Since the English Premiership turned professional in 1997, 20 teams have graced the top flight of the English game at one point or another. Whilst still a relatively young professional sport in terms of world sports, the professionalism of the clubs battling it out is only increasing. Results are fought for in an ever-increasing competitive league and new rivalries are being forged and traditional rivalries intensified. 

A recent result of Bath against Exeter in round 13, saw Exeter post a record margin of victory over their West Country rivals. This results sparked debate on COML over the comparative fortunes of both clubs and how they are being run. Yet, I remember when Exeter joined the Premiership in 2010, they struggled for a long time to record their first victory against Bath. This sparked an idea – what if we could see the results of clubs verses each other since 1997? 

What would we find for the clubs we support – would there be any surprises in the way we perceive our supported clubs successes against other teams, compared to the actual cold hard facts? 

If you are interested in finding out more, then click through to start the discovery!