Exeter Chiefs Rugby News

Ranking England's back-row options ahead of the new season

No team in world rugby can match the depth that England has in their back-row currently.

Opinion

Josh Raisey

26 Aug 2025, 6:32

Exeter bolster front-row ranks with addition of Sharks prop

Exeter Chiefs have added to their front row depth with the signing of versatile prop Khwezi Mona ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Jon Newcombe

15 Aug 2025, 5:24

Fissler Confidential: Feyi-Waboso latest target of rebel comp

Exeter Chiefs winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is the latest England player to be targeted for the breakaway R360 tournament, which is …

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

09 Aug 2025, 1:35

The top five signings ahead of the new Gallagher PREM season

Now that the British & Irish Lions series is over, fans in England can start turning their attention to the new season of domestic…

Opinion

Josh Raisey

04 Aug 2025, 2:30

New PREM Rugby Cup format and fixtures revealed

With Championship clubs no longer taking part, the PREM Rugby Cup has a new format for the 2025/26 season.

Jon Newcombe

29 Jul 2025, 1:01

Shocking state of Prem Rugby club finances revealed in business report

English rugby's 10 top-flight clubs lost a staggering £32million between them in the last financial year.

Jon Newcombe

25 Jul 2025, 1:45

Fixtures announced for 2025-26 Gallagher PREM season

For the first time in its 28-year history, the Gallagher PREM season will start on a Thursday, with Sale Sharks taking on Gloucest…

Jon Newcombe

23 Jul 2025, 0:59

Second Georgian signing announced as Exeter boss admits change of focus

The Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Jon Newcombe

16 Jul 2025, 4:28

2025/26 EPRC Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures announced

Reigning Investec Champions Cup holders Union Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South A…

Jon Newcombe

15 Jul 2025, 4:38

Gallagher Premiership to axe 7 letters as part of rebrand

The Gallagher Premiership will be rebranded as the Gallagher Prem from next season.

PA

12 Jun 2025, 15:19

Exeter sensation Brown-Bampoe tipped for England debut after new deal

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects Paul Brown-Bampoe to be pushing for England honours "very shortly" after a brea…

Josh Raisey

12 Jun 2025, 5:55

Exeter full-back Tommy Wyatt ruled out for the remainder of 2025

ACLs injuries to both knees means the 25-year-old now faces between six and nine months on the sidelines.

Jon Newcombe

11 Jun 2025, 4:39

Premiership Rugby bosses give their take on breakaway R360 league

The proposed rebel R360 league, spearheaded by England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, has been met by widespread scepticism from P…

Josh Raisey

10 Jun 2025, 8:44

Only two Lions make Gallagher Premiership team of the season

Seven England internationals have been included in the Gallagher Premiership team of the season.

Josh Raisey

05 Jun 2025, 4:03

Rugby Awards honour 4 British and Irish Lions

Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) came toge…

Jon Newcombe

03 Jun 2025, 23:31

Biggest Gallagher Premiership improvers and losers in 2024/25

Which teams made the biggest points gains from last season to this?

Analysis

Jon Newcombe

02 Jun 2025, 4:53

Alex Sanderson faces 'selection headache' ahead of semi-final

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted there were areas to improve on after their 30-26 Gallagher Premiership victory at E…

PA

31 May 2025, 10:45

Sale repel second-half surge from Exeter to make play-offs

Sale booked their place in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after they were pushed all the way by second-bottom Exeter in an en…

PA

31 May 2025, 9:45

Saracens given hope, Lion missing: Every Premiership team for final round

Five teams head into the final round of the regular Gallagher Premiership season with a lot of play for this Saturday. 

Josh Raisey

30 May 2025, 7:10

Exeter Chiefs to bring season to a close with 15 departures

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed their list of 15 players that will leave the club at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey

29 May 2025, 8:47

Highest paid Prem position just one of 3 to increase from previous year

Fly-half is yet again the highest-paid position in the Gallagher Premiership, with an average (mean) income of £231,182, as repor…

Josh Raisey

29 May 2025, 4:10

Mixed fortunes for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Dafydd Jenkins at Exeter

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of Exeter Chiefs' final game of the season against Sale Sharks, but he is set to be fit fo…

Neil Fissler

29 May 2025, 2:59

Harlequins confirm signing of Exeter Chiefs double winner

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Exeter scrum-half Stu Townsend ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, his arrival helping to offs…

Jon Newcombe

27 May 2025, 4:06

Fissler Extra: The Paddy Jackson rumour that may have legs

Paddy Jackson gave a rare interview when he was interviewed pitchside before Lyon’s Challenge Cup defeat to treble-chasing Bath …

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Neil Fissler

26 May 2025, 7:35

Olly Woodburn targets return to glory years with new Chiefs deal

Exeter Chiefs winger Olly Woodburn has set his sights on helping the club get back on the trophy trail again after signing a deal …

Neil Fissler

22 May 2025, 4:28

Props dominate Gallagher Premiership men's award shortlist

Thomas du Toit is in contention to become only the second prop to be named Premiership Men's Player of the Season after being shor…

Jon Newcombe

21 May 2025, 1:29

Dave Walder joins Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that England U20s attack coach Dave Walder has joined the club’s senior coaching staff with immedia…

Ian Cameron

17 May 2025, 1:52

Fissler Confidential: Worcester to lure ex-England star out of retirement?

Kurt-Lee Arendse's immediate future looks to be with the Bulls after the United Rugby Championship side dramatically pulled the pl…

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Neil Fissler

17 May 2025, 1:38

Rob Baxter career set to enter a new stage

Rob Baxter admits that he hopes the producers of a new play about the rise of the Exeter Chiefs have lined up a Hollywood A-lister…

Neil Fissler

14 May 2025, 5:18

Exeter players given '10-minute b******ing' despite big win over Saints

Despite a morale-boosting 42-14 Gallagher Premiership a second-string Northampton, Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter was disappo…

PA

11 May 2025, 11:47

Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs bounce back against second string Saints

Exeter Chiefs took advantage of Northampton’s decision to field a second-string line-up to record a morale-boosting 42-14 Gallag…

PA

11 May 2025, 9:54

Rob Baxter hits back on-air at former Exeter star's comments

Exeter Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has responded to criticism from club legend Gareth Steenson that the Chiefs had been stuck in …

Jon Newcombe

11 May 2025, 8:47

Tommy Freeman urges coaches to play him even as game-cap limit looms

Tommy Freeman has urged Northampton not to take him out of the firing line ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.

Interview

Neil Squires

10 May 2025, 10:00

TNT Sports agree new long-term Premiership deal for UK and Ireland

TNT Sports has agreed a new long-term deal with Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby that will see it continue as the…

Ian Cameron

10 May 2025, 6:54

Players will be told straight: Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs players can expect tough love from Rob Baxter between now and the end of the season as he gets back out on the train…

Neil Fissler

07 May 2025, 9:19

Exeter Chiefs statement: Rob Hunter

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the sacking of head coach Rob Hunter following their record Gallagher Premiership loss to Gloucester.

Ian Cameron

02 May 2025, 9:46

Troubled Exeter Chiefs sign 6'8 Italy lock Andrea Zambonin

Exeter Chiefs will have a third Italian international in their ranks next season after signing Zebre lock Andrea Zambonin, whose c…

Neil Fissler

01 May 2025, 4:21

Exeter boss Tony Rowe points finger of blame amid club crisis

Tony Rowe hopes Exeter will put on a united front now that Rob Baxter has returned to a hands-on coaching role.

Jon Newcombe

30 Apr 2025, 7:06

Stu Townsend to leave Exeter after agreeing terms with rival Prem club

Harlequins have agreed terms with Exeter Chiefs' long-serving scrum-half Stu Townsend, who will move to the capital when his contr…

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Neil Fissler

29 Apr 2025, 4:56

Chaos behind-the-scenes at Exeter Chiefs as Rob Baxter swings axe

Exeter Chiefs bosses have today held crisis talks following yesterday’s record 79-17 defeat at the hands of Gloucester amid mayh…

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Neil Fissler

28 Apr 2025, 9:18

Exeter chairman entitled to ‘fire into everybody’ after humiliation

Rob Hunter said that Exeter chairman Tony Rowe was entitled to “fire into everybody” after the Chiefs suffered Gallagher Premi…

PA

27 Apr 2025, 10:49

Rumoured comment by Welsh Exeter player 'fueled' Gloucester thumping

Gloucester’s record-breaking 79-17 demolition of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm was fuelled by a rumoured comment from within the vi…

Ian Cameron

27 Apr 2025, 10:29

Exeter Chiefs suffer heaviest every Prem defeat at hands of Gloucester

Gloucester stayed firmly in contention for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place after crushing hapless Exeter 79-17 at Kingsholm…

PA

27 Apr 2025, 9:16

'I already had that chip on my shoulder'

Exeter’s Paul Brown-Bampoe is enjoying a breakthrough year but insists that whilst comparisions with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso are fl…

Jon Newcombe

26 Apr 2025, 12:25

Fissler Confidential: England and France 10s, Lions centre on move

Anthony Belleau appears to be on his way out of Clermont Auvergne this summer, and whispers from across the Channel suggest he cou…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

26 Apr 2025, 1:00

Rob Baxter brands try-scoring machine 'an England bolter'

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes that in-form winger Paul Brown-Bampoe, who has scored 18 tries in 19 appearances, is a bolt…

Neil Fissler

24 Apr 2025, 6:49

Rob Baxter explains why Len Ikitau is such a key signing for Exeter

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes that Len Ikitau is the most significant signing he has made since bringing another Wallaby …

Neil Fissler

23 Apr 2025, 10:00

Johann van Graan: 'It looked like a war zone in our changing room'

Bath boss Johann van Graan described his team’s 26-24 victory over Exeter at Sandy Park as “a great advert for the Premiership…

PA

20 Apr 2025, 0:30

Bath victory over Exeter Chiefs comes at an injury cost

Title favourites Bath moved 15 points clear at the Gallagher Premiership summit after they staved off Exeter’s rousing second-ha…

PA

19 Apr 2025, 9:47

England star Charlie Ewels returns in revamped Bath pack

Johann van Graan has selected a completely different pack to the one that started the 61-26 thrashing of Gloucester in last Sunday…

Jon Newcombe

18 Apr 2025, 4:00

The Premiership bound player who is eligible to play for 5 nations

They say rugby is the game played in heaven but the NSW Waratahs boast a rare, aptly-named talent who has a plethora of options we…

