By DAVID PRICE

Sale ................... 47pts
Tries: Thomas 5, 52; Caine 14, 34; Ene 25, Reed 40, Birch 70 Conversions: Curtis 6, 15, 26, 40+1, 53, 71

Bedford ............. 12pts
Tries: Lennon 36, French 61 Conversions: Grimoldby 62
SALE began their Premiership Rugby Cup exploits in fine fashion thanks to a resounding seven-try victory over Bedford.
The game could have been so different had Bedford executed their early opportunities after a fine start from the visitors, with numerous try scoring moments going begging.
But there was only going to be one winner after Sale started to get t...