Gareth Steenson was lauded for his remarkable role in Exeter’s 27-19 victory over Saracens at Sandy Park. The fly-half kicked nine penalties from nine attempts to give Exeter their notable success, which lifted them to second place in the Aviva Premiership. The Exeter assistant coach, Ali Hepher, said: “There is no one I’d rather have […]
Jerry Sexton embraces teammate Greg Bateman after Exeter Chiefs’ LV= Cup win over Gloucester at Sandy Park. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images The second row made his debut against Gloucester having spent time in France Jerry Sexton has embarked on a road less travelled in pursuing a career in professional rugby. The youngest of a clan […]
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter expressed his delight after Irishman Ian Whitten today became the latest player to put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club. Just a week after securing the future of hooker Jack Yeandle to the Chiefs, Baxter’s contract negotiations with another of his top […]
The side shows a balance between youth and experience, with nine of the match day 22 uncapped at senior level. Gavin Duffy will be the man with that experience in the back three, with David Kearney and Simon Zebo starting on the wings. Nevin Spence and Eoin O’Malley will form a new centre partnership at […]