AAP

18 Apr 2025, 3:03

Rob Baxter: The toxic cycle Exeter Chiefs must break as they face top dogs

Rob Baxter has urged his Exeter Chiefs to show bravery in both attack and defence when Premiership leaders and West Country rivals…

Neil Fissler

18 Apr 2025, 2:22

'It's pretty much a done deal' - club stalwart set to commit to Exeter

Exeter Chiefs skipper Jack Yeandle will be staying for a 14th season at Sandy Park after Rob Baxter said the club stalwart has agr…

Neil Fissler

16 Apr 2025, 2:50

French rugby bigwig replaces Bill Sweeney as RFU rep on EPCR board

CEO of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) Jérémie Lecha has been appointed to the Board of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR…

Ian Cameron

14 Apr 2025, 6:31

'I can’t wait to be part of it': Exeter tie up Charlie Chapman signing

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Gloucester scrum-half Charlie Chapman will be moving to Sandy Park when his contract runs out at…

Neil Fissler

09 Apr 2025, 5:01

Fissler Confidential: Prem club to ringfence Six Nations star

Gloucester have moved early to try and tie down Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams on a long-term deal, despite him being under contr…

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Neil Fissler

05 Apr 2025, 0:31

Exeter Chiefs confirm latest Heaven sent arrival at Sandy Park

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that New South Wales Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven will arrive at Sandy Park this summer to continue …

Neil Fissler

03 Apr 2025, 4:31

Exeter look to Charlie Chapman to boost scrum-half options

Following the signing of Italian international Stephen Varney, the Chiefs have reportedly lined up the Gloucester player as their …

Neil Fissler

02 Apr 2025, 6:44

UK government urged to take 'tough approach' to Premiership loans

The Government must take a tough approach to clawing back taxpayers’ money loaned to rugby union teams and other sports clubs du…

PA

01 Apr 2025, 7:01

Exeter Chiefs close to revealing new attack and backs coach

Former England international Dave Walder is poised to become a member of Rob Baxter's coaching team from next season.

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

01 Apr 2025, 1:49

Social media post gets sarcastic response from Henry Slade

The England star joins in the post-match debate after a turgid 17-15 win for Exeter vs Newcastle.

Jon Newcombe

31 Mar 2025, 1:43

England prospect saves Exeter in basement battle with Newcastle

Greg Fisilau scored a last-minute try as Exeter claimed a 17-15 Gallagher Premiership victory over Newcastle in a dour bottom-of-t…

PA

29 Mar 2025, 11:09

What Newcastle 'can’t legislate for' as they face fellow basement dwellers

Newcastle Falcons DoR Steve Diamond says basic errors are undermining his side’s progress as they prepare for a key Gallagher Pr…

Ian Cameron

28 Mar 2025, 8:24

Ollie Chessum back after Six Nations injury scare: All Premiership teams this weekend

England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premi…

Josh Raisey

28 Mar 2025, 8:12

Vermeulen to join Premiership rivals despite interest around the world

Exeter Chiefs back-row Jacques Vermeulen will bring his six-year stay at Sandy Park to a close at the end of the season to join Ga…

Josh Raisey

24 Mar 2025, 6:32

Pat Lam proud of performance as Bristol see off Exeter in high-scoring thriller

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam expressed his pride in his players as they ran in eight tries in a 52-38 West Country derby vict…

PA

22 Mar 2025, 14:30

Red card can't hold Bristol back as Prem record smashed in 90pt thriller with Exeter

Bristol kept up the pressure on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bath with a 52-38 win over strugglers Exeter in a thrilling West Cou…

PA

22 Mar 2025, 13:20

Saracens roll out England big guns as Quins rest theirs: All Premiership teams for this weekend

England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinn…

Josh Raisey

21 Mar 2025, 6:46

Exeter Chiefs confirm signing of Italy star Stephen Varney

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Rob Baxter has ended his long search for a new scrum-half by recruiting Italian international St…

Neil Fissler

20 Mar 2025, 5:38

Rob Baxter says 'the time was right' as Exeter make head coach change

Rob Hunter has replaced the demoted Ali Hepher, with a new attack and backs coach sought in the summer.

Jon Newcombe

19 Mar 2025, 13:11

New setback all but ends Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's Lions hopes

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's fading hopes of being fit for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia have finally evaporated after i…

Neil Fissler

19 Mar 2025, 6:52

Exeter poised to sign Italy star after Jake Gordon deal falls through

Exeter Chiefs are poised to announce that they are signing Italian scrum-half Stephen Varney, who left West Country rivals Glouces…

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Neil Fissler

19 Mar 2025, 5:04

Bath win Prem Cup to end 17-year trophy wait

The Gallagher Premiership leaders remain on course for the treble after a 48-14 victory over Exeter at Sandy Park.

Jon Newcombe

16 Mar 2025, 7:14

Fissler Confidential: Paddy Jackson set for Premiership return?

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is set to go back to the drawing board after appearing to miss out in the race to land NSW Waratahs.…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

16 Mar 2025, 3:10

Bath’s Ewan Richards: ‘It’ll be a special feeling to lift that trophy’

The Gallagher Premiership leaders are hoping to end their 17-year wait for silverware with victory over Exeter in Sunday's Premier…

Interview

Jon Newcombe

15 Mar 2025, 15:00

Joe Hawkins ready to revive Test career after sealing Wales return

Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

13 Mar 2025, 4:26

Jack Innard quits Exeter for West Country rivals

Jack Innard has become the latest player to quit Exeter Chiefs when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

10 Mar 2025, 5:17

Exeter's Jacques Vermeulen at centre of inter-league bidding war

South African sides the Stormers and the Bulls are set to battle over the signature of Exeter Chiefs back-row Jacques Vermeulen, w…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

07 Mar 2025, 3:54

Josh Iosefa-Scott backed for England honours after new Chiefs deal

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has backed Josh Iosefa-Scott to win a full England cap after the tighthead signed a new contract to …

Neil Fissler

05 Mar 2025, 4:01

Exeter Chiefs confirm Marcus Street exit from club

Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Marcus Street has agreed a move to Saracens for the 2025/26 season - as first reported by RugbyPass.

Ian Cameron

03 Mar 2025, 8:37

Premiership Cup semi-final draw and dates confirmed

TNT Sports will show both matches live, with Newcastle and Exeter at home to Bath and Ealing Trailfinders, respectively.

Jon Newcombe

02 Mar 2025, 1:11

Fissler Confidential: Lion to leave Scotland, what Exeter will pay Len Ikitau

Scotland and Lions openside Hamish Watson looks set to end his 14-year association with Edinburgh this summer and has been attract…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

01 Mar 2025, 1:57

Scott Sio gives Exeter the Aussie seal of approval

With three more new signings from Down Under possible before the week is out, the Wallaby prop could soon be surrounded by compatr…

Interview

Jon Newcombe

27 Feb 2025, 10:00

England A star Richard Capstick turns down champions to stay at Chiefs

Exeter's recruitment drive continues with the re-signing of the versatile loose forward, who has been with the club since he was 1…

Neil Fissler

27 Feb 2025, 5:31

Rob Baxter confirms incoming raft of internationals at Exeter

Rob Baxter has all but confirmed that Exeter Chiefs will next week confirm a whole host of big-name arrivals at Sandy Park for nex…

Neil Fissler

26 Feb 2025, 8:49

Future England star Greg Fisilau signs new Chiefs deal

Exeter Chiefs have continued their good business heading into next season by tying down back-row Greg Fisilau to a new deal with t…

Josh Raisey

26 Feb 2025, 4:06

Baxter to hold talks with RFU over handling of Feyi-Waboso situation

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he will meet with the RFU after the Guinness Six Nations to discuss his concerns about t…

Neil Fissler

26 Feb 2025, 3:30

Exeter's Wallabies raid set to continue with two further signings

Exeter Chiefs are poised to sign two more Wallabies as Rob Baxter looks to plot a move away from the bottom of the Gallagher Premi…

Neil Fissler

25 Feb 2025, 4:21

Exeter Chiefs lure Springbok Joseph Dweba away from Stormers

Exeter Chiefs have won the race to lure Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba to Sandy Park next season after his contract talks with Unit…

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Neil Fissler

16 Feb 2025, 7:56

Exeter set sights on Bok hooker after denying Luke Cowan-Dickie return

Exeter Chiefs are believed to be in the running to sign out-of-favour Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba after Rob Baxter denied that h…

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Neil Fissler

14 Feb 2025, 7:17

'Pivotal' deal will benefit young Premiership talent

New fixed 'rookie' wages agreed for top-flight Academy players.

Jon Newcombe

14 Feb 2025, 6:08

Rob Baxter issues tentative update on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that England winger Manny Feyi-Waboso is in an important stage of his rehab as he looks to ma…

Neil Fissler

13 Feb 2025, 8:20

Bath confirm Dan Frost signing

Bath's recruitment drive has continued with confirmation of the signing of the Exeter hooker.

Jon Newcombe

03 Feb 2025, 3:09

Fissler Confidential: Tom Wright to kiss goodbye to Aussie rugby?

Explosive Wallaby star Tom Wright, who is now in the final year of his current contract with Rugby Australia and who is yet to agr…

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Neil Fissler

01 Feb 2025, 1:59

Exeter Chiefs' failed last minute bid for Champions Cup winner

Exeter Chiefs have failed in a last-minute bid to lure Toulouse inside centre Santiago Chocobares to Sandy Park, with the Pumas mi…

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Neil Fissler

29 Jan 2025, 9:00

England's Raffi Quirke nearing Sale Sharks exit to revive career

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has made recruiting a new scrum-half a top priority for next season, and the whispers are that he ha…

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Neil Fissler

29 Jan 2025, 4:36

Rob Baxter reacts to Exeter Chiefs' second win of the season

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter was delighted for scrum-half Stu Townsend after the Devon side marked his 100th top-flight app…

PA

26 Jan 2025, 0:49

Exeter seal second league win of the season against 14-man Saracens

Exeter picked up only their second Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a come-from-behind triumph against old adversaries…

PA

25 Jan 2025, 13:13

Fissler Confidential: Exeter exit for Tamati Tua?

