Exeter 34-37 Saracens: Stunning comeback sinks Chiefs as Sarries complete the double at Twickenham
5 years, 7 months ago

Exeter 34-37 Saracens: Stunning comeback sinks Chiefs as Sarries complete the double at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Better than Bath in the Jeremy Guscott era, better than Leicester under Martin Johnson and better than Wasps under Lawrence Dallaglio. Saracens beat Exeter in the Premiership final to complete the double this season Sean Maitland grabbed one Sarace's five tries with the final score of the game for Sarries MATCH FACTS EXETER CHIEFS: Nowell; Cuthbert, Slade, Devoto, O'Flaherty; J. Simmonds, White; Moon, Yeandle, Williams, Dennis, Hill, Ewers, Armand, Kvesic. ‘We huffed and puffed, but somehow this group found a way physically and emotionally,’ said Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. ‘In terms of the EQP data, English qualified players, we came top of that list.’ The Premiership has become a duopoly of power between Saracens and Exeter and both teams delivered a performance which would have blown away anyone else in the league. George scored off the back of a stolen lineout and, despite Sam Hill’s late try, the Saracens legacy was secured.

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Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph
1 week, 4 days ago

Exeter finally get first Premiership win with nervy Gloucester triumph

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Toulouse batter Exeter in Champions Cup rout
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Toulouse batter Exeter in Champions Cup rout

Hindustan Times  

Toulouse ran in 10 tries in a 64-21 demolition of Exeter in the Champions Cup on Sunday to leave the holders with maximum points through their opening two games. Exeter, who got two tries from Tommy Wyatt and another from Josh Hodge, have lost all seven Premiership games and remain without a point in Pool 1 in the Champions Cup. …

Saracens exploit Stade's poor discipline as Treviso edge weakened Bath
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Saracens exploit Stade's poor discipline as Treviso edge weakened Bath

Hindustan Times  

Saracens, helped by the ill-discipline of Stade Francais, overcame a slow start to win 28-17 in the Champions Cup on Sunday, as Bath paid for rotating their squad, losing 22-21 away to Treviso. Two minutes after the French international was sent off, Liam Williams, making his second Saracens debut after returning from a stint in Japan, swerved through the defence …

Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins

The Telegraph  

There was a brief moment in his illustrious career when Jonathan Davies, the former Wales and Lions centre, appeared to be more widely known as the player who was not Brian O’Driscoll. The decision by Warren Gatland to drop O’Driscoll for the third Test against Australia on the 2013 tour thrust the then 25-year-old Davies, who at that point had …

Exeter impressively boost top-four hopes as Saracens seal Gallagher Premiership semi-final spot
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Exeter impressively boost top-four hopes as Saracens seal Gallagher Premiership semi-final spot

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Exeter and Sale keep play-off hopes alive with Gallagher Premiership wins
8 months, 1 week ago

Exeter and Sale keep play-off hopes alive with Gallagher Premiership wins

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Bath claim crucial win in play-off push as Johann van Graan makes his presence felt
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bath claim crucial win in play-off push as Johann van Graan makes his presence felt

The Telegraph  

Exeter Chiefs 14 Bath Rugby 26 There was a time when Bath ruled supreme in English rugby, a formidable on-field force, known as serial trophy winners. Whatever was said by Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter at the break, it clearly had the desired effect, the Chiefs reducing the deficit inside five minutes when former Bath winger Olly Woodburn was …

Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens
9 months, 1 week ago

Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens

The Telegraph  

Northampton 41 Saracens 30 Never mind Good Friday - this could not have been a better one for Northampton, whose bonus-point dispatching of Saracens opened up daylight between them and the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership table. And, on this form, against a Saracens side which had obliterated Harlequins last week, Northampton are palpably the team to …

Saracens Women top the table after powering past Bristol
1 year ago

Saracens Women top the table after powering past Bristol

The Telegraph  

Saracens 32 Bristol Bears 10 Saracens are sitting at the top of the Premiership Women’s Rugby tree at Christmas after a dominant second-half showing knocked the stuffing out of a Bristol Bears outfit that is yet to live up to the hype. A tag-team effort from Saracens’ scintillating back row trio of Sophie de Goede, Marlie Packer and Poppy Cleall …

Josh Hodge hat-trick helps Exeter inflict record defeat on Saracens
1 year, 2 months ago

