The Irish Times

Champions Cup final the apex of the Exeter journey - but they aren’t finished yet

Chiefs and Rob Baxter have come a long way since Premiership promotion a decade ago

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: If South Africa moves up north, it could all go south

Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:52

Munster retain control of Pool Two as Exeter win at Gloucester

Chiefs breathe life into their Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point away victory

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 22:25

Exeter up against it as Champions Cup hopes hang by a thread

Gloucester can go ahead of Munster with victory over English rivals on Friday

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 14:34

Castres complete comeback win with 14 men to break Exeter hearts

Ma’ama Vaipulu sent off for high tackle on Luke Cowan-Dickie

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 17:01

Munster take two priceless points away from Sandy Park

Epic Pool Two encounter ends in a share of the spoils after CJ Stander crashes over

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 18:05

Gareth Steenson: from Ulster reject to Exeter’s beating heart

Irish outhalf served his time in second tier and now has European glory in his sights

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 15:55

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00

Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13

Connacht the only Irish winners as Munster and Ulster beaten

Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 21:42

Saracens secure third Premiership title in four years against Exeter

USA international Chris Wyles scores two tries at Twickenham in final pro game

Sat May 26 2018 - 17:14

Paddy Jackson close to moving to French rugby club Clermont

Exeter Chiefs team deny reports that they are in negotiations with Stuart Olding

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Thrilling Glasgow end Exeter’s Champions Cup campaign

Two stunning second half tries give Warriors first victory of the competition at Scotstoun

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 15:53

Gareth Steenson signs new two-year deal with Exeter Chiefs

Irish outhalf mas made more that 250 appearances for the English side

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 13:04

Ian Whitten hoping to make it a winning Aviva stadium debut

Former Ulster duo Whitten and Gareth Steenson part of Exeter squad to face Leinster

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 06:00

Chiefs and Leinster each go hunting for prized scalp

Two of the tournament’s heavyweights set to go head-to-head at Sandy Park

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00

So much to admire in the rise of Exeter Chiefs

Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00

Gareth Steenson excited by the prospect of Leinster clash

Exeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan Sexton

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00

Bulletin expected on Peter O’Mahony’s contract talks

Munster captain set to return against rivals Leicester Tigers for Champions Cup fixture

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Managing the minutes of Ireland players

Club and country commitments complicate matters for the respective coaches

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 07:00

Exeter claim famous win over Montpellier in France

English side make it two from two to keep on Leinster’s heels in Pool 3

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 15:30

IRFU policy on foreign-based players clear in Ireland squad

There is no place for the likes of Donnacha Ryan, Gareth Steenson or Tadhg Beirne

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 06:45

Gareth Steenson seals dramatic first title for Exeter

Dungannon-born outhalf kicks late penalty against Wasps at Twickenham

Sat May 27 2017 - 17:55

Pro12 novice Rassie Erasmus hoping for one more miracle

Lions now have 30 of their 41-man squad in place, but several players have injury worries

Mon May 22 2017 - 12:37

Exeter score at the death to end Saracens’ double hopes

Simmonds crosses in the 80th minute to end European champions’ domestic campaign

Sat May 20 2017 - 16:59

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00

Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 07:00

Ulster know the stakes are high for trip to Exeter

European Champions Cup – Pool 5 preview: David Shanahan takes over at scrumhalf

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 09:00

Toulon work hard to beat Scarlets and keep pressure on Saracens

Mike Ford's team do enough in first half to put distance on Welsh side and return to winning ways

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 20:27

Jackson’s late drop goal helps Ulster squeeze past Exeter Chiefs

Outhalf ’s dramatic intervention secures a hard-earned victory for Les Kiss’s charges

Sun Oct 23 2016 - 17:05

Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thriller

Late Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glory

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:14

Les Kiss wants ‘angry’ Ulster to get physical against Exeter

“We have to be physical to win this game. We’ve got to stand up and do the job”

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 01:40