Exeter head coach Rob Baxter happy to develop Henry Slade's talent at outside centre
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRob Baxter, the Exeter head coach, believes that playing England fly‑half Henry Slade at centre will only benefit his game. Slade, 21, wore the No 10 shirt for his country against the Barbarians...
Freddie Burns takes control of Leicesters victory at Exeter
1 decade ago by The GuardianExeter 20-24 Leicester Burns praised by Ben Youngs, Leicesters stand-in captainTwo weeks into a season may be a little early to be making predictions about where silverware might be going, but Leicester...
Leicester Tigers' Richard Cockerill hails huge victory at Exeter...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill insisted his side would not get too carried away despite landing a huge Aviva Premiership victory at Exeter Chiefs. The 24-20 verdict made it two from...
Richard Cockerill wants more from Freddie Burns after fly half’s 11-point haul
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter 20 Leicester 24 Freddie Burns, the Leicester fly half, has been told he needs to keep improving despite kicking 11 points in his side’s win at Exeter. Richard Cockerill, the visitors’...
Cockerill praises Burns
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby13 September 2014Exeter led 17-13 at half time after tries from Dave Ewers and Hayden Thomas, which were both converted by Gareth Steenson - who also added a penalty,- with Leicester replying...
Exeter 20-24 Leicester | Premiership match report
1 decade ago by The GuardianExeter 20-24 LeicesterExeter have a new pitch a £1m hybrid job that came as part of a £10m upgrade of Sandy Park during the summer but not much changes when they play Leicester. When it comes...
Burns shines in Leicester win
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby13 September 2014The losing bonus-point defeat for the Devon side was their sixth in seven home Premiership matches, but they will take heart from excellent first-half tries from Dave...
Exeter Chiefs 20 Leicester 24: Match report
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs lost 24-20 in their first home game of the season against Leicester Tigers. Dave Ewers and Haydn Thomas crossed for tries for the home side, with Gareth Steenson converting both and landing...
Aviva Premiership Match report: Exeter Chiefs 20 Leicester Tigers...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers fought back from a 14-7 deficit to beat Exeter Chiefs 24-20 and stay with the early-season Aviva Premiership leaders. Tries from Anthony Allen and skipper Ben Youngs, along with a kicking...
Thomas Waldrom in Exeter side to face former Leicester Tigers...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers travelled to Exeter Chiefs to face former team mate Thomas Waldrom at the newly-expanded Sandy Park. The big No. 8 featured on the front page of the home side’s programme and lined...