Josh Hodge hat-trick helps Exeter inflict record defeat on Saracens

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Saracens storm into final after two-try Sean Maitland escapes sanction
1 year, 7 months ago

Saracens storm into final after two-try Sean Maitland escapes sanction

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Saracens crash out of Europe as La Rochelle continue dominance over English clubs
1 year, 9 months ago

Saracens crash out of Europe as La Rochelle continue dominance over English clubs

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Saracens beaten by Edinburgh but late try secures home tie in Champions Cup last 16
1 year, 11 months ago

Saracens beaten by Edinburgh but late try secures home tie in Champions Cup last 16

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Inside Line: Dissecting the Saracens evolution that could ignite the Premiership
2 years, 3 months ago

Inside Line: Dissecting the Saracens evolution that could ignite the Premiership

The Telegraph  

It may sound counterintuitive, given the profound depth of experience and cohesion across Mark McCall’s squad, but there is an argument that Saracens were less settled than Leicester Tigers for last season’s Premiership final – at least from a tactical standpoint. Since those successes, and before last season, McCall had lost a number of pivotal players including Brad Barritt, Richard …

Leicester Tigers vs Saracens: Result, report and highlights from Premiership Rugby final at Twickenham
2 years, 6 months ago

Leicester Tigers vs Saracens: Result, report and highlights from Premiership Rugby final at Twickenham

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PLAYER RATINGS: Leicester overcome Saracens in Premiership final thriller
2 years, 6 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Leicester overcome Saracens in Premiership final thriller

Daily Mail  

Leicester Tigers claimed Gallagher Premiership glory with a 15-12 victory over Saracens in a see-saw Twickenham final. Sportsmail’s Alex Bywater was at Twickenham to cast his eye over both sets of players… Leicester's determination and physicality was eventually what saw them win out on Saturday Leicester Tigers Freddie Steward – 8.5 Poor start as he dropped his first high ball …

Saracens defeat Exeter Chiefs to reclaim Premier 15s title in front of record crowd
2 years, 7 months ago

Saracens defeat Exeter Chiefs to reclaim Premier 15s title in front of record crowd

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Saracens hold off spirited Cardiff to reach Champions Cup last eight
2 years, 8 months ago

Saracens hold off spirited Cardiff to reach Champions Cup last eight

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Exeter edge past 14-man Newcastle to claim back-to-back Premiership wins
2 years, 10 months ago

Exeter edge past 14-man Newcastle to claim back-to-back Premiership wins

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Saracens get the better of Bristol Bears in Premier 15s battle of the unbeaten sides
3 years, 1 month ago

Saracens get the better of Bristol Bears in Premier 15s battle of the unbeaten sides

The Telegraph  

Saracens 17 Bristol Bears 12 Dave Ward’s upstart Bristol Bears may well figure strongly come the pointy end of the Premier 15s season but for now it is the league’s most successful side who head the class. Amber Reed’s fine conversion from the touchline narrowed the Saracens lead to two, yet another penalty against the visitors at the ruck allowed …

Saracens dominate Bath 71-17 as Maro Itoje scores on Premiership return
3 years, 2 months ago

Saracens dominate Bath 71-17 as Maro Itoje scores on Premiership return

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Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins, player ratings: Who earned full marks in greatest ever Premiership final?
3 years, 6 months ago

Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins, player ratings: Who earned full marks in greatest ever Premiership final?

The Telegraph  

Harlequins won their first Gallagher Premiership title for nine years after Louis Lynagh's two late tries saw them overcome defending champions Exeter 40-38 after a remarkable Twickenham final. Quins wing Lynagh, whose father Michael helped Australia win the World Cup with victory over England 30 years ago at the same venue, struck twice during the closing eight minutes of an …

Brilliant Bristol climb to Premiership summit and inflict back-to-back defeats on Exeter
4 years ago

Brilliant Bristol climb to Premiership summit and inflict back-to-back defeats on Exeter

The Telegraph  

If ever a team embraced the SAS motto of 'who dares wins' then it is Bristol Bears, the new Premiership leaders. Exeter No 8 Sam Simmonds did superbly to win the foot race, but he was tackled in his own in-goal area and Semi Radradra would ultimately score from the resulting Bristol possession to inflict Exeter’s heaviest home defeat for …

