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Double injury blow for England

23 May 2017 0 comments

Paul Hill and Joe Marchant have been ruled out of England‘s tour to Argentina in June through injury. Hill, who has an ongoing neck injury, […]

Castleford accused of breaching contract

14 May 2017 0 comments

DENNY SOLOMONA will claim that Castleford Tigers ‘belittled’ him as the case over his switch to Sale Sharks heads to trial later this year. A […]

Stade sale begins as club await new owner

14 May 2017 1 comment

Stade Francais turned the winning of the first European trophy in their history into a farewell party for some of their greatest heroes. Their Challenge […]

Sale sign Faf de Klerk after all

9 May 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South Africa international Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal ahead of next season. Only on April 17, […]

Sale scrap it out thanks to cameo from Stringer

7 May 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Red hot: Ben Curry of Sale Sharks scores a try PICTURES: Getty Images IT has certainly not been the easiest fortnight for […]

Nathan Earle speaks out after his surprise England call-up

4 May 2017 0 comments

Nathan Earle says he is glad he was horizontal in bed when he got the news of his selection for the England tour party to […]

Sale sign tighthead prop

3 May 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have secured the signing of tighthead WillGriff John from Doncaster Knights. Born in Plymouth, John, 24, started his playing career at Pontypridd as […]

Four highly-rated youngsters sign for Bristol

3 May 2017 0 comments

Bristol Rugby have added four highly-rated young players to their ranks as plans for next season continue. Samoa international lock Chris Vui, 24, arrives from […]

The Winners…

23 April 2017 1 comment

Joe Cokanasiga Sam James Harry Mallinder Jack Maunder Nick Isiekwe Harry Williams Sam Underhill Nathan Earle Piers Francis Tom Curry Ben Curry Squad Forwards: Will […]

Hartley to captain England in Argentina

20 April 2017 0 comments

Dylan Hartley will captain England for their tour to Argentina after being left out of the Lions squad. The Northampton hooker, who saw his understudy […]

De Klerk and O’Connor are done deals at Sale

16 April 2017 0 comments

BLINDSIDE understands that Sale Sharks have completed deals for Faf de Klerk and James O’Connor to move to the club next season. We exclusively revealed […]

England look to complete the clean sweep

16 April 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA JOHN Fletcher’s England U18s take on Scotland today looking to end the international series in Wales unbeaten. John Fletcher’s side started their campaign […]

Sale retain Ostrikov for two more years

11 April 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced that lock Andrei Ostrikov has signed a new two-year deal with the club. The big Russian lock joined the club back […]

Gap widens on Bristol as Sharks edge 9-try spectacular

9 April 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Sale Sharks…36pts Tries: James 7, 28, Haley 39, McGuigan 64, B Curry 77 Conversions: MacGinty 8, 29, 40, 78 Penalties: MacGinty 75 […]

Nick Cain: Solomona is quality, but don’t pick him

5 April 2017 0 comments

That Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale Sharks, is not in […]

Only question is, which tour will Denny be on?

5 April 2017 0 comments

Denny Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the Lions armoury if Warren Gatland was to make him his left-field pick to go […]

Solomona is quality, but don’t pick him

2 April 2017 1 comment

THAT Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale Sharks, is not in […]

Only question is, which tour will Denny be on?

2 April 2017 0 comments

Gary Fitzgerald gets the lowdown on Sale’s new super hero from their record try-scorer DENNY Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the […]

Solomona eligible for England and the Lions

29 March 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks flying winger Denny Solomona is now eligible to play for England after receiving notification from the RFU. Being English-qualified also puts the free-scoring […]

We wanted it too easy, Baxter raps his Chiefs

26 March 2017 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Exeter 30pts Tries: Horstmann 25, Cowan-Dickie 38, Woodburn 46, Armand 67 Conversions: Slade 38, 67 4Penalties: Slade 50, 76 Sale Sharks 25pts […]

Sharks in talks with Scots ace Jackson

26 March 2017 1 comment

Off north? Jackson SALE SHARKS are having talks with Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson about a switch to the North-West from Harlequins. Jackson has spent only […]

Northampton lure playmaker Francis back from Auckland

26 March 2017 0 comments

TRANSFER WRAP By STEVE RIGBY NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Auckland Blues’ highly-rated playmaker Piers Francis for next season. Francis, 26, originally from Gravesend in Kent, […]

Unbeaten England building for Wales

19 March 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER England U18 31pts Scotland U18 17pts Setting the tempo: England skipper Ollie Fox feeds his backs ENGLAND ended last weekend with a […]

Another Wallaby to Exeter

12 March 2017 0 comments

EXETER Chiefs could this week announce the signing of Montpellier’s former Wallaby scrum-half Nic White, below. Blindside reported at Christmas that White, 26, is heading […]

Scotland star Strauss is snapped up by Sharks

5 March 2017 0 comments

TRANSFER WRAP By STEVE RIGBY Shark: Josh Strauss SALE Sharks have secured the services of Scotland international Josh Strauss ahead of next season. The bearded […]

