Matt Worthington and Callum Dolan. Pic from PPAUK
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22 Nov 2025
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22 Nov 2025
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Exeter Chief Will Rigg. Pic from PPAUK
Fair enough, it was a dead rubber in terms of qualification for the next stages of the Premiership Rugby Cup, but a win over Westcountry rivals Bristol Bears is always welcome for the Exeter Chiefs.
A soggy Sandy Park celebrated Will Rigg crossing for the first home score and captain Louie Galley gave the Chiefs a cushion. Aidan Boshoff scored for the Bears but Exeter reasserted their control with a second try from the impressive Rigg.
The second period lacked real punch, although a brace for Boshoff did create some late pressure, but Exeter deservedly held on for a 22-17 victory.
It is back to the real business of points in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday evening, when the Chiefs travel to Sale Sharks before they return to Sandy Park for the visit of the Cheetahs from South Africa on December 7 in the European Challenge Cup.
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