Toulon and Perpignan are considering a move for Exeter Chiefs inside centre Tamati Tua, who only moved to the Premiership struggle…

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Neil Fissler

25 Jan 2025, 3:16

Exeter’s dismal Champions Cup campaign ends with drubbing by Ulster

The Chiefs, who made 12 changes, collapsed to their fourth defeat in as many outings in Europe with Zack Wimbush’s late try regi…

PA

17 Jan 2025, 14:21

Exeter confirm signing of Wallaby Tom Hooper

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Australia back-row Tom Hooper, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

14 Jan 2025, 4:32

Wandisile Simelane attracting interest from France, England and Japan

Wandisile Simelane and his man-of-the-match display against Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday could have secur…

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Neil Fissler

13 Jan 2025, 3:19

Tom Hooper casts Wallabies future in doubt with move to England

Under fire Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is set to try and quell fan discontent by strengthening his squad for next season with th…

Neil Fissler

13 Jan 2025, 2:20

Exeter suffered ‘a bit of a stuffing’ against Bordeaux-Begles admits Baxter

Rob Baxter admitted his team had suffered “a bit of a stuffing” following Exeter’s record 69-17 Investec Champions Cup defea…

PA

11 Jan 2025, 13:44

Exeter's miserable season hits new low with record Champions Cup loss

Chiefs need a landslide bonus-point win in their final pool fixture against Ulster to have any chance of reaching the last-16, but…

PA

11 Jan 2025, 9:33

Ilona Maher named for her first Bristol Bears start

The USA sevens star was given her Bears debut off the bench against champions Gloucester-Hartpury last weekend, completing 20 minu…

PA

10 Jan 2025, 6:15

Exeter explain England reason why Feyi-Waboso op has been delayed

England’s opening Guinness Six Nations game is against Ireland on February 1 and the 22-year-old would miss the entire tournamen…

PA

08 Jan 2025, 5:51

Two Exeter Chiefs players booked in for surgery after ACL injuries

Winger Olly Woodburn and tighthead Ehren Painter are the latest players to be sidelined with long-term issues, while discussions o…

Liam Heagney

07 Jan 2025, 11:01

Exeter cut pre-tax losses by £4million

Exeter Rugby Group PLC are in a much healthier financial position than they were 12 months but the good news comes with some cavea…

Jon Newcombe

07 Jan 2025, 2:09

Exeter Chiefs face crisis as duo in same position head to door

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter faces a problem with at least two of his three front-line hookers looking set to leave Sandy Park wh…

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Neil Fissler

05 Jan 2025, 7:52

Rob Baxter left fuming by key decision as Exeter lose at Leicester

After trailing 3-14 at the interval, the Chiefs dominated the first 25 minutes of the second half to lead 15-14 before a contentio…

PA

04 Jan 2025, 10:37

Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs | Gallagher Premiership

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Tigers secured a hard-fought 28-15 bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road in a ga…

Opinion

Ian Cameron

04 Jan 2025, 9:57

Leicester bag struggle session Gallagher Premiership win over Exeter

Leicester battled to a much-needed yet unconvincing 28-15 win over struggling Exeter in a dour contest.

PA

04 Jan 2025, 9:48

'Don’t tell my wife!' – Slade’s cheeky take on Exeter’s big win

Henry Slade described Exeter’s first Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as “better than sex” after the Chiefs beat …

PA

29 Dec 2024, 11:12

Exeter’s late heroics sink Gloucester to end winless run

Exeter claimed a first Gallagher Premiership victory of the season at the ninth attempt as they edged out west-country rivals Glou…

PA

29 Dec 2024, 9:56

Ehren Painter: ‘I’ve had some PBs. Do they humble you? Absolutely’

For a man of that size, you imagine every pre-season is a tortuous existence but it sounds like the recent months preparing with t…

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Liam Heagney

27 Dec 2024, 6:00

Rob Baxter: 'There's a few good years left in me yet hopefully'

It would be understandable if the prospect of a 16th consecutive season as the Devon club’s director of rugby is wearying on the…

Interview

Liam Heagney

26 Dec 2024, 6:00

Initial Immanuel Feyi-Waboso injury update does not sound promising

Alex Sanderson singled out George Ford for praise after Sale secured a 28-10 bonus-point victory over rock-bottom Exeter which mai…

PA

21 Dec 2024, 12:43

Rob Baxter drops scary admission after Toulouse rip Exeter asunder

Rob Baxter admitted that some of Toulouse’s rugby was “almost undefendable” after his Exeter team suffered a 64-21 Investec …

PA

15 Dec 2024, 13:10

Mixed Sunday for English sides in Champions Cup

Antoine Dupont starred as Toulouse produced a 10-try blitz to rout Investec Champions Cup opponents Exeter 64-21.

PA

15 Dec 2024, 12:58

Toulouse and Antoine Dupont crush Exeter in Champions Cup rout

Toulouse and Antoine Dupont produced a box-office performance as they blitzed Investec Champions Cup opponents Exeter 64-21 at San…

PA

15 Dec 2024, 12:41

Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Toulouse | Investec Champions Cup

Exeter Chiefs player ratings: Exeter endured a torrid evening at Sandy Park, as Toulouse delivered a 10-try masterclass to seal a …

Opinion

Ian Cameron

15 Dec 2024, 12:31

Rob Baxter's deal to bring Toulon's Ben White to Exeter is off

Baxter, who has made a new scrum-half his top priority for next season, thought that he had a three-year deal to bring the 26-year…

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Neil Fissler

13 Dec 2024, 4:54

Henry Slade's simple take on his Exeter future

Having seen former team-mates and friends like Jack Nowell and Luke Cowan-Dickie leave and prosper, Henry Slade is all too aware t…

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Jon Newcombe

13 Dec 2024, 4:51

‘The problem with this year’s Champions Cup? Too many English clubs’

The current strength of the Premiership does not warrant eight of its 10 clubs being involved in Europe's elite tournament.

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Neil Squires

13 Dec 2024, 1:54

Model pro Dafydd Jenkins set to give Exeter a boost

Wales international Dafydd Jenkins is fit and available for selection and could make his seasonal bow for Exeter at home to Toulou…

Jon Newcombe

12 Dec 2024, 2:41

Springboks captain Kolisi's verdict on back row switch under Plumtree

Following on from the Sharks back to back-to-back victories in December 2024, former All Blacks assistant coach and current Sharks…

Henry Lee

09 Dec 2024, 18:31

Saracens open Champions Cup bid with Bulls win as Munster down Stade Francais

Saracens powered to victory over Bulls as a 27-5 victory marked the start of their Investec Champions Cup campaign. There was an e…

PA

07 Dec 2024, 12:43

Northampton thump Castres in Champions Cup statement win

Northampton began their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable 38-8 bonus-point victory over Castres.

PA

07 Dec 2024, 10:20

Stuart Hogg sentenced for bail breach

He will be further sentenced in January after admitting domestic abuse against his estranged wife.

PA

05 Dec 2024, 3:20

Exeter outline their plan to stop a Sharks side loaded with Springboks

Rob Baxter says Exeter are excited to tackle one of the toughest assignments in world rugby on Saturday.

PA

04 Dec 2024, 9:16

Johann van Graan: 'Last 24 hours have shown any team can beat any team'

Johann van Graan ‘chuffed’ as Bath battle past Exeter.

PA

01 Dec 2024, 1:15

England trio sin-binned as Bath extend Exeter's winless Prem start

Exeter suffered a seventh successive Gallagher Premiership defeat of the season as Bath regained top spot with a 19-15 victory at …

PA

30 Nov 2024, 12:03

Exeter lose Josh Iosefa-Scott as 145kg prop pays price for striking face

Exeter Chiefs loosehead Josh Iosefa-Scott has been handed a three-match ban for striking the face of Hartpury's Robbie Smith in th…

Josh Raisey

15 Nov 2024, 8:53

Exeter pipped to the post for highly rated Nathan Jibulu

Sale Sharks look set to pip Exeter Chiefs in the race to deal Premiership rivals Harlequins another transfer blow by signing Engla…

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Neil Fissler

03 Nov 2024, 6:29

Fissler Confidential: Wild Owen Farrell transfer rumours

Sometimes, the rumour mill comes up trumps with a link that is too far-fetched to be true, and this week, it is a return to the Pr…

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Neil Fissler

02 Nov 2024, 5:10

Struggling Exeter sack Omar Mouneimne and explain why

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that defence coach Omar Mouneimne has paid the penalty for their calamitous start to the new season a…

Neil Fissler

31 Oct 2024, 9:59

Rob Baxter addresses 'sack' talk following winless Exeter start

The Chiefs, who have lost all six of their top flight games this season, are only being kept off the bottom of the table by having…

Neil Fissler

29 Oct 2024, 13:04

Henry Slade on England as Baxter makes brutal Exeter admission

Henry Slade hopes to be involved in England’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand next Saturday after making his co…

PA

27 Oct 2024, 11:58

Henry Slade shines but Exeter still in freefall

Henry Slade proved his fitness ahead of England’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand but could not prevent Exeter …

PA

27 Oct 2024, 10:34

All 10 team selections for Gallagher Premiership round six

Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify the…

Ian Cameron

25 Oct 2024, 6:12

Struggling Exeter Chiefs start Henry Slade after England release

England outside centre Henry Slade will make his first appearance of the season as Exeter Chiefs look to end their worst start to …

Neil Fissler

25 Oct 2024, 3:59

England make club exception for Exeter's Henry Slade

Henry Slade is available for Exeter’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Harlequins as he attempts to prove his fitness ahead of E…

PA

24 Oct 2024, 3:06

What Steve Diamond said about first Newcastle win in 25 league games

A hard-fought Friday night performance saw the Falcons end a 25-game losing streak thanks to tries from Philip van der Walt and Ja…

PA

18 Oct 2024, 23:29

Newcastle end 25-game losing streak with win over Exeter

Newcastle earned their first Gallagher Premiership victory in over a year after beating fellow strugglers Exeter 24-18 at Kingston…

PA

18 Oct 2024, 14:07

Exeter join away fans segregation debate, name team for Newcastle

The Devon-based club, who have been part of the English top flight since 2010, have expressed alarm that steps could be taken to p…

Liam Heagney

17 Oct 2024, 4:46

Exeter sign a 'big, mobile front row forward' from South Africa

Exeter director of rugby Baxter had spoken in recent weeks about the possibility of bolstering his squad and the latest adjustment…

Liam Heagney

16 Oct 2024, 9:00

Dafydd Jenkins ruled out of Wales' autumn as lock reveals return date

The Exeter lock captained his country during this year’s Six Nations.

