders and defending champions Northampton Saints, who they happened to defeat 24-18 on Friday night at Franklin’s Gardens.
Summer signing Waldrom helped lead the way for the Chiefs as his try double nestled nicely alongside an early score from fellow forward Luke Cowan-Dickie and a further nine...
