The rugby codes unite at Headingley later this afternoon for the first time in 22 years for the first-ever 13-a-side ‘745 Game’, which has been named after the shirt numbers worn by Rob Burrow, Ed Slater and Doddie Weir.
The Premiership may have taken a round to crank into gear but this weekend demonstrated there’s more attacking ability and young talent in the English game now than ever before.
Ford was forced out of the action just seven minutes into the clash at StoneX Stadium, leaving the pitch soon after attempting a long-range penalty.
The opposition’s loosehead last weekend was none other than his new Test rival Baxter and Sanderson was pleased with how his player rose to the challenge.
As the Gallagher Premiership season approaches we take a look at the physical makeup of each of the league's ten sides.
Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.
On this day in 2009, Jason Robinson was appointed head coach of Premiership club Sale.
Saracens player ratings: Two tries in a four-minute spell extricating the Londoners from the crisis that was the Sharks biting to lead 23-25 with the clock ebbing away.
It's vital rugby union has a foothold in the North of England, which makes Sale's first visit to Twickenham since 2006 pivotal
George Ford inspires Sale to reach their first Premiership final in 17 years and despite facing Saracens, they will have nothing to fear