
John Evely
Chief Rugby Writer at Bristol Post
Chief Rugby Writer at Somerset Live
South West Rugby Writer covering Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby, Gloucester Rugby and Exeter Chiefs. What a job I have! [email protected] / 07715770289
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2 weeks ago |
devonlive.com | John Evely
Exeter Chiefs were buried under an ‘avalanche of pressure’ to serve up Rob Hunter’s worst day as a coach, he admitted after Gloucester ran in 13 tries in a record 79-17 routing of the Devon side.
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2 weeks ago |
gloucestershirelive.co.uk | John Evely
Gloucester Rugby ran in a remarkable 13 tries in a scintillating attacking display to embarrass Exeter Chiefs with a 79-17 victory at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites have never scored more points in the Premiership, that despite six missed conversion kicks, while Exeter have never conceded as many in a defeat to shake the struggling club to its core.
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2 weeks ago |
bristolpost.co.uk | John Evely
Bristol Bears were beaten 48-31 by Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in Round 15 of the 2024/25 Gallagher PremiershipBristol Bears suffered a third straight defeat in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday after going down 48-31 away at Northampton Saints to leave their tilt for the play-offs in doubt.
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2 weeks ago |
somersetlive.co.uk | Olly D'Arcy |John Evely
A dominant second half saw Bath Rugby steamroll Newcastle Falcons 55-19 in the Gallagher Premiership, meaning the Blue, Black and White sealed their spot at the top of the table, confirming a home-semi final game with three weeks remaining.
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2 weeks ago |
somersetlive.co.uk | John Evely
Bath Rugby ensured they will finish top of the table for the first time in 22-years with a bonus point win over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, running out 55-19 victors at the Recreation Ground against the league's bottom side despite having rested a number of first team stars. However, it took a flurry of second-half tries to subdue the Falcons, who were leading just after half-time despite having lost full-back Louis Brown to a red card.
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Rob Baxter was not very impressed with his Exeter Chiefs side, and with good reason. https://t.co/4YP7WhPIdV

Exeter Chiefs got the win they wanted but not the performance they craved Here is the story of the game... https://t.co/JnuCc4NomC

FT - Exeter Chiefs 42-14 Northampton Saints Six tries for Exeter Chiefs who get just their fourth league win of the season, albeit against a second-string Saints side. https://t.co/kMHqH6GYOf