Beleaguered Worcester beaten by Exeter at Sixways

NO FAIRYTALE: Exeter claimed victory over beleaguered Worcester. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Exeter ensured there was no fairytale ending to a turbulent week for beleaguered Worcester as the Chiefs claimed a 36-21 victory at Sixways.

The crisis-hit Warriors, with debts spiralling as high as £25million, just met Friday’s deadline to allow the Gallagher Premiership fixture to take place with their support staff having to perform miracles to meet stringent regulations in order to do so.