Exeter Chiefs make 11 changes to face Bayonne
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoAdam Hughes will make his Exeter Chiefs debut against Bayonne tomorrow evening as one of 11 changes to the side that beat London Irish. The Welshman is named in the centre alongside Ian Whitten, with Jack...
Arrival of an All Black the talk of Kingsholm
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThird host first as Saracens travel to Bath on Friday, but the biggest story of the weekend sees the arrival of All Black veteran Brad Thorn at Leicester. Ahead of the World Cup winner's debut at Gloucester,...
Three changes to Exeter Chiefs side to face Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoRob Baxter makes three changes as he shuffles his pack for Exeter Chiefs’ trip to struggling Newcastle Falcons on Sunday. Sam Hill and Jack Nowell make way as Tom James and Ian Whitten slot into the...
Chiefs cruise to win over Quins
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyExeter produced a dominant display to see off Harlequins 36-13 at Sandy Park, and establish themselves as play-off contenders. More to follow. . . The scorers:For Exeter:Tries: Waldrom, Yeandle,...
Hodgson replaces injured Farrell for Saracens
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAt Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, the champions will meet the league-leaders Bath. But first up is Gloucester's trip to London Welsh on Friday night and ahead of the weekend's action, ESPNscrum brings...
Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Team news
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has made three changes to his starting XV for Sunday's home game against Harlequins (2pm). England winger Jack Nowell and full-back Phil Dollman are promoted from the bench...
Austin Healey: Rigid rules could lead to 'simulation' entering the game of rugby
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt has been an incredible start to the season. We have had upsets galore, more than 100 tries and sensational hat-tricks, while some of the skills on display have been mind-blowing. But there...
Chiefs opinion: Brain power to match brawn
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoThe turnaround was pretty incredible. From 12-3 down to leading 22-12 at half-time, Exeter Chiefs’ players turned the game on its head at Gloucester last week. There was no panic in the ranks after...
Gareth Steenson: Exeter Chiefs have work to do
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoGareth Steenson insisted there was still a lot for Exeter Chiefs to work on despite coming from behind to win at Gloucester. With Ian Whitten in the sin bin, the visitors were 12-3 down early on at Kingsholm. However,...
Aviva Premiership Round 3: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Statement madeOne result quite obviously dominated the weekend – Bath’s 45-0 hammering of the Tigers. Any side with realistic play-off ambitions needs to win their home games but to completely...
