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News from Edgeley: Sale Sharks Team News

2009-01-16T08:40:00.001Z

This just in from Sharks HQ:

Sale Sharks Team News

Sale Sharks have named their side for tomorrow's Heineken Cup game at
Thomond Park against Munster.
The only change to last weeks starting line up is that Richard
Wigglesworth and Dwayne Peel are rotated at scrum half with Richard
starting. On the bench Carl Fearns is preferred to Luke Abraham.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Chris Jones, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements: Stuart Turner, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Carl
Fearns, Dwayne Peel, Rudi Keil, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "Quite simply, we need to
win both our remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying for the
quarter finals. As things stand any one of the four teams in our group
can still qualify. We always knew it was winner takes all in Group A
of the Heineken Cup and that no team would qualify as a runner up in
this group. We have had a good run of late but this is a huge test for
us, against the holders on their home ground. We have nearly 3000 of
our fans making the journey with us and I am sure they will give the
players great support."

Munster Team: P Warwick; D Howlett, K Earls, L Mafi, I Dowling, R
O'Gara, T O'Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes; D O'Callaghan, P
O'Connell capt, A Quinlan, D Wallace, D Leamy. Replacements: D
Fogarty, F Pucciariello, D Ryan, N Ronan, P Stringer, B Murphy, D
Hurley,

TICKETS FOR THE FINAL GROUP GAME IN THE HEINEKEN CUP AGAINST CLERMONT
AUVERGNE AT EDGELEY PARK ON SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY ARE ON SALE NOW. YOU
CAN BUY THEM ONLINE AT www.salesharks.com OR BY PHONING 08444-994-994

News just in from Edgeley Park: Team To Play London Irish Announced

2009-01-08T12:11:00.001Z

Andrew Sheridan and Mathew Tait have both recovered from illness and
will be among the replacements for tomorrow evening's Guinness
Premiership game against top of the table London Irish at Edgeley
Park.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones, Eifion
Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Chris Jones, Neil Briggs,
JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements: Stuart Turner, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Luke
Abraham, Richard Wigglesworth, Nick McLeod, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " After the
disappointment of not playing last week at Worcester the players are
looking forward to tomorrow evening's game. In our last game against
Wasps we played well and I am looking for more of the same against
London Irish. Irish are worthy leaders of the Premiership and we know
we will need to be able to play and compete for the whole 80 minutes.
Their win against Newcastle last week underlined that they will attack
you from anywhere and at any time."

Tickets are still available for the game and can be booked online at
www.salesharks.com or by phoning 08444-994994 (24 hours)

THE GAME AWAY TO WORCESTER WARRIORS HAS NOW BEEN RE-ARRANGED FOR
SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY 2009 KICK OFF 3PM

News from Edgeley Park

2009-01-06T08:46:00.000Z

This just in from Sharks HQ:

SHARKY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Another year gone, another new one to look forward to.

We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas (the Wasps result might have
helped!), a wonderful New Year and look forward to seeing you at
Edgeley Park really soon.

In fact.... what are you doing Friday?

NEXT SHARK FEEDING TIMES
Sharks vs London Irish, Friday January 9, KO 7.45pm
Sale Sharks' first home game of 2009 heralds the visit of our 'bogey'
team, London Irish. The men in green will be looking for a fourth
consecutive victory against the resurgent Sharks. Having run all over
Newcastle, Irish roared back to the top of a tightly contested
Guinness Premiership at the weekend and the clash on Friday promises
world class, free flowing and high scoring rugby.

There are still some tickets left and you can book on line HERE or by
calling the ticket office on 08444 994 994 – you'd be shark raving mad
to miss this one!

Sharks v Clermont Auvergne, Saturday Jan 24, 3.35pm KO

Don't miss out on our Heineken Cup decider against Clermont. Having
beaten them at their place, they'll be looking for payback here and
with us needing a win that should make for an exciting game with more
than one eye on the bonus points.

Tickets are now on sale for this sensational final pool game either
online HERE or by calling the ticket office on 08444 994 994

WIN A CHANCE TO KICK FOR A TRIP FOR TWO TO MUNSTER
- WORTH £1200!
Thomson Sport are offering one lucky person the chance to kick for
goal and win two places to fly out with the team on the official club
trip to watch Munster v Sharks on January 16 in Limerick, Ireland -
worth £1200!!

Our charter will depart Manchester Airport at 2PM on Thursday 15th
January and returns at 12PM on Saturday 17th January. You will travel
with the players and coaches and truly be a part of the pre-match
preparations.

The full package includes for two people:

Return Flights from Manchester to Limerick 2PM on Thurs. 15th January
and returning 12PM on Sat. 17th January
2 Nights 4 Star Hotel Accommodation in Limerick
All hotel and match transfers included
Pre-Match Hospitality
Top Category Match Tickets (seated and undercover)
Reception with the team

All you have to do is successfully answer the question HERE and you
could be chosen to take a single kick at goal during half time at our
forthcoming home game against London Irish on January 9 2009.

You will take a single kick at goal, from the spot where the 22m line
meets the 15m line. The type of kick you'd expect Charlie or Luke to
make every time. And if you convert it, you are a winner! No pressure.
Just 10,000 screaming Sharks' supporters to cheer you on!! The
competition is open until 12 noon on Thursday January 8 2009 - full
terms and conditions here.

And if you don't want to take the chance of being a winner, there a
still a few places left on this fantastic trip to a must-win game. For
full details, call Thomson Sport on 0161 447 6154

DAVE SWANTON - LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING
Edgeley Park, Tuesday January 13th, 7 pm
The Sale Sharks Supporters Club is delighted to host an evening with
the ever popular Dave Swanton, aka Swanny, next Tuesday evening at
Edgeley Park.

Guide and mentor to Jason Robinson in his early days at Sale Sharks
and author of the biography "The Real Jason Robinson", Swanny also has
a career hosting his own ever popular radio show on BBC Radio
Lancashire. Entertainer extraordinaire with more stories than
Jackanory this is an evening you won't want to miss!

Everyone welcome, entrance is free for supporters club members,
non-members £2.50, children welcome.

COME AND SEE THE ENGLAND STARS OF TOMORROW
AT EDGELEY PARK FROM JUST £5!
ENGLAND SAXONS v PORTUGAL Friday January 30 2009 KO 8PM

England Saxons will kick off their 2009 campaign against Portugal at
Edgeley Park on Friday January 30. Sale Sharks are proud to have been
chosen to host the first ever full 15-a-side, senior international
clash between England and "Os Lobos".

To mark this momentous event, and to allow as many fans as possible to
watch the stars of tomorrow, we're delighted to announce that most
tickets are just £5 for Juniors and £10 for adults - or just £5 if
you're a season ticket holder at Sale Sharks!

50% OFF SHARK RAVING MAD NEW YEAR SALE!
Our "SALE OF SALE" is going great guns and has a range of fantastic
offers that can save you up to 50% on the cost of watching world class
rugby here at Edgeley Park.

So, to beat the credit crunch without missing out on the rugby crunch.

For all ticket enquiries or to book, call 08444 994 994

Any news you think we've missed? Any ideas or suggestions?
Let us know by mailing feedback@salesharks.com

Sale Sharks Team News

2008-12-24T11:32:00.001Z

News just in from Edgeley Park:

Sale Sharks Team News

Sale Sharks have named their team for the Boxing Day Guinness
Premiership clash against London Wasps at Edgeley Park (KO 3pm). The
game is a complete sell out, giving Sale Sharks their second capacity
crowd this season.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Luke
Abraham, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements Marc Jones, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Carl Fearns,
Dwayne Peel, Mathew Tait, Nick Macleod

Standby Players Rudi Keil, Stuart Turner, Chris Jones

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " After last weeks defeat
at Bath, the players have all reacted positively and want to put that
game behind them. Wasps come to Edgeley Park having found their true
form and we expect a tough game against them. They have good players
throughout their team and are well coached. We need the win to keep in
touch with the Premiership leading clubs. Edgeley Park will be packed
with our supporters and we want to give them a winning end to 2008."

Jason White & Dwayne Peel To Start For Sale Sharks

2008-12-19T11:16:00.001Z

News just in from Edgeley Park.

Jason White & Dwayne Peel To Start For Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have named their team for tomorrow afternoon's Guinness
Premiership game at Bath. Back in the starting line up are Jason White
and Dwayne Peel. Neil Briggs moves back to hooker after playing the
last four games as a flanker.

Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Andrew Sheridan, Neil Briggs, Stuart
Turner, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Luke Abraham,
JM Fernandez Lobbe
Replacements Marc Jones, Lionel Faure, Brent Cockbain, Carl Fearns,
Richard Wigglesworth, Rudi Keil, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " This will be a very
tough game for us. Bath are a good side, well organised and well
coached. They like to attack so we will need to be focussed from the
kick off. We had a good run beating Wasps, Leicester and Montauban in
successive matches before losing to Montauban last week. The players
are determined to put that defeat behind them."

Andrew Sheridan And Mathew Tait Start For Sale Sharks In Montauban

2008-12-12T11:39:00.000Z

NEWS just in from Edgeley:

Andrew Sheridan And Mathew Tait Start For Sale Sharks In Montauban

Sale Sharks have named their team for tomorrow evening's Heineken Cup
Group A game, away to Montauban.
Andrew Sheridan returns to the starting line up for his first start
since the defeat at London Irish in October. Mathew Tait also starts
at full back, in place of the injured Rory Lamont and Luke Abraham
returns after injury.

Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David Doherty,
Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Andrew Sheridan, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Luke Abraham, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain)

Replacements Stuart Turner, Lionel Faure, Brent Cockbain, David Tait,
Dwayne Peel, Chris Bell, Nick McLeod

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "We are under no illusion
that tomorrow evening's game will be much tougher than last weeks win
over Montauban. They may have lost their opening three games but there
is a lot of pride at stake for them and we are expecting a very tough
80 minutes. Group A is wide open but if we want to get out of it and
qualify for the quarter finals we have to aim to win all our remaining
games, starting tomorrow. It's no good trying to rely on going through
as a 'best second placed club', Group A is by far the toughest group,
no team has a 100% record and we need to do our best to qualify."

News from Edgeley: Sharks Team To Play Montauban

2008-12-05T08:50:00.001Z

Sharks Team To Play Montauban

Sale Sharks have named their side for tomorrow evening's Heineken Cup
game against Montauban (Friday KO 7-45pm).
Andrew Sheridan has returned from International Duty and is named
among the replacements. The only changes in the starting 22 this week
are Mathew Tait who has been undergoing treatment on a dead leg and is
on the bench, his place is taken by Andy Tuilagi and Dwayne Peel
starts at scrum half with Richard Wigglesworth named on the bench.

Team Rory Lamont, Mark Cueto, Andy Tuilagi, Luke McAlister, David
Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Marc Jones,
Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Chabal, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Neil
Briggs, JM Fernandez Lobbe

Replacements Andrew Sheridan, Stuart Turner, Brent Cockbain, Carl
Fearns, Richard Wigglesworth, Chris Bell, Mathew Tait

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "We have had two good
results, back to back, with wins over Wasps and Leicester and we are
now keen to do well against Montauban tomorrow evening and next week
in the return game. Although we lost to Munster we picked up a
valuable win and bonus point with our win in Clermont and we are
looking to qualify for the Quarter Final Stages. It will be tough
though as Montauban ran both Munster and Clermont very close and we
are expecting a very physical game tomorrow."

News from Edgeley Park: Philippe Saint Andre To Leave Sale Sharks

2008-12-05T08:45:00.001Z

News in from Edgeley Park:

Philippe Saint Andre To Leave Sale Sharks

Philippe Saint Andre

The Board of Sale Sharks is sad to announce that Philippe Saint Andre
will step down from his position as Director of Rugby at the end of
the 2008/2009 season. Philippe joined Sale sharks in May 2004 and at
the end of this season Philippe will have been in charge for five
seasons, having spent a total of 8 years in rugby management in the
Guinness Premiership, making him one of the league's longest serving
Directors of Rugby. Philippe has decided that it is time to take on
different challenges and move on to pastures new and that this season
will be his last at Sale Sharks.

Kingsley Jones, the current Head Coach will continue working with
Philippe and will promoted to Director of Rugby at the end of the
season, assuming overall responsibility for all rugby operations at
the Club. Kingsley joined the club in 2004 and has been a key member
of management team over the last few seasons.

Commenting on his decision Philippe Saint Andre said,

"I feel very honoured to have been Director of Rugby at such a fantastic club.

The last five years have been very exciting and I am proud of the
achievements of the team over this period. Coming top of the Guinness
Premiership and then going on to win the Guinness Premiership Final
against Leicester in 2005/2006 was the highlight for me, but I am
proud of all the teams I have managed over this period and have been
privileged to have worked with great players and outstanding coaches
and staff. I would especially like to thank the fans and supporters of
Sale Sharks who have shown great kindness and loyalty to me and my
family during my time at the Club, and hope that I can repay this
support with another trophy at the end of this season.

