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1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne Steyn – South Africa Steyn was brought back into the starting 10 jersey for the game against Australia and fully justified his selection with a magnificent performance. The...
Bath victorious but Sale are celebrating after second-half comeback
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath 32-26 SaleMuch good it will do them now, but here was a return to form for Bath at the end of a season notable for almost a complete lack of it. Sale, meanwhile, who do have something to play...
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1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDiamond previews Challenge Cup match against Montpellier"They are one of the super French sides," said Diamond."They are full of South African and French internationals, second in the table and will be...
Johnny Leota signs two-year contract extension with Sale
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Samoan centre has made more than 100 appearances for Sale since 2011• ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the club,’ says 32-year-oldThe Sale centre Johnny Leota has agreed a two-year contract...
Johnny Leota Signs New Deal With Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Sale SharksJohnny Leota has signed a new two year extension to his existing contract at Sale Sharks. The powerful Samoan International has been a stalwart of the squad for the last four years.
Danny Cipriani’s missed chances prove costly in Sale’s draw with Saracens
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sale 36-36 Saracens• Having led 17-0 early, Sale trailed by 10 points with 10 minutes remainingSale’s director of rugby, Steve Diamond, was pleased with their draw against Saracens, despite Danny...
Danny Cipriani does enough for Sale after Exeter’s late rally
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sale 23-17 Exeter• Two penalties from Danny Cipriani lifted Sale closer to play-offsSale held off a second-half Exeter comeback to move closer to the Aviva Premiership’s top four following a 23-17...
Preview: Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by Sale SharksNorthampton Saints are back on the horse after an opening-round setback but Johnny Leota believes Sale Sharks can bring them back down to earth with a thud.
Leota: Confidence is high at Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Sale SharksJohnny Leota wasted no time in reintroducing himself to Sale Sharks after scoring the bonus-point try in the victory over Worcester Warriors and the Samoa centre says the team has moved on for the better...