PA

15 Oct 2024, 5:53

'I looked at the clock, it said 18 minutes left, we needed 21 points'

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam always believed his side could win after they producing a stunning fightback to beat Exeter 40-3…

PA

13 Oct 2024, 3:36

Ibitoye grabs 3 quickfire tries as Bristol fight back to stun Exeter

Gabi Ibitoye scored an eight-minute try hat-trick as Bristol produced a stunning fightback to maintain their proud unbeaten Premie…

PA

12 Oct 2024, 9:47

Premiership hot-shot Josh Hodge: 'I thrive under pressure’

To some, seeing Josh Hodge’s name at the top of the Premiership’s goalkickers charts may come as a surprise. His 89% success r…

Jon Newcombe

12 Oct 2024, 0:00

Exeter have sounded out Nic White about a deal to return to Chiefs

RugbyPass understand that the Chiefs, who have lost their opening three Gallagher Premiership games, have enquired about White aft…

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Neil Fissler

09 Oct 2024, 8:24

Exeter hint at England player gamble despite their winless start

The Chiefs have been without Greg Fisilau, Ethan Roots and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who have all been involved in a 36-man England tr…

Neil Fissler

09 Oct 2024, 4:54

Mick Cleary: 'Rivalry is a box-office ticket, ripe for indulgence and legitimate exploitation'

Domestic derbies and national rivalries are a rich part of rugby offering compelling drama.

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Mick Cleary

09 Oct 2024, 0:28

Exeter's Joe Hawkins sought for potential URC and Wales return

The Swansea-born 22-year-old scored one try in 28 appearances for Ospreys, his hometown club. after making his Pro 14 debut in a 2…

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Neil Fissler

07 Oct 2024, 2:14

The 'battle' Rob Baxter admits he's in with Exeter players

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “You can see where that game could have been so much tighter

PA

06 Oct 2024, 11:57

'Beyond amazing' - Rob Baxter's verdict on Olly Woodburn

Being able to play in a variety of positions has always been a valuable commodity for a player to have but even more so now that P…

Jon Newcombe

06 Oct 2024, 0:00

Exeter confirm their signing of 'valuable asset' Franco Molina

The second row has just completed his first involvement in The Rugby Championship, making six appearances for Los Pumas – three …

Liam Heagney

03 Oct 2024, 4:00

The Premiership has shown how bright England's future is – Andy Goode

The Premiership may have taken a round to crank into gear but this weekend demonstrated there’s more attacking ability and young…

Opinion

Andy Goode

30 Sep 2024, 13:30

Four talking points as Northampton hold off a late Exeter rally

RugbyPass was at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens for Saturday’s six-try clash of the clubs with the reimagined crests. It d…

Analysis

Liam Heagney

29 Sep 2024, 0:52

Northampton do enough to hold off late Feyi-Waboso-inspired rally

Saints appeared to be cruising at 30-10, but the England winger dotted down two converted tries in eight minutes to set up a tense…

PA

28 Sep 2024, 12:17

Solomone Kata barred from Premiership until December after red card

Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata has been handed a four-week ban following his red card in the opening match of the Gallagher…

Josh Raisey

27 Sep 2024, 3:48

Rob Baxter explains spying mission plan to fix depleted Exeter squad

The Chiefs director of rugby was set to travel to Topham on a spying mission on Wednesday afternoon to watch Exeter University ope…

Neil Fissler

25 Sep 2024, 4:11

8 England players make first Gallagher Premiership XV of the season

The first Gallagher Premiership XV of the week has been announced with Ugo Monye selecting a side featuring no less than eight Eng…

Ian Cameron

23 Sep 2024, 7:31

Fissler Confidential: Bath's Ben Spencer issue, Paddy Jackson rumours

Bath are considering Harlequins scrum-half Will Porter as a potential replacement for Ben Spencer, who is out of contract at the e…

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Neil Fissler

22 Sep 2024, 3:59

Michael Cheika reacts to Leicester win and tragedy behind player's performance

Michael Cheika felt that Leicester were rewarded for “playing the long game” after his reign as Tigers head coach began with a…

PA

21 Sep 2024, 12:00

Cheika era enjoys dramatic start as Leicester pounce late at Exeter

Wales international flanker Tommy Reffell’s try two minutes into stoppage time ensured an outstanding win on the road.

PA

21 Sep 2024, 9:42

The rookie winger Exeter have tipped for Feyi-Waboso-like progress

Feyi-Waboso’s breakthrough season at the Chiefs was so fantastic that he even made a Test debut off the England bench last Febru…

Liam Heagney

21 Sep 2024, 0:16

Tigers to roar, Sarries to slide as Premiership returns - Andy Goode

It may have been an off-season with more star departures than arrivals in the Premiership but it never fails to entertain and it�…

Opinion

Andy Goode

20 Sep 2024, 4:50

Ollie Chessum named Leicester Tigers captain for trip to Exeter Chiefs

Ollie Chessum will captain a Leicester Tigers side with four debutants for their opening match of the Gallagher Premiership season…

Josh Raisey

20 Sep 2024, 4:21

Exeter explain how Christ Tshiunza can 'accelerate' his career

The forward has been branded a utility player given his ability to double up as a back row and at lock.

Liam Heagney

19 Sep 2024, 0:18

Exeter deliver 'good picture' injury update on Vermeulen, Wimbush

The Chiefs lost back-rower Vermeulen to a 54th-minute setback in last Saturday’s pre-season win over Ulster, while midfielder Wi…

Liam Heagney

18 Sep 2024, 4:47

Premiership: Anglo-Welsh, URC merger reports 'wide of the mark'

Premiership rugby chiefs insist there are no ongoing negotiations with other leagues and talk of an imminent Anglo-Welsh competiti…

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Chris Jones

16 Sep 2024, 3:42

Bidding heats up for lock-sized dual-qualified centre Zack Wimbush

Exeter Chiefs are battling to keep hold of highly-rated centre Zack Wimbush, who is the subject of a tug-of-war between Wales boss…

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Ian Cameron

15 Sep 2024, 6:42

Exeter Chiefs make Martin Moloney decision after pre-season trial

Martin Moloney's pre-season trial at Exeter Chiefs has proven to be successful with the club signing him ahead of the new season.

Josh Raisey

11 Sep 2024, 4:33

Ehren Painter: ‘I’ve had some PBs. Do they humble you? Absolutely’

For a man of that size, you imagine every pre-season is a tortuous existence but it sounds like the recent months preparing with t…

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Liam Heagney

08 Sep 2024, 0:27

The Henry Slade update on the injury picked up tackling van der Merwe

With the operation taking place five weeks ago, he has the chance of proving his fitness in time for the All Blacks’ visit to Tw…

PA

06 Sep 2024, 0:49

Coventry's talent ID pipeline proves finishing school for Prem talent

Despite being in charge for under three years and still being under 40, Coventry Rugby head coach Alex Rae already has an outstand…

Interview

Paul Smith

05 Sep 2024, 2:57

Exeter land Pumas lock Franco Molina as Dafydd Jenkins replacement

Exeter Chiefs have landed Argentina lock Franco Molina as a replacement for Wales skipper Dafydd Jenkins, who will miss the start …

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Neil Fissler

04 Sep 2024, 3:37

Heavy-hitters: All 10 Premiership squads by weight, height and age

As the Gallagher Premiership season approaches we take a look at the physical makeup of each of the league's ten sides.

Analysis

Ian Cameron

01 Sep 2024, 8:45

Rusi Tuima: 'It suits my frame, the size, I can use my weight'

It’s quite the change from lockdown and the copious amounts of his mother’s wholesome home cooking in nearby Plymouth.

Interview

Liam Heagney

31 Aug 2024, 2:25

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso lifts lid on British and Irish Lions speculation

The Exeter wing has made a rapid impression at the top level.

PA

25 Aug 2024, 2:02

Rob Baxter: 'There's a few good years left in me yet hopefully'

It would be understandable if the prospect of a 16th consecutive season as the Devon club’s director of rugby is wearying on the…

Interview

Liam Heagney

23 Aug 2024, 23:56

Exeter latest on recruitment, 'touch and go' Jenkins/Slade update

Rob Baxter has insisted that his Exeter recruitment drive hasn’t ended despite Tuesday’s confirmation of the signings of midfi…

Liam Heagney

21 Aug 2024, 8:04

Premiership club confirms signing of Stormers prop Kwenzo Blose

Blose was on the 15-strong list of end-of-season leavers unveiled by the John Dobson-coached URC franchise in June and having sinc…

Liam Heagney

20 Aug 2024, 6:58

Exeter confirm midfield signing despite Super Rugby injury setback

Chiefs fans will have to wait a while before the Super Rugby Pacific recruit is available for selection as he arrived in England w…

Liam Heagney

20 Aug 2024, 5:35

The best non-English XV in the Premiership

There was a time when the Gallagher Premiership boasted some great All Blacks and a host of South Africa stars, but times have cha…

Analysis

Josh Raisey

19 Aug 2024, 8:15

Exeter statement: Double surgery setback for Dafydd Jenkins

The 21-year-old finished out last season with three appearances for Wales on their Australian tour.

Liam Heagney

17 Aug 2024, 1:27

Exeter issue statement over links to Ugo Monye's accused racial abuser

Exeter Chiefs have issued a statement to say the accused racial abuser of Ugo Monye has "no connection" to the club.

Josh Raisey

16 Aug 2024, 9:10

Trial date announced for man accused of racially abusing Ugo Monye

A 32-year-old man is to go on trial accused of racially abusing former England international Ugo Monye.

PA

14 Aug 2024, 6:24

Exeter's 124kg signing shows off freakish strength in the gym

Exeter Chiefs' summer signing Will Goodrick-Clarke has found a way to impress his new fanbase before a match has even been played …

Josh Raisey

12 Aug 2024, 7:37

Every Premiership club's signing to watch ahead of next season

Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.

Analysis

Josh Raisey

12 Aug 2024, 5:53

Fissler Confidential: Exeter see off Saracens as NRL pinch NZ Olympian

The Top 14 giants are still locked in talks with the Sharks as they look to agree on a transfer fee for the double Rugby World Cup…

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Neil Fissler

10 Aug 2024, 4:03

Ollie Devoto's move down three divisions is confirmed

National League Two West outfit Taunton have confirmed the signing of former England centre Ollie Devoto, as reported by RugbyPas…

Josh Raisey

02 Aug 2024, 7:33

England centre Henry Slade's preseason curtailed by surgery

England centre Henry Slade has undergone an operation following their drawn series with the All Blacks.

