It was a case of déjà vu all over again on Saturday 26 May as the Chiefs succumbed to a Premiership Final defeat to Saracens in a repeat of the 2016 fixture. Having put in a succession of masterful domestic displays this season, the Sandy Park outfit went into the game with a 10-game winning […]
Aviva Premiership
Exeter Chiefs move to top of table in entertaining win
E xeter Chiefs moved to the summit of the Aviva Premiership, emerging 31-17 victors from an entertaining and frantic match with Harlequins. The Chiefs went into the game in the lofty position of second, having won their last six Premiership fixtures – a loss on an opening day away to Gloucester their only blemish. The […]
The Rugby Review: Aviva Premiership Round 15
There were upsets throughout the fixture list this weekend as we take a look at the action in round 15 of the Aviva Premiership. Saracens suffered their second defeat in a row on Friday under the lights at Kingsholm. Although Sarries took an early 3-7 lead, it was Gloucester who were the better side on […]
The Rugby Review: Aviva Premiership Round 9
As England make it 3/3 for their Autumn series, we take a look at how the Aviva Premiership panned out in round 9. Newcastle earned only their second away win of the season as they grabbed a 16-22 victory away in Northampton. After starting brightly, a red card to Saints’ Kieran Brookes for a no-arms […]
The Rugby Review: Aviva Premiership Round 8
The Premiership returned after two weeks of Anglo-Welsh rugby with its eighth round of matches. At a time that still sees many squads short of their international stars it is a true test of squad depth and a chance for many youngsters to take the step up to premiership action. Ben Foden reached 200 appearances […]
Chiefs snatch draw from jaws of defeat
A late Damien Welch try saw a share of the points at Sandy Park on Saturday. Having fought back from 14-27 down, fly-half Gareth Steenson had the chance to claim the win, but his touchline conversion drifted across the face of the goal- much to the dismay of the crowd behind him. Although Chiefs will be […]
Chiefs labour to win over Falcons
The Exeter Chiefs won out 32-17 over Newcastle Falcons under clear blue skies at Sandy Park, but it wasn’t all sunshine for the home team as they laboured a bonus point victory against a surprisingly resolute team from the North-East. Both sides came into the game with pressure to win, but for very different reasons. […]