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1. 1. Sale co-owner Ian Blackhurst tells Neil Leigh how his and Brian Kennedy’s faith has been restored by Steve Diamond

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 20 September 2011 Sale chief Ian Blackhurst has revealed that his and co-owner Brian Kennedy’s long-term commitment to the Sharks has been galvanised by the overhaul initiated by executive director of sport Steve Diamond.

2. 2. Rugby World Cup: Martin Johnson’s men are turning their New Zealand glory mission into a farce, says Neil Leigh

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 03 October 2011 Five days before their biggest match in four years, it’s hard to work out who is the bigger shambles right now – England or France.

3. 3. Leigh's blog

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 21 November 2008 M.E.N. sport's Sale Sharks reporter Neil Leigh has his finger on the pulse of all the latest goings on at Edgeley Park.

4. 4. Gloucester 68 Sale Sharks 17: Neil Leigh's verdict

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 07 May 2011 It was somehow fitting that in a season of numerous lows, Sale saved their worst for last.

5. 5. New boy Hendre Fourie tells Neil Leigh he is delighted to add some beef to the Sale pack

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 18 July 2011 Sale new boy Hendre Fourie has warned the rest of the Premiership that the mean, lean new-look Sharks will be no pushovers next season.

6. 6. Sale prop Henry Thomas tells Neil Leigh how he plans to juggle studying with playing for Sale Sharks

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 11 August 2011 Sale youngster Henry Thomas is preparing for another steep step along the learning curve as he looks to build on an outstanding breakthrough season.

7. 7. Diamond lights: Sale Sharks look back on a year of transformation

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 23 December 2011 Twelve months ago, there was a virtual stampede of players wanting to jump ship and abandon a Sale Sharks club which appeared to be in terminal decline. Much has changed since, reports Neil Leigh.

8. 8. Sharks face tough Cup date with holders

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 03 August 2011 Sale will open their LV= Cup campaign next season with a daunting trip to holders Gloucester, writes Neil Leigh.

9. 9. Rugby World Cup: Team profiles

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 September 2011 M.E.N. Sport's Neil Leigh examines the contenders for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

10. 10. Rugby World Cup: New controversy dogs Martin Johnson’s men ahead of clash

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 September 2011 England found themselves at the centre of yet more controversy in New Zealand today just 24 hours ahead of their biggest match in four years.Video: Listen to Neil Leigh's verdict on England in the Rugby World Cup

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