Back to back bonus-point wins have reenergised Alex Sanderson's side but can they sneak their way into the Premiership's top four?

As he prepares to lead Sale into their first Premiership final since 2006, some of those who have coached, played and worked with Sanderson offer an insight into how the Sharks boss operates.

Ahead of their first Premiership final in 17 years, Sale's homegrown wing Arron Reed spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about making the final, Alex Sanderson’s influence, team culture and more.

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has offered his thoughts on England's fly-half debate and he discussed George Ford's time away with the national team before being omitted from the squad.

O’Flaherty spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his move from Exeter to the North West, facing his old side and making impactful performances for Sale Sharks.

Sale finished just five points outside the top four last term so can Alex Sanderson and the Sharks break back into the play-offs in 2022-23?

The likes of Sale Sharks will be in action this weekend after the French government relaxed travel restrictions, but unvaccinated Premiership players would be forced to isolate for 10 days if they travel.

With a trip to Kingsholm coming up in the Gallagher Premiership, Sale Sharks’ Will Cliff spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the club’s start to the season and his ambition to lift the title sooner rather than later.

Manu Tuilagi is back in the starting XV for Sale’s penultimate game of the regular season against Harlequins as the Sharks gear up for the play-offs.

It has not been all plain sailing for Alex Sanderson’s side in their quest for a Premiership play-off spot, but with a squad high on confidence and the return of Manu Tuilagi, Sale seem well placed for a tilt at the title.

Sale Sharks’ northern roots are still evident under Alex Sanderson as the club begin to settle into a new era.

Sale Sharks have appointed Alex Sanderson as their new Director of Rugby, and he will join the club's coaching team with immediate effect.