Exeter Chiefs

Tom Hooper Signs Reds Deal, Sets 2029 Australia Return

Wallabies back-rower Tom Hooper has secured his long-term future, signing a two-year deal with the Queensland Reds while extending his Exeter Chiefs contract through 2027/28. The 23-Test forward will return home for the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season, a move Rugby Australia hailed as "a real coup".

Rugby Union · 7/7/2026

Northampton v Exeter: Premiership Final Set for Twickenham

Northampton Saints face Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham on 20 June, after the Saints saw off Leicester and Exeter stunned Bath.

Rugby Union · 6/14/2026

Exeter Stun Champions Bath to Reach Premiership Final

Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs produced a stunning second-half comeback to dethrone champions Bath 27-26 at the Rec, overturning a 16-point deficit to reach the Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton at Twickenham.

Rugby Union · 6/13/2026

Bournemouth Owners Close In on Exeter Chiefs Takeover in Premiership Rugby Shake-Up

The American-led ownership group behind Premier League club Bournemouth is in advanced talks to buy Exeter Chiefs, a deal that would bring a second high-profile cross-sport investor into English Premiership Rugby.

Rugby Union · 4/19/2026

Will Rigg: Exeter Chiefs’ Powerful Forward Presence Building His Case

Will Rigg is a physically robust Exeter Chiefs forward whose 185cm, 105kg frame makes him well suited to the demands of Premiership rugby. This profile examines his likely role as a hard-carrying, defensively reliable presence in Exeter’s system, highlighting the value of his power, balance and work rate within the club’s forward-oriented identity.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Chiefs Hold Firm at Sandy Park to See Off Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs used home advantage at Sandy Park to finish ahead of Sale Sharks in this 2026 fixture, taking a cleanly earned victory with both sides classified. With limited event data available, the key takeaway was Exeter’s ability to convert favourable conditions into a result, while Sale remained competitive but ultimately had to settle for second on the road.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Exeter Chiefs Hold Firm at Sandy Park to See Off Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs turned home advantage into victory at Sandy Park, finishing ahead of Sale Sharks in their Gallagher Premiership 2026 meeting. With limited event data available, the key takeaway is a composed Exeter performance that preserved the expected order, while Sale were unable to overturn the hosts on the road.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Northampton Edge Ahead as Gallagher Premiership Title Race Tightens

Northampton Saints lead the Gallagher Premiership on 48 points, just two clear of Bath Rugby in a tightly contested 2025-26 title race. Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs remain firmly in touch on 41 and 40 points, while Bristol Rugby and Saracens still have work to do to stay in the championship conversation. The table suggests a clear split between a competitive top six and the bottom four, with consistency and bonus points likely to prove decisive in the weeks ahead.

Rugby · 6/15/2025

Bath Set the Pace as Premiership Rugby Title Race Tightens Behind Them

Bath lead the 2024 Premiership Rugby standings on 72 points, 11 clear of Leicester Tigers, and look the strongest title favourites with a league-best 14 wins. Leicester remain the nearest challengers on 61 points, but face intense pressure from a tightly packed group behind them, with Sale Sharks and Bristol on 58 and Gloucester and Saracens on 56. The race for playoff places is extremely close, while Harlequins and Northampton Saints still have outside hopes. Exeter Chiefs and Falcons are effectively out of contention. Bath control the championship race, but the battle behind them remains fiercely competitive.

Rugby · 6/15/2024

Saracens Set the Pace as Premiership Rugby Play-Off Race Tightens

Saracens lead the 2022 Premiership Rugby standings on 73 points, nine clear of Sale Sharks, and remain the clear favourites in the title race thanks to their league-best 15 wins. Sale are still the closest challengers, while Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints are level on 58 points in a tight fight for the top four. London Irish, Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins remain in the play-off hunt, though they have ground to make up. Further down, Bristol, Bath and Gloucester are likely too far back to mount a serious challenge, while Newcastle Falcons sit isolated in 11th. Wasps and Worcester Warriors, both on zero points, are out of contention, sharpening the focus on the battle above them.

Rugby · 6/15/2022