Matt Salter was a former Bristol Rugby captain. He died at 49 years of age. He captained Bristol Rugby for four seasons.
He was named to the Guinness Premiership Dream Team in 2006. He played professionally for London Broncos and Leeds. After retiring, he became head coach at Clifton RFC and director of rugby at Clifton College.
He was a highly-respected figure in the Bristol rugby community. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Clifton RFC released a statement expressing deep sadness at Matt Salter's death and highlighting his contributions to rugby.
Clifton RFC described Matt Salter as someone who would be greatly missed across the Clifton and wider Bristol rugby community. Plymouth Albion RFC posted a tribute expressing sadness at Matt Salter's passing and noting his significant contribution to rugby. Rugby correspondent Andrew Baldock remarked that Matt Salter's death is shocking and that he was a fine player and captain.
Details about funeral arrangements have not been announced.