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Charteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready

5 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving Bath pack can push […]

I can still cut it at Test level insists Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts

27 December 2019 0 comments

The two-time Lions tourist is eager to play a role for Bath to ease the pressure on Stuart Hooper

YOUNG GUNS

22 December 2019 1 comment

FREDDIESTEWARD LEICESTER FULL-BACK Norfolk has provided a rich seam of talent to Leicester down the years with the Youngs brothers, Ben and Tom, hailing from […]

Van Rensburg’s found happy place at Sharks

15 December 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Slimmed down: Rohan Janse van Rensburg ROHAN Janse van Rensburg is reaping the rewards of a healthier lifestyle after kicking junk food […]

Warriors get red card instead of winning try

15 December 2019 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY Early cracker: Jules Favre celebrates scoring La Rochelle’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS GLASGOW WARRIORS: Seymour 6; Steyn 6, Jones 6, […]

Kirsten out to bully his Bok mates

8 December 2019 0 comments

SOUTH African bruiser Jannes Kirsten says Exeter are hell-bent on putting one foot into the Champions Cup quarter-finals by making it three wins from three […]

Saints lead the chase for Fearns

8 December 2019 0 comments

LYON No.8 Carl Fearns is potentially on his way back to the Premiership. Fearns is not expected to extend his fruitful stay in the Top […]

Storming comeback keep the Warriors’ hopes alive

8 December 2019 0 comments

■By GARY HEATLY On target: Adam Hastings GLASGOW Warriors battled back from 18-6 down just before half-time to defeat La Rochelle in a cracking Champions […]

Curry orders Sharks to put on a killer show

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By JON NEWOMBE Disciplined: Ben Curry has given away just three penalties in ten games for Sale PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Curry wants his side […]

Solomons is ‘chuffed to bits’ by Warriors

1 December 2019 0 comments

WORCESTER director of rugby Alan Solomons gave his side firm instructions at half-time. “I told them it was like playing with the wind…you can never […]

Bears send out their big boys for Exiles clash

1 December 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOL roll out big guns Nathan Hughes, John Afoa and brothers Charles and Siale Piutau against an Irish side that features star […]

DREAMTEAM

1 December 2019 0 comments

JONO ROSS, SALE AND FORMER HARLEQUINS, BULLS, SARACENS AND STADE FRANCAIS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Joe Marler […]

Assault-charge Jennings gets a new chance

1 December 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY FALLEN former Sale Sharks and England U20s midfield star Mark Jennings has spoken of how the combined assistance of the Rugby Players […]

Ashton: Faf can spark Sale

1 December 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Fireball: Faf de Klerk CHRIS Ashton insists Faf de Klerk is the best No.9 in world rugby and feels the diminutive Springbok […]

Brady’s treble too strong for Ionians

1 December 2019 0 comments

Hull Ionians ……7 Sale FC …………36 By MALCOLM KNOWLES THE RESULT of this fixture was determined well before Sale scored their bonus-point try, after just […]

Tom’s in the flow now says Baxter

1 December 2019 1 comment

AFTER watching Tom O’Flaherty destroy Wasps with 14 runs, ten defenders beaten, 146 metres made and a try, Chiefs supremo Rob Baxter said: “His kick-chase […]

Dogs tear hole in leaders’ bid

24 November 2019 0 comments

By STEVE SMITH Sale ………8 Richmond ………7 RICHMOND’S title hopes suffered a huge blow as Sale came from behind to record a remarkable victory over […]

Local Joe thrilled by Bears’ ride to the top

24 November 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA LONG-SERVING Bristol lock Joe Joyce finds it hard to believe how far the Premiership leaders have come since he joined the academy as […]

Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw and other rugby figures show support for Help for Heroes

20 November 2019 0 comments

Robshaw, James Haskell and Mike Tindall kick off Help for Heroes awareness with social media posts donning charity’s clothing range

Selway seals it to send Sale packing

17 November 2019 0 comments

By JACK JOHNSON Chinnor 38 Sale 31 CHINNOR made it three games unbeaten when seeing off Sale in an entertaining clash at Kingsey Road. The […]

Du Preez sends his stunning reminder to Rassie

17 November 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE DANIEL DU PREEZ hopes his stunning start to the season will catapult him back into the international arena with the Springboks. The […]

Chiefs will help Hogg escape his RWC misery

17 November 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Getting hands on the ball: Stuart Hogg with Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images Talks: Rob Baxter FLYING full-back Stuart Hogg hopes hitting the […]

Champions Cup test can help Matt Kvesic endorse England bid

14 November 2019 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs travel to face La Rochelle this weekend in Round One of the Champions Cup

Is jealousy fuelling some of the furore over Saracens?