I would also like to thank Brian Kennedy for bringing me to Sale
Sharks from Bourgoin in 2004. Brian and Ian Blackhurst have been very
supportive to me throughout my time at the Club and I would like to
thank them for giving me the opportunity to manage Sale Sharks. I have
enjoyed working with them both very much and also with the other
members of the Sale Sharks Board.

I am totally committed to achieving further success and believe that
with the current squad of players and coaching staff, we can win a
major trophy this season.

I am delighted that Kingsley will be taking over rugby operations
after I leave. I brought Kingsley to the Club in 2004 and like me he
is passionate about the Club and is determined to achieve success at
Sale Sharks. I am certain that the future of the Club is in safe
hands."

Commenting on Philippe's departure Kingsley Jones said,

"I have been extremely fortunate to have been able to work with
Philippe over the past five seasons. Philippe is an inspirational
coach and I have learned a huge amount from him over this time. For
the remainder of this season I will be working with Philippe to try to
make this his last season his most successful at the Club.

I have a clear plan on how I will take the Club forward when I become
Director of Rugby, building on the success of the last five years and
also developing further the Sale Sharks Academy to bring through
players on which our future success will depend."

Commenting on Philippe's departure, Brian Kennedy owner of Sale Sharks said,

"I would like to publicly thank Philippe and his wife Patricia for
their dedication in moving to Cheshire and the amount of time and
commitment they have, as a family, given this challenging task. I am
pleased that Philippe will remain with the Club until the end of the
season and know that he is even more motivated to finish his tenure
with another title. I am delighted that Kingsley will be succeeding
Philippe as Director of Rugby and believe that this is a great
testament to the management structure that we have developed at the
Club, allowing for continuity and an orderly succession."
Commenting on Philippe's departure, James Jennings Chief Executive said,

"Philippe has been at the heart of the Club for the last five years
and has helped make Sale Sharks one of the leading clubs in the
Guinness Premiership. His legacy provides the foundation for the
Club's future success and hopefully Edgeley Park will always remain a
little bit of France. We will all be working hard to make Philippe's
last season a successful one. I congratulate Kingsley on his
appointment and look forward to working with him in the coming years.
"

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2008-12-03T08:29:00.001Z

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2008-12-02T08:34:00.001Z

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2008-12-01T17:09:00.001Z

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Sale Sharks Team News
Sale Sharks have announced their team for tomorrow's Guinness
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(Friday KO 7-45pm)
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Team News for Bath v Sale in the EDF cup

2008-10-24T11:04:00.002Z

This in from Edgeley Park HQ:

Philippe Saint Andre has selected his side for tomorrow evening’s EDF Energy Cup game against Bath at Edgeley Park.

Nick MacLeod, Mark Cueto, Chris Bell, Andy Tuilagi, Nick Royle, Charlie Hodgson, Chris Leck, Rob O’Donnell, Marc Jones, Martin Halsall, Dean Schofield, Brent Cockbain, Jason White, David Tait, Carl Fearns

Replacements: Dave Ward, Stuart Turner, James Gaskell, Michael Hills, Will Cliff, Rudi Keil, Rory Lamont

Commenting on his selection Philippe said, “ I have selected the team, blending youth with experience. The team that played against Cardiff three weeks ago was unlucky to lose and several of those players who played in that game are included again tomorrow. After losing the last two home games we need get into the winning habit at Edgeley Park.”

And the Bath team is:
Jack Cuthbert, Rhys Crane, Tom Cheeseman, Shontayne Hape, Michael Stephenson, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, Scott Bemand, David Barnes, Rob Hawkins, Duncan Bell, Justin Harrison, Stuart Hooper, Josh Ovens, Michael Lipman (c) and Daniel Browne

Replacements: Lee Mears, Paulica Ion, Nathan Catt, Scott Hobson, James Scaysbrook, Mike Baxter, Robbie Kydd

Heineken Roundup

2008-10-24T11:02:00.001Z

Two games in, and what a reversal of fortunes.
In Sale's group of death round 1 matches Munster struggled against Montauban, and barely scraped a win, whilst the Sharks were away to Claremont in France an romped home with a four try win.

The following week Munster visited Edgeley Park, and despite a sterling effort from the boys in blue, the result was Sale 16-24 Munster.

Heineken Cup - let the games commence

2008-10-10T15:53:00.002Z

It all starts tonight.

Sale will be in action tomorrow, against a strong Clermont Auvergne side, away in France. Sale Sharks will field a slightly depleted team, with Richard Wigglesworth playing at fly-half. He has put in some pretty decent performances there in the past - notably replacing Daniel Larrechea in the season of doom.

Full Team from EP:
Rory Lamont, Mark Cueto, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, David Doherty, Richard Wigglesworth, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Kristian Ormsby, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain), Luke Abrahams, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Marc Jones, Stuart Turner, Jason White, Dean Schofield, Charlie Hodgson, Chris Bell, Rudi Keil

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, “ Games don’t come any tougher than this. Clermont topped the table last year and have started well this season. They will attack from the start and we need to be ready for them. Its been a difficult week preparing for the game with Matthew Tait pulling out with a sore hamstring but both he and Andrew Sheridan should be fit to return for the Munster game.”

Also the Sale Sharks Supporters Club website is chock-a-block full of great information for Sale and Munster fans - check it out at www.salesupporters.co.uk

Sale Sharks v Munster in the Heineken Cup - travelling red army should read this!

2008-09-18T13:46:00.003Z

Munster fans, you are a many and splendrous thing. We know that here in the north of England, so we have rolled out the red carpet for you. The Sale Sharks Supporters club have arranged dinners and coaches, and detailed hotels and B&Bs and pubs and all sorts. While away an afternoon at work browsing our handiwork. Then come on over.

Clickety click here here and here for event info, hotel info and B&B info respectively.

Sale v Munster at Edgeley Park on the 19th October 2008 is a weekend of fun, not just 80 minutes.

Team news for Sale v Bristol

2008-09-18T11:00:00.001Z

News just in from Edgeley Park, including the return of Lee Thomas, and Mark Cueto:

" Mark Cueto and Kristian Ormsby both start for Sale Sharks in their Guinness Premiership game at Bristol tomorrow evening. Cueto takes the place of David Doherty on the wing and Ormsby plays at Flanker. Dwayne Peel starts at Scrum Half.
Jason White is scheduled for the replacements bench should he pass a fitness test for his first time in the matchday 22 this season.
Sebastien Chabal will again captain the side in the absence of Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe.

Team Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Rory Lamont, Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien Bruno, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Dean Schofield, Kristian Ormsby, Luke Abraham, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Neil Briggs, Stuart Turner, Sean Cox, Jason White, Richard Wigglesworth, Chris Bell, Oriol Ripol

On Standby: Brent Cockbain, David Doherty

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, “This is another tough game for us. Bristol have had two tough opening games against Bath and Harlequins and will be keen to get their season up and running tomorrow.
Last week we won the game against a very disciplined Saracens team and I am looking for the same type of performance tomorrow. We have defended well so far this season and it is important we continue to be mean at the back.”

Result - Sale 18-15 Saracens

2008-09-15T08:36:00.002Z

Sale Sharks won the second game of the season on Friday night at a rainy Edgeley Park against vistors Saracens. The first half was a messy affair, with an awful lot of kicking and fighting and not much to cheer about. Sale nevertheless came off the pitch for half time 12-9 up. In the second half they came out looking far more dangerous, with their famously classy back line of international players finally beginning to show some of the promised threat. In the end there were no tries forthcoming - the weather and excellent Saracens defending saw to that. But the Edgeley Park crowd did at lease see some good running rugby. This kicking duties were shared by Charlie Hodgson and Luke McAlister, but it was local hero Hodgson who won Man of the Match with a stunning last minute drop goal, which pretty much made up for the previous 80 try-less minutes. Sale now sit third in the Guinness Premiership table and visit winless Bristol on Friday night. Result - Sale 18-15 Saracens.

AAaaah! Team changes!

2008-09-12T08:54:00.003Z

News just in from Edgeley HQ:

"At the team run held at Edgeley Park this evening, both Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and Lee Thomas failed fitness tests and miss the game. Sean Cox and Chris Bell step up from the bench and their places are taken by Kristian Ormsby and Oriol Ripol"

What does this mean? Well, I guess Cox or Jones will play 6, with the other slotting in at lock. Chris Bell will get some much needed and deserved game time, but missing Thomas does seem a harsh blow.

Lets all hope that the eager bunny that is JMFL gets well soon.

... and the Saracens?

2008-09-11T11:17:00.002Z

Well they will be bringing the following men in black:

Team: Haughton, Penney, Sorrell, Powell, Ratuvou, Jackson, de Kock, Owen, Saull, Jack, Vyvyan, Borthwick, Johnston, Ongaro, Aguero

Bench:
Cairns, Visagie, Chesney, Skirving, Rauluni, Ross, Wyles

Lovely.

Sale Sharks v Saracens - team news

2008-09-11T10:39:00.002Z

The first home team news of the season has just been released, in advance of Friday night's match at Edgeley Park against Saracens. Tickets are, this blog believes, still available. Buy one. See us there. We will be the ones in the Sharks jerseys, shouting "Saaaayulll".

Without further ado - here is the team news for the sharks, direct from Sharks HQ, Edgeley Park:

Rory Lamont, Sebastien Bruno and Andrew Sheridan all return the starting fifteen after missing out on last weeks win at Newcastle Falcons. Rory Lamont lines up on the right wing in place of Mark Cueto. Sebastien Bruno is named as hooker in place of Neil Briggs and Andrew Sheridan takes the place of Lionel Faure. Cueto, Briggs and Faure are named among the replacements. Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre has also rotated the squad in that Richard Wigglesworth starts at scrum half, and Brent Cockbain starts at Lock, with Dwayne Peel and Dean Schofield on the bench.

Team: Mathew Tait, Rory Lamont, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, David Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien Bruno, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Brent Cockbain, Luke Abraham, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Neil Briggs, Lionel Faure, Dean Schofield, Sean Cox, Dwayne Peel, Mark Cueto, Chris Bell

Philippe said, “We started well with a victory at Newcastle but tomorrow evening’s game against Saracens will be very tough. I have a lot of respect for Eddie Jones who not only coached Australia but did a great job with South Africa in last years World Cup. We want to return to winning ways at Edgeley Park after the London Irish defeat in May. We have a very talented squad here at the club and yet again I have had to leave players out of the Matchday 22. All my players know they need to be at the top of their game to keep their place in the team.”

Victory for Sale Sharks, against Newcastle Falcons

2008-09-08T07:19:00.000Z

Sale finally notched up a win away at Newcastle on Sunday. The Sharks had waited 16 matches for this victory. In the end the difference between the two teams was a Charlie Hodgson try. The rest if Sales points came from penalties kicked by Hodgson and colleague Luke McAllister. Sale 14-9 Newcastle.

First team news of the season

2008-09-05T14:27:00.002Z

Philippe Saint Andre has named his team for Sunday’s Guinness Premiership game away to Newcastle Falcons. Andrew Sheridan (Hamstring) and Rory Lamont (Arm) will both have fitness tests tomorrow (Saturday), but Sebastien Bruno (knee) definitely misses out. If Sheridan and Lamont prove their fitness they will be named among the replacements.

Team Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, David Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Dean Schofield, Luke Abraham, JM Fernandez Lobbe (Captain, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Marc Jones, Andrew Sheridan, Brent Cockbain, Sean Cox, Richard Wigglesworth, Chris Bell, Rory Lamont

Also Travelling: Martin Halsall, Kristian Ormsby & Oriol Ripol

Philippe said, “This will be a tough game for us. Kingston Park has never been a happy hunting ground for us, but we hope to end our poor record there on Sunday. We have had a good pre season and we have had to upset a few players this weekend by not picking them. The 22 involved on Sunday know that we have a good squad this year and competition for places will be intense, so they need to perform well to hold onto their jersey.”

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The Falcons meanwhile will be playing thus:
Alex Tait, Tom May, Jamie Noon, Spencer Davey, John Rudd, Rory Clegg, James Grindal, Joe McDonnell, Andy Long, Carl Hayman, Andy Buist, Mark Sorenson, Adam Balding, Brent Wilson, Phil Dowson (captain)

Replacements:
Matt Thompson, Micky Ward, Geoff Parling, Tim Swinson, Hall Charlton, Steve Jones
Tim Visser

Find it hard to get to Edgeley Park?

2008-09-05T09:25:00.001Z

The Sale Sharks Supporters Club in conjunction with Sale Sharks are planning on running Coaches from a number of areas into Edgeley Park. If successful we will expand the service to cover a number of different routes.

