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Sale Sharks have announced that former Wallaby James O’Connor has been released from his contract so that he can pursue the prospect of representing Australia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.  O’Connor joined the Sharks from Toulon at the beginning of the 2017/18 season and has made 31 appearances for the club in the two years since. O’Connor signed a …

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Springbok Lood De Jager.  De Jager will join up with Steve Diamond’s side ahead of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season after he finishes the current Super Rugby campaign with the Vodacom Bulls. If he is selected by Rassie Erasmus for South Africa’s World Cup campaign, the 26-year-old will join up with his new …

Sale Sharks prop Jake Pope has received a six-month ban following a second failed drugs test.  He is banned from 4 December 2018, the date of his provisional suspension, until 4 June 2019. This is the first time that a player has violated the RFU’s illicit drugs policy for a second time. Pope admitted a first violation which revealed the …

Bundee Aki has been named in the starting lineup for Connacht’s Challenge Cup quarter-final clash with Gallagher Premiership side the Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday evening.  Aki will make his first start for the western province since before Six Nations where he played in every game for Joe Schmidt’s side. Both Connacht and Sale have already …

It’s now three successive wins for Steve Diamond and the Sale Sharks after they overcame Saracens 24-18 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night.  The win sees the Sharks up to fourth in the table and they will be determined to secure a coveted playoff spot although there is still a long way to go in the season. Sale …

Steve Diamond was interviewed by BT Sport before his side’s 24-18 win over Saracens on Friday night where he provides his side of the story to the altercation between himself and journalist Sam Peters which dominated headlines during the week.  Diamond took umbrage to an article Peters wrote back in September where the journalist criticised the Director of Rugby’s approach …

England flanker Tom Curry has re-signed with Premiership side Sale Sharks, handing the club a further boost days after South African star Faf de Klerk extended his stay. The 20-year-old Curry — capped five times since making his debut under Eddie Jones in Argentina in 2017 — signed an extension to his present contract that takes him up to 2023. …

World Player of the Year nominee Faf De Klerk committed his future to Sale Sharks by signing an extended contract to 2023, the English club announced on Monday. The South African has shone for club and country since joining Sale at the start of the 2017-18 season. “It’s humbling to know a club wants to extend your contract, even though …

Sale Sharks’ superb win over Gloucester has been overshadowed by a post-match confrontation. The English Premiership side defeated Gloucester 30-15, moving seven points behind them into fifth. Sale Sharks Director of Rugby, Steve Diamond, spoke to the media in the post-match press conference. Journalist Sam Peters, working on behalf of The Sunday Times, was present in the press pool but …

England wing Chris Ashton has been given a seven-week ban for his tip-tackle on Rory Kockott during Sale’s pre-season friendly win away to French club Castres last Friday, the Rugby Football Union have announced. Ashton contested the charge of foul play but an independent disciplinary hearing found him guilty and issued a punishment that means he will miss an England …

Chris Ashton could miss the beginning of the Premiership season due to a red card he picked up in Sale Sharks’ recent preseason friendly against Castres on Friday.  Ashton received a straight red card from referee Romain Poite for a tip-tackle on Rory Kockott in the 46th minute of the game. Ashton is alleged to be in breach of law 9.18 …

Chris Ashton’s return to the Premiership is official, with confirmation that he has joined Sale Sharks. Sale announced the news on Tuesday evening, with Ashton returning to his homeland after spending one season in the Top 14 with Toulon. Welcome to the #SharksFamily @ChrisAshton1! ? Read more here ?https://t.co/Q2vONXZLZP pic.twitter.com/AEDMPm90nL — Sale Sharks? (@SaleSharksRugby) July 3, 2018 The Times have reported …

James O’Connor has endured a frustrating start to life with the Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership after making just 13 appearances for the club this season. The former Wallaby has long suffered from an ankle issue and it is this injury which has ruled him out for the rest of the season. O’Connor will undergo surgery so he is …

It is being reported today that Israel Folau is the subject of a huge bid from one Premiership club. Folau has been in the headlines recently for his anti-homosexual remarks made on social media. He’s fresh off the back of crunch meetings with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs with the outcome being that his current contract is safe and there …

Taking a look at Eddie Jones' options at openside flanker in the long-term.

England’s upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa in June will certainly be interesting. After a devastatingly disappointing Six Nations campaign, Eddie Jones will be keen to replenish some confidence in his squad which saw them lose three consecutive games to Scotland, France and Ireland. Whether he will attempt to rely on the same players who finished fifth in the Championship …

Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of foul play for striking with the arm during the Sharks’ 28-27 win over Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday night. Haley pleaded guilty to the charge and as a result, won’t be able to play until 1 May 2018. Haley will miss …