'Phenomenal' Sonny Bill 'in good nick'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSonny Bill Williams has recording the fifth-best Chiefs time in the pre-season yo-yo test that has replaced the beep test as a measure of a player's anaerobic conditioning
Richard Hibbard in fitness race to face Saracens
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoRichard Hibbard is facing a race against time to feature in Gloucester's clash with Saracens on Friday.The Wales hooker missed last week's 26-25 victory over Exeter Chiefs due to injury. He has featured...
Preview: Gloucester v Saracens
1 decade ago by GloucesterGloucester Rugby have won just two of their last seven Aviva Premiership Rugby encounters, both away from home, at London Irish in round 9 and at Exeter Chiefs in round 12.
Matured O’Connor vows to prove he has grown up
1 decade ago by Super RugbyFormer Wallabies backliner James O'Connor says that he has matured after a year out of Australian rugby and is ready to resume his career with the Reds in Super Rugby.
Atkinson: Luck was on Gloucester Rugby's side
1 decade ago by GloucesterCentre Mark Atkinson believes lady luck was finally shining down on Gloucester Rugby this weekend as the Cherry & Whites edged a one-point Aviva Premiership Rugby thriller against Exeter Chiefs.
Mark Atkinson admits Gloucester got lucky in Exeter Chiefs win
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoMark Atkinson reckons Gloucester were due some luck as they clung on for a nervy 26-25 victory over Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.The Cherry and Whites have been left kicking themselves and cursing their luck...
Thomas refuses to panic
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyHaydn Thomas insists there will be no panic within the ranks despite Exeter Chiefs slipping to a third successive Aviva Premiership defeat on Saturday.
Ben Morgan sees happy days ahead after helping Gloucester beat Exeter
1 decade ago by The Guardian• No8 facing tussle for England shirt with Billy Vunipola• Chiefs coach Rob Baxter: we lost a game we should have wonBen Morgan typified a slow-burning West Country derby that was decided by who made...
Exeter Chiefs players are frustrated, says Haydn Thomas
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHaydn Thomas says everyone at Exeter Chiefs was frustrated with their display in defeat against Gloucester. The Sandy Park men suffered a third loss on the trot as they went down 26-25 on Saturday. Rob...
Sport picture of the day: happy diver
1 decade ago by The GuardianCapturing the expression of joy as Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs dives over for his side’s first try. As Paul Rees reported: ‘It was Exeter’s 100th match in the Premiership but the figure that counted...
