Bath 16 - 6 Exeter Chiefs

New signing Peter Stringer came off the bench on his Bath debut to score both tries against Exeter Chiefs at The Rec.

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RUGBY: Arscott signs new deal with Chiefs

Luke Arscott scoring a try against London Irish last month Credit: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Exeter Chiefs' Luke Arscott has pledged to stay with the club until summer 2015. The full back is a key member of the back line. He was recently linked with Heineken cup rivals Clermont Auvergne but in extending his contract the Plymouth-born player has shown he sees his future at Sandy Park.

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Exeter Chiefs 30 - 20 Scarlets

Exeter Chiefs' Ian Whitten scores his side's first try of the game against Scarlets. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Exeter Chiefs were made to work hard by a determined Scarlets team at Sandy Park.

The Chiefs looked in total control after early converted tries from Ian Whitten and Simon Alcott.

But James Hanks' yellow card allowed Scarlets back into the match - with the visitors just seven points behind at the turnaround.

Scott Williams' try at the start of the second half levelled the scores, but the Chiefs won the game thanks to a Gareth Steenson penalty and a last minute James Scaysbrook converted try.

Exeter Chiefs' Simon Alcott scores his side's second try of the game despite the best efforts of Scarlets' Jonathan Davies. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Elsewhere today, the Cornish Pirates won at Swansea by 30 points to 10 in the British and Irish Cup.

Kyle Marriott, Tom Bedford and Rob Elloway scored tries for the visitors.

Chiefs secure first win in Heineken Cup

Exeter Chiefs' Gonzalo Comacho evades Llanelli Scarlets' Jonathan Davies. Credit: David Jones/PA Wire

The Exeter Chiefs have won their first ever game in the Heineken Cup after they beat Scarlets 22-16.

Haydn Thomas crossed the line in the fifth minute, with the rest of the points coming from the boot of Gareth Steenson.

Exeter Chiefs' Kevin Barrett is tackled by Llanelli Scarlets' Johnathan Edwards and Phil John. Credit: David Jones/PA Wire

In the British and Irish Cup, Plymouth Albion narrowly won 21-20 at Aberavon, thanks to a 75th minute try from Wayne Sprangle and Paul Roberts' penalty two minutes from the end.

The Cornish Pirates play Swansea tomorrow at the Mennaye Field (2pm).

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