All posts tagged "Exeter Chiefs"
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem: 20-minute reds win support from clubs
Prem Rugby directors of rugby welcomed the 20-minute red card adopted by the league this season.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs 38-15 Newcastle Red Bulls: Red Bulls given the runaround by Chiefs
Exeter have more points after two rounds than they managed in the first eight last season, but for all of another...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 2 months agoTeam of the Tournament: Ben Jaycock’s Women’s World Cup picks
Ben Jaycock selects five from England, four from Canada, three from SA, two from NZ and one from France for his...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Phil Dowson hopes Anthony Belleau will be pushing Fin Smith
Anthony Belleau has not crossed the Channel just to take a back seat to England star Fin Smith at Franklin’s Gardens....
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Greg Fisilau – There’s no hiding place for us this season
Exeter’s all-action forward Greg Fisilau insists there is “no hiding place” for players at Sandy Park this season as the Chiefs...
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National League One
/ 2 months agoPlymouth put Lions back in their cage
■By PADDY MARSH Plymouth A.............45 Leicester Lions.....22 PLYMOUTH Albion kept their unbeaten start to the season with a seven try to...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJack Innard excited by new world at Gloucester
For Jack Innard, leaving Exeter Chiefs after more than a decade was never going to be an easy decision.
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSellout at Sixways but Warriors lose
Pre-season wrap ■By BEN JAYCOCK A SOLD-OUT crowd of 12,067 witnessed Worcester Warriors’ first match at Sixways in almost three years,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Johann van Graan knows that Bath need to reset
The champions start the defence of their title at Harlequins but they will be without their Scotland outside-half Finn Russell who,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Exeter Chiefs looking to get back on the right track
There is a mood of cautious optimism at Sandy Park after a season which started badly and ended with long-serving coaches...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Tomos Williams honoured to have Gloucester captaincy
Gloucester just missed out on the play-offs last season after honing an attacking game that took them up the table but...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Clarity in attack is key for Harlequins, says Nick Evans
Harlequins have focused on resilience in preseason training after poor finishes dampened their last three league campaigns.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls want to be world-beaters
Newcastle have spent the decade looking inwards, cutting costs to remain afloat, but the summer takeover by Red Bull has given...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Alex Sanderson on Sale Sharks’ “Dynamic pack”
Sale Sharks have been the Premiership’s nearly men this decade, finishing the top half of the table in all six years,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem preview: Owen Farrell back home at Saracens and ready to roar
Saracens started this month in the heat of Durban, training with and playing against the Sharks.
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Featured
/ 3 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Women’s World Cup semi-finals set to bring drama
It’s a blockbuster weekend across the global rugby landscape, with major storylines unfolding in both the international and domestic arenas. From...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoDafydd Jenkins calls for Exeter Chiefs to be ruthless in all areas
Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has delivered a blunt assessment of last season’s failings – and a rallying cry that the...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoWafer is back as Ireland aim to take down French power
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Ireland v France Today. Kick-off 1pm, Sandy Park, Exeter IRELAND are boosted by the return of rising...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoPirates in control as Chiefs get runaround
■ By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates ...............61pts Tries: Ward 3, Nelson 6, 24; Cambriani 25, Petch 37, Robson 43, Agbongbon 53,...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, September 14, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLeicester Tigers: I want players to make decisions, says Geoff Parling
Geoff Parling admits he has “a lot of work to do” as Leicester Tigers’ new boss having seen experienced campaigners Ben...
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Featured
/ 3 months agoWeekend Talking Points: Women’s World Cup quarter-finals could bring shock results
Rugby fans are in for a treat this weekend as the global calendar delivers intrigue, intensity, and plenty of talking points....
