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Dylan Hartley: England can secure top seeds

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:58:23 -0000

Dylan Hartley insists England can secure top seeding for the 2015 Rugby World Cup – despite facing a brutal run of fixtures over the next six months.

Sale have to play a game of patience

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:31:45 -0000

Cross-code legend Jason Robinson says Sale’s next head coach needs to be given time if the Sharks are to challenge England’s elite again.

Sale chief Steve Diamond opposes big rise in salary cap

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:14:03 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond has warned that the Premiership’s glaring failure in Europe this season must not lead to a dramatic ramping up of the game’s salary cap.

Hendre Fourie: I’ll make up for lost time

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:57:48 -0000

After enduring the misery of a debut season wrecked by injury, England flanker Hendre Fourie believes that he will effectively be Sale’s fourth summer signing when he reports back for pre-season training next month.

Steve Diamond: Sharks have it all figured out

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:40:32 -0000

Steve Diamond is backing Sale’s fans to help the Sharks move into the black when they move to their new Barton home next season.

Scott Mathie column: A whirlwind of a season for Sharks fans

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:20:44 -0000

This has been a whirlwind of a season for Sharks fans, but ultimately a successful one.

Neil Leigh looks back at Sale Sharks’ season and assesses the highs and lows

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:13:49 -0000

People will look at what we have achieved and they will not believe how we have done it.

Sale legend Jason Robinson urges England boss Stuart Lancaster to put his faith in young Sharks full-back

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:44:22 -0000

Rugby legend Jason Robinson has urged new England boss Stuart Lancaster to retain his faith in the country’s next generation by blooding young Sale full-back Rob Miller into his squad to tour South Africa next month.

Sale Sharks are on the up, says Mark Cueto

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:25 -0000

Mark Cueto reflected on a sea-change in Sale’s fortunes by declaring: “Maybe some of those guys who left last year now regret it.”

Steve Diamond defies critics after heroic Edgeley exit

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:57:38 -0000

Many came to bury Sale but at the end of an emotional day as the Sharks bowed out of Edgeley Park after nine years, even the most hardened cynic had to admit chief executive Steve Diamond had been more than vindicated.

Sale Sharks 10 Harlequins 24

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:24:35 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond insisted he was vindicated as his English rookies went down to a battling defeat as the Sharks bid an emotional farewell to Edgeley Park.

End of an era for Andrew Sheridan and Sale Sharks

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:58 -0000

It will be the end of an era in more ways than one when Sale bid farewell to Edgeley Park after nine memorable years in Stockport.

Danny Cipriani exclusive: New Sale Sharks star determined to make headlines for right reasons

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:01:00 -0000

An older and wiser Danny Cipriani will link up with his new Sale Sharks team-mates next month armed with a steely determination to start making headlines for all the right reasons.

Mike Catt to join England coaching staff

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:33:56 -0000

World Cup winner Mike Catt will join England's coaching staff this summer but New Zealand assistant Wayne Smith has rejected the chance to join Stuart Lancaster's backroom team.

Sale Sharks boost after Danny Cipriani released early from Melbourne Rebels

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:18:14 -0000

Sale Sharks' plans for next season have received a huge boost with the news that star signing Danny Cipriani has been released early from his contract with Melbourne Rebels.

Scott Mathie column: Heinken Cup is within our grasp

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:23:24 -0000

I'm sure last Saturday was a great day out for all the Sharks fans; a trip that was made all worthwhile considering the intense nature of the game and the cracking result that followed.

Nick Macleod says elite event is vital to Sharks progress

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:17:32 -0000

Sale points machine Nick Macleod says the enticing prospect of Heineken Cup qualification next season will only help to fast-track the club’s route back to the elite of English rugby.

Andy Powell explains the Sale chief’s positive influence

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:37:09 -0000

Welsh warrior Andy Powell says the passionate leadership of Sale chief executive Steve Diamond has been the key factor in steering the Sharks to the brink of Heineken Cup qualification.

Where there's a Will there's a way: Addison salutes Sale Sharks progress

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:17 -0000

The presence of Will Addison on the Kingsholm pitch as Sale all but secured Heineken Cup rugby for next season was proof positive of just how far Steve Diamond’s revitalised Sharks have travelled in a year.

