Northern lights Sale and Newcastle face off in Premiership top four battle

Jono Ross, the Sale captain, believes the team’s recent revival can continue in a play-off shootout with NewcastleNot since Sale won their only Premiership title 12 years ago have English rugby’s northern lights shone so brightly. With three rounds left both the Sharks and Newcastle are strong contenders for Europe’s Champions Cup qualification with a top-four spot hinging on the outcome of Friday ’s shoot-out at Kingston Park. Related: Power in danger of squeezing out skill in rugby union’s battle of big hits | Paul Rees Remaining fixtures Continue reading...