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Exeter Chiefs' Tom Johnson on facing the Barbarians
England and Exeter Chiefs back rower Tom Johnson told Nick Heath about facing the Barbarians and playing for them and how he's looking forward to the match on May 27th 2012.
Credit: Rugby Media/Nick Heath
Credit: Rugby Media/Nick Heath
Tommy Hayes reflects on Saints defeat
Saints have now gone a point ahead of the Chiefs in the battle for 4th place and the final Aviva Premiership play-off place. Exeter will have a tough match next week with Saracens but Northampton will look to beat Worcester in the final round. Russell Hargreaves caught up with Exeter captain Tommy Hayes after their narrow defeat to Northampton. Click 'play' to listen to the interview.
Exeter’s Chance to Shine
They have been impressing ever since they entered the Aviva Premiership. Promotion was the best thing to happen to Exeter Chiefs for years and now they are pushing for the Aviva Premiership title – something they do have a real chance of winning.Some will argue that the likes of Saracens, Leicester and Harlequins will be too strong for Exeter but their first challenge is to cement a top four place. The Chiefs will take on fifth place Northampton this afternoon in a game that could decide whether they make the play-offs or not.
Aviva Premiership Round 21 Preview
The Falcons will be hoping that Bath can do them a favour by beating Wasps this afternoon which will ensure Newcastle still have a chance of staying in the Premiership next season.
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter talks about the TMO
Following Exeter's late victory over Gloucester today, head coach Rob Baxter spoke to the media about the use of the TMO and the experimental changes that are being introduced. Watch the video in HD now!
Post-match reaction: London Wasps 12-15 Exeter Chiefs
London Wasps lost yet another Aviva Premiership match earlier today and Russell Hargreaves chatted to Exeter coach Rob Baxter and Wasps' Marco Wentzel following the encounter at Adams Park.
Aviva Premiership Round 13 Review
Northampton put 24 points past Quins to seal victory at Franklin’s Gardens. The win puts the Heineken Cup runners-up into third place in the Aviva Premiership table. Jim Mallinder was pleased with his side's performance and said "Defensively we shut them up and stopped them playing, which of course they are good at, so we're very pleased.”
Sixways was full to capacity for Worcester v Gloucester in a local derby match. Tries from Andy Goode and Marcel Garvey for the Warriors sealed the win whilst Jonny May's try gained Gloucester a losing bonus point.
Gloucester boss, Bryan Redpath, said “I felt that Freddie Burns directed us around well in the first half, but in the second half our retention of possession was poor and we tried to throw the ball around a bit too much.”
Gloucester end away woes at Sandy Park
Gloucester ended a nine game away losing streak against Exeter at Sandy Park. The visiting side looked keen to end away woes and put in a strong performance against their west-country rivals.The sides were fairly even in the early stages as an Exeter penalty was followed by a Burns try for Gloucester. Exeter replied with a try from Tui after a strong forwards drive. Exeter missed the conversion but the scores were fairly level at 8-7 to the home side.
A Steenson penalty extended Exeter’s lead to 11-7 on the half hour mark.
But Qera went over the line with three minutes left of the half, giving Gloucester the lead. Burns converted and the Cherry and Whites led by 14 points to 11. A Burns penalty miss rounded off the half with Gloucester holding a 3 point lead.
Mike Brown try sends Quins to ninth straight victory
Top of the table, Harlequins would look to maintain their position but a powerful Exeter side stood in their way and they didn't make it easy for the home side.
Harlquins led 9-0 at half time after 3 penalties from the boot of fly-half, Nick Evans. But the heavy scoreline didn't reflect Exeter's play and they were never dominated by Quins and they were unlucky not to have more points after two strong attempts at the opposition try line.
Harlquins led 9-0 at half time after 3 penalties from the boot of fly-half, Nick Evans. But the heavy scoreline didn't reflect Exeter's play and they were never dominated by Quins and they were unlucky not to have more points after two strong attempts at the opposition try line.
Featured Match - Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers
Exeter stun Tigers at Welford Road
Six tries were scored in this intense Premiership opener at Welford Road. Exeter copied their opening game last season when they beat Gloucester at Sandy Park but beating Leicester in front of their home crowd is certainly a big step forward.