Steve Diamond planning talks with Old Boy Bryan Redpath

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:09:10 -0000

Bryan Redpath has moved a step closer to becoming Sale’s new director of rugby after chief executive Steve Diamond revealed he had opened talks with the Scot’s agent.

Sale set to toast season with a Heineken

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:59:20 -0000

Never mind champagne on ice, the Heineken is in the fridge as far as a buoyant Sale are concerned.

Gloucester 19 Sale Sharks 24: Neil Leigh's Premiership match verdict

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:10:58 -0000

Sale Sharks put one foot in next season's Heineken Cup by posting their 10th Aviva Premiership victory of the season at Gloucester.

Scott Mathie column: Sale Sharks have a thirst for Heineken Cup place

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:14:34 -0000

Today's match against Gloucester resembles that of a cup final with both teams fighting for that last Heineken Cup spot.

Silence is golden for Sale mission

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:56:04 -0000

Sale must muzzle the Kingsholm bear-pit if they are book a passport to glory at Gloucester tomorrow and seal a Heineken Cup berth.

Sale Sharks set to smash ticket record

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:36:35 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond says the stampede in season ticket sales enjoyed by the club in the last three days has already more than vindicated the Sharks’ switch to the Salford City Stadium... three months before they even move in.

Steve Diamond plans to hold Redpath talks

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:28:38 -0000

Steve Diamond is planning to speak with Bryan Redpath about the director of rugby vacancy at Sale - but he has yet to make contact with the Scot.

Bryan Redpath in Sale Sharks frame after Gloucester exit

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:13:11 -0000

BRYAN Redpath is the prime candidate to become Sale Sharks’ new director of rugby following his shock resignation as Gloucester boss yesterday.

Bryan Redpath resigns from Gloucester

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:07:37 -0000

Bryan Redpath has resigned as Gloucester's head coach with immediate effect. The Aviva Premiership club confirmed the news on their official website on Tuesday afternoon. The 40-year-old, a former Scotland international, has been linked with a move to Sale Sharks following the dismissal of Tony Hanks by the Cheshire club.

Sale full-back Rob Miller has a perfect audition

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:15:28 -0000

As international calling cards go, scoring a match-winning try in front of the national head coach takes some beating.

Manchester’s aces are on a winner again!

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:08:43 -0000

You wait three years and 82 games for a win – and then two come along in three weeks!

Sale Sharks fans flock to back Salford switch

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:33:32 -0000

Thousands of Sale Sharks fans have already backed the Sharks’ imminent switch to Salford City Stadium to the tune of £500,000. Meanwhile, Diamond’s search for a new director of rugby will move into overdrive this week.

Sale 16 Bath 9

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:51:10 -0000

A piece of individual brilliance by Rob Miller ensured Sale said farewell to Friday nights at Edgeley Park in thrilling style.

Sale boss Steve Diamond has high hopes for final Friday night at Edgeley Park

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:51:46 -0000

The curtain comes down after nine years of Friday night rugby at Edgeley Park this evening when Sale play host to Bath.

Grand Dan Lydiate shows true Salford grit!

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:17:33 -0000

He is the hard-hitting hero of the valleys whose fire-breathing performances for Wales saw him crowned Six Nations Player of the Tournament.

Sale Sharks to bring in a ‘proven’ leader

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:21:15 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond says he has identified the club’s new director of rugby.

Sale coach Stevie Scott thirsty for a Heineken

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:42:08 -0000

Sale forwards coach Stevie Scott says the Sharks face three cup finals if they to realise their dream of qualifying for next season’s Heineken Cup.

Scott Mathie column: Barton move a great platform for Sale Sharks

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:21:22 -0000

Nine years at Edgeley Park has no doubt seen some great times, none more so than the Premiership winning team of 2006. However as of next season all paths lead to the Salford City Stadium, where as a squad we’ll be striving to bring the success to match such a fantastic stadium.

It's time we delivered, says Sale Sharks co-owner Ian Blackhurst

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:41:58 -0000

Sale co-owner Ian Blackhurst has delivered a stark message for the Sharks in the wake of this week’s historic groundshare deal with Salford City Reds: “The time for excuses is over.”

Sam Tomkins column: A Union made to measure

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:18:48 -0000

Salford Reds have nothing to fear following Sale Sharks’ decision to come on board and join them at Barton.