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoAli Hepher is back on board at Exeter Chiefs in performance coach role
Ali Hepher is back at Exeter less than four months after leaving the club. Hepher, 50, was head coach from 2017...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNew signings give Baxter a bounce
■By MARK STEVENS Ospreys .............. 26pts Tries: Deaves 22, Moriarty 45, Cokanasiga 76, Evans 79 Conversions: Walsh 23, Erasmus 77, 79...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoStephen Varney out to build on Italy connections at Exeter Chiefs
It appears Stephen Varney has a plan – and it’s nothing short of a Premiership heist. The Italian international has set...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoLocal focus as Shanahan invigorated by fresh start
By BEN JAYCOCK New Bury boss: James Shanahan NEW Bury St Edmunds director of rugby James Shanahan is relishing a fresh...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoSaracens begin cup defence with impressive win over Lightning
NEWS EXTRA REIGNING PWR Cup champions Saracens flexed their muscles with a nine-try 59-14 victory over Loughborough Lightning yesterday. Saracens struck...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoCastres give youthful Harlequins outfit the runaround
Pre-season ■By BEN JAYCOCK A SEASONED Castres outfit proved too strong for a youthful Harlequins side in the south of France,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoExeter Chiefs All-Time XV: All hail to best of the Chiefs
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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Features
/ 3 months agoBecconsall joins Pirates
EXETER Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall has returned to Cornish Pirates for a second loan spell. The 22-year-old played for Pirates in...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoRocky road ahead for Welsh regions
United Rugby Championship ins & outs 2025-26 Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season as Cardiff, Dragons, Scarlets and Ospreys...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoJoe Hawkins: Cutting two teams ‘could kill game’ in Wales
Wales centre Joe Hawkins has strongly criticised proposals by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut the number of professional regional teams...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoZoe Dare confident she can add spark to Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs signing Zoe Dare feels her recent experience in the England Students set-up has given her a fresh perspective on...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoIreland vs Japan Preview: Edel McMahon – I’m just buzzing to be back
Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon has returned from injury to lead her country into their tournament opener against Japan today. The Exeter...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoPre-season fixtures
WED AUG 27 Billingham v Durham Uni (7.15pm) THU AUG 28 Wharfedale v Leeds Tykes (7.15pm) FRI AUG 29 Castres v...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoNational One Preview: Tonbridge Juddians turning heads with big signings
Ben Jaycock looks at the changes in National One where promoted Tonbridge Juddians have recruited some big names Tonbridge Juddians have...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoRugby Championship Round One Team of the Week: Wallabies dominate XV after all-time comeback against Springboks
The 2025 Rugby Championship kicked off with two thrilling clashes. In Johannesburg, Australia pulled off one of their greatest Test wins,...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoExeter Chiefs coach Dave Walder can’t wait for the big Prem Rugby kick-off
Dave Walder says he’s counting down the days until Exeter Chiefs charge into the new Prem Rugby season. The former Newcastle...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 months agoExeter Chiefs go for South African prop Khwezi Mona
Exeter Chiefs have signed South African prop Khwezi Mona from URC side Sharks. The 32-year-old, who has played more than 50...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWomen’s World Cup Preview: Exeter trio give Canada coach Kevin Rouet reasons to be hopeful
Head coach Kevin Rouet has selected three Exeter Chiefs players in his 32-player squad. With Alex Tessier retaining the captain’s armband,...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPre-season fixtures
THU AUG 21 Dorking v Havant (7.45pm), Oxford Harlequins v Henley Hawks (7.15pm), Billingham v Acklam (7.15pm), Cinderford v Newent (3pm),...
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English Championship
/ 4 months agoChamp Rugby Preview: Worcester Warriors aim to hit the ground running
Ben Jaycock previews the Championship season with Worcester unveiling 30 new signings as they prepare for their return Worcester Warriors have...
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Features
/ 4 months agoFive to watch in National Two East
By CHARLIE STONE All set: Andy Key, boss at newly-promoted Oundle AS the 2025–26 National League 2 East season approaches, a...
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Premiership
/ 4 months agoCharlie Elliott: Owen Farrell’s Saracens return headlines best Prem Rugby signings ahead of the 2025/26 season
With new faces, fresh ambition, and plenty of movement across the league, this upcoming Prem season is shaping up to be...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland’s Elite Player Squad Analysis: Eight new names including Henry Pollock and Tom Willis
Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season, marking a key...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPrem Rugby Transfers: Five key signings show way for Bath
Ben Jaycock assesses the comings and goings in the transfer market as the Premiership prepares for the coming season With the...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bath
In: Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs), Bernard van der Linde (Bulls), Santiago Carreras (Gloucester), Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Chris Harris (Gloucester) Out:...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoEXETER CHIEFS
Joseph Dweba In: Tom Hooper (ACT Brumbies), Joseph Dweba (Stormers), Stephen Varney (Vannes), Julian Heaven (NSW Waratahs), Charlie Chapman (Gloucester), Len...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoGLOUCESTER
Will Joseph In: Will Joseph (Harlequins), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Ben Loader (Stormers), James Venter (Sharks), Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Redshaw...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoHARLEQUINS
Kieran Treadwell In: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster), Guido Petti (Bordeaux), Harry Williams (Pau), George Turner (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Stu Townsend (Exeter Chiefs),...
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