Baxter and Exeter coaching staff sign new deals

Rob Baxter and his senior Exeter Chiefs coaches have signed new deals with the Premiership club.

Director of rugby Baxter has extended his stay at Sandy Park until 2023 along with head coach Ali Hepher, forwards coach Rob Hunter and skills coach Ricky Pellow.

Baxter masterminded Exeter's first Premiership title two years ago and has also overseen two Anglo-Welsh Cup triumphs.

The long-serving Baxter is targeting further glory after committing his future to Chiefs.

- BREAKING NEWS: Rob Baxter, Ali Hepher, Rob Hunter and Ricky Pellow all agree new three-year contract extensions with the @ExeterChiefs https://t.co/crh47VwEMC pic.twitter.com/ZpxmbbDBAK
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"Personally, I'm absolutely delighted to have agreed a new three-year contract extension," said Baxter.

"However, I'm even more pleased that the other coaches have also agreed similar extensions. I think it's a real indication of how happy we all are working alongside one another each day.

"Together, we understand the ambitions of the club moving forward - and of how exciting this next period is going to be for the rugby club.

"I think as a group we all feel that everything we want to achieve can be achieved here over these next three years, so it's exciting times for all of us and I'm looking forward to us building on the fantastic foundations we have laid as a collective group."