Josh Raisey

01 Aug 2024, 5:23

The best unplayed players in the Premiership who could do a 'Dupont'

Some gifted players had less than the 592 minutes of action in the 2023-24 season that a certain Antoine Dupont had in 2015-16

LONG READ

Sam Larner

31 Jul 2024, 14:09

Exeter Chiefs send 5 on loan to Championship

Exeter Chiefs have sent five players on loan to Championship outfit Cornish Pirates on dual registration ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey

30 Jul 2024, 6:04

Bath handed early revenge mission in Gallagher Premiership fixtures

The 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season begins with a rerun of last year's classic final as champions Northampton take on beaten …

Jon Newcombe

23 Jul 2024, 0:30

Ex-England centre Ollie Devoto to play National League 2 rugby

Former England centre Ollie Devoto is set to take a significant step down in class as he stands on the verge of signing a contract…

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Neil Fissler

22 Jul 2024, 8:56

Leinster flanker Martin Moloney on trial at Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have taken Leinster’s former Ireland under-20 international blindside flanker Martin Moloney on trial during pre-s…

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Neil Fissler

22 Jul 2024, 8:13

Premier Sports set to swoop in for Champions Cup rights

If bookies had been offering odds on where the next rights to broadcast EPCR’s Champions and Challenge Cups were going they’d …

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Brendan Fanning

19 Jul 2024, 10:59

Ex-NZ U20 centre Tamati Tua set for preseason in England with deal done

Exeter Chiefs have ended their long search for a new centre after signing up Tamati Tua, who has been the mainstay of the ACT Brum…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

17 Jul 2024, 6:35

Fissler Confidential: A big week for Stuart Hogg

Former Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg will take his first steps back into rugby when he reports for pre-season training with Montp…

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Neil Fissler

13 Jul 2024, 2:42

Greenwood discusses Slade's comeback and the recipe for RWC success

The past twelve months have been as tumultuous as they come professionally for England centre Henry Slade. 

Interview

Josh Raisey

11 Jul 2024, 9:21

Clubless Jonny Gray snapped up by Top 14 giants

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has signed for Top 14 finalists Bordeaux-Begles ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

04 Jul 2024, 3:54

Leinster and La Rochelle to renew rivalry as Champions Cup pools named

A new chapter in the rivalry between Leinster and La Rochelle is set to be written next season after both sides were drawn in the …

Josh Raisey

02 Jul 2024, 4:07

Will Goodrick-Clarke signs a deal taking him back the Premiership

The prop was made redundant last June when London Irish folded and he opted to play second-tier rugby with a view to getting back …

Liam Heagney

14 Jun 2024, 4:36

Exeter statement: The signing of Jimmy Roots, Ethan’s young brother

His signing follows a prop exodus at the Gallagher Premiership club, a list of departures that includes former England hopeful Pat…

Liam Heagney

07 Jun 2024, 5:03

Exeter Chiefs forward Matt Postlethwaite forced to retire

Exeter Chiefs second-row Matt Postlethwaite has been forced to retire at the age of 27 on medical grounds.

Jon Newcombe

27 May 2024, 13:10

Coventry sign ex-England U20 man Aaron Hinkley a year after shock exit

Coventry have announced the signing of former England U20 flanker Aaron Hinkley.

Josh Raisey

23 May 2024, 7:20

Northampton dominate Premiership team of the season with five players

Five players from table-topping Northampton Saints have made the Premiership Rugby team of the season.

Josh Raisey

23 May 2024, 0:30

Henry Slade scoops Premiership player of the season award

England and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade has been crowned the Gallagher Premiership player of the season at the Premiership Ru…

Josh Raisey

22 May 2024, 14:56

Court date set for man charged with racial harassment of Ugo Monye

A 31-year-old man is to appear in court accused of racially abusing former England international Ugo Monye.

PA

21 May 2024, 1:46

Courtney Lawes and Finn Russell on four-man shortlist for top gong

Departing Northampton Saints legend Courtney Lawes has been nominated for Gallagher Premiership player of the season.

Josh Raisey

20 May 2024, 10:00

Watch - Jasper Wiese sees red in last game for Leicester

Springbok back row Jasper Wiese signed off from Leicester Tigers with a red card after being sent off as his side beat Exeter Chie…

Ian Cameron

19 May 2024, 2:11

Exeter Chiefs were too emotional following internal tragedy in camp

.Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter felt his players may have been too emotional in the 40-22 defeat at Leicester that snuffed ou…

PA

19 May 2024, 1:01

Leicester too good for Exeter despite Jasper Wiese red card

Sale’s victory at Saracens meant the outcome at Welford Road was academic, but this was nevertheless the ideal way for eighth-pl…

PA

18 May 2024, 9:53

Fissler Confidential: Jonny May's next club and Bok forced to retire

News is reaching Fissler Confidential Towers that May is one of several players released by Premiership clubs who are waiting to s…

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Neil Fissler

18 May 2024, 0:45

Exeter statement: Henry Slade contract extension confirmed

Rob Baxter’s double-winning Premiership and Champions Cup squad of 2020 has been broken up in recent times, with numerous mainst…

Liam Heagney

16 May 2024, 4:15

Fin Richardson targeting Scotland call-up after signing for Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of former Scotland U20 tighthead prop Fin Richardson from Exeter Chiefs ahead of next …

Josh Raisey

15 May 2024, 4:43

Exeter statement: Immediate effect retirement of Rory O’Loughlin

The 2023 Premiership Rugby Cup winner played his last match for the Chiefs in January, but that start in the Investec Champions Cu…

Liam Heagney

14 May 2024, 23:50

Exeter boss Rob Baxter decries 'absolute madness' despite win

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter had sympathy for Harlequins after the Chiefs stormed to a 58-26 victory at Sandy Park.

PA

11 May 2024, 13:31

Feyi-Waboso stars in Exeter win but Quins produce late play-off twist

It was a big dent to Quins' top-four ambitions, but a last-minute try by Louis Lynagh earned them a four-try bonus point that coul…

PA

11 May 2024, 12:11

Exeter statement: The confirmed exit of Ollie Devoto

No indication was given about where the 30-year-old will move following his eight seasons at Sandy Park.

Liam Heagney

09 May 2024, 10:39

Gallagher Premiership 2024/25 dates announced

Premiership Rugby have announced when the next Gallagher Premiership season will begin, with the competition getting underway on t…

Josh Raisey

09 May 2024, 1:38

Wallaby Scott Sio commits to Exeter amid prop exodus

Australia loosehead prop Scott Sio has signed a new contract with the Exeter Chiefs.

Josh Raisey

08 May 2024, 3:39

Cardiff snap up Welsh-qualified prop Danny Southworth

Cardiff have confirmed the signing of Exeter Chiefs loosehead Danny Southworth ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey

07 May 2024, 7:45

Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson to leave club

Exeter Chiefs' Gareth Steenson leaving the Gallagher Premiership side after a 16-year career with the club. The 40-year-old playma…

Ian Cameron

05 May 2024, 5:23

Fissler Confidential: Wallaby medical and England prop faces axe

Exeter Chiefs will complete the signing of Hunter Paisami after the Wallaby centre underwent a medical Down Under ahead of the mov…

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Neil Fissler

04 May 2024, 4:04

Henry Slade and Exeter Chiefs smash stalemate with new deal

England outside centre Henry Slade has pledged his future to Exeter Chiefs by finally signing a new one-year contract with the opt…

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Neil Fissler

02 May 2024, 5:17

Niall Armstrong the latest player to commit to Exeter

Scrum-half Niall Armstrong has become the latest Exeter Chiefs player to sign a contract extension at Sandy Park.

Josh Raisey

30 Apr 2024, 9:28

Hunter Paisami the latest Wallaby linked with Premiership move- report

Australia and Reds centre Hunter Paisami is in the middle of a tug-fo-war between Rugby Australia and the Gallagher Premiership's …

Josh Raisey

30 Apr 2024, 2:33

Montpellier continue to build formidable pack with Abuladze signing

Georgian international Nika Abuladze is close to signing a deal with Top14 side Montpellier, moving from the Exeter Chiefs to Bern…

Francisco Isaac

30 Apr 2024, 0:54

Rob Baxter lauds 'exceptional' England duo after vital win

Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed the contributions of England internationals Henry Slade and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after Chiefs kept t…

PA

28 Apr 2024, 12:15

Exeter keep play-off hopes alive with bonus-point win at rivals

Exeter kept alive their Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes by brushing aside West Country rivals Gloucester 38-17 at Kingsholm.

PA

28 Apr 2024, 9:59

Newly capped Scotland prop Alec Hepburn agrees URC switch

Scotland loosehead prop Alec Hepburn will bring his time at Exeter Chiefs to a close at the end of the season after agreeing to jo…

Josh Raisey

25 Apr 2024, 7:28

Exeter Chiefs duo sign new deals

Exeter Chiefs have tied down their back three duo of Tommy Wyatt and Ben Hammersley, who have both signed new contracts.

Josh Raisey

24 Apr 2024, 7:34

Exeter Chiefs statement: The immediate effect exit of Jonny Gray

It was last December when RugbyPass reported that the Scottish forward, a 2020 Heineken Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership do…

Liam Heagney

23 Apr 2024, 4:30

'It was a terrible feeling being here 2 weeks ago and coming up short'

Bath boss Johann van Graan described his side’s 26-14 bonus-point victory at Exeter as their best win of the season.

PA

21 Apr 2024, 3:45

Bath boost play-off push with bonus-point win at Exeter

Bath took a huge step towards securing a Premiership play-off spot with a battling bonus-point 26-14 win over Exeter...

PA

20 Apr 2024, 13:37

Fissler Confidential: Outlandish Maro Itoje rumour put to bed

You could have been forgiven for thinking April Fools Day is happening twice this year after far-fetched rumours reached Fissler C…

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Neil Fissler

20 Apr 2024, 3:57

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley walks away from rugby

Jodie Ounsley is stepping away from rugby to pursue other opportunities after securing early release from her Exeter contract.

PA

19 Apr 2024, 7:41

Former Premiership winner Will Chudley to retire at end of season

Coventry scrum-half Will Chudley has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Josh Raisey

17 Apr 2024, 8:03

Exeter confirm the exit of South African back-rower Aidon Davis

It was 2022 when the soon-to-be 30-year-old agreed to move to the Gallagher Premiership from the Currie Cup Cheetahs.

