Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianSale’s Will Addison stakes claim for Saxons spot, Thomas Waldrom reaps rewards of forward-thinking Exeter Chiefs and Wasps continue to dazzleThere was no way of avoiding this particular talking point....
Weekend Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIrate Bath fan confronts ref in dressing room A red card for Bath's Anthony Watson caused controversy during the most anticipated match of the weekend. Saracens were leading 18-3 when Watson...
Olly Woodburn says Exeter Chiefs made 'statement of intent'...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHat-trick hero Olly Woodburn feels Exeter Chiefs' emphatic win over Worcester Warriors on Saturday was a much-needed 'statement of intent'.Having lost top spot the previous week in their defeat against...
Chiefs show small-backs masterclass against the Brumbies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere is an old joke about the gridiron coach at Notre Dame telling the media: “Prayers work best when players are big.” But if the Chiefs (48) thrashing of the Brumbies (23) is a pointer there...
Slick Chiefs Super Rugby’s new benchmark
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Chiefs set new standards as New Zealand’s dominant Super Rugby sides delivered a reality check to Australia’s title hopefuls with a round-six scoring blitz. A fortnight after assuming competition...
Match Reaction: Exeter Chiefs 50 Worcester Warriors 12
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyExeter backs coach Ali Hepher praised the bouncebackability of his Chiefs after they responded to last week's defeat against table-topping Saracens by hammering Worcester Warriors in Aviva Premiership...
Melbourne Rebels topple Waratahs to join Brumbies at top of conference
1 decade ago by The GuardianNSW Waratahs 17-21 Melbourne RebelsRebels register first ever win in SydneyThe Melbourne Rebels scored an historic 21-17 Super Rugby victory over the NSW Waratahs to jump into equal top spot in the Australian...
Saturday Wrap-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAviva PremiershipExeter Chiefs 50-12 Worcester WarriorsThe Exeter Chiefs took on in form Worcester Warriors this afternoon at Sandy Park. Exeter started the brighter of the two sides trying to play...
Exeter score eight tries in win over Worcester but real challenge lies ahead
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Exeter 50-12 Worcester• Thomas Waldrom and Olly Woodburn score three tries each for ChiefsExeter Chiefs put the disappointment of their defeat at Saracens well and truly behind them as they warmed...
