PLAYERS from Sale Sharks rugby union team got their kit off for the Stockport-based club's new calendar.

Stars such as Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas and Charlie Hodgson are more used to displaying their talents on the Edgeley Park pitch.

But they'll be attracting appreciative glances on walls and fridges across the region after posing for the 2009 calendar.

It is available, priced at £9.99, from the club shop or via the club's website, salesharks.com