Sale owner says breaching salary cap is 'easy to do' Big-spending Sale owner Simon Orange would like to plough a few more millions to make the Sharks one of the leading clubs in the country but admits the salary cap is a necessary evil to protect the game. Rugby • 20 Nov 19
Sale owner says breaching salary cap is 'easy to do' Big-spending Sale owner Simon Orange would like to plough a few more millions to make the Sharks one of the leading clubs in the country but admits the salary cap is a necessary evil to protect the game. Rugby • 20 Nov 19
Clermont & La Rochelle set up all-French decider Harlequins could not stop Clermont Auvergne from setting up an all-French European Challenge Cup final with La Rochelle as they were beaten 32-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Rugby • 20 Apr 19
Clermont & La Rochelle set up all-French decider Harlequins could not stop Clermont Auvergne from setting up an all-French European Challenge Cup final with La Rochelle as they were beaten 32-27 at the Stade Marcel Michelin. Rugby • 20 Apr 19
Andy Friend frustrated by Connacht errors Connacht failed to spark in a disappointing night at the AJ Bell Stadium. Rugby • 29 Mar 19
Andy Friend frustrated by Connacht errors Connacht failed to spark in a disappointing night at the AJ Bell Stadium. Rugby • 29 Mar 19
Flat Connacht beaten by Sale Connacht's European season is over after a 20-10 defeat at the AJ Bell Stadium. Rugby • 29 Mar 19
Flat Connacht beaten by Sale Connacht's European season is over after a 20-10 defeat at the AJ Bell Stadium. Rugby • 29 Mar 19
'Not good for the heart' - Friend hails Connacht steel Connacht head coach Andy Friend fancied his men to turn over Sale at the Sportsground, and said he was "proud" of a physical, gritty Challenge Cup display. Rugby • 13 Jan 19
'Not good for the heart' - Friend hails Connacht steel Connacht head coach Andy Friend fancied his men to turn over Sale at the Sportsground, and said he was "proud" of a physical, gritty Challenge Cup display. Rugby • 13 Jan 19
Connacht go to the well to squeeze past Sale Sharks Connacht drew level with Sale at the top of pool three in the Challenge Cup after edging past the Premiership outfit in a gutsy 20-18 win in Galway. Rugby • 12 Jan 19
Connacht go to the well to squeeze past Sale Sharks Connacht drew level with Sale at the top of pool three in the Challenge Cup after edging past the Premiership outfit in a gutsy 20-18 win in Galway. Rugby • 12 Jan 19
Academy have Friend in Andy as Connacht name young team Connacht coach Andy Friend gives a first start to out-half Conor Fitzgerald for tomorrow's trip to Sale, while his Ulster counterpart Dan McFarland makes three changes from the team that beat Leicester ahead of trip to face Racing 92. Rugby • 19 Oct 18
Academy have Friend in Andy as Connacht name young team Connacht coach Andy Friend gives a first start to out-half Conor Fitzgerald for tomorrow's trip to Sale, while his Ulster counterpart Dan McFarland makes three changes from the team that beat Leicester ahead of trip to face Racing 92. Rugby • 19 Oct 18
Ashton suspended for seven weeks for tip-tackle Chris Ashton has received a seven-week suspension for his tip-tackle on Rory Kockott during Sale's pre-season friendly win at Castres last Friday. Rugby • 23 Aug 18
Ashton suspended for seven weeks for tip-tackle Chris Ashton has received a seven-week suspension for his tip-tackle on Rory Kockott during Sale's pre-season friendly win at Castres last Friday. Rugby • 23 Aug 18
Sale sponsors held talks with club over Jackson rumours Sale Sharks' sponsor AJ Bell confirmed that they held talks with the club to 'discuss the uncertainty' created by the rumours of a potential double signing of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Rugby • 04 May 18
Sale sponsors held talks with club over Jackson rumours Sale Sharks' sponsor AJ Bell confirmed that they held talks with the club to 'discuss the uncertainty' created by the rumours of a potential double signing of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Rugby • 04 May 18
Sale Sharks deny they want to sign Jackson and Olding Sale have announced there is "no substance" to reports they are interested in signing former Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Rugby • 02 May 18
Sale Sharks deny they want to sign Jackson and Olding Sale have announced there is "no substance" to reports they are interested in signing former Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Rugby • 02 May 18
Ulster swoop for Irish-qualified Addison Ulster have announced that Sale Sharks captain Will Addison will join the Province this summer on a two-year deal. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Ulster swoop for Irish-qualified Addison Ulster have announced that Sale Sharks captain Will Addison will join the Province this summer on a two-year deal. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Connacht sign former England U20s scrum-half Connacht have signed former Irish-qualified England Under-20s scrum-half James Mitchell. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
Connacht sign former England U20s scrum-half Connacht have signed former Irish-qualified England Under-20s scrum-half James Mitchell. Rugby • 07 Jun 17
