Sharks match reports

Sale Sharks' George Ford will miss England's summer

Achilles issue rules Ford out of England’s summer

Bath's Ted Hill (left) scores a try despite the efforts of Sale Sharks' George Ford

Bath's Ted Hill (left) scores a try despite the efforts of Sale Sharks' George Ford

Sanderson disappointed as Sharks downed at Bath

Sale Sharks director of rugby, Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks director of rugby, Alex Sanderson

Sanderson says Sharks have clicked at right time

Sale Sharks' director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks' director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sanderson on the attack

Sale Sharks' Manu Tuilagi avoids being tackled by Exeter Chiefs' Harvey Skinner (floor) on Sunday

Sale Sharks' Manu Tuilagi avoids being tackled by Exeter Chiefs' Harvey Skinner (floor) on Sunday

Curry excited after Sharks reignite their play-off hopes

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck scores his side's second try of the game at Bath

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck scores his side's second try of the game at Bath

Sanderson left disappointed as losing run goes on

Sale Sharks' Dan du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingsholm Stadium

Sale Sharks' Dan du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingsholm Stadium

Sanderson accepts Sharks were not good enough

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck is tackled by La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck is tackled by La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Sanderson admits Sharks needed to be more clinical

Sale Sharks' Jonny Hill breaks away to score his side's first try against Bristol Bears

Sale Sharks' Jonny Hill breaks away to score his side's first try against Bristol Bears

Lack of Sharks consistency frustrating for Sanderson

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sanderson proud despite seeing Sharks lose at Saints

Sale Sharks' George Ford in action with the ball during the Premiership win against Saracens

Sale Sharks' George Ford in action with the ball during the Premiership win against Saracens

Sanderson: There’s still lots more to come from Sharks

Sale Sharks' Tom Curtis celebrates as he runs in to score a try during the Investec Champions Cup match at the RDS Arena, Dublin

Sale Sharks' Tom Curtis celebrates as he runs in to score a try during the Investec Champions Cup match at the RDS Arena, Dublin

Plenty of positives for Sanderson despite Dublin defeat

Sale Sharks’ Simon McIntyre is tackled by Harlequins’ Will Collier. Picture by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Sale Sharks’ Simon McIntyre is tackled by Harlequins’ Will Collier. Picture by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Sanderson’s Sale not at races as Quins humble the leaders

Sale's George Ford (centre) in action against Bath. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Sale's George Ford (centre) in action against Bath. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Sanderson not concerned as Sharks find a way to win

Sale Sharks' Arron Reed scores his second try against Newcastle. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA

Sale Sharks' Arron Reed scores his second try against Newcastle. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA

Sanderson says Sharks still have room for improvement

Sale Sharks' director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks' director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Ford is again the leading light in Sharks victory

Sale Sharks' George Ford prior to taking a penalty kick last Friday. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA

Sale Sharks' George Ford prior to taking a penalty kick last Friday. Picture by Martin Rickett/PA

Ford is the driving force as Sharks beat Gloucester

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sharks were outclassed, admits head coach Sanderson

Jean-Luc du Preez (in possession) bagged two tries against Caldy

Jean-Luc du Preez (in possession) bagged two tries against Caldy

Du Preez double gives Sale Sharks second win in Pool 2

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck dives in to score his side's second try at Twickenham on Saturday

Sale Sharks' Tom Roebuck dives in to score his side's second try at Twickenham on Saturday

Sanderson vows to take his Sharks back to go one better

Sale Sharks' Arron Reed dives in to score his side's second try

Sale Sharks' Arron Reed dives in to score his side's second try

Ford’s calmness was key as Sharks reach the final

PRAISE: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

PRAISE: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sanderson praises side’s determination to find a way

HAPPY : Sale Sharks’ Gus Warr celebrates scoring his side’s third try at Bristol

HAPPY : Sale Sharks’ Gus Warr celebrates scoring his side’s third try at Bristol

Sanderson pleased as Sharks return to better form

BACKING: Sale Sharks' George Ford

BACKING: Sale Sharks' George Ford

Sanderson backs Ford for an international recall

JOY: Sale Sharks' Jono Ross (centre) celebrates scoring his side's fourth try of the game

JOY: Sale Sharks' Jono Ross (centre) celebrates scoring his side's fourth try of the game

Stunning comeback sees Sharks cut the gap at top

BEATEN: Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

BEATEN: Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Ill-discipline proves costly again for Sharks at Exeter

SCORER: Sale's Tom Curry is tackled by Northampton's Rory Hutchinson

SCORER: Sale's Tom Curry is tackled by Northampton's Rory Hutchinson

Tuilagi sees red as Sharks are shocked by the Saints

BEATEN: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

BEATEN: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Bears maul Sharks in Premiership Cup hammering

HAPPY: Sale Sharks’ Tom Roebuck, right, celebrates scoring his side’s third try with team-mate Gus Warr. Picture by Tim Goode/PA Wire

HAPPY: Sale Sharks’ Tom Roebuck, right, celebrates scoring his side’s third try with team-mate Gus Warr. Picture by Tim Goode/PA Wire

Sanderson’s delight after Sale’s last-gasp Bath victory

REGRETFUL: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

REGRETFUL: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sanderson: Sharks were nowhere near our best

EARLY EXIT: Sharks Tom Curry is forced off against Harlequins on Sunday. Picture by Andrew Matthews/PA

EARLY EXIT: Sharks Tom Curry is forced off against Harlequins on Sunday. Picture by Andrew Matthews/PA

Curry blow but Sale march on after Quins triumph

STAR PERFORMER: Robert du Preez shone against champions Leicester. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA

STAR PERFORMER: Robert du Preez shone against champions Leicester. Picture by Richard Sellers/PA

Sanderson still wanted more after Sharks dominate

TRY: Dan du Preez scores. Picture by Nigel French/PA Wire

TRY: Dan du Preez scores. Picture by Nigel French/PA Wire

Sanderson is full of praise for Du Preez

HAPPY: Sale Sharks director of rugby, Alex Sanderson

HAPPY: Sale Sharks director of rugby, Alex Sanderson

Sanderson praises Sharks courage after home win

RESPONSE REQUIRED: Sale Sharks' director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, saw his side beaten for the first time this season

RESPONSE REQUIRED: Sale Sharks' director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, saw his side beaten for the first time this season

Sanderson calls for response to first league defeat

KICKING PROWESS: Sale Sharks’ Robert du Preez. Picture by Mike Egerton/PA Wire

KICKING PROWESS: Sale Sharks’ Robert du Preez. Picture by Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Attacking approach has helped Sharks, says Sanderson

TRY SCORER: Sale Sharks Raffi Quirke (left) celebrates at Leicester. Picture by Nigel French/PA Wire

TRY SCORER: Sale Sharks Raffi Quirke (left) celebrates at Leicester. Picture by Nigel French/PA Wire

Sanderson full of praise for Sharks star man Quirke

DEBUT TRY: Sale Sharks' Joe Carpenter. Picture by David Davies/PA

DEBUT TRY: Sale Sharks' Joe Carpenter. Picture by David Davies/PA

Sanderson: Sharks growing in belief after Exeter win

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

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

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

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

UPBEAT: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Improved Sharks please Sanderson ahead of Racing clash

SELECTION: Will Riley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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