Stuart Townsend

Exeter smash Lyon despite slow start

The reigning champions, Exeter Chiefs, found themselves 14-0 down in the round of 16 clash against Lyon but advance to meet the four-time champions Leinster next weekend.   Exeter Chiefs scored...

Stu Townsend pre Harlequins Interview

Harlequins' Andre Esterhuizen & Exeter's Stuart Townsend receive bans for foul play

Harlequins' Andre Esterhuizen and Exeter scrum-half Stuart Townsend are banned until early 2021 after admitting acts of foul play.

Stuart Hogg winning race to be fit for European tie

  Exeter Chiefs expect to enter their Champions Cup quarter-final with Northampton Saints on Sunday with no fresh injury concerns as Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is winning his fitness battle to...

Exeter Chiefs finalise their squad with 30 new long-term contract extensions

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and England trio Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie are among the 30 players to sign long-term deals at Sandy Park   The Premiership leaders announced...

Monday Morning Round Up

Scott Robertson re-commits to the Crusaders     Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his plans to remain in New Zealand, announcing he has re-committed to the Crusaders and...

Chiefs duo sign new deals

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter insists he’s edging ever closer to putting in place his squad for next season after two more of his current stars agreed new contracts with the club.     Having...

Premiership Team of the Week - Round Two

The second round of the Gallagher Premiership is done and dusted with Northampton Saints, Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers, Saracens and Sale Sharks all picking up wins this weekend.   Meanwhile,...

Player Ratings: Wasps v Exeter

Wasps   1. Matt Mullen – 7/10 Struggled in the scrum early on against an impressive Chiefs front row. Struggled to make an impact elsewhere.   2. Tommy Taylor – 8/10 Threw...

Player ratings: Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens

Saracens   1. Mako Vunipola – 6/10 Put under some pressure at scrum time due to excellent work from the Exeter front row. Was very impressive in the loose, showing some beautiful handling...