Alec Hepburn

Match Preview: Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs

Louie Johnson makes his first Gallagher Premiership Rugby start for Newcastle Falcons on Sunday when they host Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park (kick-off 3pm). The 20-year-old Cumbrian has played nine...

Baxter Brings Familiar Faces Into Squad for Newcastle Falcons

Rob Baxter has named a completely unchanged starting line-up for Chiefs’ Round Seven trip up North to take on Newcastle Falcons this Sunday, November 26. With no changes to the starting XV, the...

POST LEICESTER (H) | Alec Hepburn Interview

Premiership Rugby Team News and Lineups

The final round of the 2021/22 Premiership Rugby season is upon us.   Here are how the teams' lineups.     Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Team news for the Chiefs sees England...

Simmonds misses Thomond Park trip, Munster boosted by returning internationals

Munster host Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park on Saturday (KO 3 pm) with the visitors holding a five-point advantage heading into the tie.   Sam Simmonds misses the second leg of the Champions Cup...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...

Premiership disciplinary news

Exeter Chiefs’ Alec Hepburn and Worcester Warriors Rory Sutherland will appear before an independent disciplinary panel tomorrow (Tuesday 11 January 2022). Hepburn received a red card in the first...

SCENES: Marcus Smith seals a thrilling win for Quins with two telling kicks

Some Marcus Smith magic sealed a thrilling late 14-12 victory over Exeter Chiefs in a replay of last season's Final.   The Quins pivot perfectly weighted a cross-kick out to centre Andre Esterhuizen...

'This is 2005 Lions tour isn't' - Alec Hepburn shown a straight red card against Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn was shown a straight red card for this dangerous and reckless clearout on Joe Marler on Saturday.   On the commentary for BT Sport, Ugo Moyne likened the clear out...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws.   This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...