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The 2016–17 Aviva Premiership was the 30th season of the top flight English domestic rugby union competition and the seventh one to be sponsored by Aviva.The reigning champions entering the season were Saracens, who had claimed their third title after defeating Exeter Chiefs in the 2016 final.
The final was held between first-time finalists Exeter Chiefs, and two-time runners-up Racing 92. Originally due to take place at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on 23 May, it was rescheduled to Ashton Gate in Bristol on 17 October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exeter play their home games at Sandy Park, which is located on the outskirts of the city. The club moved from their previous home, the County Ground, in 2006 having played there regularly since 1905. [23] In 2002, Exeter Chiefs started looking for a new stadium because they felt the County Ground provided insufficient opportunities for growth.
Rich Lane's hat-trick was not enough as Exeter beat Bristol 29-20 and go top of the Premiership. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
Schickerling featured for the Pumas in the Currie Cup. [2] He was scouted by Exeter Chiefs after the 2018 World Rugby U20 Trophy. [3] In February 2020 he made his club debut coming off the bench during a 2019–20 Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final defeat against Harlequins.
In the 2016/2017 season, Baxter led the Exeter Chiefs to win the English Premiership for the first time in their history by beating Wasps in the final 23-20. In the 2019/2020 season, Baxter led the Exeter Chiefs to win the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time, beating Racing 92 at Ashton Gate, Bristol in the final 31-27.
Bailey played for Newton Abbot Rugby Club prior to his first call-up to the Exeter Chiefs squad for the Premiership Rugby Cup in September 2022. [6] He made his debut away against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. [7] The following season he was also playing number 7 for the Chiefs in that competition. [8]
Hendrickson made his debut for the Chiefs in November 2013, featuring in a LV= Cup win over Harlequins FC at Sandy Park and started for the first time with Exeter against Ospreys a week later in the LV= Cup. [1] Hendrickson played on 30 March 2018 as Exeter Chiefs beat Bath Rugby in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. [2]