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Cruden escapes further sanction for drink binge

1 decade ago by Rugby Championship news

All Blacks and Chiefs pivot Aaron Cruden has escaped further sanction for going out drinking and missing New Zealand's flight to Argentina.

Premiership: Bath to break Sarries?

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Bath coach Mike Ford believes his side have the attacking weapons at their disposal to break down Saracens' defence when they welcome the English Premiership leaders to the Recreation Ground on Friday. Saracens,...

Taione thriving in front row battle

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

The depth of talent Exeter Chiefs have at the hooker position would put some prospective front rowers off joining the club - but not Elvis Taione.

Neck surgery rules Tom Johnson out of England’s autumn intwernationals

1 decade ago by The Times

Stuart Lancaster has been dealt a further injury blow after Exeter Chiefs confirmed that Tom Johnson, their back-row forward, will miss next month’s QBE autumn internationals. Johnson, who has...

Chiefs' Johnson to have neck surgery

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson has become the latest player to be ruled out of England's autumn internationals. He has not played since the national team's summer tour to New Zealand and is...

England suffer further injury woe

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson is unlikely to play again before 2015 after his club confirmed he needs neck surgery. Johnson last played on England's tour of New Zealand in June and there were...

Further setback for Johnson

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is confident Tom Johnson will return "fitter and stronger" after confirming the England star is set for surgery next week on a neck injury. The 32-year-old has not...

Injury setback for Johnson

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Exeter Chiefs forward Tom Johnson has been ruled out for a further three months as he requires surgery on a neck injury.

Johnson to miss autumn Tests

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

02 October 2014 Johnson, who has won eight caps and toured New Zealand with England earlier this year, is due to undergo neck surgery next Tuesday. The 32-year-old is now added to a...

Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Newcastle have lost their last 20 league games, but Rob Baxter thinks that puts the pressure on his Exeter Chiefs players ahead of Sunday’s match. While the visitors will be odds-on favourites to win...