Exeter Chiefs Extend Rob Baxter's Contract

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has signed a new multi-year contract with the club, securing his position after nearly 17 years at the helm and committing to guide the team through its next phase of development at Sandy Park.

The extension, the length of which was not disclosed, comes as Exeter sits fourth in the Gallagher Premiership table, seven points behind leaders Northampton Saints and in contention for the playoffs. Baxter, 53, expressed pride in the club's decision to retain him. "I'm delighted to have signed a contract extension," he said in a statement. "I've been involved here a long time, had some fantastic experiences and some tough ones along the way too, though thankfully those have been few and far between. To have the club be happy to extend my time here makes me proud."

Baxter highlighted his enthusiasm for the current squad and upcoming talent. "The key thing for me is how excited I am and how enthused I am to work with the current crop of players we have here at Chiefs as well as the players we've already signed for next season, the young academy players coming through our pathway, and the group of coaches," he added. "I can really see a bright...