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Tom Brady: Why I'm leaving Sale Sharks

Flixton winger reveals the lure of a new challenge with Leicester Tigers was too big an opportunity to turn down as his time at Sale draws to a close

Sale Sharks' stars work with kicking guru Dave Alred

World renowned coach is spending several days this week working with Danny Cipriani and the other Sale kickers to ensure their radar is right on track

Sale Sharks have scent of success, says Will Addison

With the Sharks season at a 'tipping point', young winger says he and his colleagues are determined to build on flying start to 2016 - both at home and abroad

Sale Sharks in seventh heaven, says Steve Diamond

Director of rugby says hard-fought win over Harlequins to secure seventh league victory of the season can provide a platform for a Spring assault on Premiership top-four

Sale Sharks 29 Harlequins 23: Sale fightback helps banish Harlequins hoodoo

Sale hit back in second half to maintain their fine run of form as Steve Diamond's men record their first home win over Quins since September 2010

Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy fires call-to-arms to fans

Multi-millionaire businessman delivers rousing message to Sale supporters ahead of forthcoming trio of crucial matches in the Premiership and in Europe

Danny Cipriani dropped to the bench as Sale Sharks ring changes for Harlequins clash

Switch in fly-halves is one of six changes made by Steve Diamond as Sale finally look to exorcise their five-year long home hoodoo against Conor O'Shea's visitors

Sale Sharks star Nev Edwards signs new two-year deal

Rookie winger, who came to Sale on trial last summer, caps an amazing first season in Manchester by becoming the latest Sharks star to sign a new contract

Manchester gears up to play host to the World Rugby Under-20s Championships

Countdown towards junior showpiece event has now passed the 100 day mark as excitement begins to build ahead of this summer's spectacular

Sale Sharks star Johnny Leota signs new two-year deal

Powerhouse Samoan centre further extends his six year stay at Sale as he becomes the latest Sharks star to agree to a contract extension with boss Steve Diamond

Josh Beaumont leaves the field after suffering a dislocated shoulder against Worcester

Sale Sharks injury blow as Josh Beaumont is ruled out for the rest of the season

The back-row star suffered a dislocated shoulder against Worcester and will now miss the rest of the campaign

Sale Sharks sign Leicester Tigers star Laurence Pearce

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond seals second arrival for next term with capture of number eight as winger Tom Brady makes move in the opposite direction

Sale Sharks 36 Saracens 36: Steve Diamond urges Sale to carry on entertaining

Though Sale gifted two tries to champions in pulsating draw, their director of rugby insists he is happy for his side to carry on taking risks

Sale Sharks 36 Saracens 36: Sale share spoils with league leaders in 10-try thriller

Steve Diamond's men preserve their unbeaten home record and collect three precious Premiership points as they stage stirring fightback against reigning champions

What time does England v Ireland kick-off in the Six Nations?

Find out what time the start is as England take on the Irish at Twickenham today

How to watch England v Ireland on Six Nations and what TV channel it is on

Find out how you can watch today's rugby match at Twickeham live on TV

Peter Stringer signs new Sale Sharks contract after impressive season at AJ Bell Stadium

Veteran scrum-half extends his deal at the Aviva Premiership club, following new contract for youngster Sam James

Danny Cipriani of Sale passes the ball during the match against Gloucester

Danny Cipriani: Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says they will scour the world to find replacement for fly-half

Money is not the reason why former England star is leaving Sale Sharks says director of rugby

Danny Cipriani to leave Sale Sharks and join Wasps

England fly-half signs two-year deal after exercising clause in his Sale contract

Sale Sharks 23 Exeter Chiefs 17: Resurgent Sale now eyeing top four challenge

After sixth straight win of 2016, Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond reveals the Sharks are now looking to mount a challenge for Premiership play-offs

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Sale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy fires call-to-arms to fans

Danny Cipriani of Sale passes the ball during the match against Gloucester

Danny Cipriani: Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond says they will scour the world to find replacement for fly-half

Danny Cipriani to leave Sale Sharks and join Wasps

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