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Stormers appoint Fleck as Super Rugby coach

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Cape Town based Super Rugby franchise the Stormers have announced that former Springbok back Robbie Fleck has been appointed as their interim head coach.

Welch: Exeter Chiefs are ready to re-take their Clermont test

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

The last time Exeter Chiefs met Clermont Auvergne at Sandy Park the French visitors gave their hosts a harsh lesson in the realities of European rugby.

No excuses this time from Guilford with Waratahs

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Former All Black and Crusaders winger Zac Guildford says that there will be no excuses in 2016 when he tries to resurrect his career with the Waratahs.

Three changes for Exeter Chiefs

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Rob Baxter has made three changes to his Exeter Chiefs side for tomorrow's European Champions Cup date with Clermont Auvergne at Sandy Park (5.15pm).Ian Whitten takes over from Henry Slade in the No. 13...

Sopoaga named NZ Super Rugby player of the year

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Highlanders first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga has been named as the 2015 New Zealand Super Rugby player of the year at the 2015 NZ Rugby Awards.

Southern Kings branded an 'unmitigated disaster'

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

The Southern Kings have been described as an "unmitigated disaster" by a former CEO as only selected players have been offered contracts by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to play for the Super...

Rugby Tactics: The Driving Maul as an Attacking Weapon

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

This week as part of our Rugby Tactics feature we’re looking at the effectiveness of the rolling Maul, focusing on Exeter Chiefs' recent use of it to score four tries against Wasps RFC in the Aviva...

Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs must not be over-awed by Clermont...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs can't afford to show the stars of Clermont Auvergne too much respect in Saturday's European Champions Cup showdown.One of the heavyweights of world rugby, Clermont currently...

Chiefs opinion: Who will Exeter Chiefs use to cover for Henry...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

After 64 minutes of Saturday's clash at Wasps and with his team 34-27 to the good, Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter could have been forgiven for being a pretty happy man.After chucking away a 27-6 lead to be...

Rob Baxter insists Exeter Chiefs can cover Henry Slade absence

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs do have the strength in depth to cover for long-term absentees Henry Slade and Dave Ewers, according to head coach Rob Baxter.Slade has been ruled out for approximately four months after...