Exeter Chiefs

Exiles square up to the Bears

The table-topping Bristol Bears will face London Irish and the latter can expect a vigorous onslaught as the former fight to maintain their number one spot while they lead Exeter by just 3 points.     Bristol were shown...

The Saints go marching into The Rec.

The final round before the play-offs is upon us and the efforts of Bristol, Exeter, Sale and Harlequins have seen them secure for themselves the top 4 spots – with some distance, as there is an 11...

Breakdown of the 21 uncapped players included in the England squad

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player England squad to begin preparations for their summer series of fixtures against the USA and Canada.   The England boss is having a look at the youth in the...

21 uncapped players included in England training squad

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player training squad as England begin preparations for their summer series.   The squad will meet up at The Lensbury on Monday 14 June for a five-day training camp.   With...

Sam Simmonds, Marcus Smith and Poppy Cleall scoop player awards

It should come as little-to-no surprise that the Rugby Players’ Association Player Of The Year award has gone to Exeter Chiefs number 8 Sam Simmonds.    The award...

Sam Simmonds ready for action after injury scare

The good news coming out of Sandy Park is that dynamic number 8 Sam Simmonds will be ready for action come the weekend.    The recent image of Simmonds limping off the pitch at Franklin’s...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players that will depart the club at the end of the season.      As previously announced, Quinn Roux has moved on after 7 years at Connacht, Stephen...

John Hardie to retire from professional rugby

Newcastle Falcons flanker John Hardie has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.     The 32-year-old has played provincial rugby for his native...

HIGHLIGHTS: Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs

Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad

The 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...