Club statement: Susie Appleby

With Exeter Chiefs Women’s PWR season coming to an end, the club has begun implementing changes ahead of next season, starting with the decision to not issue a new contract to head coach Susie Appleby.

The club’s CEO and chairman Tony Rowe CBE said: “I would like to thank Susie for her dedication and hard work in setting up a women’s rugby programme for the club. It has been an exciting five years with the team passing the 100-game mark in the league last season, making two league finals and two cup wins. We wish Susie all the best for the future.

“However, I feel the time is right to ring the changes and to re-arrange the coaching team, including new personnel. Susie’s contract was up at the end of the season and I have made the decision to make that change now.

“Steve Salvin will oversee the team in the interim, including players contract as we head into this prolonged off-season ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.”