The first of these will start from the Stoke area calling at Congleton and then at Macclesfield, before arriving at Edgeley Park. The aim would be to arrive about 45 minutes before Kick Off and leave about 45 minutes after the end of the game.

If you are interested in such a service please e-mail us at hometravel@salesupporters.co.uk ., stating where you would like to join the bus, whether you would be likely to use it regularly and suggestions for suitable pick up points (adjacent to convenient parking).

In order to help us plan other routes please e-mail us at hometravel@salesupporters.co.uk . With suggestions for suitable towns or areas that you would use e.g Wigan, _ _Wirral, Rochdale etc.

To buy seats click here and visit the SSSC website.

Result

2008-08-29T07:57:00.001Z

SHARKS RESULT: Friendly - Sale 39-14 Lyon (28/8/08)
The preseason came to a close on thursday night at Edgeley park with a victory over Lyon. Tempers flared at times, but the Sharks looked in control. Sharks scorers were Tait (2 tries), Doherty (try), Lobbe (try) with the rest coming from a penalty try and Hodgson's boot.

Here's a picture, blurry or artistic - you decide.

News in from EP: Lyon v Sale thursday night

2008-08-27T13:49:00.002Z

The Sale team has been announced. New club captain Juan Fernandez Lobbe will lead his side out for the first time since being appointed. The game shoud be a cracker, with Lyon coached by Phillipe Saint Andre's brother Raphael.

"Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain a strong Sale Sharks side in tomorrow’s pre season warm up game against Lyon at Edgeley Park. Sebastien Chabal will also start the game.
Head Coach Kingsley Jones said, “ This our last warm up game before we travel to Newcastle in the opening round of the Guinness Premiership. We will decide on who starts at scrum half tomorrow but both Wiggy and Dwayne will play in the game. There are places up for grabs for the opening game and the players know this.”
Mathew Tait will play at Full Back and Andy Tuilagi who played well last week in the games against Sedgely Tigers and Leeds Carnegie starts at centre.

Team Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto, Luke McAlister, Andy Tuilagi, Dave Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth or Dwayne Peel, Lionel Faure, Sebastien Bruno, Eifion Roberts, Dean Schofield, Sean Cox, Chris Jones, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (Captain), Sebastien Chabal

Replacements Marc Jones, Neil Briggs, Stuart Turner, Martin Halsall, Michael Hills, Carl Fearns,Brent Cockbain, Richard Wigglesworth or Dwayne Peel, Nick Macleod, Nick Royle, Oriol Ripol, Chris Bell

Unavailable are Rory Lamont, Luke Abraham and Andrew Sheridan who picked up knocks last week, but will be available for selection for the Newcastle game"

(news comes from Dave Swanton at Sale Sharks)

Preseason Double Header

2008-08-27T13:44:00.002Z

Both the Jets and the Sharks came away victorious in the Friday night double header.

The Jets overcome Sedgley Tigers 44-24 and the Senior Squad beat Leeds Carnegie 38-29. Sharks'

Andy Tuilagi scored a try in both games.

Full Sale scorers:
Jets v Sedgeley: Ripol (2 tries), Atkinson (try), Shaw (try), Styles (try), O'Donnell (try), Tuilagi (try) Atkinson (3 conversions, 1 penalty)

Sharks v Leeds: Bruno (try), Tait (try), C.Jones (2 tries), Tuilagi (try), Hodgson(5 conversions, 1 penalty)

Sharks news roundup

2008-08-20T13:39:00.001Z

Sale Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of 22 year old
Centre/Wing Anitelia (Andy) Tuilagi, on a four year contract.
Formerly with Leicester Tigers, Andy played seven games for Leeds
Carnegie last season, scoring one try.
Andy has been capped 14 times by Samoa and was a member of their squad
at the 2007 World Cup.
CEO James Jennings said, "Andy is very talented young player with huge
potential. I am sure that he will be a great success at Sale Sharks."

Director of Rugby PSA said, " Andy is a great acquisition for the
club. He is young, strong and has played at international level. I am
sure he will prove to be a great signing for us."
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Juan To Captain The Sharks
Sale Sharks - Stockport,UK
Sale Sharks are delighted to announce that JUAN MARTIN FERNANDEZ LOBBE
will be the new club captain for the 2008-2009 season.
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Tait wants to specialise
Following his summer switch from Newcastle Falcons to Sale Sharks,
England star Mathew Tait has stated his intention of securing the
full-back jersey.
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Dwayne Peel and Mathew Tait To Play On Friday
Team Rory Lamont, Mark Cueto, Mathew Tait, Luke McAlister, David
Doherty, Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien
Bruno, Eifion Roberts, Sean Cox, Dean Schofield (Captain), Chris
Jones, Luke Abraham, Carl Fearns

Replacements: Lionel Faure, Marc Jones, Michael Hills, Richard
Wigglesworth, Nick McLeod, Nick Royle plus Four Players who are
playing in the curtain raiser against Sedgley Tigers.

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, "I have named a strong
line up for this game and am delighted that Dwayne Peel and Mathew
Tait will get some quality game time. Jason White is still recovering
from surgery as is Chris Bell and Sebastien Chabal picked up a knock
in training."

Commenting on the curtain raiser against Sedgley Tigers, Philippe
said, " We have several players in our team for this game with a
wealth of first team experience……….Neil Briggs, Stuart Turner, Oriol
Ripol, Brent Cockbain, Scott Lawson and Will Cliff. I will also be
giving Andy Tuilagi a run out at centre. I have not made my mind up on
the starting line up for the first Guinness Premiership game at
Newcastle and Friday's double header will give all the players a
chance to impress. It will also be nice to play a game in front of our
own fans again."

New signing

2008-08-19T13:16:00.001Z

Google News Alert for: "sale sharks"

Andy Tuilagi Signs For Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks - Stockport,UK
Sale Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of 22 year old
Centre/Wing Anitelia (Andy) Tuilagi, on a four year contract. ...

Sale v Perpignan as it happened

2008-08-07T07:30:00.002Z

Our erstwhile leader Anne received a series of text updates from last night's match - here then are the highlights:

"The players are on the pitch. I'm told the crowd are very excited but that's probably because the don't know Seabass isn't playing!
We are 5 nil down after 2 minutes - crossfield kick missed by Royle.

Now 5 all - close quarters try by Roberts.

Try USAP now 12-5 down

17-5 down

Half time - 19-5. Looks like Schoey may have picked up a knee injury.

Looking bleak!

Good news is Schoey seems to be walking ok after the knock on his knee.

No sooner is half time over but USAP go straight through the scrum - 24-5

Try Lamont 24 - 12

Try Doherty 24 - 17

Try Lamont 24 all

Chris Leck - yellow card

Oh dear and now it seems Lamont has hurt his wrist.

Full time 24 - 24

Not a bad result given how far behind we were.

Thanks to Graeme Bowers for the updates.

Post match update:
Feedback on injuries suggests nothing serious. PSA and KJ pleased. MOM Lamont at full back and Luke."

Thanks to Anne and Graeme!

Squad to play Perpignan

2008-08-06T13:51:00.001Z

This just in from HQ:

"Rory Lamont makes his long awaited comeback this evening for Sale Sharks in the game against Perpignan in the Challenge Vaquerin. Rory was injured playing for Scotland in the Calcutta Cup game against England when he collided with Iain Balshaw.

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, “Rory has worked with Steve Walsh and the Conditioning Team on his rehab. He also had a minor knee operation to clean up the joint and he is really looking forward to the new season.”

Regarding the team this evening, Philippe said, “I have only selected from those players who have done the full close season preparation with us and it’s a great opportunity for them to impress and stake a claim for a place in the team.”

Included in the team are new signings David Doherty, Nick McLeod and Ross Davies

Team Lamont, Doherty, McAlister, Thomas, Royle, McLeod, Cliff, Roberts, M Jones, Halsall, Schofield (Captain), Cox, J Jones, Hills, Fearns

Replacements: Turner, O’Donnell, Davies, Briggs, Lawson, Cockbain, Shaw, Leck, Kennedy, Kuadey"

Welcome Munster Fans

2008-07-29T12:33:00.005Z

The SSSC has put together a couple of pages of hotels and B&Bs, along with associated travel information, in order to help out Munster fans visiting for the Heineken Cup clash at Edgeley Park.

B&Bs here and Hotels here ... welcome one, welcome all.

http://www.rsstudio.co.uk

What happened at the AGM?

2008-07-24T07:49:00.002Z

Well, if you surf your way over to the official Sale Sharks Supporters Club website, you can read the minutes. Enjoy.

News from Edgeley / Munster

2008-07-21T13:58:00.002Z

Full fixtures are now available at the SSSC website here: http://www.salesupporters.co.uk/fixtures_08_09.htm

Also, with a vast army of Muster fans planning their descent into SK postcodes the SSSC announces the following:
Just to give you some advance warning of what the SSSC are planning for the Munster Supporters in case you want to put events in your diary!

With special thanks to our friends at Heaton Moor Rugby Club for allowing us to completely take over their club house for the whole weekend!

Friday 17th
Room 1. Dinner for approx 120 people, to include members of both supporters’ club committee and supporters from both clubs. 2 Course meal, soup, roast beef, followed by cheese and coffee. Cost £15 per head. Friday night game will be available on big screen.

Room 2. Open from 6 pm with game available on big screen. Bar will be open till midnight. Question & Answer session with non-playing players or coaching staff depending on who I can get! Friday night game shown on the big screen.

Saturday 18th

Beer Festival – both rooms in use, both rooms showing Saturday’s HC games. Room 1 will have range of beers/real ales at especially reduced prices. Room 2 will have food – hot pot, chilli and rice, curry – at £4.50 – food will be available all day.
Live Irish music and dancing in the evening.
Hopefully some special guests.

Sunday 19th

Irish breakfast will be served from 10 am. Bar will be open. Coaches from HMRC to EP depart 11.45 to allow plenty of time and a drink in the marquee if desired. Post match – return to HMRC approx 5.00 pm
Food – hot pot, chilli and rice, curry and rice again available for £4.50 throughout the evening.
Live music.
Again, hoping to persuade some of the players to make an appearance if I can!

Capacity will be limited so it might well be first come, first served but we'll let you know the details as soon as we can!

Hanley to Retire

2008-07-18T09:01:00.001Z

Steve Hanley has been forced to retire from playing due to a back
injury sustained in the game against Bayonne last season. Steve
announced his retirement to the audience at his Testimonial Launch at
Edgeley Park.
Steve joined Sale Sharks in 1998 from Aspatria and made his debut
against Cardiff. In all Steve played 191 games for Sale Sharks scoring
104 tries including a record of 75 in the Premiership which still
stands today.
Steve also played for England in 1999 against Wales at Wembley and scored a try.
Steve said, "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sale Sharks and have
some great memories playing for the club. Helping the club to its
first piece of silverware in 2002, by beating Pontypridd was very
special. I have however been struggling with a disc problem in my
back, since the Bayonne game and have received medical advice in that
I will not recover enough to be able to play Premiership rugby again.
Sale Sharks have been good to me and I have always given my best for
the team."
Former team mate Jason Robinson said, " It was a pleasure to play in
the same team as Steve, he is a great lad and as his statistics show,
one of the best finishers in the game."

We have been dormant/new fixtures out now

2008-07-08T10:30:00.004Z

Hello - this blog has lain dormant for a while. For this I apologise. I hope it will not happen again.

So, in the future-looking spirit of optimism here is the fixture list for the 2008/2009 season, as far as it currently stands.

Key questions:
Which matches can you already not go to?
Do Lyon really have a rugby team?
Can you persuade your other half to go to Edgeley Park on Valentines day?
Is it good or bad to play Wasps and Leicester during international windows?
Will we win away at Newcastle for a change?

