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.
BUCS Super Rugby have released a list celebrating the milestone of 102 of its university league players playing professionally in the Gallagher Premiership or United Rugby Championship.
The Sale Sharks head coach has been in the job nearly two years and has the club riding high in the Premiership with his unique approach
Retired Gallagher Premiership title winner Jim Hamilton has warned that the top-flight in England hasn’t felt the worst of the financial crisis currently affecting the game, claiming that two more clubs other than Wasps and Worcester are also hoovering on the brink.
Alex Sanderson recently described the return of ex-England winger Denny Solomona to the Sale team as one of his best-ever rugby achievements.
Sale Sharks stalwart Mark Cueto is desperate to bring the glory days back to his club.
Sale Sharks stalwart Mark Cueto is desperate to bring the glory days back to his club.
The lockdown in England last March coincided with Steve Diamond taking on extra responsibilities at Sale, but that has now been reviewed.
The club has been on a downward spiral in recent years running through coaches Aaron Mauger, Matt O'Connor and Geordan Murphy over the last few seasons and narrowly escaped Premiership relegation last season.
Sportsmen breaching strict regulations surrounding gambling is a frequent enough occurrence so Wales assistant Rob Howley won't be on his own if he is found guilty of a rules break.