Exeter Chiefs skipper Jack Yeandle will be staying for a 14th season at Sandy Park after Rob Baxter said the club stalwart has agreed to a new contract.
Following the signing of Italian international Stephen Varney, the Chiefs have reportedly lined up the Gloucester player as their next acquisition.
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
The Gallagher Premiership leaders remain on course for the treble after a 48-14 victory over Exeter at Sandy Park.
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter was delighted for scrum-half Stu Townsend after the Devon side marked his 100th top-flight appearance for the club...
Exeter picked up only their second Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a come-from-behind triumph against old adversaries Saracens.
Leicester battled to a much-needed yet unconvincing 28-15 win over struggling Exeter in a dour contest.
Toulouse and Antoine Dupont produced a box-office performance as they blitzed Investec Champions Cup opponents Exeter 64-21 at Sandy Park.
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: Exeter endured a torrid evening at Sandy Park, as Toulouse delivered a 10-try masterclass to seal a thumping 64-21 win.
Exeter suffered a seventh successive Gallagher Premiership defeat of the season as Bath regained top spot with a 19-15 victory at the Recreation Ground.