Preseason

06 Aug 08 19:00 Perpignan Challenge Vaquerin away book funbus
09 Aug 08 19:00 Montpellier Challenge Vaquerin away book funbus
22 Aug 08 18:30 Sedgley Tigers Friendly Double Header part 1 Edgeley Park
22 Aug 08 20:00 Leeds Friendly Double Header part 2 Edgeley Park
28 Aug 08 19:45 Lyon Pre Season Friendly Edgeley Park

September
07 Sep 08 15:00 Newcastle Falcons Guinness Premiership away book funbus
12 Sep 08 19:45 Saracens Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
19 Sep 08 19:45 Bristol Guinness Premiership away book funbus
26 Sep 08 19:45 Gloucester Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park

October
01 Oct 08 19:45 London Irish Guinness Premiership away book funbus
03 Oct 08 19:45 Cardiff Blues EDF Energy Cup Edgeley Park
10 Oct 08 19:45 T.B.A Heineken Cup Edgeley Park
18 Oct 08 15:00 T.B.A Heineken Cup away
24 Oct 08 19:45 Bath EDF Energy Cup Edgeley Park

November
01 Nov 08 15:00 Leicester Tigers EDF Energy Cup away book funbus
14 Nov 08 19:45 Worcester Warriors Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
23 Nov 08 15:00 London Wasps Guinness Premiership away book funbus
28 Nov 08 19:45 Leicester Tigers Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park

December
05 Dec 08 19:45 T.B.A Heineken Cup Edgeley Park
13 Dec 08 15:00 T.B.A HeinekenCup away
20 Dec 08 14:15 Bath Guinness Premiership away book funbus
26 Dec 08 15:00 London Wasps Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park

January
03 Jan 09 15:00 Worcester Warriors Guinness Premiership away book funbus
09 Jan 09 19:45 London Irish Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
16 Jan 09 19:45 T.B.A Heineken Cup Edgeley Park
24 Jan 09 15:00 T.B.A Heineken Cup away

February
14 Feb 09 15:00 Gloucester Guinness Premiership away book funbus
20 Feb 09 19:45 Bristol Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park

March
01 Mar 09 15:00 Saracens Guinness Premiership away book funbus
06 Mar 09 19:45 Newcastle Falcons Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
14 Mar 09 15:00 Northampton Saints Guinness Premiership away book funbus
22 Mar 09 15:00 Harlequins Guinness Premiership away book funbus
27 Mar 09 19:45 Bath Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
28 Mar 09 13:30 T.B.A EDF Energy Cup Semi Finals

April
04 Apr 09 14:45 Leicester Tigers Guinness Premiership away book funbus
11 Apr 09 15:00 T.B.A Heineken Cup Quarter Finals Edgeley Park
17 Apr 09 19:45 Harlequins Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park
18 Apr 09 15:00 T.B.A EDF Energy Cup Final away
25 Apr 09 15:00 Northampton Saints Guinness Premiership Edgeley Park

May
02 May 09 15:00 T.B.A Heineken Cup Semi Finals
09 May 09 15:00 T.B.A Guinness Premiership Semi Finals
16 May 09 14:30 T.B.A Guinness Premiership Final away
23 May 09 14:30 T.B.A Heineken Cup Final away

Last minute team change

2008-02-15T15:12:00.002Z

News just in From Edgeley Park - We have signed Dwayne Peel. But then we all knew that weeks ago didn't we? Chris Mayor has signed to Northampton for next season. But we knew that too. Lets hope Ben Foden is staying in Cheshire or there will be a lot of upset Sharks fans.

So also fresh from EP, this team news:

Sale Sharks have been forced into making changes this evening. Rory Lamont is struggling with a shoulder injury so Chris Mayor takes his place on the wing. Sean Cox drops to the bench and is replaced by Chris Jones at number 6. Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe has returned from Argentina and his paperwork has cleared which now means he is not classed as an overseas player.

Revised Team

Mark Cueto, Chris Mayor, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Sebastien Bruno, Stuart Turner, Brent Cockbain, Dean Schofield (Captain), Chris Jones, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements, Neil Briggs, Martin Halsall, Sean Cox, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, Will Cliff, Julien Laharrague, Chris Bell

Sharks team to play Leeds

2008-02-14T12:14:00.003Z

Team news, fresh from Edgeley Park below. Its a very string looking team, with probably our best wingers, best half back pairing, best front row, best second row and best centres.

Mark Cueto, Rory Lamont, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wiggleworth, Lionel Faure, Sebastien Bruno, Stuart Turner, Brent Cockbain, Dean Schofield (Captain), Sean Cox, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements, Neil Briggs, Martin Halsall, Nathan Bonner Evans, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, Will Cliff, Julien Laharrague, Chris Bell

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Leeds meanwhile have just annouced theirs:

Leigh Hinton, John Holtby, Jonny Hepworth, Lee Blackett, Tom Biggs, Alberto Di Bernardo, Joe Bedford (c), Mike MacDonald, Vili Ma'asi, Tommy McGee, Erik Lund , Pablo Bouza, Jon Dunbar, Calum Clark, Rhys Oakley

Replacements: Adam Hopcroft, James Parkes, Kearnan Myall, Adam Balding, James Brooks, Andy Tuilagi , Rob Vickerman

Well if we can't play in High Wycombe lets play at home

2008-02-12T14:57:00.000Z

Following the cancellation of last weekend's game away to Wasps following a dramatic and unbelieveably quick freezing of the pitch, Edgeley Park allow us now to look forward to next weeken'd visit from Leeds:

Philippe looks ahead to Friday's game

Looking ahead to this weekend’s game, Philippe Saint Andre said, “We travelled back from Wasps on Sunday evening and we put all the players through their paces on Monday. This Friday’s Guinness Premiership game against Leeds Carnegie should be a very competitive game as we both need to win for different reasons. We need the points to keep up our top four challenge and Leeds need the points in the efforts to pull away from the foot of the table. The game at Headingley earlier in the season saw us under the hammer in the early part of the game but we weathered the storm to return home 34-20 winners.

We have all the international players back this weekend including Sheridan,Faure,White,Wigglesworth, Lamont as well as the Lobbe brothers who have been in Argentina at Juan's wedding."

Speaking about the postponed game at Wasps Philippe said, “Last weekend was a big disappointment for everyone connected to the club with the late cancellation. We had prepared well, travelled down the day before and the players were ready for the challenge. A lot of fans had travelled too and it was sad to see them after the game was called off as they are so dedicated to the club, but we have to respect the referees decision. The postponement now means that we will have to play the game midweek.

The news from Edgeley Park

2008-02-08T17:05:00.000Z

Sale Sharks have named their team for Sunday’s Guinness Premiership game against London Wasps at High Wycombe.
Sharks welcome back Elvis Seveali’I who has been out for 11 matches after breaking his arm against Montpellier in November.

Mark Cueto, Elvis Seveali’I, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Sililo Martens, Eifion Roberts, Sebastien Bruno, Stuart Turner, Dean Schofield (Captain), Brent Cockbain, Chris Jones, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal,

Replacements: Neil Briggs, Ben Evans, Sean Cox, Nathan Bonner Evans, Will Cliff, Chris Bell and Julien Laharrague

Martin Halsall and Chris Leck will also travel

Head Coach Kingsley Jones said, “Several of our players have been overlooked for the Six Nations this weekend and it’s up to them to show their International Coaches that they should be included. We let the players have some time off after the win over Quins and they all returned to training this week looking refreshed. This game will be tough for us as even though Wasps have several players away on International duty they have strength in depth.”

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Wasps retort:
15 Josh Lewsey
14 Rob Hoadley
13 Fraser Waters
12 Dominic Waldouck
11 David Doherty
10 Dave Walder
9 Mark McMillan

1 Tom French
2 Joe Ward
3 Nick Adams
4 Tom Palmer
5 George Skivington
6 Dan Leo
7 Joe Worsley
8 Lawrence Dallaglio (c)

16 James Buckland
17 Michael Holford
18 Richard Birkett
19 John Hart
20 Simon Amor
21 Mark Van Gisbergen
22 Rob Webber

Team to play Harlequins

2008-01-24T12:14:00.000Z

The team has been announced, and it looks like the Charlie rumours were unfounded. With home advantage and a strong team, Sharks should win this one....

Mark Cueto, Rory Lamont, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien Bruno, Stuart Turner, Chris Jones, Dean Schofield, Jason White, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements Neil Briggs, Eifion Roberts, Sean Cox, Nathan Bonner Evans, Sililo Martens, Chris Bell, Chris Mayor

News roundup

2008-01-24T11:27:00.001Z

Well, for some reason the club still have not annouced the signing of Dwayne Peel. Perhaps his medical is not going well? Perhaps our home-grown scrum halves are too good to be ousted?

The club have lost Nick Johnson, fitness coach, following a contract dispute.

There are very timid rumours that Charlie Hodgson might be injured.... maybe that is why, with just hours until the next KO we have not had a team annoncement. That should be published within half an hour, so check back.

In other news: Stockport Express wins the award for best punning headline of the week:

Sale can’t Brive easy in Cup yet
Stockport Express - UK
SALE Sharks will be holding a three-day rugby camp, from February 12-14, at Stockport Grammar School. The camp will include two days of coaching by Sharks ...
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Ex-Sale Sharks star finds new team at everydayprint
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Everydayprint has announced something of a coup by appointing former Sale Sharks flanker, John Carter, as a new sales and marketing executive. John joins everydayprint with a brief to secure new business and will also work alongside ...
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Annual Gala Dinner

2008-01-23T15:55:00.002Z

The Supporters Club Annual Gala Dinner will be held in the Insider Suite, Edgeley Park, on Tuesday 8th April. We will be joined by many of our first team players, coaching staff, management and Guest Speakers. Keep an eye on our website for further information and details on how to book your place.
Voting forms for Supporters Player of the Year Awards are currently being sent to members and these awards will be presented at the dinner.
If you are not already a member of the Sale Sharks Supporters Club and would like to join you can do so on line at www.salesupporters.co.uk or you can find us at the Supporters Club table in the Marquee before every home game. We look forward to meeting you all at future events.

Leicester Away – Saturday 23rd February, 3.00 pm

2008-01-23T15:55:00.001Z

Tickets for this game will be available from the Ticket Office until Midday on Wednesday 31st January. Tickets are selling fast and the only seating now available is in Clubhouse Block Z - £23, £21 concession, £12 junior or standing in the Crumbie Terrace priced at £20, £18, £8. Concessions are students in full time education and OAPs male and female 65 and over.
This game is sold out at Welford Road so your only opportunity to buy is through the ticket office on 08444 994 994.
The Supporters Club are running a coach to this game – it will leave Edgeley Park at 9.30 am, picking up at Heywood Road at 10 am and Sandbach Services at 10.30 am. We will be providing our usual refreshments on route and will stop for lunch at the Plough in Ratby. Coach should arrive at Welford Road at 2 pm for a 3 pm kick off. Fare is £20 return for members, £30 non-members, to book please contact travel@salesupporters.co.uk or ring Stan Smith on the usual mobile number.

Wasps Away – Sunday 10th February, 5.15 pm

2008-01-23T15:54:00.001Z

Tickets for this game are now available from the ticket office. Tickets (in the Dream Stand) are priced at £26 and £18 for juniors under 16, senior citizens over 60 and students with a valid NUS card. Standing tickets are also available in the Dream Stand priced at £19 and £11 for concessions.
Unfortunately the timing of this game means SSSC are unable to run a coach to High Wycombe. However, we will be running a coach to all our remaining away games, details and booking available on our website at http://www.salesupporters.co.uk/ or by email to travel@salesupporters.co.uk. You can also ring us on the usual mobile phone.

Evening with James Jennings

2008-01-23T15:53:00.000Z

The Sale Sharks Supporters Club will be hosting a Question and Answer evening with Sale Sharks’ new Chief Executive, James Jennings, in the Sapphire Suite at Edgeley Park, next Wednesday 30th January at 7 pm. James has been tasked with taking the club on the next steps on the road to great things, this is your chance to find out where the road will take us, how he hopes to avoid bumps along the way, and how long the journey may take.
Entrance is free for members, £2.50 non-members, children welcome.

News after the weekend

2008-01-21T08:38:00.000Z

The Sharks failed to get the vital win they needed away in France this weekend, managing only a 14 all draw, but will nevertheless have a home quarterfinal in the Challenge Cup.

Recent news stories here:

Sharks bare teeth in ranking battle
The Press Association -
Sale Sharks are determined to complete their European Challenge Cup pool campaign in style on Saturday and secure a place among the top two seeds. ...
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Peel agrees to shock Sale switch
BBC Sport - UK
Llanelli Scarlets have announced that scrum-half Dwayne Peel will join Sale Sharks at the end of the season. Wales international Peel, 26, came through the ...
See all stories on this topic

Sheridan a doubt for Sale Sharks
By Latest News from Scrum.com
Sale Sharks are set to be without England international Andrew Sheridan for their European Challenge Cup clash with Montpellier tomorrow.
- http://replicarugbyshirt.com/blog

Sharks scent blood in Challenge Cup seedings fight
Sale Sharks are determined to complete their European Challenge Cup pool campaign in style today and secure a place among the top two seeds.
- http://www.22dropout.com

Jones ponders move from Scarlets
By Roger(Roger)
The news of Jones' possible departure comes just four days after the region announced that Wales scrum-half Dwayne Peel will join Sale Sharks next season. If Jones does leave, it will further test the Welsh Rugby Union resolve in ...
Football World - http://explorefootballworld.blogspot.com/

Team's up!

2008-01-18T12:05:00.000Z

The following just in from Sale HQ including an very interesting looking centre partnership:

Saint-Andre, whose side currently sit atop Pool 4 and are already assured of a quarter-final berth, has labelled the clash as a 'must-win' game as they battle Worcester and Bath for one of the top two seedings.

