Glasgow Warriors could not quite replicate their success from the ongoing season of Pro 14 in the European Champions Cup opener as they suffered a 24-15 defeat to Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.
Jack Nowell's participation in the upcoming autumn internationals for England is in doubt after the Exeter Chiefs wing sustained a couple of fractures around his cheek and eye socket.
Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Mike Blair is expecting a stiff challenge from Exeter Chiefs when the two teams meet each other at Sandy Park on Saturday in the European Champions Cup opener.
A dominant first half performance from Exeter Chiefs saw them complete a 34-24 bonus point victory over Newcastle Falcons in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Sandy Park on Saturday.
George Ford contributed with 10 points while Jonny May and Nick Malouf scored tries as Leicester Tigers defeated Exeter Chiefs 20-13 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Welford Road on Saturday.
Olly Woodburn crossed over twice in the first half as Exeter Chiefs completed a 31-17 bonus point win over Wasps in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Sandy Park on Sunday.
Sam Simmonds scored a double while Gareth Steenson contributed with 16 points as defending champions Exeter Chiefs completed a 10-41 bonus point win in their Aviva Premiership clash on Friday.
The defending champions Exeter Chiefs registered their maiden victory in the ongoing season of Aviva Premiership after beating London Irish 37-7 at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Fullback Jason Woodward scored the decisive try in the added minutes as Gloucester Rugby sealed a thrilling 28-21 win over the defending champions Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm in the Aviva Premiership 2017/18 season opener on Friday.
Exeter Chiefs title defence in the upcoming Aviva Premiership has been dealt a major blow after Italy international Michele Campagnaro has been sidelined for a minimum of six months with a ligament injury.
Exeter skipper Gareth Steenson is looking forward to the upcoming season of Aviva Premiership as they bid to defend the title that they won in the previous edition.
Exeter Chiefs have announced that Rob Baxter has penned new three year deal with the Aviva Premiership club that will see him in a new role of rugby director.
Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs are hoping for full-back Phil Dollman to be fit in the time for the start of the 2017/18 season after he sustained a knee injury.
Exeter Chiefs slugged their way to a maiden Aviva Premiership title thanks to a 23-20 victory over Wasps after extra time in Saturday's final at Twickenham.