Sean Holley© Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Bristol's first-team coach Sean Holley has signed a new deal with the club.

Holley, who has previously been in charge of the Ospreys, arrived at Bristol in 2013 and will continue to work with Andy Robinson at the Greene King IPA Championship side.

"We've come a long way in the two seasons I've been here so far. I feel we're on a journey and we have unfinished business here," Holley said. "When I arrived here, I talked about my ambition to coach Bristol in the top flight. That hasn't changed. You're always flattered by interest from other clubs but I'm genuinely excited about what we have to look forward to at Bristol Rugby.

"We are putting together a high quality backroom staff and working with them and Andy [Robinson] has been excellent. We challenge each other and share a common goal. I am delighted with the player's attitude and they have bought into the ambition. The group that we have here now is a quality blend of youth and experience. "Ashton Gate and the continued redevelopment just underlines the direction Bristol are going. The prospect of 27,000 passionate Bristolians at the Gate in two years-time is something we all want to be involved in."

Bristol are currently at the top of the Championship tree and if the season plays out like form suggests, they will face the Worcester Warriors in the play-offs.

"I believe that we can get promoted this season and, not only that, we can flourish in the top flight," Holley said. "I'm incredibly ambitious and wouldn't be here if I didn't think that was the case. I've loved my time at Bristol so far. The supporters have been unbelievable and they deserve success. It's my job to try and deliver it and we are all relishing the play-offs and the challenges that May will bring."