Exeter Chiefs Announce Surprise Return of Axed Coach as New Role Confirmed

Former Exeter head coach Ali Hepher returns to Chiefs in new role

Former Exeter head coach Ali Hepher has been appointed to an academy performance coach role within the Chiefs’ development pathway. Hepher returns to the club less than four months after the coach ended a 16-year stay at Sandy Park by mutual consent. With 16 years of experience at Chiefs, Hepher brings valuable knowledge of both the club and the sport to the role, which will be crucial to developing future Chiefs players and guiding pathway coac…

Hepher appointed to academy development pathway role

Ali Hepher has been appointed to an academy performance coach role within Exeter Chiefs’ development pathway. With 16 years of experience at Chiefs, Hepher brings valuable knowledge of both the club and the sport to the role, which will be crucial to developing future Chiefs players and guiding pathway coaches. Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “Personally, I’m really pleased to have Ali on board in this new role which encompasses hi…

Hepher back at Chiefs in new academy development role

The 50-year-old has been appointed as an academy performance coach within the club’s player development pathway

Exeter Chiefs announce surprise return of axed coach as new role confirmed

Exeter Chiefs have announced the return of former head coach Ali Hepher, with him taking up a new post within the club's academy.

Tumultuous year with Exeter sees new twist for Ali Hepher after axing

Ali Hepher has rejoined Exeter Chiefs in an academy performance coach role within club’s development pathway following his exit in May.