Exeter Chiefs women appoint Oli Bishop as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Exeter Chiefs women have appointed Oli Bishop as their new head coach, replacing Steve Salvin, effective immediately. Bishop was previously Salvin's assistant and aims to enhance the club's competitiveness after a strong showing in the 2025-2026 season, where they reached the play-off semi-final. Salvin departed to take a full-time coaching role with Wales. Bishop has a lengthy coaching history in women's rugby and emphasizes a focus on team evolution and maintaining an expansive play style. He will work alongside new assistant coach Ross Bundy to build on the team's recent successes.
- •Bishop replaces Steve Salvin, who left to join Wales coaching staff.
- •Exeter Chiefs women finished third last season and reached the semi-finals.
- •Bishop has 13 years of coaching experience in women's rugby.
- •Ross Bundy joins as assistant coach from Leicester Tigers.
- •Bishop aims to improve team cohesion and offensive strategy.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role
"Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.
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