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1. 1. 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.

2. 2. World Cup: Beware the French resistance, says Philippe Saint-Andre

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 06 October 2011 Sale Sharks winger Mark Cueto will start on the wing for favourites England in 'Le Crunch' against France. But in an exclusive chat with MEN Sport's Neil Leigh, Philippe Saint-Andre warns of a France backlash.

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. 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

5. 5. Rugby World Cup: Jason Robinson: It’s now or never for England ahead of their Saturday shoot-out with Scotland

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 September 2011 England legend Jason Robinson says its time for Martin Johnson’s side to throw off the shackles in tomorrow’s do or die World Cup showdown with Scotland.Video: Listen to Neil Leigh's verdict on England in the Rugby World Cup

6. 6. 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.

7. 7. 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.

8. 8. Sale Sharks’ Steve Diamond spells out his blueprint for success

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 02 September 2011 Year zero begins in earnest for Steve Diamond’s new-look Sale Sharks this weekend when the curtain rises on the new Aviva Premiership campaign.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. 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.

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