Chris Bentley: It was a great week in the Bentley household!
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoIt's a boy! I can't think of a better way to open this week's pre-Christmas missive than by announcing to the world that we three are now four. Yes, the lovely Hayley battled through an exhausting 41-hour...
Chris Bentley column: Jo Pavey is an inspiration
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoGood old Aunty BBC – their annual sports awards on Sunday served up another emotional mix of personalities and human endeavour to record the nation's sporting success stories of the past year. Formula...
Chris Bentley: Exeter Chiefs conquered in France
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoVeni, vidi, vici. Classic Latin for a classic achievement. With no fewer than 10 changes in our line-up, the Chiefs went to France, they saw and they conquered. Some might think yours truly got a bit...
Chris Bentley: It was a famous day for Exeter Chiefs against...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoNovember was a good month for Exeter Chiefs. No, with wins already over Bath, Northampton and Wasps, November was a very good month for Exeter Chiefs. If that were not enough, Saturday November 29 was...
Chris Bentley: Time to stand up and make Exeter Chiefs rugby...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoEight games in and I was amazed that the Chiefs were at the top of the Aviva Premiership, well at least for 22 hours! Once again the lads flew out of the traps to the delight of another 8,000-plus crowd....
Chris Bentley: Exeter Chiefs' win was celebrated in Bermuda
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoPrime Minister Harold Wilson once said: "A week is a long time in politics!" I'm not sure how relevant his words were on the Westminster stage, but in the life of this veteran rugby voyager, 10 days on...
Chris Bentley: There's no substitute for hard work
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoMr Roberts my career teacher was not amused when I told him "I want to play rugby for a living!" His advice to "stop dreaming and face reality, boy" fell on deaf ears. While others planned to follow a...
Chris Bentley: The rugby family speaks one common language
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoOscar Wilde said: "The English and Americans are two nations separated by a common language." It's an observation that perhaps goes further than just words. Whereas Uncle Sam delights in celebrating...
Chris Bentley: They can take our drums, but they cannot take our...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoSeason of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the maturing sun. The nights are drawing in, there's a sudden nip in the air and it's raining. Autumn is here. Chapter one of the Premiership...
Chris Bentley: Exeter Chiefs' family could celebrate last weekend
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoHome is where your heart is or so the saying goes, and I suspect few would argue. After a hard day's work, how good does it feel to walk through the door, unwind and relax totally at home safe and secure...