Exeter 28-20 Gloucester: Covid-hit Chiefs show their grit
4 years ago

Exeter 28-20 Gloucester: Covid-hit Chiefs show their grit

Daily Mail  

This was as rusty as you see from Exeter and Rob Baxter said the paucity of the Chiefs' performance was entirely down to disruption caused by the cruelties of Covid-19. A rusty, Covid-hit Exeter found a way to win against Gloucester in 28-20 victory at Sandy Park MATCH FACTS Exeter Chiefs: S Hogg ; O Woodburn, I Whitten, O Devoto, …

Champions Cup final: Exeter Chiefs look to painful lessons of the past to crown their fairy tale journey
4 years, 2 months ago

Champions Cup final: Exeter Chiefs look to painful lessons of the past to crown their fairy tale journey

The Independent  

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Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt
4 years, 3 months ago

Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt

Daily Mail  

Bath's season was left in limbo after they blew a 14-point lead and missed the chance to guarantee their place in the play-offs. Stuart Hooper's side were six minutes away from securing their first ever victory at Allianz Park but ruefully left with a draw after a late try from Tim Swinson. Saracens were able to stop Bath from securing …

Henry Slade backs Exeter Chiefs to end final pain and conquer Europe this year
4 years, 3 months ago

Henry Slade backs Exeter Chiefs to end final pain and conquer Europe this year

Daily Mail  

Exeter Chiefs are not here to mess about any more. Exeter Chiefs have now lost the Premiership final to Saracens three times since 2016 ‘At that stage of the club’s development we were happy to be in a quarter-final. ‘You can stumble with what’s in front of you if you look too far ahead.’ EXETER'S EUROPEAN RUNS 2011 Challenge Cup …

Saracens 40-17 Exeter: Sarries thrash youthful Chiefs side
4 years, 3 months ago

Saracens 40-17 Exeter: Sarries thrash youthful Chiefs side

Daily Mail  

Saracens warmed up for their Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster by thrashing a youthful Exeter at Allianz Park. Exeter, having already sealed a home Premiership semi-final, made 15 changes for this match with their own European tie against Northampton to come and saw their seven-game winning run end. Saracens warmed up for Champions Cup quarter-final by thrashing a youthful Exeter …

Saracens may pay the price of their own revival when England come calling
5 years ago

Saracens may pay the price of their own revival when England come calling

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Exclusive: Saracens should have been relegated for breaching salary cap regulations, insists furious Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe
5 years, 2 months ago

Exclusive: Saracens should have been relegated for breaching salary cap regulations, insists furious Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe

The Telegraph  

Premiership and European champions Saracens are facing a battle for survival after being hit with a 35-point deduction for breaching the league's salary cap over a three-year period. With Saracens being fined £5.3million as well as the maximum possible points deduction, English rugby has been plunged into its biggest scandal since Bloodgate in 2009. Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe told …

Unshakeable and unparalleled, Saracens have etched their names into the sporting history books
5 years, 7 months ago

Unshakeable and unparalleled, Saracens have etched their names into the sporting history books

The Independent  

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Saracens rally to beat Exeter Chiefs in epic, 10-try Premiership final
5 years, 7 months ago

Saracens rally to beat Exeter Chiefs in epic, 10-try Premiership final

The Telegraph  

Exeter Chiefs 34 Saracens 37 Saracens completed a memorable European and domestic double after retaining the Premiership title by beating Exeter 37-34 at Twickenham. Exeter led after just 28 seconds when scrum-half Nic White claimed the quickest Premiership final touchdown, but Saracens ultimately prevailed. Wings Liam Williams and Sean Maitland touched down, following earlier tries from hooker Jamie George and …

Was this the performance that secured Saracens' status as England's greatest club side of all time?
5 years, 7 months ago

Was this the performance that secured Saracens' status as England's greatest club side of all time?

The Telegraph  

Exeter Chiefs 34 Saracens 37 Was this the performance that secured Saracens’ status as England’s greatest club side of all time? Outplayed for much of this contest, Mark McCall’s side somehow found a way to overturn an 11-point deficit with a record comeback – a scoring blitz of 21 points in 17 minutes in the final quarter - to claim …

Exeter seal Premiership semi-final spot with victory over battling Bath
5 years, 9 months ago

Exeter seal Premiership semi-final spot with victory over battling Bath

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Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath
5 years, 10 months ago

Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath

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