Ahead of the game Saint-Andre commented, “We have taken maximum points so far in our pool but we need to play well tomorrow and we aim to win the game.

"Both Bath and Worcester are in a similar position to us and there are three of us wanting the two lucrative top two seedings. We welcome back Rory Lamont for the game after a few weeks out and Dean Schofield will captain the side, but we may have to play without Andrew Sheridan who has been suffering with the flu. Andrew will travel with us and I may include him in the 22.

"I have also named a strong bench as the game will be a tough one and I expect a full 80 minute battle, making the inter-game changes crucial.”

Sale Sharks: Mark Cueto, Rory Lamont, Chris Bell, Luke McAlister, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Sililo Martens, Lionel Faure, Scott Lawson, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Dean Schofield (Captain), JM Fernandez Lobbe, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Sebastien Bruno, Ben Evans, Sean Cox, Jason White, Richard Wigglesworth, Rudi Keil, Chris Mayor

Rumours and news

2008-01-18T11:20:00.000Z

Well the buzz of the week has been the apparent signing of Wales scrummie Dwayne Peel from the Scarlets. Peel and the Scarlets have merrily held press conferences on the matter (with Peel, oddly, admitting the move was in order to live abroad), yet no word at all from the Sharks themselves. We can only assume the delay is to do with a medical examination, perhaps on Peel's poorly shoulder.

Also, Nick Johnson has left the Sharks. Maybe it was he that was supposed to check on the shoulder?

Rumours abound thanks to the Peel arrival: is Sililo Martens leaving Sharks to go to Wales? Will Wigglesworth become second choice scrum half? What of the marvel that is Ben Foden? Sharks fans to a man (woman?) want Foden to stay, be it at 9, 11, 14 or 15.

There is still a persistent rumbling about the brothers Lobbe too: Ignatio seems to wish to move back home to Argentina (hence the arrival of Brent Cockbain?) and he brother Juan may well stick around to start a familt and get a green card.

Seb Bruno has had interesting news too, with the announcement that France captain Ibanez is stepping down from international rugby. Bruno is reported to have said that he nevertheless expects not to appear again for France and will end his professional days playing club rugger for Sale Sharks.

Team news for Montpellier later today, all going well.

SSSC

Recent news roundups

2008-01-18T11:19:00.000Z

Six Nations keeps Sale on toes
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
WITH a home quarter-final tie already in the bag, the pressure is off Sale Sharks as they jet out to take on Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup. ...
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Nick's exit won't hurt Sharks
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
IT will be business as usual for Sale Sharks on the training ground despite the sudden departure of fitness and conditioning coach Nick Johnston. ...
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Insider Suite virtually sold out for Quins!
Sale Sharks - Stockport,UK
Sale Sharks have now released a (Season)-Ticket Holder offer in the Crownford Suite. To celebrate Burns Night in style, Blair Glen, General Manager of the ...
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Blues are playing for places
Planet Rugby - UK
The coach also spoke about his options regarding the gap left by the departure of All Black centre Luke McAlister to play for the Sale Sharks in the UK, ...
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International: Introducing Vainikolo of Gloucester
By bruneirugby
Backs: I Balshaw (Gloucester), D Cipriani (Wasps), M Cueto (Sale Sharks), T Flood (Newcastle), A Gomarsall (Harlequins), C Hodgson (Sale Sharks), J Noon (Newcastle), P Richards (London Irish), P Sackey (Wasps), D Strettle (Harlequins), ...
Brunei Rugby Online - http://bruneirugby.wordpress.com

Next weeks fixtures ...
By Stade Francais Coach(Stade Francais Coach)
The Wasps coach has come in for some harsh words from the Sale Sharks over the last week. Sparked by the Wasps claims of 'tackles bordering on assualt' and then the comments about Saracens 'dirty, underhand' play the Sharks management ...
THE PEWC CUP - http://pewccup.blogspot.com/

Peel agrees to shock Sale switch
By Roger(Roger)
Llanelli Scarlets have announced that scrum-half Dwayne Peel will join Sale Sharks at the end of the season. Wales international Peel, 26, came through the ranks at Llanelli and has been with the Scarlets regional side since its ...
Football World - http://explorefootballworld.blogspot.com/

Doncaster’s weekend preview
By admin
Doncaster Knights could look to a First Team Debut for James Jones who has yet to feature since his loan move from Sale Sharks and a possible home debut for impressive Matt Cox who came on loan from Worcester. ...
Your Rugby News - http://yourrugbynews.com

Sale Sharks 45 Petrarca 6 - Rugby union - Sport - Manchester ...
STOCKPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 11: Dean Schofield of Sale Sharks is tackled by Stuart Grimes (L) and Nicky Little (R) of Padova during the European ...

Team for Friday's game now up

2008-01-10T11:24:00.000Z

And its a weird one:

Mark Cueto, Oriol Ripol, Chris Bell, Rudi Keil, Steve Hanley, Richard Wigglesworth, Sililo Martens, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Ben Evans, Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe, Dean Schofield, Sean Cox, JM Fernandez Lobbe, Nathan Bonner Evans

Replacements: Marc Jones, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Chris Day, Chris Mayor, Charlie Hodgson, Julien Laharrague

Richard Wigglesworth carries on his fascinating week by being selected at 10, where to be honest he has done the Sharks proud in the past. Bell at last gets a run out. Briggsy has another shot at hooker. But whats this? Cox starting at 6 for the Sharks? Well, it should be a very intruguing game.

News for the 10th January

2008-01-10T10:38:00.000Z

Here are the news stories for the Sharks today -
Bruuuuuno has resigned (as in signed again), England teams have been announced.

Richard Wigglesworth has had a lot of coverage thanks to getting his senior England Squad callup, although check out the link below to a website which concentrates on sports players shirt graphics, which reports that his name is quite long. Brilliant investigative journalism!

Team news for Friday's match against Petrarca should be available later today: big guns or the young ones? Only PSA has the answer.

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Bruno re-signs for Sale
The Press Association -
Sale Sharks hooker Sebastien Bruno has signed a new two-year deal with the club. The Frenchman joined the club in 2004 and was a pivotal member of the side ...
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London Irish 20 Sale Sharks 12
Stockport Express - UK
IF the advertising slogan for Premiership sponsor Guinness is to be believed ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait’. But for travelling fans no good came out ...
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Stability first as Brian Ashton opts for experience over youth to ...
Times Online - UK
He is one of four uncapped players in the squad, alongside Vainikolo, Croft and Richard Wigglesworth, the Sale Sharks scrum half, and it would be surprising ...
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Angleterre : Un groupe de 32
Sport365.fr - Saint-Cloud,France
Arrières : Iain Balshaw (Gloucester), Danny Cipriani (Wasps), Mark Cueto (Sale Sharks), Toby Flood (Newcastle), Andy Gomarsall (Harlequins), Charlie Hodgson ...
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Angleterre: Les 32 sélectionnés
Sports.fr - France
Arrières: Balshaw (Gloucester), Cipriani (Wasps), Cueto (Sale Sharks), Flood (Newcastle), Gomarsall (Harlequins), Hodgson (Sale Sharks), Noon (Newcastle), ...
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Sharks tamed by Exiles
SkySports - Isleworth,UK
Sale Sharks lost ground at the top of the Guinness Premiership table after a 20-12 defeat at London Irish on Sunday. Without the services of Charlie Hodgson ...
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Taione joins Sharks
The Press Association -
Taione represented Tonga at the 2007 World Cup and put in a commanding performance against the Springboks and counts Guinness Premiership side Sale Sharks ...
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Bruno Signs A New Deal With Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks are delighted to announce that Hooker Sebastien Bruno has signed a new two year deal to stay at the club.
Guinness Premiership News - http://www.guinnesspremiership.com

England Six Nation & Saxon squad 2008
By rugby
Backs: Balshaw (Gloucester), Cipriani (Wasps), Cueto (Sale Sharks), Flood (Newcastle), Gomarsall (Harlequins), Hodgson (Sale Sharks), Noon (Newcastle), Richards (London Irish), Sackey (Wasps), Strettle (Harlequins), Tait (Newcastle), ...
- http://www.22dropout.com

Numerology
By Paul Lukas
Fun NOB find by Caleb Borchers, who notes that Richard Wigglesworth (of the Sale Sharks rugby club in Manchester) wears “W’Worth.” … Dude, you forgot your mouthguard (as spotted by Glenn Chamberlain). … Several Canadiens and Black Hawks ...
Uni Watch - http://www.uniwatchblog.com

News roundup 9th January
By salesupporters.co.uk(salesupporters.co.uk)
Tonight Saracens managed to win the PEWC SEVENS competition sweeping aside London Wasps in the early game 21-7 before seeing off Sale Sharks in the final 21-14. Wasps had also lost to Sale Sharks in a hard fought game 7-10 which must . ...
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Volcano Vainikolo in England squad
By admin
England Six Nations Squad: Backs: I Balshaw (Gloucester), D Cipriani (Wasps), M Cueto (Sale Sharks), T Flood (Newcastle), A Gomarsall (Harlequins), C Hodgson (Sale Sharks), J Noon (Newcastle), P Richards (London Irish), P Sackey (Wasps) ...
rugby on tv - opinions from my barstool - http://rugbyontv.com

News roundup 9th January

2008-01-09T10:44:00.000Z

Scottish team announcements and news that an old Shark is moving away from Japan.
Later today should see the England six nations team announced.

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Fitness guru quits Sharks
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
SALE Sharks were left stunned on Tuesday when one of the men behind their rise to the top announced his decision to quit. Nick Johnston, one of the most ...
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Epic signing for Sharks
FOXSports.com - USA
The 28-year-old Tongan centre, who caused the Springboks plenty of problems during their World Cup Pool A game, has also represented Sale Sharks and ...
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Saints appoint new head of performance
Northampton Chronicle & Echo - Northampton,England,UK
Johnston joins from Sale Sharks, where he has been head of physical preparation since 2004 and was part of the backroom team that guided the Sharks to the ...
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New Physio Appointed
Vitalfootball - Alcester,England,UK
He has also worked at Bury and Sale Sharks. Whilst a player at Sligo Rovers he took on the player-manager role and guided the club to a record unbeaten run ...
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Scotland Six Nation Squad 2008
By rugby
Backs: Mike Blair, Ben Cairns, (both Edinburgh), Chris Cusiter (Perpignan), Simon Danielli (Ulster), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh), Thom Evans (Glasgow Warriors), Phil Godman (Edinburgh), Rory Lamont (Sale Sharks), Rory Lawson (Gloucester), ...
- http://www.22dropout.com

LATEST SCORES ...
By Stade Francais Coach(Stade Francais Coach)
Tonight Saracens managed to win the PEWC SEVENS competition sweeping aside London Wasps in the early game 21-7 before seeing off Sale Sharks in the final 21-14. Wasps had also lost to Sale Sharks in a hard fought game 7-10 which must ...
THE PEWC CUP - http://pewccup.blogspot.com/

Sharks announce new signing
Rugby World Cup star, Tongan Epi Taione, is set to link up with the team from Japan according to sharksrugby.co.zaCurrently playing for Sanyo Wild Knights (the same team as Tony Brown), he has also represented Sale Sharks as well as ...
SARugby.com - http://www.sarugby.com/news/

White Confirmed As Scots Captain
By sadiq(sadiq)
Backs: M Blair, B Cairns (both Edinburgh), C Cusiter (Perpignan), S Danielli (Ulster), N De Luca (Edinburgh), T Evans (Glasgow Warriors), P Godman (Edinburgh), R Lamont (Sale Sharks), R Lawson (Gloucester), C MacRae (Edinburgh), ...
Sports Masters - http://muhdsadiq34.blogspot.com/

News roundup

2008-01-07T10:22:00.001Z

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Toothless Sharks slip to defeat
The Press Association -
Sale Sharks suffered their first Guinness Premiership defeat for almost three months after producing a listless display to go down 20-12 to London Irish at ...
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Sharks sink under Exiles' force
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
Sale Sharks suffered their first Premiership defeat for almost three months after producing a listless display as they went down 20-12 to London Irish at ...
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Guinness Premiership round-up
Setanta Sports - London,England,UK
by Richard Field, 06 January 2008 Tom Varndell scored a hat-trick as Leicester overwhelmed Harlequins 42-13 in The Guinness Premiership, while Sale Sharks ...
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Exiles` blitz leaves Sale short
Planet Rugby - UK
Sale Sharks:15 Julien Laharrague, 14 Mark Cueto, 13 Chris Mayor, 12 Lee Thomas, 11 Oriol Ripol, 10 Luke McAlister, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, ...
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Exiles inflict rare defeat on Sale
London Irish 20 Sale Sharks 12: Sale Sharks suffered their first English Premiership defeat for almost three months after producing a listless display at the Madejski Stadium. View the original post by ireland.com Breaking News.
Something.ie - http://something.ie

