Chiefs opinion: What the statistics do (or don't) tell us about...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." Those were apparently uttered by legendary British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli to show his disdain for people using figures to distort...
Colin Slade takes up ONE News' kicking challenge - but can he be beaten?
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandWith the All Blacks kicking stocks taking a hit of late, ONE News and Colin Slade have issued a challenge to our top kickers - show us what you've got. The All Blacks first-five spot is causing plenty...
Preview: S15 Round 13, Part One
1 decade ago by Rugby 365There is no escaping the spotlight in Christchurch on Friday, as a couple of All Black legends look set to make their final appearance in the city as Crusaders. Several Crusaders could be playing their...
Chris Bentley column: Exeter Chiefs are making Alan Hansen eat...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoAfter Aston Villa swept past Manchester United 3-1 on the opening day of the Premier League season, Alan Hansen infamously said: “You can’t win anything with kids. ”The date was August 19, 1995,...
Quins winger to join London Irish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Irish have signed Harlequins' Fijian winger Asaeli Tikoirotuma. The 28-year-old made 13 appearances for Quins, scoring two tries. He previously played in New Zealand for The Chiefs,...
Debreczeni, Halfpenny, Steyn. Who has the biggest boot?
1 decade agoAfter Jack Debreczeni's monster 57 metre penalty against the Chiefs on Saturday, we look at some of the other players who are known for having a big boot.Marcelo BoschIt is no secret that the Argentine...
Bulls get some beef back for tour
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Bulls received a timely boost ahead of their four-match Australasian Super Rugby tour. Werner Kruger, Jacques-Louis Potgieter and Dean Greyling have been added to the touring squad for the overseas...
Fetu'u Vainikolo to sign for Oyonnax
1 decade agoIt has been announced that Fetu'u Vainikolo will be leaving Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season to continue his career in France with Oyonnax on a two-year deal. Vainikolo will be joining an...
Exeter Chiefs' Fetu'u Vainikolo signs for French club Oyonnax
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs have confirmed that winger Fetu’u Vainikolo has signed for French club Oyonnax. The pacey Tongan has apparently signed a two-year deal with the same club that signed hooker Neil Clark...
Super Rugby 2015 Predictions: Round 13
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogCrusaders vs RedsThe Reds have had a week off to take stock of what has been a disaster of a season so far. They have just two wins to their name, and average just 13 points scored per game – comfortably...
