SALE youngster Ben Hope was honoured with the Spirit of Rugby award at the Sale Sharks Tournament at AJ Bell Stadium after being selected out of 102 other players.

The seven-year-old, who has played at Trafford MV since age three and is part of the under-eights team, was picked by the Sale Sharks Academy.

The award reinforces the club’s commitment to and recognition of the importance of working with area clubs and schools to develop young and talented players.

Ben also won tickets to see Sale Sharks play Harlequins at AJ Bell Stadium.