Redpath pins his colours to England

5 March 2017 0 comments

ENGLAND SCHOOLS CAMERON Redpath will force his father Bryan to cheer on England today after being named on the bench to take on France U18s […]

DREAM TEAM

5 March 2017 1 comment

MARC JONES, THE BRISTOL AND FORMER SALE SHARKS HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Eifion Lewis-Roberts –Turned up at […]

Curry twins sign long-term Sale contracts

2 March 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced that England U20s Internationals Ben and Tom Curry have both signed five-year contracts at the club. The twins have been featuring […]

Josh Strauss to join Sale Sharks

1 March 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Scottish International back rower Josh Strauss on a three-year deal. The South African born is currently playing for […]

Tom Arscott EXCLUSIVE: I thought it was the end of my career

1 March 2017 0 comments

By JON NECOMBE Yorkshire Carnegie signing Tom Arscott feared he was “damaged” goods and might never play professionally again after his abrupt sacking by Sale. […]

Court case against Sale’s Solomona set to be adjourned

26 February 2017 1 comment

AN out-of-court settlement could be on the cards as Rugby League club Castleford’s legal action against Denny Solomona looks set to be adjourned. A court […]

Sharks suffer a hammer blow with Addison injury

26 February 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE SALE centre Will Addison looks set to miss the remainder of the season after breaking bones in his foot in yesterday’s clash […]

Mercer to captain England U20s against Italy

23 February 2017 0 comments

Bath teenage sensation No.8 Zach Mercer will captain England U20s against Italy as they chase their third win of the tournament. Mercer, who is enjoying […]

Steve Diamond hit with six-week ban

23 February 2017 0 comments

Steve Diamond has been banned for six weeks for verbally abusing the match officials after Sale‘s Anglo-Welsh Cup game against Harlequins on February 3. Diamond, […]

Yorkshire Carnegie sign Sale’s sacked winger

21 February 2017 0 comments

Yorkshire Carnegie have signed winger Tom Arscott for the remainder of the season only a month after the wing was sacked by Sale Sharks. The […]

Newcastle swoop for Sharks starlet Nott

19 February 2017 0 comments

NEWCASTLE FALCONS look set to follow up their move for France centre Maxime Mermoz by landing Sale Sharks highly rated England U20 star George Nott. […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

12 February 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER ■ WASPS are in the hunt to sign Northampton Saints prop Gareth Denman when his contract runs out at the end of the […]

Welsh lock Day is set to join Sarries

12 February 2017 0 comments

Three caps: Dominic Day playing for Wales ■ SALE Sharks’ tighthead prop Brian Mujati is joining the Ospreys, with immediate effect. SARACENS have agreed a […]

Cockerill courted by rival clubs in Top 14

5 February 2017 0 comments

FORMER Leicester boss Richard Cockerill is on the radar of several French clubs after moving to France to work with Mike Ford at Toulon. Cockerill […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

5 February 2017 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ SALE Sharks are the latest club to show an interest in signing Exeter Chiefs’ former England […]

Dragons wait on Henson decision

5 February 2017 1 comment

Waiting game: Gavin Henson GAVIN HENSON could be set to return to Wales after rejecting a lucrative offer to finish his career in Japan next […]

Tigers confirm move for Toulon’s Mermoz

5 February 2017 2 comments

By ED HUTSON THE DEAL to take France and Toulon centre Maxime Mermoz to Leicester was finally confirmed for the remainder of the season after […]

Lou Reed leaves Sale Sharks

2 February 2017 0 comments

Lou Reed has left Sale with immediate effect and by mutual consent. The towering lock joined the Sharks on a two-year contract form the Cardiff Blues […]

Sale cleared in TJ Ioane inquiry

31 January 2017 0 comments

Sale have been cleared by the Concussion Management Review Group of any wrongdoing over an incident concerning TJ Ioane against Harlequins earlier this month. The […]

Tom Arscott speaks out

20 January 2017 0 comments

Following his release by Sale Sharks, Tom Arscott released the following statement: It read: “While I am extremely disappointed with the outcome of the club’s […]

Sale sack Tom Arscott

19 January 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks have today terminated the contract of Tom Arscott with immediate effect following a disciplinary investigation and hearing. The winger is believed to be […]

Former Tiger Odogwu glad he jumped ship to Sharks

19 January 2017 0 comments

When Paolo Odogwu scored for Sale against Leicester in October it was a moment of personal satisfaction for the 19-year-old speedster who once cut a […]

RFU under fire for failing England Saxons

17 January 2017 0 comments

England’s failure to extend their Saxons programme could have a catastrophic effect on player development, warns former RFU performance coach Jon Callard. Callard, a driving […]

Sale player investigated after leaking team tactics

17 January 2017 0 comments

Sale have made a complaint to the Rugby Football Union after information was allegedly leaked to opponents Bristol on New Year’s Day. Bristol fought back […]