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Kieran Longbottom heads back to Saracens

4 July 2017 0 comments

Saracens have announced the return of prop Kieran Longbottom to the club ahead of next season. With news that Titi Lamositele will be ruled out […]

Lambie career in jeopardy

2 July 2017 1 comment

PATRICKLambie will not play rugby again this year because of an on-going concussion issue. The 26-year-old Sharks and Springbok fly-half has been diagnosed with postconcussion […]

‘Unexpected’ Sale move for James O’Connor

21 June 2017 0 comments

Despite denying having spoken to the player a few weeks back, Sale have confirmed the signing of James O’Connor on a three-year deal. On April […]

Sharks sinner off for new start at Rouen

18 June 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY OUTCAST Tom Arscott is ready to banish the nightmare of his controversial sacking by Sale by making a fresh start with ambitious […]

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, […]

Crusaders in the clear for a home semi-final

21 May 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER THE Crusaders maintained their perfect record with a 31-24 win over the Chiefs in Suva on Friday to all but secure top […]

Mo’unga’s boot keeps Crusaders riding high

14 May 2017 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN RICHIE MO’UNGA’S penalty against the run of play with just minutes to spare saw the Crusaders sink the Hurricanes and extend their […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kings upset the odds to stun sorry Waratahs

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER King for a day: Michael Willemse celebrates his try PICTURE: Getty Images THE Kings might be heading for the guillotine next season […]

Dynamic Sharks duo tipped for Pumas tour

16 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Big fan: Dave Seymour Fast-track: Ben and Tom Curry SALE young guns Ben and Tom Curry are on course to become the […]

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 […]

Humphreys hails fighting spirit after Gloucester close it out

16 April 2017 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Double trouble: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester, the first of his pair PICTURES: Getty Images Shark attack: Byron McGuigan […]

Diamond fumes at Foley’s late call

16 April 2017 0 comments

STEVE Diamond once again aimed his wrath in the direction of referee Tom Foley as his side lost 39-30 to Gloucester in a topsy-turvy nine-try […]

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 […]

Brothers in arms keep Kiwi sides riding high

2 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER THE Barrett and Ioane brothers were on fire yesterday with standout performances to hand the Hurricanes and the Blues wins over Australian […]

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 […]

Duffie strikes to set Blues on 6-try romp

26 March 2017 1 comment

Super Rugby By NICK VERDIER MATT Duffie sparked a second-half revival with two tries to help give the Blues a 38-14 win over the Bulls […]

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 […]

Comeback kings storm home to stay undefeated

19 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER THE CRUSADERS are turning into this season’s comeback kings with yet another great escape against the Blues on Friday, their third successive […]

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 […]

Brodie barges over to keep Chiefs in control

12 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER All-rounder: Damian McKenzie added an off-loading game to his 16 points for Chiefs PICTURE: Getty Images THE Chiefs confirmed they will be […]

Myler magic keeps Saints marching on

5 March 2017 1 comment

By COLIN NEWBOULT Barreling over: Northampton hooker Mikey Haywood powers his way over to score. PICTURES: Getty Images JUDGED on this performance, you wonder why […]

Nehe runs riot on Hurricanes return

5 March 2017 2 comments

By NICK VERDIER NEHE Milner-Skudder celebrated his longawaited return to Super Rugby yesterday with a brilliant hattrick to help the Hurricanes destroy the Rebels 71-6 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Champions kick-start their bid for top spot

26 February 2017 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD MARK McCall breathed a huge sigh of relief after his champions rediscovered the art of winning by sweeping Sharks aside at Allianz […]

Diamond: We just weren’t up to it

26 February 2017 0 comments

STEVE Diamond was in a light-hearted, smiling mood for once despite the defeat. Having spent a rare match perched in a seat away from his […]

I thought it was the end of my career admits Arscott

26 February 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE 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 […]

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 […]

Jones on way back to Sale

12 February 2017 0 comments

BRISTOL hooker Marc Jones could be set to return to Sale at the end of the season as Steve Diamond plans a double swoop on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Quins release statement on Chris Robshaw

6 January 2017 0 comments

Chris Robshaw will miss Harlequins‘ Aviva Premiership fixture against Sale Sharks tomorrow with the shoulder injury which he sustained in last week’s match against Worcester […]

Brendan Gallagher: Germans are defying odds to climb up the rankings

22 December 2016 0 comments

So suddenly Germany are ranked 23rd in the world, hard on the heels of recent World Cup qualifiers Namibia and Uruguay and born-again hopefuls Spain, […]

Harlequins confirm Namibian captain’s arrival

10 November 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler on October 30, Harlequins have secured the services of Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma ahead of next season. Bothma, a powerful […]

Young Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half

4 November 2016 0 comments

A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put on the England U20s […]

Leota hit with two-week ban

12 October 2016 0 comments

Sale will have to start their Champions Cup campaign without Jonnhy Leota after he received a two-week ban. The Samoan centre was found guilty of […]

Concussion forces former Saracens captain to retire

5 October 2016 0 comments

Saracens have confirmed that former captain Alistair Hargreaves has retired from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a concussion. Hargreaves made 79 appearances for the […]

Bath sign wing Jack Wilson

5 October 2016 0 comments

Jack Wilson will join Bath until the end of the season after turning out for the Highlanders this year. The 26-year-old winger will arrive at […]

Coaching pair sign new four-year deal at Sale

4 October 2016 0 comments

Sale Sharks have announced that coaches Mike Forshaw and Paul Deacon have both signed new four-year deals at the club. Forshaw joined the club in […]

Worcester Cavaliers fixture dates confirmed

22 August 2016 0 comments

Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. The Warriors second-string side have […]