Sale Sharks

BREAKING THROUGH: Sale Sharks’ Jean-Luc du Preez, left, charges through against Wasps. Picture by Tim Goode/PA Wire

Sanderson wants Sale Sharks to aim even higher
SALE director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes his side should be aiming much higher despite securing a European Champions Cup spot for next season with a Premiership victory over Wasps last Friday night.

MAKING A POINT: Sale Sharks' director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Salary cap harms English sides, says Sale’s Sanderson

UPBEAT: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Improved Sharks please Sanderson ahead of Racing clash

SELECTION: Will Riley

Pair at Sharks academy

BLOW: Referee Frank Murphy shows Sale’s Aaron Reed, centre, a red card for a dangerous tackle at Bristol. Picture by David Davies/PA Wire

Sharks set up Paris trip after a nervy night in Bristol

HALTED: Sale Sharks’ Dan du Preez tried to break free during the Heineken Champions Cup clash with Bristol. Picture by Ian Hodgson/PA Wire

Sanderson eyeing big response in Bristol return leg

TRYING HARD: Sale Sharks’ Ben Curry is tackled by Saracens’ Jamie George at the AJ Bell Stadium. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Sanderson concedes Sharks have an uphill task on

LATE BLOW: Faf De Klerk in kicking action at Bath where he squandered a last-gasp penalty to miss out on victory. Picture by David Davies/PA

Sanderson: No blame on De Klerk for missed penalty

TRY: Faf De Klerk was on the scoresheet for Sale Sharks in the win against Gloucester at the weekend

Flu-hit Sharks win was bittersweet for Sanderson

THWARTED: Sale Sharks' Ben Curry is tackled by Exeter Chiefs' Harry Williams during the Gallagher Premiership match at Sandy Park. Picture by David Davies/PA

Injuries hit Sharks as first-half display costs them dear

TRY SCORER: Sale Sharks' Rohan Janse Van Rensburg

Sanderson admits Sharks were lucky to triumph

ENGLAND CALLING: Manu Tuilagi looks likely to be stepping up for Six Nations duty after his fine displays for the Sharks

Sanderson knows he may have to be without Manu

ON THE MARK: Sale Sharks’ Luke James breaks clear to score a try. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Superb second-half show sees Sharks stun leaders

SEVENTH HEAVEN: Jack Metcalf (left) celebrates scoring Sale’s seventh try against Ospreys. Picture by Nigel French/PA Wire.

Sanderson’s praise as Sharks take off the shackles

FOCUSED: Alex Sanderson

Mixed emotions for Sanderson after Sharks defeat

DENIED: Sale Sharks' Luke James dives in to score a try only for it to be disallowed. Picture by David Davies/PA Wire

Sanderson unhappy as Sharks winless away run in the league goes on

GETTING FREE: Sharks’ Robert du Preez makes a break with the ball. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Sharks sting Wasps to leapfrog them up the table

TUSSLE: Ospreys' Mat Protheroe (left) and Sale Sharks' Rohan Janse van Rensburg in action in Swansea

First-half display proves to be enough for Sharks

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Tigers bite late to leave Sharks disappointed in cup

(L) Raffi Quirke scores a try for Sale Sharks, (R) Mark Atkinson in action for Gloucester (Images: PA).

Hale Barns school sees two former students involved in England Rugby team

STAR PEFORMER: Sale Sharks' AJ MacGinty

Sanderson is full of praise for MacGinty’s kicking for Sale Sharks

HALTED: Sale Sharks' Tom Curry is tackled by Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese

Leaders Leicester see off Sale Sharks as Sanderson rues chances

Cameron Neild (left) has signed a new deal at Sale Sharks

Cameron Neild delighted to be sticking with Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks' players dejected after the final whistle

Sale boss Alex Sanderson confident Sharks have platform for future success

AJ MacGinty will be missing for Sale against Exeter

Big blow for Sale Sharks as ‘mercurial’ AJ MacGinty out of Exeter play-off

Rohan Janse van Rensburg celebrates one of Sale’s seven tries

'We want the title': Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson's warning to the rest

Sale's Manu Tuilagi

'Scarily powerful': Manu Tuilagi on a mission ahead of Sale return

Sale Sharks' Curtis Langdon celebrates scoring his side's fourth try

'Three massive games': Sale Sharks closing in on play-off place

Sale Sharks' AJ MacGinty in action against Leicester

Why Sale boss is happy for Sharks to fly under the radar

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Boss Alex Sanderson full of praise for Sale Sharks’ team spirit

Manu Tuilagi in action for Sale

'No ceiling': Manu Tuilagi sticking with Sale Sharks

VOW: Coach Alex Sanderson

Sale boss wants Sharks to learn from Champions Cup exit

AJ MacGinty (right) scored a club record 32 points

Sale Sharks are ready to take on La Rochelle's ‘galacticos’

Jean-Luc du Preez and Cameron Neild celebrate at Wasps

Sale boss hopes side can take gritty display into Scarlets clash

Simon Hammersley celebrates his try against London Irish

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson excited by squad's potential

Sale boss hopes to refine 'little things' ahead of London Irish

'World-class': Boss Alex Sanderson hails Sale Sharks star Faf De Klerk

Sale Sharks' AJ MacGinty in action against Exeter

Sale boss sees Exeter win as something to build on ahead of Newcastle

Marland Yarde in action

Sale chief challenges his Sharks to make most of their opportunities

Jono Ross scored against Bath

Sale boss Alex Sanderson explains squad rotation in Bath defeat

WIN: Faf de Klerk (left) and try-scorer Luke James (right) at Bristol

Sale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson will continue to rotate his stars

Leicester win is just a start, says Sale boss Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks' new director of rugby can't wait to get going against Leicester

New Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Alex Sanderson wants to 'create a legacy' on his return to Sale Sharks

Sale's AJ MacGinty in action against Worcester

Sale Sharks and rest of Premiership Rugby in two-week break from action

Sale's Alan MacGinty in action at Gloucester.

'We will keep trying to improve': Sale's interim boss pleased to be up and running

Marland Yarde touches down against Wasps

Sale Sharks chief questions mentality after Wasps defeat

Sale Sharks' Paul Deacon

Sale head coach: We did Steve Diamond proud in Toulon defeat

Sale Sharks announce shock departure of rugby director Steve Diamond

Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton

Sale Sharks winger defends Saracens property deal

Sale Sharks' Jono Ross

Ross hoping Sharks can learn lessons from this season

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond

Sharks boss Diamond believes future is bright

Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond

Diamond upbeat despite Exeter defeat

Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond

Last-gasp loss frustrates Diamond