Bristol Bears kept up the pressure on Bath at the top of the Premiership with a thrilling 52-38 win over Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate in a game of 14 tries. The game’s first quarter saw a flood of tries as Bears secured a bonus point in 16 minutes, the second quickest time a bonus...
Varney, who was born in Wales but qualifies for the Azzurri through his mother, made his debut for the Azzuri in a 2020 Autumn Nations Cup clash against Scotland. He has since made 32 appearances for the national side. The move will see him link up with Ross Vintcent, another Italian international. Varney left for...
“We have experienced some lows and enjoyed some incredible highs together and he has been a key part of the successes this club has had. “I feel now, coming out of the Premiership Rugby Cup period, is the right time for us to start the process of heading in a different direction with elements of...
Exeter Chiefs have signed South African front row Joseph Dweba for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The 29-year-old who plays as hooker most recently played for South African side DHL Stormers where he has been since 2022. “I’m looking forward to becoming an Exeter Chief,” Dweba said. “I signed for the club because I believe it...
Joe Hawkins says Exeter Chiefs must quickly regain a fighting mentality in the wake of their second-half collapse against Bath in the Premiership Cup final. Chiefs, who are second bottom in the Premiership, saw their only chance of silverware this season evaporate at Sandy Park on Sunday when their opponents ran in five unanswered tries...