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Jonny Gray dislocated his knee-cap playing for Exeter Chiefs against La Rochelle on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Jonny Gray’s chances of making World Cup in doubt after knee injury

3 May 2023 David Barnes 6

“Unless the operation goes exceptionally well and his recovery is exceptionally quick, I would say he is very doubtful for the World Cup” …

Is Stuart Hogg being made the scapegoat for Scotland's poor Six Nations campaign? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Treatment of Stuart Hogg and the ‘Edinburgh Six’ is shameful

31 March 2022 David Barnes 42

Mystery surrounds the players’ Saturday night excursion after Scotland beat Italy, but that hasn’t stopped the rush to condemn …

Stuart Hogg celebrates with Exeter's hat-trick hero Tom O'Flaherty. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Exeter v Glasgow: Warriors brought down to earth with a bump by rampant Chiefs

15 January 2022 The Offside Line Team 12

Danny Wilson’s side must bounce back next weekend when they host La Rochelle in their final Champions Cup pool match of the season …

Jack Dempsey comes in at No 8 in the only change to Glasgow Warriors' starting XV for tomorrow's Champions Cup clash versus Exeter Chiefs. Image. © Craig Watson
Glasgow Warriors

Exeter v Glasgow: Jack Dempsey returns in only change to Warriors XV

14 January 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Exeter v Glasgow: Jack Dempsey returns in only change to Warriors XV

Ryan Wilson set to make 200th appearance for club off the bench …

Exeter Chiefs have risen from near obscurity during the last decade to become the dominant force in European rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
News

Story of the ‘Exe Men’ points the way to making professional rugby work

13 December 2020 David Barnes 7

Robert Kitson’s book, ‘Exe Men’, takes you on a deep dive into one of the most remarkable success stories of the professional rugby era …

Rob Hunter has been forwards coach with Exeter Chiefs since 2013. Image courtesy: Exeter Chiefs Twitter
Interviews

Rob Hunter: the unsung Scot behind Exeter Chiefs’ pack dominance

15 October 2020 Iain Morrison 2

Former London Scottish and Scotland A back-five forward joined the Sandy Park outfit in 2013 …

Jonny Gray has agreed a two-year deal with Exeter Chiefs. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Jonny Gray signs for Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal

3 January 2020 David Barnes 3

Second-row will be the third leading player to depart the club in as many seasons with fans worried about a lack of investment in players …

Stuart Hogg at Sandy Park, where he will play for new club Exeter against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Features

“Stuart’s settled in fantastically well” – Exeter coach Rob Baxter on the value and virtues of Stuart Hogg

18 November 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on “Stuart’s settled in fantastically well” – Exeter coach Rob Baxter on the value and virtues of Stuart Hogg

Full-back gets set to face former Glasgow team-mates for first time on Saturday …

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