Exeter Chiefs

24 - 45

Full Time

Gloucester

Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Matthew Carley has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

George Barton converts the try.

81'

Try

Junior Denny gathers the kick to score the try for Gloucester Rugby.

80'

Seb Atkinson sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phil Cokanasiga bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

80'

George Barton comes on.

78'

Will Joseph comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kane James bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

76'

Henry Slade takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Louie Gulley

75'

Stephen Varney played a key part in that try.

75'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Finn Worley Brady getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Roots being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Beckerleg getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wilson being replaced.

73'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Junior Denny getting some game time.

73'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Redshaw being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Slade took full advantage.

67'

Exeter Chiefs sub Will Haydon-Wood comes onto the field.

63'

Ben Hammersley departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Gloucester Rugby sub Jack Clement comes onto the field.

62'

Will Trenholm departs for Gloucester Rugby.

62'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Stephen Varney

61'

Spellbinding play by Greg Fisilau is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Greg Fisilau goes through the gap.

61'

Exeter Chiefs sub Zack Wimbush comes onto the field.

60'

Will Butt departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Conversion

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Charlie Atkinson successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Will Joseph

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Joseph goes through the gap.

59'

Seb Atkinson played a key part in that try.

59'

Jimmy Roots comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Josh Iosefa-Scott leaves the field.

57'

Louie Gulley comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Jack Yeandle leaves the field.

57'

Will Goodrick-Clarke comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Ethan Burger leaves the field.

57'

Dan Robson comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Caolan Englefield leaves the field.

55'

Jack Innard comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

55'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

55'

Lewis Ludlow comes on.

52'

Jean Kleyn comes off.

52'

Ciaran Knight comes on.

52'

Afolabi Fasogbon comes off.

52'

Dian Bleuler comes on.

52'

Val Rapava-Ruskin comes off.

52'

Charlie Atkinson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

The Gloucester Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Dewi Lake to touch down.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson adds the two points for Gloucester Rugby.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Gloucester Rugby as Dewi Lake goes over.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Henry Slade will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Ethan Roots, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Ethan Roots being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

37'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Greg Fisilau being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Ben Loader gathers the kick to score the try for Gloucester Rugby.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Loader bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Charlie Atkinson.

22'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson converts the try.

18'

Try

What a kick! Seb Atkinson takes full advantage to score for Gloucester Rugby.

18'

Caolan Englefield sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Olly Woodburn took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

15'

Try

Josh Iosefa-Scott scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Kane James is finished off with a try.

14'

Charlie Atkinson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Gloucester Rugby has allowed Ben Loader to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Loader goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ben Redshaw.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Redshaw goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Matthew Carley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 26th September 2026, 07:05am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Matthew Carley

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barton

81'

24 - 45

Denny

80'

24 - 43

Gulley

24 - 38

75'

Thomas

70'

19 - 38

Slade

19 - 38

62'

Varney

17 - 38

61'

Atkinson

60'

12 - 38

Joseph

60'

12 - 36

Lake

45'

12 - 31

Half Time

Atkinson

42'

12 - 26

Lake

40'

12 - 24

Roots

12 - 19

37'

Atkinson

23'

7 - 19

Loader

22'

7 - 17

Atkinson

18'

7 - 12

Atkinson

18'

7 - 10

Slade

7 - 5

15'

Iosefa-Scott

5 - 5

14'

Loader

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

53%

3-6 secs

35%

18%

6+ secs

14%

29%

144

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

71'

74'

Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester

Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Gloucester Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 1 on Sat 26th September 2026 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Gloucester Rugby won the last encounter but Gloucester Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Gloucester Rugby in 1st and Exeter Chiefs in 8th as such Gloucester Rugby are favourites on paper.

Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Rugby Squads

The official squads for Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.