Sale stutter to loss at Irish
Sale Sharks suffered their first GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP defeat for almost three months after producing a listless display at the Madejski Stadium.
Guinness Premiership News - http://www.guinnesspremiership.com

Guinness Premiership round-up
Tom Varndell scored a hat-trick as Leicester overwhelmed Harlequins 42-13 in The Guinness Premiership, while Sale Sharks suffered their first league defeat in almost three months against London Irish and Jonny Wilkinson’s drop goal ...
Setanta Sports News - http://sports.setanta.com/

Smith Keen To Sink Sharks
By sadiq(sadiq)
Euro Sport(6/1/2008):Brian Smith is confident London Irish can put a frustrating away day at Welford Road behind them and blow Guinness Premiership form team Sale Sharks off course on Sunday. Irish left Leicester without a point last ...
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New Sharks stories on the web

2008-01-07T08:35:00.000Z

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McAlister Back For Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks - Stockport,UK
Sale Sharks have named their side for Sunday’s Guinness Premiership game at London Irish. Included in the starting line up is Luke McAlister who missed the ...
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Baby boom for Sharks rugby team
BBC News - UK
Half of the Greater Manchester rugby union team Sale Sharks have become fathers in the past eight months. A total of seven players, two coaches and the ...
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Casey returns to lead London Irish
Worldcupweb.com - Johannesburg,South Africa
Bob Casey returns to lead London Irish in its Guinness Premiership match with Sale Sharks at Madejski Stadium on Sunday. The match kicks-off at 3.00pm. ...
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McAlister back for Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have named their side for Sunday's Guinness Premiership game at London Irish. Included in the starting line up is Luke McAlister who missed the game at Leeds with a leg injury.
Guinness Premiership News - http://www.guinnesspremiership.com

Baby boom at Sale Sharks
SALE Sharks have been sold a dummy - after half the team became dads in an eight month baby boom.
Manchester Evening News - http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/

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By salesupporters.co.uk(salesupporters.co.uk)
Baby boom at Sale Sharks Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK SALE Sharks have been sold a dummy - after half the team became dads in an eight month baby boom. A total of seven players, two coaches and the club manager . ...
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London Irish vs. Sale Sharks
Forum: England Posted By: guy Post Time: 04-01-2008 at 07:08 PM.
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McAlister returns for Sharks
By Latest News from Scrum.com
Sale Sharks have named New Zealand star Luke McAlister in their side for Sunday's Guinness Premiership game at London Irish.
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Smith hoping to sink Sharks
The Press Association -
... is confident London Irish can put a frustrating away day at Welford Road behind them and blow Guinness Premiership form team Sale Sharks off course. ...
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Mac's back for Sale
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
ALL Blacks centre Luke McAlister is back for Sale Sharks ahead of the trip to London Irish. McAlister, who has made a significant impact since his arrival ...
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Rugby: Smith calls for huge effort to make top six
Reading Evening Post - Reading,England,UK
MIKE CATT returns from injury as London Irish prepare to take on fourth-placed Sale Sharks in the Guinness Premiership at Madejski Stadium on Sunday (3pm). ...
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Smith eyes new year Sale
Brian Smith is confident London Irish can put a frustrating away day at Welford Road behind them and blow form team Sale Sharks off course on Sunday.
Teletext Rugby Union News - http://www.teletext.co.uk/sport/rugby/union-stories/default.aspx

Smith keen to sink Sharks
Brian Smith is confident London Irish can put a frustrating away day at Welford Road behind them and blow Guinness Premiership form team Sale Sharks off course tomorrow. View the original post by BreakingNews.ie / TCM.
Irish Sports News Feeds - http://something.ie/sports

Hill Predicts Make-Or-Break Spell
By sadiq(sadiq)
In-form Sale Sharks welcome back All Blacks centre Luke McAlister for the Madejski Stadium appointment with London Irish tomorrow. Irish, meanwhile, have lost the services of centre Seilala Mapusua (broken hand) for six to eight weeks, ...
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Preview: Exiles v Sale Sharks - Rugby News, Results, Fixtures and ...
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And the London Irish team to face Sale?

2008-01-04T12:30:00.001Z

This just in from Dave Swanton:

Bob Casey returns to lead London Irish in its Guinness Premiership match with Sale Sharks at Madejski Stadium on Sunday. The match kicks-off at 3.00pm.

The return of the experienced club captain, who missed last week’s game through illness, provides a major boost for the team as it prepares to face an in-form Sharks XV. Casey is one of four changes to the Exiles’ team that started against Leicester last weekend. The others see Eoghan Hickey taking over at fly half as Shane Geraghty moves to inside centre; Tonga Lea’aetoa comes in at tight head prop for the injured Richard Skuse and Richard Thorpe starts at No 8.

Geraghty takes over at inside centre from Seilala Mapusua who broke his right hand in last Saturday’s game at Welford Road. The Samoan international had an operation on New Year’s Eve and will be out of action for six to eight weeks.

“Sale are a ‘top four’ team with a large number of world class players in their squad,” said Brian Smith, London Irish Director of Rugby. “With the likes of Sebastien Chabal, Mark Cueto, Sebastien Bruno, Luke McAlister and Andrew Sheridan fit and ready for action it is no surprise that Philippe Saint Andre’s team has its eyes on the Premiership title.

“Sunday’s game is our first home fixture of the New Year and we’re looking to give our supporters a big performance. Our team has prepared well this week and knows that on our day we can beat anyone in the competition.

“Our boys worked their socks off against Leicester last weekend and we were unlucky to come away without any points. We’re confident we can do better on Sunday,” Smith concluded.
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Team: 15. Delon Armitage; 14. Topsy Ojo; 13. Gonzalo Tiesi*; 12. Shane Geraghty*; 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau*; 10. Eoghan Hickey; 9. Paul Hodgson; 1. Clarke Dermody*; 2. David Paice, 3. Tongo Lea’aetoa*; 4. Nick Kennedy; 5. Bob Casey* (captain); 6. Declan Danaher; 7. Steffon Armitage; 8. Richard Thorpe.

Replacements:
16. Dan Murphy; 17. Danie Coetzee*; 18. James Hudson; 19. Phil Murphy*; 20. Juan Leguizamon*; 21. Peter Richards*; 22. Jeremy Staunton*.

* Denotes international

Team to play London Irish on Sunday

2008-01-04T11:51:00.000Z

This just in from Dave Swanton:

Sale Sharks have named their side for Sunday’s Guinness Premiership game at London Irish. Included in the starting line up is Luke McAlister who missed the game at Leeds with a leg injury.

Julien Laharrague, Mark Cueto, Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien Bruno, Eifion Roberts, Chris Jones, Brent Cockbain, Jason White, Magnus Lund, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements From: Neil Briggs, Lionel Faure, Stuart Turner, Sean Cox, Dean Schofield, JM Fernandez Lobbe, Sililo Martens, Chris Mayor, Rudi Keil

Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, “ I will make my mind up over the bench at the team run on Saturday morning. It has been a very quick turn around this week having played on Sunday. This game will be the last Guinness Premiership game some of my players play in before the Six Nations and we are very keen to keep our recent winning form going. It will be tough though, London Irish are always difficult opponents, especially on their own ground.”

4th of January's Google Alert - "sale sharks"

2008-01-04T10:49:00.001Z

Here is a roundup of News items and Blog posts mentioning the Sharks. Lots of babies and some (justifiably) upset comments from a Stockport County Fan. Its not the Sharks supporters who are to blame here.
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Baby boom at Sale Sharks: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1030590_baby_boom_at_sale_sharks
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
SALE Sharks have been sold a dummy - after half the team became dads
in an eight month baby boom. A total of seven players, two coaches and
the club manager ...

Sharks come in to help training
http://icseftonandwestlancs.icnetwork.co.uk/skelmersdaleadvertiser/sport/tm_headline=sharks-come-in-to-help-training&method=full&objectid=20306089&siteid=60252-name_page.html
icSeftonandWestLancs - Southport,England,UK
The Sharks Academy manager Phil Leck will be in charge with the
following Sale Sharks players: Chris Leck - scrum half, Martin Halsall
- front row, ...

Introduce A Friend is Back for Petrarca!
http://www.salesharks.com/news?news_id=2121
Sale Sharks - Stockport,UK
Following an excellent start to the season Sale Sharks need you, our
loyal supporters, to help us to further increase our profile by
introducing a friend to ...

DALLAGLIO RETIREMENT MAKES LIFE EASIER
http://www.sportinglife.com/fanzine/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=rugby/08/01/03/RUGBYU_Column.html
Sportinglife.com - UK
The prodigiously-talented Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is likely to
head a small group of uncapped players, which could also include Sale
Sharks scrum-half ...

Lee the breach boy
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1030405_lee_the_breach_boy
Manchester Evening News - Manchester,England,UK
LAST season Lee Thomas stepped into the breach when Sale Sharks were
depleted by injuries and international call-ups. But if he continues
with his current ...

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Baby boom at Sale Sharks
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1030590_baby_boom_at_sale_sharks?rss=yes
SALE Sharks have been sold a dummy - after half the team became dads
in an eight month baby boom.
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Usual Shite From The Beeb Plus Morecambe Highlights
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By James
Yesterday a rather provocative article was found on the BBC
Manchester site, bigging up the peanut hugging Sale Sharks, but at the
same time, belittling County, it's achievements and attendances. The
article, and rightly so has caused ...
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The usual insanity prevailed from the weekend before christmas until
the eldest two left for New Year with mates in either Cheltenham or
Chester… having said that Chris is home for the London Irish cs Sale
Sharks game this Sunday so the ...
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European Cup News

2007-11-19T15:31:00.001Z

Sale currently sit at the top of their pool table, on a maximum, 10 points, in the European Challenge Cup, having won away to Petrarca 53-14. Tries came from Cueto (2), Lamont (2), Faure, Schofield, Day and Tait and Lee Thomas kicked five conversions and a penalty.

Sale FC loss

2007-11-19T15:29:00.000Z

Sale FC lost away to Widnes in the RFU Cup on Saturday, 17-12, and will be hoping to win on Saturday 24th at Heywood Road againt visitors Ruskin Park.

SSSC Quiz Night!

2007-11-14T17:01:00.000Z

Hi Sharks Season Ticket Holder,

SSSC Quiz Night!

Sale Sharks Supporters Club are holding a Quiz Night plus Q & A with Robbie Dickson on Tuesday 27^th November at Edgeley Park. The fun kicks off at 7.30pm.

Come down with a team of people (max 6 per team) or just bring yourself and we can put you in a team on the night! Players will be in attendance, with at least one player joining each team. Prizes include a signed shirt, crate of beer and other prizes. There will also be chance to relax and enjoy tales from Sale’s legendary Robbie Dickson!

Entry is free for SSSC members, £2 for non-members.

For further details, keep an eye on the SSSSC website www.salesupporters.co.uk or the Sportnetwork Message Board at www.salerugby.co.uk or e-mail social@salesupporters.co.uk

Kind regards

Rugby roundup

2007-11-13T15:58:00.000Z

A mixed bag of results over the long weekend for Sale fans.

It all kicked off with a ridiculously early Thursday Game for the Sharks against Montpellier, in which they struggled with a heavy wind for 40 minutes and then spent the rest of the game destroying their visitors - tries from Hodgson, Chabal, Hanley, Mayor and two from Wigglesworth (and a "try that never was" from Foden). Bang! A bonus point victory on the road to a European Cup. 49-6

Sale FC had a harder time of it though, away to Wilmslow, where they lost their match 21-8.

Monday night saw the Jets fly off to Northampton, where they got a hard time on the pitch too, losing 32-10 despite a try after just two minutes from flying winger Selorm Kuadey.

More wins please.

FAO Bayonne Travellers

2007-11-05T15:02:00.000Z

FAO Bayonne Travellers

Coach Travel

Fao those of you staying in Biarritz for our game against Bayonne in December, the SSSC, in conjunction with the wonderful people at AUPA BO, has arranged coach travel to and from Biarritz for the game. The coach will leave Bar Kirola in Biarritz at approximately 5 pm, returning approximately 1 hour after the game ends. Cost is £6 per person for the return journey.

If you wish to travel by coach you MUST send your cheque to Travel Organiser, SSSC, c/o Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Stockport, SK3 9DD to arrive no later than 16/11/2007. Priority will be given to SSSC members and those travelling in their party. Please put your membership number on the reverse of your cheque. There is also a Paypal link for those of you who wish to pay by this method.

Entertainment

The proprietor of Bar Kirola will be laying on free Tapas for all Sale Sharks supporters on the Friday evening. You will be joined by members of AUPA BO who will then guide you on a short pub crawl around some of the best venues in Biarritz.

