Prop Carl Rimmer believes Exeter Chiefs will face a much different animal when they tackle Cardiff Blues in their final Heineken Cup game of the season at the Arms Park tomorrow (3.40pm).
Having produced arguably their best half of rugby this season against the Welsh region back in October when they won 44-29, the Chiefs head to the Welsh capital this weekend not only looking to finish their European campaign on a high, but also aiming to rediscover their winning formula.
Eight defeats in nine games is hardly the statistic Rob Baxter would want attached to his side, but...
Just how far Exeter Chiefs have come in recent times can be underlined with a quick glance at their fixture list for the next month, so says star fly-half Gareth Steenson.
With Saracens first up tomorrow at Sandy Park (3pm), the Devon club will then embark on a run of games which sees them face Bath (away) in the Premiership; champions Toulon (home and away) in the Heineken Cup; before further top flight encounters with Newcastle Falcons (home) and Harlequins (away).
However, according to Irishman Steenson – now in his fifth year with the Chiefs – it’s a period in time that...
Exeter Chiefs are backing a push by the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership to encourage people to get out and get ‘spooked’ this Hallowe'en.
England under 21 stars Lloyd Fairbrother and Jack Nowell and team-mate Luke Cowandickie transformed into spooks themselves, dressing up in fancy dress costumes, donning wigs and putting on make-up following training at Sandy Park on Wednesday (Oct 23).
Prop Lloyd Fairbrother, 21, became a slain warrior back from the dead, hooker Luke Cowandickie, 20, took on the alter ego of a scary clown, while full back Jack Nowell, 20, was...
Newcomer Don Armand has spoken of his "excitement" at the challenge that lies ahead after he completed his move to Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs. The 24-year-old forward has agreed a two-year contract and joins the Devon club from South African Super 15 outfit Stormers. Armand, who can play either at lock or in the back-row, made his Super Rugby debut as an injury replacement in 2012 and has not looked back since. He was part of the squad that won the SA Conference, having earlier in the year tasted success with the DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup team and, later in 2012, helping...
Whilst there are some who believe Bath's 'Indian Sign' over the Exeter Chiefs is now becoming entrenched in the minds of those at the Devon club, head coach Rob Baxter is quick to refute such a claim ahead of their latest meeting.
Today the Westcountry rivals square up for their Aviva Premiership encounter at the Recreation Ground (3.15pm) knowing it's not only local bragging rights at stake but, more importantly, vital top flight points on offer.
With five previous Premiership wins - and a 12-all draw - already accrued against the Chiefs in the last three seasons, Bath not...
