He might only be 23 but everyone at Sale Sharks look up to Josh Beaumont says teammate Ciaran Parker – even more so now he has given the club’s youngsters something to aspire to.

Sale Sharks fans will be able to cheer on Wooden Spoon as well as their team at the AJ Bell Stadium after the Manchester club announced it had awarded naming rights for its North Stand to the children’s charity of rugby.

Despite Paul Ackford warning new England coach Eddie Jones off Sale last month, Steve Diamond was vociferous in claiming that several of his players would have bolstered their national side’s World Cup campaign.

Sale Sharks will hope to follow up a famous victory in France last week with a win over Castres in the AJ Bell this Saturday.

Sale Sharks were held to their first draw of the season at home to Newcastle Falcons in the rain-lashed AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

Sale Sharks have bolstered their line-up with first-team players to maintain their 100% home record this season as they welcome Pau in the European Challenge Cup.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond is determined to bed in younger members of his squad despite a chastening defeat to Newport Gwent Dragons in their opening European Challenge Cup match.

Sale secured their second home victory in as many weeks against Northampton Saints on Sunday.

Sale Sharks will be hoping that their fortress, the AJ Bell Stadium, helps them maintain their home advantage when they face Northampton Saints on Sunday.

Sale Sharks joined the hunt for the Premiership title after their bonus point win at home to Worcester on Friday night.

Johnny Leota and TJ Ioane will make a welcome return from international duty to join to the Sharks squad for their first home game of the new Aviva Premiership tonight.