By SAM JACKSON

Hammer blow: Manu Tuilagi receives treatment

SALE claimed the bonus point to stay in the race for the play-offs but their title hopes were dealt a blow with England centre Manu Tuilagi injuring his Achilles in the 12th minute.
Northampton lock Courtney Lawes also left the field, with an ankle injury.
Two Luke James scores, a penalty try and one from Simon Hammersley sealed the bonus point for Sale before half-time as Ahsee Tuala replied for Saints. Alex Mitchell’s try reduced the gap before Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Valeri Morozov took Sale clear.
Victory consol...