Chief executive Steve Diamond says Barton deal with Sale Sharks will be the defining moment in the club’s 150-year existence

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:13:41 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond has no doubts as to the significance of the Sharks’ historic move to the Salford City Stadium.

Eight big issues over the big Barton deal

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:49:53 -0000

Who takes primacy over fixture clashes?

Steve Diamond (Sale CEO): We’ve got dual primacy here. The crossover dates will be very rare given the way the two calendars run but when they do occur we will find a solution by sitting down and talking and finding a solution.

Sharks switch is a ‘great opportunity’ for Stockport County

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:39:24 -0000

Stockport County have described Sale Sharks’ decision to leave Edgeley Park as ‘a great opportunity’ for the club.

‘Edgeley Park will remain County’s home’

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:51:51 -0000

Sale Sharks insist it will be business as usual for Stockport County in the wake of their departure from Edgeley Park for the new £26m Salford City Stadium.

Veteran Mark Cueto issues grounds for approval

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:57:37 -0000

Mark Cueto will create his own small slice of history when the Sale winger steps out to play his first game at the Salford City Stadium base.

Steve Diamond: Sale are to switch from Stockport to Barton at the end of the season

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:48:34 -0000

Sale Sharks are to leave Edgeley Park and move to the new £26m Salford City Stadium. The Premiership club will officially confirm details of a groundshare deal with Super League neighbours Salford City Reds at a press conference today.

Sale Sharks set to announce ground share with Salford City Reds

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:21:28 -0000

Sale Sharks are expected to announce that they are to groundshare with Salford City Reds from next season tomorrow.

Officials at the club, who currently play at Edgeley Park, Stockport, have called a press conference at the Salford City stadium in Barton at 11am where it is expected the worst-kept secret in rugby will finally be revealed.

Sale star Kearnan Myall: We've got everything to play for

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:40:41 -0000

Sale star Kearnan Myall insists the Sharks can still salvage a season that is in danger of being left high and dry.

Sale Sharks must decide on City of Salford switch

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:15:01 -0000

Sale Sharks must decide whether to stick or twist as they ponder on whether to remain at Edgeley Park or plump for a switch to the new £26m City of Salford Stadium at Barton.

Scott Mathie column: Sale Sharks must be energy efficient

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:08:28 -0000

Our matches against Exeter and Saracens have yielded the same jaded performances - the team lacked the energy shown for most of this campaign.

Newcastle Falcons 22 Sale Sharks 19

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:05:05 -0000

The clocks may have gone forward but Sale are still going backwards. A 78th-minute penalty from Newcastle points machine Jimmy Gopperth condemned the Sharks to a heartbreaking third consecutive Premiership defeat at Kingston Park.

Sale’s captain Sam Tuitupou tells players to put their mauling by Saracens behind them by returning to winning ways

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:14:26 -0000

Sale skipper Sam Tuitupou has challenged the wounded Sharks to stand up and be counted tonight when they take on relegation-threatened Newcastle at Kingston Park (8pm).

Neil Leigh column: England's Stuart Lancaster is the right man

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:01:09 -0000

Stuart Lancaster’s deserved confirmation as England’s new head coach will be almost universally acclaimed.

Steve Diamond explains thinking behind the shock sacking of Sale Sharks’ head coach Tony Hanks

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:51:44 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond has revealed the factors which led him to usher head coach Tony Hanks through the Edgeley Park exit door last weekend.

Stuart Lancaster gets the nod for England

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:56:23 -0000

Stuart Lancaster has been appointed as England's new permanent head coach on a four-year contract, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy out of Rangers FC running

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:09:31 -0000

Brian Kennedy is no longer in the running to buy Rangers and has urged the club's administrators to opt for a rival bid instead, a representative for the Sale Sharks owner has said.

Iain Thornley the man to replace departing Luther Burrell at Sale Sharks

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:32:10 -0000

Sale boss Steve Diamond believes he already has a ready-made replacement in situ for Northampton-bound Luther Burrell.

Charlie Hodgson: Sale Sharks can bring back glory days

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:23:39 -0000

He may have put Sale through the wringer on his Edgeley Park return, but Sale legend Charlie Hodgson insists the Sharks remain firmly on track to re-visit their former glories.