Tickets

The SSSC are arranging advanced purchase of tickets to the game through the kind assistance of Simon Carruthers of AUPA BO London. We don’t know the price of these yet but expectation is around £20. As soon as we have details we will get the information to you. In order to manage the logistics of this, we will be limiting this strictly to SSSC members and their travelling party only. To take part in this scheme you must also be able to collect your tickets from Bar Kirola either on the Friday night or before the coach leaves for the game. If you would like to guarantee your tickets in advance please email secretary@salesupporters.co.uk as soon as possible so we know how many tickets to book. We will contact you to arrange payment as soon as we have final details – we MUST have payment in advance.

We hope you have a great time amongst some of the friendliest people in France! More details as soon as we have them so watch this space.

EDF Cup - win!

2007-11-05T15:00:00.000Z

Sale worked a fine win on Friday night at Edgeley Park in the EDF cup against visitors Bath. Chris Bell scored the Sharks only try of the match, and Charlie Hodgson kicked all of the remaining Sharks poinst. Score: 25-10

Tem news for Sharks V Bath

2007-11-01T15:18:00.000Z

Philippe Saint-Andre has named his side for tomorrow evenings EDF Energy Cup clash with Bath. Well, he almost has, but seems to be reserving judgement on fly half.

Sharks:
15 Ben Foden, 14 Julien Laharrague, 13 Chris Mayor, 12 Chris Bell, 11 Steve Hanley, 10 Charlie Hodgson or Lee Thomas, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 1 Andrew Sheridan, 2 Scott Lawson, 3 Stuart Turner, 4 Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe (C), 5 Chris Day, 6 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, 7 Michael Hills, 8 Sebastien Chabal
Replacements: Sebastien Bruno, Benoit Bourrust, Sean Cox, David Tait, Sililo Martens, Lee Thomas/Charlie Hodgson, Oriol Ripol
Standby Players : Will Cliff, Ben Evans

This being Sale Sharks, team news came also with a raft of injuries:
knee injuries were announced to Magnus Lund, Chris Jones and Jason White, also injured are Dean Schofield (ankle), Rory Lamont (ankle) and Mark Cueto (calf).

Bath have named a tasty looking side too:
15 Michael Stephenson, 14 Matt Banahan, 13 Alex Crockett, 12 Tom Cheeseman, 11 Ian Davey, 10 Shaun Berne, 9 Nick Walshe, 8 Zak Feaunati, 7 James Scaysbrook, 6 Jonny Faamatuainu, 5 Martin Purdy, 4 Steve Borthwick (c), 3 Lorne Ward, 2 Rob Hawkins, 1 David Flatman.
Replacements: 16 Lee Mears, 17 Laurence Ovens, 18 Andy Beattie, 19 Chris Goodman, 20 Mike Baxter, 21 Jack Cuthbert, 22 Nick Abendanon.

Weekend round up

2007-10-30T11:34:00.001Z

Well Sale Sharks came back from Cardiff thoroughly beaten. They lost 15-32, but were never really in the match. The tries came from Rory Lamont and Lee Thomas, and Charlie Hodgson kicked the rest of their points. This was the first pool match in the AngloWelsh Cup, and has meant that qualification for the tournament will be a struggle. Others in the Sharks group are Bath (playing at Edgeley on Friday coming) and Leicester. Still, only one game down, and all to play for.

Phillipe Saint Andre has already announced that Friday will feature some big names returning: Chabal, Cueto, Sheridan. Great. Cue loads of awful headline puns about Sharks in the Bath.

Sale FC first XV lost away to Wirral, 10-20 in an unfortunate game. They now lie seventh in the table, Played seven won three. Time to get behind the lads! Come on Saaaale!

Last night saw Premiership A league action return to Heywood road, and the Sale Jets were comprehensively out played by the visting Worcester Warriors. The Warriors won the game 15-34, but that said, Sale nevertheless showed great spirit to fight back in the second half, having lost the first half 0-22. Jets tries came from Fessia, Garner and Waywell.

Sale FC win

2007-10-22T07:51:00.000Z

Sale FC romped to a 33-13 victory over Anselmians on Saturday at Heywood Road.

Victory!

2007-10-19T20:39:00.001Z

Sharks v Saracens.

The first half of this match was a tense affair, and looked to be going entirely Saracens way, but a last minute try worled superbly by Lund, who thenm selflessley passed the ball to Richard Wigglesworth for the score. The second half saw a magnificent fight from both sides.
Hodgson's boot and three more tries, from thomas, foden and new boy lamont took sharks to a 34 to 30 win. Go sale!

--
Ben Stebbing

Teams up for Sale v Saracens

2007-10-18T12:16:00.000Z

Both teams have been announced for Friday night's GP encounter between Saracens and the Sharks. Sharks returning Scotsmen Rory Lamont and Scott Lawson make their first appearances in front of the Edgeley Faithful. Sharks could really do with a win here; get down to Stockport and shout! Tickets are still available.

Sharks:
Ben Foden, Rory Lamont, Rudi Keil, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Ben Evans, Dean Schofield, Sean Cox, Chris Jones, Magnus Lund, Nathan Bonner Evans
Replacements: Scott Lawson, Stuart Turner, Chris Day, David Tait, Sililo Martens, Elvis Seveali’I, Chris Mayor
Standby players:Michael Hills, Steve Hanley & Julien Laharrague

Saracens:
Haughton, Thrower, Sorrell, Powell, Penney, Jackson, de Kock, Yates, Cairns, Johnston, Fullarton, Chesney, Matadigo, Seymour, Skirving
Bench: Ongaro, Mercey, Ryder, Barrell, Dickens, Ross, Cato

Gloucester win 31-12

2007-10-15T07:54:00.000Z

Despite the first half score of 12-12, with Sale scoring two tries, the Sharks could not manage to stay in the game for the second half. Gloucester finished the game on top, and maintained their place at the top of the Premiership table 31-12. Sharks points came from a Benoit Bourrust try, an Oriol Ripol try and a Hodgson conversion.

Sharks beat wasps

2007-10-05T21:00:00.001Z

Sale scored all the points in tonight's match, winning it 16 to nil.
Superb displays from the pack, hodgson, foden and thomas.

--
Ben Stebbing

Teams for tonight

2007-10-05T09:07:00.000Z

In an odd move Philippe Saint Andre has named Samoan beef cake Elvis Seviali'i on the wing for tonight's encounter with visiting Wasps while Ben Foden continues his apprenticeship at full back. The Sharks pack looks a mean unit, however the Wasps backs are a talented lot. It will not be pretty but Sale should win in these bleak World Cup days.

Sharks:
Ben Foden, Elvis Seveali’I, Rudi Keil, Lee Thomas, Oriol Ripol, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Stuart Turner, Dean Schofield (c), Sean Cox, Chris Jones, Magnus Lund, Nathan Bonner Evans
Benching: Marc Jones, Ben Evans, Chris Day, David Tait, Sililo Martens, Chris Bell, Chris Mayor

Wasps:
Danny Cipriani, David Doherty, Fraser Waters, Riki Flutey, Tom Voyce, Dave Walder, Eoin Reddan, Tim Payne, Joe Ward, Pat Barnard, Richard Birkett, George Skivington, Dan Leo, James Haskell, John Hart (c)
Bench: Rob Webber, Michael Holford, Tom Palmer, Hugo Ellis, Simon Amor, Rob Hoadley, Mark Van Gisbergen

Social event

2007-10-05T09:04:00.000Z

The Sale Sharks Supporters Club has announced details of the next social event. It will be an evening with James Wade and the Jets (sounds like a 1960s popular beat combo). Full details and the option to buy tickets online are available on the SSSC website at http://www.salesupporters.co.uk/social.htm

And the best news of all? Its at Heywood Road, so you can support you local, grass roots team at the same time as the Edgeley Park massive.

World cup Sharks

2007-10-01T08:41:00.000Z

The most inspiring Sharks out in the fields of France have surely been the Argentine Lobbe brothers, who have seen their team's international ranking rise to 4th in the world. They are also in the knock out stages of the World Cup for the first time, and have a (relatively) easy quarter final.

They stand to face Scotland, containing another star of the tournament Rory Lamont, who will play for Sale when the Cup is over. The Scots team also includes Scott Lawson and, of course, Jason White.

Another quarter final withe great Sharks interest will be France v New Zealand - surely the most eagerly anticipated meeting of the lot. France will certainly see the worlds favourite rugby player Sebasiten Chabal take to the field. Sale team mate Bruno, however, seems out of favour, and might be lucky to get a bench spot.

New Sharks star signing Luke McAllister will be lining up at 12 for the All Blacks if recent selections are anything to go by.

The other Sharks in action will be playing for England: Andy Sherridan, Mark Cueto and Jason Robinson should all be picked to face South Africa, if fit.

Sharks notch up another away loss

2007-10-01T08:39:00.000Z

The Sharks suffered a morale busting loss on the road to Bath this weekend. Charlie Hodgson scored a drop goal, a conversion and three penalties, but could not slot a last gasp drop goal to win the match. Oriol Ripol ran in for Sale's only try.

Sale 19 - 21 Bath.

The Sharks are currently eigth in the Guinness Premiership - one place above Wasps who visit this Friday.

Sale FC in action

2007-10-01T08:37:00.000Z

Sale FC first XV lost at Heywood Road this weekend to Wigan, 11-20, however the second XV won away from home at Buxton 7-27.

Bristol

2007-09-24T11:18:00.000Z

Following a poor performance away at Newcastle, the Sharks finally got back to their winning ways at Edgeley Park on Sunday. In rainy conditions the squad put in a dominant performance and were unlucky to score just the one try, an excellently worked piece ending in a little flick pass from Hidgson to Foden.

Overall a satisfying 20-6 win.

Newcastle away

2007-09-14T15:45:00.000Z

The Premiership is upon us and lucky ticket holders get to see Englands two best fit fly halfs face each other this Sunday in Newcastle.

Lining up for Sale:
15 Ben Foden, 14 Chris Mayor, 13 Rudi Keil, 12 Lee Thomas, 11 Steve Hanley; 10 Charlie Hodgson, 9 Sililo Martens; 1 Lionel Faure, 2 Neil Briggs, 3 Ben Evans, 4 Dean Schofield (capt), 5 Sean Cox, 6 Magnus Lund, 7 Michael Hills, 8 Nathan Bonner-Evans
Bench: Mark Jones, Stuart Turner, Chris Day, Chris Jones, Richard Wigglesworth, Chris Bell, Oriol Ripol.

and for Newcastle:
15 Matthew Burke, 14 Tom May, 13 Mark Mayerhofler, 12 Joe Shaw, 11 John Rudd, 10 Toby Flood, 9 James Grindal, 1 Joe McDonnell, 2 Matt Thompson, 3 Micky Ward, 4 Andy Buist, 5 Mark Sorenson, 6 Geoff Parling, 7 Ben Woods, 8 Phil Dowson (capt)
Bench: Andy Long, David Wilson, Andy Perry, Brent Wilson, Lee Dickson, Steve Jones, Ollie Phillips.

Jets v Rotherham - 31 all draw

2007-09-11T07:24:00.000Z

Last night saw a highly entertaining game of rugby played out at a respectably full Heywood Road.
Seven tries were scored in all, and the lead changed several times. The game ended dramatically when Sale scored a last gasp try, between the posts, and Rhys Jones capped off an excellent night by converting to bring the scores level.

Heywood Road

2007-09-10T07:40:00.000Z

The Jets take on Rotherham this evening at Heywood Road, and coach Pete Anglesea has promised his side will be fully competitive. Expect to see a few big names on the pitch. Kick off is at 7pm, come along and support your local rugby club.

Update - team anncounced:

(From) Rob O'Donnell, Dan Birchall, Richard Kwasnicki, Benoit Bourrust, Stuart Eborall, James Gaskell, Tom Holmes, Garth Dew, Alex Waddingham, Alex Shaw, Chris Leck, Will Cliff, Rhys Jones, Chris Parrott, Andy Vilk, Timo Iosua, Jonny Kennedy, Mark Atkinson.

World cup sharks

2007-09-07T10:44:00.000Z

Tonight's opener, France versus Argentina, will feature just one lone shark, Sebastien Chabal, sitting on the bench. There will be two further Sharks playing for Argentina; Lock Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe lines up with his brother Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe.

The rest of the weekend will feature many more:
England v USA will see Cueto, Sheridan and Robinsion play for England, and former Shark Mike "Billy Smart" Hercus as the USA captain
South Africa v Samoa will see Elvis Seviali'i on the bench
NZ v Italy will see Luke McAlister
Scotland Portugal will see Jason White
alas there are no Sharks in Ireland, Namibia, Japan, Wales or Canada.

