Turner left Newport RFC and became player/coach at Sale FC in 1992, leaving in 1996 to join Bedford RFC as player/Head Coach, taking both clubs into the English Premiership during his tenure. In 1998/99 he joined Saracens as backs coach and then spent 2 seasons at Rugby Lions as player/coach, winning promotion to Division 1.
Turner departed Newport RFC in 1992 to become a player/coach at Sale FC, leaving in 1996 to join Bedford RFC as player/Head Coach. During his tenure, he led both clubs into the English Premiership. In 1998/99, he joined Saracens as backs coach and then spent two seasons with Rugby Lions as player/coach, achieving promotion to Division 1.