Exeter agony as Sale are thumped but play-offs prove elusive
1 decade ago by The GuardianExeter Chiefs 44-16 Sale SharksLast September few thought Exeter would finish fifth in the Premiership and only miss out on the play-offs on the final afternoon. The sense of disappointment in Devon at...
Saracens overwhelm London Welsh to pip Exeter to play-off spot
1 decade ago by The GuardianLondon Welsh 17-68 SaracensWith one of their London Welsh jokers still to play, Saracens were always likely to take the fourth play-off spot, and that they duly did. Four tries in nine minutes at the start...
Exeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16
1 decade ago by Sale SharksA Matt Jess double helped Exeter Chiefs to an impressive seven-try victory over Sale Sharks but it was not enough to send Rob Baxter's men into the Aviva Premiership Rugby top four.
Thomas Waldrom gives added weight to Exeter Chiefs’ unlikely title challenge
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks One of the more remarkable aspects of Exeter Chiefs’ season has been the rise of Thomas Waldrom. He is one of the top players of the season, the top tryscorer and probably...
How Saracens stalled cap inquiry
1 decade ago by The TimesExclusive The off-field politics that may pave the way for London club to reach the Premiership play-offs The Aviva Premiership is set for a thriller today with three teams — Leicester Tigers, Exeter...
Leicester v Northampton: Premiership fear as Saints give big guns a rest
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsPremiership Rugby has expressed concern that Leicester’s “shot at redemption”, as their prop Dan Cole puts it, has been given a significant boost by the decision of Northampton to rest eight first-team...
Trio set for final-day play-off race
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs and Saracens head into the final day of the Premiership season on Saturday battling for two remaining play-off spots. Third-placed Leicester play rivals and table-toppers...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 11th May: Edinburgh Sign Waratahs Powerhouse Winger NaiyaravoroWaratahs powerhouse winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has agreed to leave the reigning Super Rugby Champions and join Edinburgh Rugby at the...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyRob Baxter insists he and his Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to be distracted by events elsewhere in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow and instead focus their sole attentions on the visit of Sale Sharks to...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyRob Baxter insists he and his Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to be distracted by events elsewhere in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow and instead focus their sole attentions on the visit of Sale Sharks to...
