Summary

  • Exeter to face Wasps in Premiership final at Twickenham on 24 October

  • Chiefs defeat Bath 35-6 at Sandy Park to qualify for fifth consecutive Premiership final

  • Wasps beat Bristol Bears 47-24 in first semi-final to reach first Premiership final since 2017

  1. Twickenham awaitspublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    Exeter Chiefs v Wasps (Saturday, 24 October, 18:00 BST)

    Now we know the line-up for the 2020 Premiership final.

    Exeter Chiefs will attempt to win their second domestic title against Wasps.

    It's a repeat of the 2017 final, and Wasps will be hoping to win their first Premiership trophy since 2008.

    We'll bring you in-depth coverage of that match in a fortnight.

    In the meantime, Exeter and Bristol both have a shot at European glory next weekend.

    The Bears face Toulon in the European Challenge Cup on Friday, while the Chiefs tackle Racing 92 in the Champions Cup next Saturday.

    Thanks for joining us this afternoon.

  2. Chiefs keep double bid alivepublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    FT: Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Exeter remain on course for a domestic and European double.

    They booked their fifth consecutive trip to Twickenham by beating Bath at Sandy Park.

    The Chiefs have a Champions Cup final to look forward to next weekend.

    Click the link below to read Brent Pilnick's report of today's win over the Blue, Black and Whites.

    Exeter make fifth straight final

    Exeter stay on course for a domestic and European double as they beat Bath in a hard-fought Premiership play-off semi-final.

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  3. 'Credit to the team'published at 18:34 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    FT: Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Quote Message

    It shows how we have been going the whole season. We got the performance we wanted. To stop Bath from scoring a try is a credit to the team. My key focus is Exeter, and we have two finals now

    Joe Simmonds, Exeter fly-half on BT Sport

  4. 'Bath threw everything at Exeter'published at 18:31 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    FT: Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    No disgrace in way Bath played, they threw everything at Exeter unlike many who have been here before but it just wasn't enough.

  5. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    FT: Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Exeter tryImage source, PA Media

    It was a clinical performance by the Chiefs at Sandy Park.

    The hosts came away with points virtually every time they entered the Bath 22.

    The visitors couldn't capitalise when they had spells on top.

    Failing to score while Exeter lock Jonny Hill was in the sin-bin proved to be a crucial phase of the game.

  6. Full-timepublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 10 October 2020
    Breaking

    Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Exeter reach a fifth consecutive Premiership final.

    The Chiefs remain in the hunt for a domestic and European double.

    Wasps stand in their way of a second league title at Twickenham in two weeks' time.

  7. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Exeter 35-6 Bath

    A late worry for Exeter as Joe Simmonds goes off through injury.

    He might have just tweaked a leg muscle while stretching trying to tackle Ruaridh McConnochie.

    No replacements are left so the Chiefs will finish with 14 men.

    There's no need to risk Simmonds in the closing stages.

  8. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Exeter 35-6 Bath

    A spell which sums up most of Bath's afternoon.

    Ruaridh McConnochie bursts into the Exeter 22 and the visitors have a two-on-one.

    But the move loses momentum and McConnochie is then snared by a high tackle from Stuart Hogg.

    Bath get the penalty but go for the corner.

  9. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Exeter continue to threaten as Joe Simmonds gets into the Bath 22 again.

    This time the Chiefs man is snared by a defender, and a knock-on eventually gives the visitors a bit of a breather.

    The men in yellow have been through the wringer in the second half.

  10. 'Bath are up against a machine'published at 73 mins

    Exeter 35-6 Bath

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Make no mistake, there's not one single Bath player that has not given anything other than his best today but you are up against a machine at the moment and when it doesn't go right for you, they make it absolutely certain it goes right for them.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 10 October 2020

    Tweets using #bbcrugby

    Exeter celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    John Reynolds: Do you know what I think the All Blacks and Exeter have in common? (OK, as well as that). It's so seldom do they ever make a poor decision - therefore fluency, momentum etc are maintained at an extremely high level.

  12. try

    Try: Exeter 35-6 Bathpublished at 70 mins

    Ollie Devoto, con Joe Simmonds

    Exeter have their fifth through former Bath man Ollie Devoto.

    The centre put the finishing touches on a move that was orchestrated by Joe Simmonds.

    The fly-half steps into the 22 and dummies his way past Rhys Priestland.

    It looks like he'll score himself but Anthony Watson gets back to tackle him.

    No drama though, as Simmonds offloads for Devoto to score under the posts.

  13. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Exeter 28-6 Bath

    Bath are playing with urgency and purpose, but a knock-on stalls their momentum.

    The game has run away from Stuart Hooper's side since the restart.

  14. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Exeter 28-6 Bath

    Exeter bring the experienced Gareth Steenson on for the closing stages.

    He replaces Olly Woodburn, who is on the sidelines getting treatment on his right leg.

    The Chiefs wing looks in a bit of discomfort, and that will be a concern with the European Champions Cup final next weekend.

  15. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Exeter 28-6 Bath

    Joe SimmondsImage source, PA Media

    Into the final 15 minutes, and do Bath have anything left to give?

    The visitors have put in a good shift, but have not been able to take advantage during the spells in the game when they have been on top.

    The Chiefs have been clinical, and that is why they have consistently challenged for silverware over the past few years.

  16. try

    Try: Exeter 28-6 Bathpublished at 63 mins

    Jonny Hill, con Joe Simmonds

    You can't say it wasn't coming.

    Exeter get into the 22, and first the backs have a go.

    Stuart Hogg is stopped short and then the Chiefs forwards take over.

    Eventually it's Jonny Hill who reaches out from close range to bag his second try of the afternoon.

    Joe Simmonds adds the conversion.

    Twickenham is beckoning for the Devonians once again.

  17. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Exeter 21-6 Bath

    Bath get a penalty from the resulting scrum.

    They kick to touch and have a chance to clear the pressure, but for once their line-out fails them.

    Exeter have the ball back as they look to put the game beyond the visitors.

  18. No try (Exeter)published at 60 mins

    Exeter 21-6 Bath

    Predictably, Exeter's rolling maul crashes over the Bath line.

    Luke Pearce awards the line but the visitors aren't happy.

    Ben Spencer is particularly vocal in his protests.

    After a quick consultation with line judge Craig Maxwell-Keys, Pearce is told the ball was held up.

  19. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Exeter 21-6 Bath

    Bath are penalised at the breakdown.

    Sam Underhill steals the ball but the tackler did not release his man.

    It's an easy three for the Chiefs on the edge of the 22, but they go to the corner instead.

  20. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Exeter 21-6 Bath

    Replacement scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is on for Exeter as the Chiefs look to close out the game.

    A while new front row appears for the hosts as well.

    Bath are not out of it yet, but will have to grab a try soon to keep their hopes of Twickenham alive.

    Bath playersImage source, PA Media