Liam Heagney

17 Apr 2024, 6:42

Premiership must aim to match Leinster's recruitment: Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter insists the Gallagher Premiership should aim to match Leinster’s ambition by developing their own ‘Fort…

PA

17 Apr 2024, 5:05

Potential Champions Cup eye-gouge creates online storm

A potential eye-gouging incident has gone viral online following Toulouse's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory over Exet…

Josh Raisey

15 Apr 2024, 6:59

Jack Willis' Toulouse dispose of Exeter to book date with Harlequins

Five-time champions Toulouse booked their place in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup as they disposed of visiting Exet…

PA

14 Apr 2024, 9:39

Fissler Confidential: Exeter eye Welsh star as Scottish one exits

Tonga lock Vaea Fifita is being marketed to clubs in France and Japan, with the Scarlets seemingly willing to offload his estimate…

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Neil Fissler

13 Apr 2024, 2:54

England flanker Roots' 126kg brother heading for Premiership - report

England flanker Ethan Roots is set to be joined by his brother Jimmy Roots at Exeter Chiefs next season, according to the BBC.

Josh Raisey

12 Apr 2024, 9:18

Exeter name same team to face a Toulouse team forced into one change

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has named an unchanged team to take on Toulouse on Sunday from the one that he believes…

Josh Raisey

12 Apr 2024, 8:28

14 of the biggest transfer flops in rugby union history

RG Snyman was branded the worst signing ever following Munster’s Champions Cup at the hands of Northampton Saints last weekend.

Opinion

Neil Fissler

11 Apr 2024, 7:44

Rob Baxter: New World Club Cup could cripple clubs financially

Exeter Director of Rugby Rob Baxter insists that all the numbers must add up before the idea of a World Club Cup can be properly e…

Jon Newcombe

11 Apr 2024, 2:39

Referees for the Champions and Challenge Cup quarters confirmed

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed the selection of referees for this coming weekend's quarter-final matche…

Ian Cameron

08 Apr 2024, 9:08

The Bath update on Finn Russell after star injured in Exeter loss

Bath boss Johann van Graan was left to painfully reflect on injuries suffered by Scotland internationals Finn Russell and Cameron …

PA

06 Apr 2024, 11:18

Russell injured early as Feyi-Waboso inspires Exeter to win over Bath

Bath could not overcome the loss of injured fly-half Finn Russell as Exeter reached the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals by b…

PA

06 Apr 2024, 9:16

112kg Bath flanker Hill skins England wing Feyi-Waboso over 50 metres

For a player that stands at 1.96 metres and weighs 112 kgs, Bath flanker Ted Hill showed to the rest of Europe that he can shift o…

Josh Raisey

06 Apr 2024, 8:29

Scotland and Exeter prop Alec Hepburn to join Scarlets

Scotland and former England loosehead Alec Hepburn will become the latest international to leave Exeter Chiefs when his contract r…

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Neil Fissler

06 Apr 2024, 5:48

Fissler Confidential: Leinster's up-hill battle for Taniela Tupou

Antoine Frisch pledging his international allegiances to France might not be enough to secure himself a move to one of a trio of T…

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Neil Fissler

06 Apr 2024, 4:41

Cream rising to top again in Champions Cup – Andy Goode

The Champions Cup has had its detractors in recent years but it’s still the best club competition in the world and the cream is …

Opinion

Andy Goode

06 Apr 2024, 2:00

Are English sides underdogs at the business end of Europe?

There maybe six Premiership sides still standing as we head into the Champions Cup knockout stages, but how many will progress fur…

LONG READ

Neil Squires

05 Apr 2024, 1:55

'Having a smack in the face just reminds you of how tough it is'

Exeter players have had clear-the-air discussions following their crushing Gallagher Premiership defeat by Sale – a result that …

PA

03 Apr 2024, 7:29

Ben Curry: 'People have pigeon-holed us as just bangers'

Sale captain Ben Curry is excited about what the remainder of the season might bring after seeing his side thrash Exeter in their …

PA

31 Mar 2024, 12:09

A short story about why the Championship really matters

In 1956 following a successful season as Oxford University’s fly half and an impressive performance in the Varsity Match Mike Sm…

Interview

Paul Smith

30 Mar 2024, 2:53

Sanderson: 'I am sure the players will reference it in smaller groups'

Alex Sanderson, the Sale director of rugby, will send his men out against Exeter Chiefs at the AJ Bell Stadium on a revenge missio…

Chris Jones

29 Mar 2024, 2:26

Recent England A pick Rusi Tuima signs Exeter contract extension

The 23-year-old lock, who until this season played at back row, is part of the new guard making rapid progress at the Chiefs.

Liam Heagney

27 Mar 2024, 4:00

Exeter statement: Exit of Jack Nowell's brother Frankie to Australia

Jack's brother Frankie will travel further afield as he will look to fire up his career with a stint in the Australian Shute Shiel…

Liam Heagney

27 Mar 2024, 2:27

The reason Rob Baxter was left a 'little frustrated' by Exeter win

The Chiefs had the four-try bonus-point in the bag by the break but they could not pull clear of the Falcons in the second half, a…

PA

23 Mar 2024, 12:51

Exeter beat struggling Newcastle to maintain top-four push

.Newcastle began life under new consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond with a 25-16 defeat as Exeter maintained their push

PA

23 Mar 2024, 10:45

The Rob Baxter update on the future of Henry Slade at Exeter

Slade spoke to Top 14 leaders Stade Francais after being left out of his country’s Rugby World Cup squad earlier this season, bu…

Neil Fissler

20 Mar 2024, 7:36

Exeter statement: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso contract extension

The 21-year-old from Cardiff has enjoyed a coming-of-age season at Sandy Park and his winter exploits with the Chiefs vaulted him …

Liam Heagney

20 Mar 2024, 4:06

Fissler Confidential: Tuilagi due in Bayonne, Leicester's new centre

England centre Manu Tuilagi is due in Bayonne on Monday for talks that could finally settle his future despite a double-late bid f…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

16 Mar 2024, 3:54

Wales flanker Christ Tshiunza set for return after four months out

Wales flanker Christ Tshiunza has been selected to start for Exeter Chiefs against the Royal Navy on Wednesday after over four mon…

Josh Raisey

05 Mar 2024, 7:07

Exeter statement: Tony Rowe and the alleged 'fading dynasty'

The 2020 Gallagher Premiership and European Cup double winners endured an underwhelming 2022/23 campaign, finishing seventh in the…

Liam Heagney

01 Mar 2024, 9:13

Fissler Confidential: Burns to Munster agreed as Tigers hunt Wallaby

Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar is looking to go shopping in his native Australia as he endeavours to strengthen his Welf…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

24 Feb 2024, 1:28

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso says international career decision came sooner than planned

Born and raised in Cardiff, Feyi-Waboso qualifies for England through his grandmother and the battle for his allegiance began in N…

PA

14 Feb 2024, 14:17

Glasgow sign ex England prop Patrick Schickerling

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Patrick Schickerling from Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey

07 Feb 2024, 4:39

The 13 days that have put Saracens back 'in the mix'

Mark McCall praised his side for restoring the “Saracens fundamentals” following a 40-22 victory over Exeter Chiefs which lift…

PA

28 Jan 2024, 4:43

James Hadfield stars for Saracens in entertaining win over Exeter

Saracens leapfrogged Exeter in the Gallagher Premiership table courtesy of an entertaining 40-22 victory at a packed StoneX Stadiu…

PA

27 Jan 2024, 11:58

Watch - Exiled Wales star Joe Hawkins cops ban for hit that hurt him more than ball carrier

Exiled Wales star Joe Hawkins has received a ban for an incident over the weekend in his side's 40-17 loss in the Champions Cup to…

Ian Cameron

25 Jan 2024, 8:07

Champions Cup round of 16 dates and venues confirmed

Harlequins will get the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures underway on Friday April 5 when they host Glasgow Warriors at …

Josh Raisey

25 Jan 2024, 3:53

The capped England XV potentially playing in the Top 14 next season

The trickle of England internationals making the move to the Top 14 continued on Monday as Racing 92 confirmed the signing of Sara…

Josh Raisey

23 Jan 2024, 8:16

Dafydd Jenkins paid huge compliment with comparison to Wales great

Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alu…

PA

22 Jan 2024, 11:22

Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins avoids further action after high tackle

Wales head coach Warren Gatland will have breathed a sigh of relief today after finding out that his newly appointed captain Dafyd…

Josh Raisey

22 Jan 2024, 9:32

'I don't think England have enough quality to ignore the overseas rule'

Lawrence Dallaglio has called for England to address their current overseas rule, claiming the "financial landscape" of rugby has …

Josh Raisey

22 Jan 2024, 8:34

Exeter thumping by Bayonne sets up blockbuster with England rival

Exeter crashed to a 40-17 defeat to Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup clash in France.

PA

22 Jan 2024, 1:53

Exeter boss gives verdict on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's England call

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England.

PA

18 Jan 2024, 5:45

'It serves them well to have us...' - SA teams have improved Europe

If anyone needs a stout defence for the reorganisation of the Champions Cup, the above line by John Dobson is a good place to star…

Daniel Gallan

18 Jan 2024, 4:31

Ojo asks one thing of England after Feyi-Waboso’s call-up

Former England wing Topsy Ojo is calling on head coach Steve Borthwick to give Immanuel Feyi-Waboso a chance to showcase his raw t…

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Chris Jones

17 Jan 2024, 7:10

Exeter handed boost for Champions Cup clash after disciplinary hearing

Exeter Chiefs will be able to pick No8 Greg Fisilau this Sunday for their trip to Bayonne in the Investec Champions Cup after an i…

Josh Raisey

17 Jan 2024, 4:18

South African-born No8 Ross Vintcent makes Italy Six Nations squad

Exeter Chiefs No8 Ross Vintcent has been named in Italy's Guinness Six Nations squad by new coach Gonzalo Quesada alongside four o…

Josh Raisey

16 Jan 2024, 9:27

Alfie Barbeary cited for multiple infringements after red card

Bath No8 Alfie Barbeary has received two citing complaints for the two yellow cards he received against Racing 92 which resulted i…

Josh Raisey

15 Jan 2024, 8:54

Baxter sends warning to Champions Cup 'big guns' after qualification

Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter praised his side’s resilience after seeing them secure a place in the knockout stages of…

PA

13 Jan 2024, 8:25

Exeter spared blushes at the death to hold on against Glasgow

Henry Slade’s late touchline conversion of Zack Wimbush’s try secured Exeter a 19-17 victory over Glasgow which sealed their p…

PA

13 Jan 2024, 7:43

'He is exactly the kind of guy you want as captain of your team'

Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins could find himself in the Wales captaincy conversation ahead of this season’s Guinness Six Nations Ch…

PA

12 Jan 2024, 6:40

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza dealt injury blow ahead of Six Nations

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza has suffered a setback during his recovery from injury as the countdown continues to this season’s…

PA

10 Jan 2024, 8:34

'That is the reason why the bench looks like that' - Phil Dowson shocked by comeback

Northampton rugby director Phil Dowson struggled to sum up a remarkable Gallagher Premiership encounter against Exeter after his t…

PA

07 Jan 2024, 3:33

Ollie Sleightholme hat-trick helps Northampton beat Exeter in thriller

Ollie Sleightholme scored three tries as Northampton moved back on top of the Gallagher Premiership after staging a stunning fight…

PA

06 Jan 2024, 9:25

'Let’s be honest, players leaving doesn’t help the league' - Kvesic

Having spent 13 years at three English Premiership clubs and a brief stint in Italy with Zebre, former England international Matt …

Interview

Paul Smith

04 Jan 2024, 2:37

Bears’ accounts provide reality check for Premiership – Andy Goode

It was a brilliant festive period for the Premiership but Bristol’s latest accounts provide a stark reminder of where the league…

Opinion

Andy Goode

04 Jan 2024, 1:09

Exeter break silence on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's international future

The Cardiff-born wing could play for either England or Wales.

