New Arrivals (part one)

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!

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

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?

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

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 ...

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?