Scott Williams try puts Scarlets into semi-finals with win over La Rochelle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets 29-17 La Rochelle• Record crowd sees Scarlets go into last four of European CupThe Scarlets became the first Welsh region to reach the last four of the European Cup for nine years as they...
Jack Innard doubles up as Exeter beat Bath to reclaim Anglo-Welsh Cup
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter run out 28-11 winners at Kingsholm• Chiefs bag title they first won in 2014Jack Innard scored two tries as Exeter regained the Anglo-Welsh Cup with a convincing 28-11 win in the final at Kingsholm.This...
Tom Cowan-Dickie and Alexander Cant commit to Cornish Pirates
8 years ago by Cornish PiratesCornish Pirates have confirmed that Tom Cowan-Dickie and Alexander ‘AJ’ Cant have committed their immediate future to the club. Cornishman Tom, who is in a second spell with the club...
Alex Cuthbert signs for Exeter Chiefs
8 years ago by Exeter Chiefs RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions international Alex Cuthbert has agreed a three-year deal with Exeter Chiefs and will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season after seven years at the Arms Park. The...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
8 years ago by The GuardianBath are facing catastrophe, Ellis Genge offers grounds for English optimism and Josh McNally makes a poignant returnAnother home defeat in the Premiership for Bath, whose season is now in grave danger...
Premiership Highlights: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter grinded out a trademark 20-18 win at the Rec Arena - Deservedly so. Joe Simmonds got the visitors into the lead with a penalty kick and a Jonny Hill try inside 20 minutes gave Exeter a 10-0 and...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Obano – Bath Bath fronted up well against the league-leaders, Exeter, and were unlucky to only come away with the losing bonus point. Their tight 5 in particular really increased the intensity...
Exeter Chiefs move 11 points clear at top of Premiership by beating Bath
8 years ago by The Guardian• Joe and Sam Simmonds star for league leaders• Bath had looked likely to boost play-off chancesThe champions Exeter moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premiership after Joe Simmonds’ late penalty...
Players of the Night
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMagnus Bradbury - Edinburgh Bradbury was awarded man of the match with a brilliant defensive display from the young back rower. With 13 tackles, Bradbury helped inspire an Edinburgh side to a tight...
Injured Jack Nowell and Billy Vunipola to spend longer on the sidelines
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter’s Nowell and Williams set to miss several more games• Saracens No 8 in ‘race against time’ for Champions Cup tieThe physical strain on England’s leading players shows little sign of...