PA

01 Jan 2024, 9:56

Pat Lam reveals when Premiership squad cuts are expected to be imposed

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam does not expect maximum squad sizes to be imposed on Gallagher Premiership clubs as part o…

Chris Jones

21 Dec 2023, 8:37

Exeter Chiefs' Aidon Davis to undergo chemotherapy after cancer diagnosis

Exeter’s South African forward Aidon Davis has revealed that he is to undergo cancer treatment.

PA

20 Dec 2023, 11:16

Champions Cup: Henry Slade and Damian Penaud rack up some serious stats

England and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade was once again a standout performer in Investec Champions Cup, this time shining in R…

Ian Cameron

18 Dec 2023, 4:41

'Looking at their body language, I questioned whether they were shot' - Rob Baxter

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter feels his side showed “massive character” in overturning a nine-point deficit to defeat Mu…

PA

17 Dec 2023, 8:46

Exeter Chiefs sting Munster late in Sandy Park thriller

Seventeen points from Henry Slade proved the difference as Exeter defeated Munster 32-24 to register their second narrow Champions…

PA

17 Dec 2023, 7:30

Jonny Gray becomes the latest Scot to take up Top 14 deal

Scottish international Jonny Gray is set to leave Exeter Chiefs for a new challenge in France, having reportedly agreed to join To…

Ian Cameron

16 Dec 2023, 8:00

Rob Baxter weighs in on Henry Arundell debate

Henry Arundell, Jack Willis and Joe Marchant have all left the Gallagher Premiership.

PA

14 Dec 2023, 3:18

New format and English success breathe life into Champions Cup – Andy Goode

Reports of the death of the Champions Cup are greatly exaggerated, organisers have nailed the format, English clubs had their most…

Opinion

Andy Goode

12 Dec 2023, 7:28

'Exeter Chiefs represent the straight-shooting honesty of English rugby'

Rob Baxter's model showed the way on a huge Champions Cup weekend for English clubs.

LONG READ

Nick Bishop

12 Dec 2023, 3:32

Forgotten England star shines as Exeter Chiefs edge out Toulon

Henry Slade held his nerve to land a match-winning conversion with the game’s final kick as Exeter launched their Investec Champ…

PA

09 Dec 2023, 8:01

Exeter Chiefs eyeing up former England prop Goodrick-Clarke

Exeter Chiefs are looking to raid the RFU Championship in search of more forward gold, with the Devon based Gallagher Premiership …

Exclusive

Ian Cameron

08 Dec 2023, 2:32

England must follow South Africa's lead to achieve any success again

It’s fair to say that English rugby has seen better days. The now ring-fenced Premiership has been reduced to just 10 teams afte…

Opinion

Daniel Gallan

05 Dec 2023, 1:16

Bath explain their 'keeping the foot on the throat' attitude

Sam Underhill was awarded player of the match and Johann van Graan was not about to disagree with that verdict.

PA

02 Dec 2023, 11:22

The Bath resurgence continues with a six-try win over Exeter

Number eight Alfie Barbeary had his best game so far in Bath colours with two tries as they leapfrogged Exeter into the top four.

PA

02 Dec 2023, 9:57

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has issued a sin-bin warning to football

Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter has urged football’s law makers to be careful after they agreed that sin-bins should be trialle…

PA

29 Nov 2023, 4:47

'My dad would pull out a gun': How Omar Mouneimne went from a violent home to rugby stardom

The respected Exeter defence coach and former MMA fighter has charted an inspiring voyage.

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

28 Nov 2023, 4:17

Newcastle’s Premiership misery goes on as Exeter end their wait for an away win

Exeter earned their first Gallagher Premiership away win in over a year with a 20-14 victory over Newcastle in a topsy-turvy game …

PA

26 Nov 2023, 9:32

Exeter boss Rob Baxter explains last month's 10-hour payroll delay

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has insisted there was nothing sinister behind the club’s players getting paid 10 hours late last month, …

Liam Heagney

21 Nov 2023, 2:09

Exeter working with police over Ugo Monye racism allegations

Exeter are working closely with police after former England international Ugo Monye accused a supporter of racist abuse following …

PA

20 Nov 2023, 11:34

Gloucester rue errors in last-gasp defeat at Exeter

Gloucester head coach George Skivington bemoaned his side’s late errors as they conceded 10 points in the last four minutes to l…

PA

19 Nov 2023, 13:03

Exeter Chiefs issue statement regarding Ugo Monye racism accusation

Exeter Chiefs have announced that they will be "launching a full investigation" into the accusations made by Ugo Monye that he was…

Josh Raisey

19 Nov 2023, 10:49

WATCH: Dramatic scenes as last-gasp heroics rescue Exeter

Henry Slade landed a 45-metre penalty with the last kick of the match to secure a 25-24 victory and maintain Gloucester’s misera…

PA

19 Nov 2023, 10:04

Hogg: 'I absolutely hated it... but there was method in the madness'

Stuart Hogg had just finished up an interview with his old mucker Finn Russell on Wednesday in Bath when he popped up on the Rugby…

Exclusive

Liam Heagney

19 Nov 2023, 0:48

England must follow Premiership's lead – Andy Goode

The Premiership might have its issues off the field but on the pitch it’s showing England and Steve Borthwick that the future sh…

Andy Goode

13 Nov 2023, 1:01

England hopeful inspires Northampton as Exeter's 13-month hunt for away win continues

Northampton leapfrogged visitors Exeter with a 34-19 victory at Franklin’s Gardens to move back into the top four of the Gallagh…

PA

12 Nov 2023, 9:36

Pollard to make first post-World Cup start as host of Test players return to Prem

Handre Pollard is set to make his first post-Rugby World Cup start for Leicester Tigers as a host of Test players return to action…

Kim Ekin

10 Nov 2023, 5:57

Exeter Chiefs swoop for 6'4, 120kg Jersey Reds back row Hallam Chapman

Exeter Chiefs are the latest Gallagher Premiership side to confirm the signing of an ex-Jersey Reds player, with the club confirmi…

Ian Cameron

04 Nov 2023, 7:23

Ospreys sign ex England U20 loosehead prop on loan

Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop James Kenny is set to make a move from the Gallagher Premiership to the United Rugby Championship aft…

Josh Raisey

03 Nov 2023, 3:40

Wales flanker set for 'couple of months' on sidelines despite playing on with broken bone

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has revealed that flanker Christ Tshiunza will be out for "couple of months" after brea…

Josh Raisey

02 Nov 2023, 9:57

'Outclassed, outworked and outmuscled': Sale boss' verdict after record loss

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted his side had been “outclassed” after their biggest ever defeat to Exeter Chiefs…

PA

28 Oct 2023, 12:24

Premiership finalists Sale demolished by young Exeter outfit

Exeter showed their 11-try thrashing of defending Premiership champions Saracens on the opening day of the campaign was no fluke a…

PA

28 Oct 2023, 10:32

Jarrod Evans and Luke Northmore guide Harlequins to win over Exeter

Harlequins picked up their first league win of the Gallagher Premiership season with a hard-fought 22-14 victory over Exeter at th…

PA

22 Oct 2023, 10:42

Premiership shock: Champions Saracens suffer record defeat to Exeter

Exeter Chiefs inflicted a record top-flight defeat on defending Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens as they ran amok at Sandy…

PA

14 Oct 2023, 8:07

The South African-born Italy U20 No8 tipped by coach to be 'special talent'

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has tipped 21-year-old No8 Ross Vintcent to be a "special talent" after scoring a hat-t…

Josh Raisey

02 Oct 2023, 7:37

Gallagher Premiership and Major League Rugby announce landmark deal

Premiership Rugby and the United States' Major League Rugby (MLR) have announced today that they have signed a two-year exclusive …

Josh Raisey

20 Sep 2023, 8:28

'It is very surreal, considering in 2010 I didn’t even know what rugby was'

Christ Tshiunza admits he is “living a dream” as he prepares to make his Rugby World Cup debut for Wales.

PA

14 Sep 2023, 7:54

Post-exodus Exeter name radically changed 39-man double team for Bristol

Exeter Chiefs have named a 39-man squad to play Bristol Bears in a pre-season match that will feature two separate starting teams …

Ian Cameron

31 Aug 2023, 7:05

Jack Nowell's French switch has finally been confirmed

England winger Jack Nowell has completed a move to European champions La Rochelle, the French side have announced.

PA

19 Jul 2023, 12:33

Champ sides to battle Prem as new cup fixtures confirmed

Premiership Rugby has released the fixtures for the revamped 2023-24 Premiership Rugby Cup, set to commence in September.

Ian Cameron

14 Jul 2023, 0:44

'I felt it was time for a change' - Cowan-Dickie signs for Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie from Exeter Chiefs for the …

Ian Cameron

07 Jul 2023, 2:32

Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission

The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London…

PA

16 Jun 2023, 1:16

Exeter CEO Tony Rowe hits back at allegations about their finances

Exeter CEO Tony Rowe has hit back at allegations that his Chiefs are in financial trouble.

