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1. 21. Saint-Andre remains defiant

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 September 2005 SALE director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre insisted the fitness of his players was of paramount concern despite selecting four English Lions in the 26-25 defeat of Newcastle.

2. 22. Preview: Gloucester v Sale

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 September 2005 SHARKS rugby director Philippe Saint-Andre is set to defy the RFU once more by selecting his Lions stars for the trip to Gloucester.

3. 23. Robinson calls time on England career

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 25 September 2005 JASON Robinson has become the 10th member of England’s victorious World Cup squad to retire from international rugby.

4. 24. Sports with salary caps

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 September 2005 Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has suggested the Premiership introduce wage capping to level the playing field. Here's how it works in other sports:

5. 25. Blade rage

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 24 September 2005 SIR Alex Ferguson has blasted blade studs as "dangerous" after it was revealed that Roy Keane's broken foot was caused by one of the controversial accessories.

6. 26. Peacock primed for captain's role

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 September 2005 NEW Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock has pledged to inject more passion into the national team when they launch their bid to win the end-of-season Gillette Tri-Nations Series.

7. 27. RL: Peacock to captain Great Britain

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 September 2005 BRADFORD Bulls second row forward Jamie Peacock was today named as the new Great Britain captain for the end-of-season Gillette Tri-Nations Series.

8. 28. RL: Karl set for new Salford deal

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 September 2005 SALFORD City Reds will offer Irish international half back Karl Fitzpatrick a new extended contract. Reds will hold talks with Fitzpatrick after interest in him from Super League rivals Bradford broke down.

9. 29. RL: Six out in Reds purge

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 September 2005 SUPER League Strugglers Salford are to release six players as they plan for a close- season rebuild. Reds, third from bottom of the table, have told Australian forward Mark Shipway, pack veteran Simon Baldwin and centre Nathan McAvoy they can leave.

10. 30. RU: Hodgson looks to continue Lions form

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 01 September 2005 FEW members of the British & Irish Lions squad returned from New Zealand with their reputations enhanced after the 3-0 whitewashing at the hands of the All Blacks, although Sale's Charlie Hodgson excelled in the midweek encounters.

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