Danny Cipriani to stay with Sale Sharks

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on January 25, Danny Cipriani has handed Sale Sharks a huge boost by signing a new two-year deal with the club.
The fly-half made his England return in the past two weeks after impressing constantly for the Sharks this season and it seemed like his international future persuaded him to stay in Manchester.
He said : “I’m really thrilled about signing the new deal and looking forward to the future.”
“I am delighted to have put pen to paper at last and signed the new deal,” said Cipriani.
“We’ve got some great young talent at the club with players like Mike Haley, Will Addison, Tommy Taylor, Ross Harrison and Josh Beaumont all having really come to the fore over the past year or so.
“It’s a quality set-up and the future looks great at the club with some exciting times ahead.
“One of the main reasons I signed the new deal was that we’ve got a tight squad and it embraces new talent.
“It’s also an environment that makes you feel very welcome so, as I say, I’m really thrilled about signing the new deal and looking forward to the future.”
Director of rugby Steve Diamond added: “The fact that Danny has signed his new deal and committed to Sale is a major statement for everybody.
“Danny is a top quality player and he’s been a very big part in our success over the past year or so.
“He’s also been very happy living here in Manchester and everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that he is staying at the club and will be a big part of our plans going forward.”