Ever since their promotion to English rugby’s top tier in 2010, the Exeter Chiefs have moved from strength to strength. A gradual progression from relegation survival, through to mid table security and improving European results led to defeat in last year’s showpiece final at Twickenham. After another strong season, which has left the Devon side […]
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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 […]
Roger Federer: The Return of the King
2017 was supposed to be the year Roger Federer slowly made his exit from the upper echelons of world tennis. A year which showed flashes of his past ability, but in which he succumbed to the testing physicality of the tour. A chance to bid goodbye to the venues in which he has made so […]
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 […]
The Rugby Review: Anglo-Welsh Cup Round 1
The Anglo-Welsh cup returned to the fixture list last weekend after a year’s hiatus. Seen as the natural stepping stone between the reserve A-League and full blown Premiership rugby, the (formerly LV) Cup is often seen as a tournament for blooding youngsters, resting first choice players and allowing those returning from injury some vital game […]
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 […]
Jamie White’s French Open Preview
This Sunday sees Roland Garros open its doors once more as the 2016 French Open gets underway. Will Djokovic be able to complete the career grand-slam, or will he fall at the final hurdle once more? And who can stop Serena Williams adding another title to her every expanding list. Let’s take a look at […]
Eddie’s summer dilemma
The end of another long season of club rugby can mean only one thing – the looming presence of a summer tour. During June England will play Australia three times, firstly facing off in Brisbane, before travelling south to Melbourne and then on to the potential decider in Sydney. Whether the players need more high intensity […]
Andy Murray: The unappreciated superstar
When Thomas Hamilton entered Dunblane Primary school in 1996, loaded his four guns and opened fire upon a gymnasium of children, little did he envisage that laying in his mercy would be the most successful British tennis player of all time. Fast forward 20 years, and Andrew Murray is at the peak of modern tennis, having become […]