BackCampbell Ridl boosts Exeter’s playoff push with victory over Prem champions Bath

Sport

Guardian Sport10.05.2026SportUnited Kingdom

Campbell Ridl boosts Exeter’s playoff push with victory over Prem champions Bath

Schriftgröße

Exeter 35-12 BathFourth-placed Chiefs secure bonus-point victory The road to the Prem playoffs continues to be full of compelling twists and turns. For a while it seemed Exeter might be about to be reeled in by a Bath side renowned for their finishing strength, only for second-half tries from Paul Brown-Bampoe, Len Ikitau and Campbell Ridl and a resilient defensive effort to steer the Chiefs to one of their more pleasing league wins of the season.With Leicester and Saracens finishing strongly and only three regular season fixtures remaining this was a game the home side could ill afford to lose and that extra edge played a part against a Bath side still feeling the effects of their disappointing Champions Cup semi-final loss in Bordeaux. As the game wore on it was the Chiefs who grew in confidence and this result puts them in fourth place, five points clear of Bristol in fifth. Continue reading...

Continue reading on Guardian Sport

This article was originally published by Guardian Sport.

Ähnliche Meldungen

Sport·25 dk önce

Brad Parks: The Inventor of Wheelchair Tennis

Brad Parks invented wheelchair tennis 50 years ago after a skiing accident left him paralyzed. He devised a sport that allows wheelchair users to play tennis, overcoming initial skepticism and equipment challenges. Today, it's a global sport played at Grand Slams and the Paralympics.

BBC Sport

In Entwicklung·1 sa önce

Belgium players felt 'injustice' over Balogun ban suspension before World Cup match

Belgium players expressed a "sense of injustice" after Fifa suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban just before their World Cup match against the US. Despite the striker being cleared to play, Belgium won 4-1, with players appearing to mock the situation.

BBC Sport

In Entwicklung·1 sa önce

US World Cup Dream Ends in Disappointment with Heavy Defeat to Belgium

The United States' World Cup campaign ended in a disappointing 4-1 loss to Belgium in the last-16. Despite a strong start and national enthusiasm, the team's performance faltered, marked by defensive errors and controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's suspended red card.

BBC Sport

EILMELDUNG·4 sa önce

Belgium Eliminates US in World Cup Last 16

Belgium defeated the United States 3-1 in the World Cup last 16 in Seattle. The US, co-hosts of the tournament, are now eliminated, with Belgium advancing to face Spain in the quarter-finals. The match saw controversy over a suspended red card for US striker Folarin Balogun.

Guardian Sport

In Entwicklung·7 sa önce

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Dream Ends as Portugal Loses to Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career concluded with Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16. The 41-year-old legend, who has scored a world-record 976 goals, never won the coveted trophy, with his best finish being the semi-finals in 2006. Manager Roberto Martinez also departed after the loss.

BBC Sport

In Entwicklung·7 sa önce

Spain's Defense Shines in World Cup Run, Aiming for Second Title

Spain's national football team is on track for a second World Cup title, reaching the quarter-finals without conceding a goal. Their strong defense, led by goalkeeper Unai Simon, has set a new World Cup record for consecutive clean sheets, highlighting a shift in focus from their famed tiki-taka attack.

BBC Sport