Analysis of the Prospect of Premiership Rugby Midweek Games

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It has been reported by Standard Sport that upon its return, Premiership Rugby will face the prospect of midweek games. This is likely to cause controversy for fans and some players alike as many will cry player welfare. Whilst others will argue the product is being devalued. All are reasonable complaints to raise. However, given […] READ MORE


Bath, Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs veto salary cap cuts

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Premiership Rugby sides were unable to reach a unanimous decision on cutting the salary cap ahead of next season. Bath Rugby, Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs were the only three clubs to go against the wage cuts. Cuts to the cap had been proposed to due the financial implications that COVID-19 is having upon Premiership […] READ MORE


Phil Dollman – A career retrospect

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Looking back at the rise of Exeter Chiefs, a number of their ‘originals’ capture their journey perfectly. Phil Dollman is undoubtedly one of those, plucked from relative obscurity rising through the ranks to push for international honours. David Challis takes a look back at another one of Exeter Chiefs’ greats. After the retrospective on Gareth […] READ MORE


Rob Baxter reacts to Jannes Kirsten contract extension

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Exeter Chiefs lock Jannes Kirsten has penned a contract extension with the club following a successful injury cover period at the Devon side.  Robert Rees brings you the latest from Sandy Park.  Jannes Kirsten signs extension Rob Baxter has rewarded the fine form of South African import Jannes Kirsten with a new contract extension at […] READ MORE


RFU Championship Funding Cuts – A Balanced View

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When the news of massive funding cuts to RFU Championship sides was announced it was met with widespread outrage, anger, and sadness. Undoubtedly, to an extent, these feelings are valid. The RFU has sold the Championship up the river especially with regards to the timing of the decision. Naturally, there has been some hyperbole and […] READ MORE


Ian Whitten – Club Stalwart 150 ‘not out’

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With the backdrop of some tantalizing Six Nations Rugby ahead one may overlook the importance of Northampton’s visit to Sandy Park, Ian Whitten, however, is not one of those. David Challis has been into the Exeter Chiefs camp as they prepare for a one vs two clash against Northampton Saints. He brings us all the […] READ MORE


Gareth Steenson – Mid-Season Break “came at a good time”

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One of the hot topics in professional rugby at the moment is player welfare. Hence why Gareth Steenson noted the importance of a break for the players. Most Premiership players would have been given some time off to refresh both mentally and physically. David Challis was able to go into the Exeter Chiefs camp as […] READ MORE




Sale Sharks Champions Cup Hopes Rest on this Weekend

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Sale Sharks need to achieve three out of three wins in their final games in the Pool Two if they are to have any hope of a quarter-final spot in the Champions Cup. They travel to Exeter Chiefs this weekend with the hope of upsetting England’s high-fliers in the competition. The State of the Pool […] READ MORE