Liam Heagney

13 Jun 2023, 2:25

The Top 14-bound Jack Nowell has named his Ultimate Exeter XV

Jack Nowell has named his Ultimate Exeter XV nearly four weeks after bringing the curtain down on his stellar 12-year career playi…

Liam Heagney

25 May 2023, 5:18

The 'like Christmas again' reason Exeter became 2020 title winners

Joe Simmonds has described the post-lockdown resumption of collective training at Exeter as “the just like Christmas” moment t…

Liam Heagney

23 May 2023, 4:52

Sam Nixon: Jeremy Clarkson, Sir Alex Ferguson and life in the madcap ProD2

A fed-up Sam Nixon almost retired at 25, but returning to France and the turbulent waters of the ProD2 has given the prop a new le…

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

19 May 2023, 9:01

Nowell and Slade dream up wacky law tweaks for Exeter sevens event

England and Exeter duo Jack Nowell and Henry Slade have come up with an intriguing set of attack-minded rules for next month’s R…

Liam Heagney

13 May 2023, 2:00

Sale Sharks break cover on signing Luke Cowan-Dickie

The England forward is working his way back from ankle surgery.

PA

08 May 2023, 13:24

Another plot twist rocks Luke Cowan-Dickie's French move

French media are once again reporting that Luke Cowan-Dickie is set to find himself without a club for next season after Montpelli…

Ian Cameron

08 May 2023, 8:10

London Irish end difficult week on a high with win over Exeter

Two tries from Juan Martin Gonzalez ensured London Irish finished a difficult week on a high as they saw off Exeter Chiefs 17-14 a…

PA

06 May 2023, 11:11

London Irish allay cancellation fears by naming power-packed XV

London Irish have allayed fears that their final match of the Gallagher Premiership season might not take place as they have named…

Liam Heagney

05 May 2023, 4:24

'Never thought I'd be writing something like this' - Nowell pens emotional goodbye

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has penned an emotional farewell message to the club and it's fans on his pending exit from the Dev…

Ian Cameron

04 May 2023, 6:49

Jodie Ounsley swaps rugby ball for pugil stick on Gladiators reboot

The Dewsbury-born 22-year-old has been cast as ‘Fury’ on the BBC’s upcoming revival of the 1990s show.

PA

04 May 2023, 3:47

Joe Hawkins issues social media statement defending Exeter move

Wales international Joe Hawkins is gutted to miss out on the upcoming Rugby World Cup after prioritising his “professional devel…

PA

03 May 2023, 13:15

The Exeter view on Joe Hawkins' ineligibility for Wales selection

Rob Baxter has insisted that Exeter do not shoulder responsibility for Wales centre Joe Hawkins’ controversial World Cup omissio…

PA

03 May 2023, 4:44

'Thanks for that' - Jack Nowell exits interview after cheeky question

Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell responded with humour when caught off guard with a cheeky observation from BT Sport's Sonja McLau…

Ian Cameron

01 May 2023, 3:27

'I am going to miss these guys because they are amazing players'

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter expressed excitement about the club’s future after an era ended...

PA

01 May 2023, 1:32

Exeter’s European hopes dashed as dominant La Rochelle set up repeat final

Defending Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle set up a repeat of last year’s final against Leinster with a 47-28 victory …

PA

30 Apr 2023, 9:54

'Atmosphere's cooking': The Will Becconsall Exeter breakthrough

It’s been quite the crazy leap for rookie Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall in recent weeks. There was the 20-year-old on…

Interview

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2023, 2:00

Rob Baxter's frank admission on task that awaits Exeter in Bordeaux

Rob Baxter accepts that Exeter will need to get “an awful lot right” when they tackle Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochel…

PA

28 Apr 2023, 4:31

Exeter ready themselves for one last hurrah before break-up

The Chiefs have had an inglorious season but one last heroic effort could extend the most emotional of goodbyes

LONG READ

Mick Cleary

27 Apr 2023, 10:11

The latest twist in Luke Cowan-Dickie’s Montpellier move

The England international has been sidelined by an ankle injury.

PA

27 Apr 2023, 3:43

Wales lock set to miss Champions Cup semi-final after red card

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins is set to miss Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against title holders La Rochelle afte…

Josh Raisey

26 Apr 2023, 7:20

RFU Championship sides to compete in Premiership Cup

In a new move, RFU Championship sides are set to compete in the Premiership Cup -  it has been confirmed.

Ian Cameron

24 Apr 2023, 8:19

RFU statement: The Jack Nowell misconduct charge verdict

Exeter winger Jack Nowell has been heavily fined for a message he posted to Twitter last weekend about an incident in his team’s…

Liam Heagney

20 Apr 2023, 2:46

Exeter break their silence on the Jack Nowell misconduct charge

Rob Baxter has opened up about the Tuesday afternoon revelation that Jack Nowell will face a misconduct hearing on Wednesday eveni…

Liam Heagney

19 Apr 2023, 4:59

Olly Woodburn has learnt his fate after his much-debated red card

Fears that Olly Woodburn could miss the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup semi-final following his Exeter red card have been quashed…

Liam Heagney

19 Apr 2023, 3:35

Headache for Exeter as RFU charge Jack Nowell for tweeting criticism

England international Jack Nowell potentially faces missing the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup semi-final in France versus La Roc…

Liam Heagney

18 Apr 2023, 4:47

Two more players exit Exeter, including recent quarter-final starter

Munster have bolstered their midfield options by capturing the signature of Sean O’Brien from Exeter for next season.

Liam Heagney

18 Apr 2023, 4:15

Chris Ashton breaks 100 try milestone in Tigers rout

The Leicester wing score a hat-trick in his side’s 62-19 mauling of Exeter.

PA

16 Apr 2023, 10:11

Exeter explain 'ridiculously simple' reason why rookies are thriving

Thirteen days earlier, you would have got long odds on Exeter reaching the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals, but their Gallagher…

Analysis

Liam Heagney

12 Apr 2023, 5:31

'I'm not sure if they are the best team in Europe' - Mark McCall

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has pledged to use the lessons learned from his side’s 24-10 Heineken Champions Cup quart…

PA

09 Apr 2023, 11:39

Renowned UK rugby scribe rips into Stormers 'excuse' making

Sunday Times rugby union correspondent Stephen Jones has lambasted the excuses being made by South African fans after the Stormers…

Ian Cameron

09 Apr 2023, 11:25

'Everybody outside the club has been talking about the how the castle is crumbling'

Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed “a great performance” by the Chiefs after they cruised into this season’s Heineken Champions C…

PA

08 Apr 2023, 20:41

Exeter end SA involvement in Champions Cup with rout of Stormers

Exeter emphatically ended South African interest in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as they booked a semi-final place by be…

PA

08 Apr 2023, 12:01

Exeter make one XV change, Stormers two for quarter-final clash

Exeter have confirmed that their team for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at home to the Stormers contains just …

Liam Heagney

07 Apr 2023, 4:20

EPCR statement: Champions Cup semi-finals venues

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced the potential venues for the semi-finals, based on the clubs with the highes…

Ian Cameron

06 Apr 2023, 7:29

The John Dobson visit to Exeter that Rob Baxter hasn't forgotten

Rob Baxter has paid tribute to the success that John Dobson has enjoyed at the Stormers, the South African franchise that will tak…

Liam Heagney

06 Apr 2023, 2:01

Wales' Joe Hawkins World Cup in doubt following Prem switch

The Ospreys centre has made a major impact for his country.

PA

03 Apr 2023, 9:20

Exeter sign three more players after capturing Wales centre

Exeter Chiefs have been busy in the transfer market, announcing the signings of three new players following on from the signing of…

Ian Cameron

03 Apr 2023, 9:13

Champions Cup: 22 standout players from the Round of 16

The Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 featured some impressive individual performances, with several players standing out in key …

Ian Cameron

03 Apr 2023, 7:38

Wales rookie Joe Hawkins joins Exeter Chiefs

Rookie Wales international Joe Hawkins is set to be unveiled as one of a number of signings by Exeter Chiefs in the coming days, …

Exclusive

Ian Cameron

03 Apr 2023, 6:38

Sam Simmonds 'looked almost impossible to handle'

Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed Sam Simmonds as a player “almost impossible to handle” following the Chiefs’ dramatic Heineken…

PA

02 Apr 2023, 8:52

Exeter reach last 8 on countback after incident packed Montpellier draw

Exeter reached the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals on try count after extra-time following a dramatic 33-33 draw with Montpe…

PA

02 Apr 2023, 7:48

Zach Mercer red 'wrecks' Champions Cup thriller

Montpellier's Zach Mercer was shown a red card by referee Andrew Brace for a tackle on Exeter Chiefs' forward Christ Tshiunza in t…

Ian Cameron

02 Apr 2023, 6:28

14 Gallagher Premiership players exiting the league

A bevvy of top rugby players in the Gallagher Premiership will be leaving for new challenges overseas next season.

Ian Cameron

31 Mar 2023, 5:25

Exeter explain the reason why Cowan-Dickie recovery is taking its time

Rob Baxter has shared his thoughts on the situation with Luke Cowan-Dickie, the injured Exeter hooker who hopes to play for Englan…

Liam Heagney

30 Mar 2023, 5:19

The Rob Baxter verdict on the shock Stuart Hogg retirement call

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has given his reaction to Monday’s shock decision by Scotland international Stuart Hogg to retire from ru…

Liam Heagney

30 Mar 2023, 1:59

The English star boshing his way through Europe and 9 other Champions Cup stats

The Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 is set to take place this weekend, featuring the top teams from Europe's elite rugby compet…

Ian Cameron

27 Mar 2023, 4:46

Furious Rob Baxter threatens to cut players after 'litany of errors'

Exeter boss Rob Baxter struggled to contain his anger as he delivered a withering verdict on the Chiefs’ 36-19 Gallagher Premier…

PA

26 Mar 2023, 11:28

Exeter's play-off hopes suffer huge blow as Bath move off bottom

Exeter’s Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes suffered a huge blow as Bath shredded the form book to claim a 36-19 victory

PA

26 Mar 2023, 9:25

Snubbed Joe Simmond's new club set to be confirmed this week

There was maybe a tinge of sadness as Exeter Chiefs lavished praise on flyhalf Joe Simmonds, whose new club in set to be confirmed…

Ian Cameron

20 Mar 2023, 9:56

Exeter sign a 133kg tighthead with immediate effect

Exeter have moved quickly to fill the void left by injured tighthead Harry Williams by securing the immediate effect signing of Eh…

Liam Heagney

14 Mar 2023, 7:12