10 November 2019 1 comment

The news that Saracens have been breaking the wage cap for years really isn’t a surprise to anyone given the size and quality of the […]

Big-spending Sharks enjoy Du Preez show

10 November 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Stepping inside:Daniel Du Preez breaks through to score for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images Chip chase: Zach Kibirige goes over for Wasps MUCH […]

Wasps get Joe back for Euro tie

10 November 2019 1 comment

JOE LAUNCHBURY is poised to return for Wasps in next Saturday’s European Challenge Cup tie at Bordeaux Begles. The England lock endured a frustrating World […]

Bristol have some points to prove warns Heenan

10 November 2019 1 comment

We can beat them: Jake Heenan FIRED-UP flanker Jake Heenan says Bristol are ready to dish out some payback as Exeter welcome back their trio […]

Irish call up Naholo power game to cage the Tigers

10 November 2019 0 comments

Power play: Former All Black Waisake Naholo starts on the wing for Irish PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS LONDON IRISH: Jackson, Naholo, Rona, Hepetema, Loader, Myler, […]

YOUNGGUNS

10 November 2019 0 comments

TOM ROEBUCK SALE SHARKS WING As a strapping 18- year-old winger just making his way in the game, Tom Roebuck could hardly be better positioned. […]

Teen-star Lloyd rises above the mediocre

3 November 2019 1 comment

■By ROGER PANTING Super sub: Ioan Lloyd beats Byron McGuigan to score the winning try for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images IOAN LLOYD came off the […]

Cliffie class sinks Sale as Moseley keep rolling

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By DAVID LAWRENCE Bir Moseley….29 Sale ………………24 BIRMINGHAM Moseley maintained their perfect home record but were made to work hard for the win against a […]

Simpson thumps his old mates at Wasps

27 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Easy run-in: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Bitter sweet: Joe Simpson JOE Simpson marked his home […]

Du Preez in control as Sharks show style

27 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Strength in numbers: Akker van der Merwe piles over for Sale’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images Battling: Terrence Hepetema makes a break […]

It’s how we react now that counts says Kidney

27 October 2019 1 comment

On the chin: Declan Kidney LONDON Irish supremo Declan Kidney reacted philosophically to the hammering. He said: “It’s one of those disappointing days you just […]

Rogerson ready now for big leap with Irish

27 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Stepping up: Matt Rogerson PICTURES: Getty Images New man: Sean O’Brien BARNSTORMING London Irish back row Matt Rogerson is determined to make […]

World Cup winner Hill taught me says England star Tom Curry

23 October 2019 0 comments

Tom Curry reflects on the influence of Richard Hill dating back well before England’s quarter-final win over Australia in Japan.

Grayson shows nerves of steel to sink Sarries

20 October 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Boyd saluted young James Grayson after the fly-half kept ice cool to ensure Saints left Allianz Park with their first victory […]

We showed fight roars triumphant Ackermann

20 October 2019 1 comment

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL JOHAN Ackermann and his players celebrated like wild men after a dramatic finale saw Gloucester open their Premiership campaign in thrilling fashion. […]

No targets for us say Gloucester, just be best

20 October 2019 0 comments

Boss: Johan Ackermann VICTORIOUS Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann refused to set any targets for the season after his men saw off Sale with a hard-earned […]

Diamond: We won’t let playoff place slip by again

20 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Diamond is convinced Sale have the player power to mount a serious push for the top four. Four successive […]

World Cup winner Hill taught me says Curry

20 October 2019 1 comment

Impact: Tom Curry tackles Reece Hodge By ALEX BYWATER TOM Curry hailed the impact of England legend Richard Hill after his starring role in the […]

Eddie gets a reminder from super Spencer

13 October 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Spencer shrugged off his World Cup snub to showcase his prodigious all-round skills and help secure Sarries a Premiership Cup semi-final […]

Mulchrone in for two as Sale exorcise demons

13 October 2019 2 comments

By LUKE JARMYN FERGUS Mulchrone scored twice as Sale FC put the demons of last season to bed with an emphatic bonuspoint win against Blackheath. […]

Joy of six as in-form Park stay on a roll

6 October 2019 0 comments

By STEVE SMITH Sale FC……………13 Rosslyn Park…46 ROSSLYN Park scored six tries to make it four wins from five following a hardfought bonus-point victory at […]

Leota stays on to help Sharks’ next generation

6 October 2019 0 comments

By ANGUS WILLIAMS Legend: Johnny Leota on the attack for Sale SALE Sharks Johnny Leota is staying with the club as a player liaison after […]

New boys continue to suffer as Sale soar

29 September 2019 1 comment

Canterbury…7 Sale FC …27 ■ By NICOLA KENTON CANTERBURY’s winless streak contined as they were beaten at home by Sale who recorded a bonuspoint victory. […]

Another loss for Leicester

29 September 2019 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers have reported an operating loss for a fourth consecutive year but recorded a profit of £5.2m for 2019 because of CVC Capital’s investment […]

Season of goodwill in Exeter

29 September 2019 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By MIKE SINCLAIR AS Exeter begin their 10th season in the Premiership, Rob Baxter believes his Chiefs have now established a real rugby […]