Heywood Road this weekend

2007-09-07T08:14:00.000Z

Quite apart from showing all the World Cup action on the big screen (why not come on down and help your local rugby club through the medium of drink?), Heywood road sees quality rugby action this weekend with the second xv playing Sefton. Kick off is at 3pm. The first team are away to Hoylake and the thirds away to Aldwinians.

Also - don't forget Sharks fans can see the Jets in action for the first time this year when they play Rotherham at Heywood Road on Monday night. Kick off is 7pm.

Challenge Cup dates announced

2007-09-07T08:08:00.000Z

The dates, times and venues for the European Challenge Cup have been announced. Well, some of them at least. And only a few months late.

The first four rounds are:
Thursday 8th November 19-45 Montpellier Home
Saturday 17th November 15-00 Pardova Away
Saturday 8th December 19-00 Bayonne Away
Thursday 13th December 19-45 Bayonne Home

So we have the novelty of two Thursday night matches. Lets make the most of them eh?

Initial travel details are posted over on the official salesupporters.co.uk website.

Important Anncouncement

2007-09-05T07:36:00.000Z

Following tonight's SSSC Committee meeting, the Committee has released the following statement:

"Due to ongoing concerns about her health Anne has decided to resign as Chairman and stand down as a member of the Sale Sharks Supporters Club Committee.

The SSSC Committee wish her a full and speedy recovery."

The weekend's action

2007-09-03T11:19:00.000Z

Sale FC could not have had a better pair of opening home matches this weekend, with the first xv winning 40-7 against Winnington Park, and the second xv 71-0 against Duckinfield. The thirds played away and lost 14-5 to Stockport.

On the friday night Sale Sharks put two teams onto the picth at Edgeley in an inter squad warmup, leaving Kingsley Jones and Phillpe Saint-Andre with a lot to think about when planning who should play when the Premiershp opens in two weeks time.

On the international circuit - congratulations to Sebastien Chabal who has made the bench for next friday's World Cup opener. France v Argentina should be an explosive match, and it might just be one of the biggest upsets too if the huge Argentines make the step up.

Middlesex sevens

2007-08-20T07:44:00.000Z

The Sharks/Jets team which travelled to Twickenham this weekend put in a fine performance, but were eventually knocked out by Lndon Irish in the quarter finals.

Sale beat Bayonne

2007-08-20T07:34:00.000Z

The touring Sharks left Bayonne victorious, following a 22-17 win. Sharks scores came mostly from the boot of Charlie Hodgson, finally back in a sharks jersey. He scored five penalties, and his replacement Rhys Jones kicked a sixth. The only try came from Michael Hills.

Sharks in action

2007-08-16T13:15:00.000Z

This weekend sees the Middlesex 7s tournament take place at Twickenham. As usual, Sale are sending a fresh-faced team. Coach for this tournament seems to be Pete Anglesea, so despite appearing as a Sharks team, most are Jets.

The squad is: Andy Vilk (Captain), Selorm Kuadey, Mike Waywell, Will Cliff, Garth Dew, Chris Leck, Chris Parrott, Timo Iosua, James Jones, Matt Riley, Glen Townson and Danny Birchall

Of course this weekend also sees many current international Sharks battling it out in pre-World Cup friendlies.

Those who remain with Philipe Saint Andre will be travelling to Bayonne for a friendly. Philipe has promised that Magnus Lund and Charlie Hodgson are touring. No doubt this will be a development game where all 29 touring players will get some game time ahead of the first home match, on the 24th.

Best of luck to all concerned.

England RWC Squad

2007-08-13T10:34:00.000Z

Brian Ashton just announced his world cup squad, and it features three Sharks: Jason Robinson, Mark Cueto and Andrew Sheridan. Congratulations to all three.

World cup Sharks

2007-08-10T07:55:00.000Z

In the England camp there are mixed fortunes for Sharks players, with Andy Sheridan being one of the few players in the squad who can confidently predict he will be going to France. Departing hero Jason Robinson too can be assured a place in the squad.

Cueto embarrassingly pulled a muscle in the warm-up against Wales and may not make the final cut. Things look unpromising too for Charlie Hodgson, with Olly Barkley having let slip some unfortunate comments in a press conference this week, to the effect that he will be sorry to see Charlie go. Sale fans, to a man, have be saying that England’s loss is our gain. We all fee desperately sorry for the man, who has spent the best part of a year recovering from an injury sustained on England duty.

There have been plenty of injuries in the England camp, one of which has meant a late call up to the squad for Richard Wigglesworth, as cover for the third place scrum half role. Best of luck to him. Here's hoping he gets some game time.

In other teams Sebasitan Chabal has been slotted into the French team as their mascot/lock/number 8, and will doubtless be a star of the tournament. The English fans love him, the NZ fans love him - we just need Laporte to start picking him. At number 8 for a change!
Jason White, in contrast to Hodgson, has recovered from his knee injury and slotted firmly back in place as Scotland captain. He will be playing alongside our Lamont and Lawson.

For Argentina the imperious Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and his big brother Ignacio will make a powerful difference.

Samoa, set to play the Sharks on the 24th and England in the pool stages of the cup, will feature our very own Elvis Seviali'i.

Finally, of course, New Zealand's back line will, we hope, be lit up by new signing Luke McAlister.

The Season Starts Now!

2007-07-23T07:46:00.000Z

Following a long quiet summer new came in over night that Sale have signed top flight All Black 10 Luke McAlister.

"Luke is one of the best young players in world rugby, and can play either 10, 12 or 13," said Sharks rugby director Philippe Saint-Andre.

"With Charlie Hodgson and Luke in the side, we have two fantastic playmakers, and his signing is exactly the signing I have been trying to make to help us become a dominant force in northern hemisphere rugby.

"It is great news for the supporters, who are only too well aware that our chances of competing for honours last season were badly hit when Charlie was injured.

"With Luke's signing, he can cover for Charlie when he is on England duty."

This is fantastic news for all Sale Supporters and add to the report of other signings which has been on salesupporters.co.uk for a while:

Next season Sale Supporters will be seeing a slightly different squd lining up, and there can be no doubt that favourites such as Andy Titterell and Barry Stewart will be sorley missed. Jason Robinson will be irreplaceable. The SSSC would like to extend a fond farewell to all the departing Sharks: Mark Taylor, Daniel Larrechea, Jason Robinson, Barry Stewart, Andy Titterell.

However, just as what goes up must come down, so those departures mean there will be some new Sharks: Julien Laharrague has extended his three month stay to a full contract for next year; and Scott Lawson and Rory Lamont join us. Two more recent signings are Rudi Keil, the South African Centre, and Benoit Bourrust, the French Prop Forward.

Back too are the European Challenge Cup and the World Cup, which will mean a host of Sharks will travel throughout Europe.

The Management at Edgeley Park are taking a closer interest in the SSSC, and in supporters in general and we feel that next season will be a much more pleasant experience for all concerned.

The season kicks off in just a few weeks now with a friendly against Manu Samoa, then the season proper and the world cup. At some point in October all of our international stars shoudl start to return from France.

Major announcement from Sharks HQ

2007-04-02T10:57:00.000Z

This just in from Sharks PR:

Jason Robinson has today announced that he will retire from playing club rugby at the end of the current season. He will, if selected play for England during the summer and in the World Cup in France before calling it a day completely. He will play his last game for Sale Sharks at home to Bath a week on Friday the 13th April. Jason said, “ I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sale Sharks but the time has come to move on to other things. I want my last game for Sale Sharks to be a home game (v Bath) and want to be able to say a big thank you to the supporters of this great club.”

New Arrivals (part one)

2007-03-30T13:55:00.000Z

News just in from Edgeley Park :

Sale Sharks are delighted to announce the signings of Rory Lamont and Scott Lawson.
Both Rory (24) and Scott (25) are joining Sale Sharks from Glasgow and have both signed two year deals with the club.
Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, “Both these players will be excellent additions to my squad for the next two years at least. Rory is a proven try scoring wing and Scott is an exciting young hooker. We will be announcing more signings in the coming weeks as we strive to get back to challenging at the top of the Guinness Premiership.”

That's Entertainment!

2007-03-28T12:30:00.000Z

Alas, Sale Sharks are out of the EDF Cup following a 19-29 defeat to Leicester at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. However, all is not lost. For starters the Tigers visit Edgeley Park on April 6th for a re-match.

Furthermore, there are two forthcoming occasions when Sale Supporters can get together and share their passion for Sharks, food and drink.

Firstly the SSSC French Night: Tuesday 3rd April, 7.30 pm in the Sapphire Suite, Edgeley Park

Enjoy French food, French wine and the company of Philippe St Andre, Sebastien Chabal, Sebastien Bruno, Lionel Faure, Julien Laharrague, Pierre Gaona and Oriol Ripol. Admission (including food and wine) is £5. Children are welcome and will be admitted free if not eating.

The Question and Answer session will be followed by a short quiz on matters French and you will also have the chance to win a French rugby shirt signed by our guests.

Secondly the Gala Dinner:
Tuesday 24th April, 7.30 pm for 8 pm - Insider Suite, Edgeley Park.

Our special guest for the evening is ex-Sale and England star turned Sky Sports commentator, Dewi Morris who will present the winners of this year's Supporters Awards with their prizes. Price for 3 course meal is £27.50 per person. Dress: Smart casual.

You can purchase tickets for either or both from the Sale Supporters website using PayPal. Just click your mouse here.

Northampton

2007-03-20T08:33:00.000Z

Well, the Sharks didn't lose away to the Saints at least, the game ending 18 all and keeping Sale out of the relegation battle for now.

There is another excellent article in the Sale and Altrincham Messenger here ...

Enjoy.

Missing supporters?

2007-03-13T11:03:00.000Z

Following on from the weekend - another weekend in which the Sharks failed not only to win, but even to score a try - The Messenger Newspaper carries this excellent article form a Sale Supporter.

Defeat to Saracens

2007-03-05T08:49:00.000Z

The Sharks suffered another cruel blow in their Premiership campaign over the weekend when they lost to Saracens by 9 to 22. Conditions were poor, as was the pitch, and the Sharks went home feeling very low. We need every Sale supporter in full and fine voice on Friday night to cheer them on!

Rumours ... signings ...

2007-03-02T08:44:00.000Z

In the midst of the gloom of Sale's recent results Sale Supporters are looking for hope wherever they can find it. Rumours abound of new, big money signings. Gavin Henson? An All Black? Worries also surround certain key players with little time left on their contracts. Fairly certain to be joining the squad are Scots Rory Lamont and Scott Lawson. Fairly certain to be leaving are Mark Taylor and Andy Titterell.

With so many names being bandies about it was shock news when the Sharks announced a huge name as a bolt from the blue: France fullback and winger Julien Laharrague. He will be joinin the squad with immediate effect until the end of the season, and has the option to then extend for a year or more.

What chance that he will today be named in Sunday's team?

Premiership team news

2007-02-16T15:52:00.000Z

Sale Sharks have announced the team to face Wasps away on Sunday 18th Feb:

15: Jason Robinson (Captain)
14: Mark Cueto
13: Mark Taylor
12: Chris Mayor
11: Ben Foden
10: Rhys Jones
9: Richard Wigglesworth

1: Eifion Roberts
2: Andy Titterrell
3: Stuart Turner
4: Dean Schofield
5: Chris Day
6: Chris Jones
7: Magnus Lund
8: Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe
Replacements: Sebastien Bruno, Ben Evans/Andrew Sheridan, Sebastien Chabal, David Tait, Sean Cox, Chris Bell, Oriol Ripol
Also travelling: Barry Stewart, Andrew Vilk and David Blair

Amid all the hoo hah over the selection of international players it is easy to pass over significant news such as the return of Cueto and the hint of a return for Sheridan.

Sharks sources have also said that the return to action of Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe and Elvis Seveali'I is imminent. Perhaps the season is salvageable.

Challenge Churchill!

2007-02-16T15:46:00.000Z

The Sale Sharks official site carries exciting news ....

The Churchill Cup, staged in England for the first time, opens with a match at Edgeley Park. With several Sharks in the England Saxons squad Sale supporters should be in for a treat.

The official press release includes the following:

The tournament, being staged in England for the first time, will kick off on Friday 18th May at Sale Sharks' home ground, Edgeley Park, in Stockport. The club will host a preview of the Rugby World Cup match later in the year as the England Saxons take on the US Eagles who England face in France on 8th September. Nathan Bombrys, Commercial Manager, of Sale Sharks said, "We are very excited to be hosting the opening match of the 2007 Barclay’s Churchill Cup. The presence of England, featuring so many world class players, provides both England and Sale Sharks with an excellent opportunity to reach a new audience of sports fans across the Northwest.

“The fact that the match will be played against the US Eagles, England’s first opposition, will also add weight to the fixture as we expect that rugby supporters across the Northwest will be keen to get a sneak preview of the World Champions' first opponents.”