Toulon v Stormers: Five points scored as ‘Drain start’ helps European giants win ‘defining season’

Toulon v Stormers: Five points scored as 'Drain start' helps European giants win 'defining season'

Following Toulon’s 28-27 win over the Stormers in their Investec Champions Cup round of 16 tie, here are our five takeaways from Stade Mayol. A Drean was born in Stade Mayol Pure theater. 27 Steps In Toulon, the entire city was packed into the stadium that sits in the middle of its streets, and the … Read more

Exeter Chiefs v Munster: Five box-office takeaways Immanuel Feyi-Waboso reigns to end Irish giants’ poor spell in Europe.

Exeter Chiefs v Munster: Five box-office takeaways Immanuel Feyi-Waboso reigns to end Irish giants' poor spell in Europe.

Following Exeter Chiefs’ 31-21 win over Munster at Sandy Park, here are our five takeaways from the Challenge Cup Round of 16. The top row An early four-try haul and 31 unanswered points secured Exeter Chiefs’ path to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup as Ireland’s Munster chiefs are now out of all EPCR competitions. … Read more

Rob Baxter’s honest assessment of the Exeter Chiefs job after penning a new contract

Rob Baxter's honest assessment of the Exeter Chiefs job after penning a new contract

When you think of Exeter Chiefs, the first person who comes to mind is probably their director of rugby, Rob Baxter. Before the glitz and glamor of top class rugby, when they were struggling for central stability in National One or competing with Devonia and Plymouth Albion, Baxter was a steady rock for Exeter. 300+ … Read more

Rugby transfer: England champion returns PREM, rivals want prop on Rassie’s radar and Tigers complete triple signing.

Rugby transfer: England champion returns PREM, rivals want prop on Rassie's radar and Tigers complete triple signing.

British and Irish Lions and England star Mako Vunipola talks about the latest signings at PREM Rugby as he joins Leicester Tigers, who have announced two more signings, while Harlequins add to their forward line. Check out our latest transfer news and rumours: Mako Vunipola makes a PREM comeback with Leicester Tigers Mako Vunipola will … Read more

Rugby Transfers: The Springboks make their top 14 selections over Glasgow as Franco Smith signs little-known South African, Leicester Tigers add Test prop and Exeter Chiefs continue recruiting.

Rugby Transfers: The Springboks make their top 14 selections over Glasgow as Franco Smith signs little-known South African, Leicester Tigers add Test prop and Exeter Chiefs continue recruiting.

La Rochelle remain close to Bulls ace David Kriel despite interest from Glasgow Warriors, while Franco Smith has added a South African to his squad in the form of Ruwald van der Merwe from Pumas and Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath back Sam Harris ahead of next season. Check out our latest transfer news and … Read more

Loose Pass: Geoff Parling was rightly “outraged” by TNT’s controversial news rival as “kow-tow shots”

Loose Pass: Geoff Parling was rightly "outraged" by TNT's controversial news rival as "kow-tow shots"

This week we’re going to talk a lot about our behavior… Hitting, kicking and crying A great weekend of rugby all round, for the top teams and a few teams struggling to find form. The Waratahs are back on track and the Hurricanes hit the fifth grade. Bristol were stunned by Harlequins while Saints, Bath … Read more