Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Four changes for Sale ahead of Champions Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made four changes to his XV to face Glasgow Warriors in the first pool stage game of this season’s Investec Champions Cup. England quartet George Ford, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ben Curry...
Sale Sharks confirm Byron Mcguigan as their defence coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyByron originally joined the Sharks coaching staff ahead of the 2023/24 season, bringing to an end a playing career that had seen him make more than 100 Sharks appearances and pick up ten Scotland caps. ‘The...
McElroy to start on debut for Sale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke James starts a Sharks game for the first time since the 2022/23 season while new signing Tadgh McElroy makes his Sale debut as Alex Sanderson makes seven changes to his team for the trip to The Rec...
Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season. The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...
Sale name team to face Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes four changes to his side for the trip to Northampton on Friday (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports) as Dan du Preez starts for the first time since January and Waisea Nayacalevu returns...
Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
Match Preview: Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks host Gloucester Rugby with both sides looking to record a second win of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby campaign. Sharks suffered defeat at Saracens in Round 2 while Gloucester won in thrilling...
Six changes for Sale as they meet Gloucester
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made six changes to his starting XV to face Gloucester Rugby in the first game of the season under the Salford Stadium Friday night lights, while summer signing Le Roux Roets appears...
Sale ready for Saracens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInjuries have forced Alex Sanderson to make three changes to his starting XV to face Saracens at the StoneX on Saturday (3.05pm KO, Saturday 28th September, live on TNT Sports). Si McIntyre...
