Sale Sharks’ journey from Premiership strugglers to a Northern Super Club is expected to take its next step with director of sport, Steve Diamond expected to take the role of Chief Executive in a major reshuffle at the Manchester based club.
Sharks new signing Andrei Ostrikov is on the verge of making his long awaited debut. Following a frustrating start to his career at Sale, the Russian returned from a three month injury lay off this week playing 40 minutes for Sale reserve side, the Jets.
Sale Sharks have released Samoan centre Andy Tuilagi from their squad in the major change for this season. The 25-year-old, known as Andy, joined in August 2008 on a four-year contract after he was released by Leeds following their Premiership relegation. The Samoa international, who is one of six professional rugby-playing brothers, began at Leicester […]
Edinburgh has signed two players from the Sale Sharks in the recent transfer window. The pair become head coach Michael Bradley’s first additions since the former Ireland captain took charge earlier this month.
Cox, 26, who can also operate on the flank, has represented England from schools to under-21 level and made 12 Premiership appearances last season.
Leck, 25, played five times in Europe with Sale and has turned out for England at under-16 and under-18 level.
Sale’s World Cup-winning winger Ben Cohen has said that he could be retiring at the end of the season since he has been told that that he is a plus to the requirements at Sale . The 32-year-old joined the Sharks from Brive in 2009 on a two-year contract. “Sale don’t want me anymore because […]
Ex-Sale boss Kingsley Jones will coach Russia for World Cup. The ex-Wales captain, who left Sale this month after nearly seven years, is currently in South Africa helping the Bulls build ahead of the Super 15.
Jones has been linked with rejoining ex-Sale boss Philippe Saint-Andre at Toulon and with the Dragons coach job.
“If I’m honest I fancy the opportunity of going to Toulon,” Kingsley Jones said.
Sale Sharks have confirmed the departure of Kingsley Jones. Jones, who helped lead Sale to the Premiership title in 2006, has been forwards coach and head coach before taking up his current role in 2009. He said: “I have had a very fulfilling and rewarding time at the club and it is now right to […]
Andrew Sheridan has committed his future with the sale rugby union. The 31-year-old, who had been linked with a move to France this summer, joined the Sharks from Bristol in 2003 and has played 100 games for the club. Sale chief executive Mick Hogan said: “I know he has turned down some big offers from […]
Winger Mark Cueto has been given the Sale Sharks captaincy recently. England international Cueto, 31, takes over from James Gaskell, who has been sidelined for two months with an ankle ligament injury. “The leadership skills of Mark will be vital to us,” said Anglesea, who took over as coach last week following Mike Brewer’s sacking. […]
Sale rugby union have lost Charlie Hodgson for up to one month. The 30-year-old suffered the injury during England’s defeat by South Africa last month. A statement from Sale said: “He’s likely to be out of action until well into the new year.” That could make him a serious doubt for the Six Nations with […]