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Eoin O'Connor made four appearances for Munster

Former Munster lock O'Connor to join Exeter

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of former Munster lock Eoin O'Connor. The Waterford native departed Munster at the end of the 2022/23 season and is set to bolster the Irish contingent at the Premiership side.

Rugby • 19 Jul 23

Jack Nowell has featured in the last two World Cups for England

'I'm not doing the World Cup' - England winger Nowell

England winger Jack Nowell said he will not put himself forward for selection at the Rugby World Cup in France as he continues to manage his recovery from a knee injury.

Rugby • 24 May 23

Woodburn (r) was yellow-carded for this challenge

Nowell escapes ban over Woodburn tweet

Jack Nowell will be available for Exeter's Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle after escaping a ban for the misconduct charge arising from his criticism of a referee on social media.

Rugby • 20 Apr 23

Jack Nowell hurt his ankle in the Premiership final

Exeter bullish on Nowell's World Cup chances

Exeter and England back Jack Nowell has undergone ankle surgery after being injured in the Premiership final against Saracens earlier this month.

Rugby • 19 Jun 19

The 26-year-old full-back was superb until he was forced from the pitch

England back Nowell to undergo further assessment

Jack Nowell is continuing to undergo assessment on the left ankle damaged in Exeter's Premiership final defeat by Saracens.

Rugby • 05 Jun 19

Jack Nowell starts on the right wing in Cardiff

England bring back Nowell for crucial Wales showdown

Jack Nowell has been restored to the right wing for England's Guinness Six Nations title clash with Wales in place of the injured Chris Ashton.

Rugby • 21 Feb 19

Nowell in action against Munster this season

Nowell: Exeter must have 'nothing to lose mentality'

Exeter know that success in Limerick next Saturday - and denying Munster a losing bonus point - would see the Chiefs finish top of Pool 2.

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

Rory Best led the Lions to their first midweek win of the tour

Captain Rory Best pleased with Lions' response

Rory Best insisted the Lions drew the reaction demanded from their midweek team after the Chiefs were routed 34-6 at Waikato Stadium.

Rugby • 20 Jun 17

Jared Payne was among the try scorers for the Lions

Lions shine in final game before All Blacks Test match

Winger Jack Nowell scored two tries as the Lions ruthlessly exploited a yellow card to flanker Mitchell Brown to cross three times in 10 minutes and beat the Waikato Chiefs 34-6.

Rugby • 20 Jun 17

Kiss admits Ulster couldn't handle Exeter pressure

Ulster boss Les Kiss was disappointed after their Champions Cup loss in Exeter without a bonus point effectively ended any hopes of the province advancing.

Rugby • 15 Jan 17

Jack Nowell is set to start on the left wing for England on Sunday

Jack Nowell set to start on left wing for England

Jack Nowell is poised to start England's pivotal RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland after being preferred ahead of Jonny May in a 26-man squad retained for the Dublin showdown.

Six Nations • 24 Feb 15