Exeter Chiefs have been dealt a major blow to their play-off chances as they were defeated by Bath Rugby 26-14 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Around 50,000 are expected at Twickenham on Saturday for the Red Roses' clash with Ireland. It is further proof that England are determined to create a lasting impact in the build up to - and after - next year's World Cup.
Exeter Chiefs managed to edge out Premiership rivals Bath Rugby as they sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup with a 21-15 victory in the round of 16 clash at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Tom Roebuck starred with a hat-trick as Sale Sharks defeated Exeter Chiefs 41-5 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Salford Community Stadium on Sunday.
Exeter Chiefs have moved to the third place in the Gallagher Premiership table as they defeated Newcastle Falcons 25-16 in the 13th round at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Exeter Chiefs have announced that England international Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has signed a long term contract extension with the Gallagher Premiership club.
Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins has been handed a three-week ban following his red card incident in the recently concluded European Champions Cup game against Bayonne.
A home tie in the Champions Cup banked and with them going well in the Premiership, things seem to be on the up at Sandy Park - and Exeter Chiefs' budding relationship with the university recently hit another high point.
Bayonne ran a six-try riot as they went on to defeat Exeter Chiefs 40-17 in the final group stage game in the ongoing Investec Champions Cup at Stade Jean Dauger on Sunday.
Henry Slade kicked the decisive conversion as Exeter Chiefs progressed to the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup as they edged out Glasgow Warriors 19-17 at Sandy Park on Saturday.
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Exeter Chiefs continued their impressive home record as they defeated Leicester Tigers 29-10 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sandy Park on Saturday.