13 May 2013: Sharks move for Joe Ford
Sale Sharks have made another signing for next season by swooping to capture Leeds Carnegie playmaker Joe Ford. Ford, brother of George and son of Mike, haas been an important figure in Leeds’ march to the Championship play-offs this season which ended yesterday with a narrow loss to Newcastle. “It’s a great signing for us [...]
23 April 2013: Andy Powell switches codes
As revealed by Neil Fissler on April 7 in The Rugby Paper, Andy Powell has signed a three-year deal with the Rugby League side Wigan Warriors. Sale head-coach Steve Diamond confirmed the move soon after our revelation and Powell could now turn out in the Rugby League World Cup which takes place later this year [...]
16 April 2013: Eifion Lewis-Roberts not guilty of doping
Sale prop Eifion Lewis Roberts has been found not guilty of doping following an ongoing case which was open after the French Top 14 final last June. Roberts, who was then playing for Toulon, was reportedly being investigated by the French federation following a random drug test. RPA Rugby Director David Barnes said, “This was [...]
31 March 2013: London Irish and Sale almost safe after entertaining draw
London Irish and Sale have almost secured their place in the Premiership as they drew 33-33 in a very entertaining game at the Madjeski Stadium today. The lead changed hands a few times and the scintillating attack had the upper hand over the flaky defence but the result means the Exiles are now 12 points [...]
22 March 2013: 20 Questions: James Gaskell – Sale lock/flanker
Tough season to date? Very, both physically and mentally. But as a younger player you might as well learn the hard way and hopefully it’ll stand me in good stead. Why has it not worked out for Sale? Hard to put a finger on it because with the quality of squad you wouldn’t expect it. [...]
Bill: I hope those a HQ wake up and start recognising Championship rugby for its worth! No magic weekends really with funding apparently static! View Post