Diamond targets Europe as he rules out top-four finish

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond believes a top-four finish in the Aviva Premiership is out of the Sharks' reach and is focusing on securing European Champions Cup qualification.



Tries from Johnny Leota and Josh Beaumont, as well as 13 points from Danny Cipriani, saw the Manchester outfit defeat Gloucester 23-6 at the AJ Bell Stadium and move them to within one point of Wasps in sixth.



A top-six finish would give Sale a direct place in next season's premier European competition.



With three winnable matches against London Irish, Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons coming up, a top-fo…