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SW RUGBY SPOTLIGHT falls on National League 3 SW

Details: Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 12:09; Last Updated on Sunday, 25 November 2012 12:20; Published on Saturday, 24 November 2012 12:09

Exmouth stretched their unbeaten run to 10 games following a 13-13 draw at National Three South West leaders London Irish Wild Geese.

The result leaves the Cockles in second place, five points behind the unbeaten table toppers.

HEINEKEN CUP Exeter 12 ASM Clermont Auvergne 46

Details: Created on Sunday, 21 October 2012 01:35; Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:29; Published on Saturday, 20 October 2012 11:35

Under yellow and blue twilight skies that would have inspired the old masters, Montferrand brought their own brand of Gallic rugby artistry to Sandy Park.

By the time dusk had cloaked Devon, the stars we marvelled at were modern day artists with names to match – Bonnaire, Rougerie, Parra and Fofana - as French flair overcame Exeter endeavour.

SW RUGBY SHORTS: CHIEFS, DINGS WARM-UP WINS

Details: Created on Friday, 24 August 2012 08:11; Last Updated on Friday, 24 August 2012 07:18; Published on Thursday, 23 August 2012 08:11

Exeter Chiefs concluded their Aviva Premiership pre-season warm-up with a 15-6 away win over Glasgow Warriors at Millbrae last night.

Second row forward James Hanks scored Chiefs’ final pre-season try to seal victory after fly-half Duncan Weir’s penalty put the Scottish side 3-0 ahead at half time.

RUGBY UNION Spotlight on National Two South

Details: Created on Monday, 10 September 2012 16:00; Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 September 2012 13:48; Published on Sunday, 09 September 2012 16:00

Henley Hawks RFC continued their flying start in National Two South by scoring six tries to beat Lydney RFC 41-15 at Dry Leas.

Redruth RFC and Hartpury College RFC played their part in a second round of high-scoring matches - an average of 65 points was scored per game – by also notching second wins.

GORDANO WIN 2012 SOMERSET VASE

Details: Created on Friday, 04 May 2012 16:30; Last Updated on Friday, 04 May 2012 16:43; Published on Thursday, 03 May 2012 16:30

Gordano beat Old Bristolians 31-7 in last night's 2012 Somerset Vase final at wet Weston-super-Mare RFC.

Lock Matt Rollings scored Gordano’s first try from close range, converted by fly-half Joe Rowsall, before Ashley Cotterall winged in down the right to make it 12-0.

RUGBY Baxter delight with Chiefs scorching start

Details: Created on Monday, 03 September 2012 09:53; Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 September 2012 09:49; Published on Sunday, 02 September 2012 11:53

Exeter Chiefs winger Matt Jess, courtesy Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter praised his red hot squad following the 43-6 opening Premiership win over Sale Sharks at sweltering Sandy Park.

Chiefs finished fifth in the top flight last season and some pundits are already assuming they will struggle to do as well in their third term, with the added diversion of European Heineken Cup commitments.