Career
He became a Wellington player in 1980 and first appeared for New Zealand at under-23 level before being selected for a match against Fiji which did not carry full capped status. He made his full New Zealand debut against Romania in Bucharest and played in both tests against France. Salmon returned to England at the end of the 1983 New Zealand season having made 64 appearances for Wellington.
He made his England international debut on 1 June 1985 against his former team, New Zealand, in Christchurch, losing 18-13.
His last appearance for England was in the 1987 Rugby World Cup against Wales in Brisbane, losing 16-3. He played his club rugby with Harlequins, and after retiring had an executive role with them.
Since retiring from rugby, he has worked for Sky Sports and Independent Television and also has a column in The Daily Telegraph.