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Leicester Tigers trio make starting line-up for England

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Head coach Stuart Lancaster has named three Leicester Tigers players in his starting XV for England's final World Cup warm-up match against Ireland on Saturday.Hooker Tom Youngs and prop Dan Cole are named...

VIDEO: Sam Simmonds reacts to Exeter Chiefs' success in the...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Hear the thoughts of Exeter Chiefs' Sam Simmonds, who captained the club to victory in the Premiership sevens plate at The Stoop on Friday., VIDEO: Sam Simmonds reacts to Exeter Chiefs' success in the...

Craig Wing in Japan Rugby World Cup squad

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Coach Eddie Jones on Monday named former Australian rugby league star utility back Craig Wing among a 31-strong Japan World Cup squad packed with imported talent for the tournament beginning next month....

Wales announce 31 man squad

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has announced his 31 man squad which will compete at the Rugby World Cup in England. Out-Half Gareth Anscombe misses out, while injured tight head Samson Lee is included. Out of form...

Exeter Chiefs' Tomas Francis named in Wales' World Cup squad

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis has been named in Wales' World Cup squad.The 23-year-old tighthead has been rewarded for a fine maiden season with the Chiefs by winning a place in Warren Gatland's 31-man...

Rob Baxter describes Exeter Chiefs' England inclusions as 'icing...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Rob Baxter has described the inclusion of three Exeter Chiefs players in England's World Cup squad as 'the icing on the cake' for the Devon club.Thursday saw England head coach Stuart Lancaster name Jack...

Joe Simmonds hails team progress as Exeter Chiefs step up to the...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Teenager Joe Simmonds has hailed the evolution of Exeter Chiefs' young side after they lifted the Premiership sevens plate at The Stoop on Friday.Having booked their spot in the previous week's pool matches...

Sale Sharks edged out at Singha Premiership Rugby 7s

1 decade ago by Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks captain James Mitchell could not hide his disappointment that his side were edged out in the final of the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Plate, after they went down 26-19 to Exeter Chiefs.

Exeter Chiefs lift their first trophy of the season

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

They may not have claimed top prize at the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s, but Exeter Chiefs skipper Sam Simmonds insists his side's character shone through as they claimed the spoils in the Plate competition...

Exeter Chiefs take plate victory at Singha 7s final

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Exeter Chiefs produced a solid team display to see off Sale Sharks 26-19 and take victory in this year's Plate at the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s final.