Sale Sharks looking for strong home form in Champions Cup, says captain Beaumont
On paper Sale Sharks’ European Rugby Champions Cup tasks is one of the toughest around, but that won’t stop captain Josh Beaumont from giving his all for the cause.
Danny Cipriani: Sale Sharks face ‘five cup finals’ to make Europe
The Sharks will hope that a three-week break from fixtures due to the Six Nations and LV=Cup will provide the perfect tonic to their indifferent form in time for the crucial run in.
Sale Sharks need a Munster performance to avoid Euro whitewash, says Easter
Sale go to last year’s Heineken Cup and Celtic Pro 12 semi-finalists Munster this weekend still searching for their first victory in Pool A of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Sale Sharks’ Diamond wants more European action despite fifth straight loss
Sale’s spirited performance was not enough to avenge the 35-3 loss suffered away at last year’s finalists Clermont in their previous fixture, but a 22-13 scoreline at the AJ Bell stadium was at least respectable.
Playing for positions: Sale and Tuitupou target another heavyweight scalp in Europe
Sale have picked up just two points in Europe this campaign as they prepare to face Clermont Auvergne but last week showed their capability to challenge anyone by comfortably beating Premiership holders Northampton 20-7 in the league.
‘I didn’t even know the French captain!’: Sale Sharks’ Russian Ostrikov on life abroad
Manchester United and City have notably built up squads containing sportsmen from abroad, but rugby union team Sale Sharks also have a special one of their own in Russian Ostrikov.
‘Positive thoughts’: Sale Sharks look to salvage pride against Saracens
Sharks may have nothing but pride to play for as they face the return fixture away to Saracens in the European Rugby Champions Cup tomorrow, however flanker Andrei Ostrikov insists his side won’t roll over just because they are out of contention.
Sale Sharks out of Europe as Saracens steal hard-fought win at AJ Bell
Despite winning three league games in a row going into Saturday’s match, Sale were unable carry their good form into Europe losing 19-15 courtesy of tries from Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola.
Sale Sharks’ Cipriani relishes England fly-half battle in European clash with Saracens
Cipriani produced a moment of magic in order the seal Sharks’ hat-trick of wins in the Aviva Premiership last weekend and tomorrow afternoon he has another chance to prove himself to England selectors after being omitted from the autumn internationals squad.
Sale Sharks hungry for more European rugby, says Mills
Sale Sharks second row Jonathan Mills is hungry for more European rugby after his first taste of the highest level against Munster and Clermont.
Desperate Dan: Cipriani bombs out of England setup but World Cup dream still on
After six years in the international wilderness, Sale’s Danny Cipriani appeared to be on the road to redemption after being selected by England head coach Stuart Lancaster for the tour of New Zealand in June before his autumn internationals omission