Steve Diamond hailed his Sale side's battling qualities as they moved into the Aviva Premiership top six with a hard-fought 16-8 victory over struggling Newcastle
Newcastle ended their try drought but Wasps left Kingston Park the happier side after climbing up the Aviva Premiership table with a 17-12 win at Kingston Park.
As Northern Rugby's two top sides clashed on Friday night at the newly named AJ Bell Stadium, Newcastle recorded their first win of the Aviva Premiership with a close 15-14 victory over Sale Sharks.
Watch action and interviews from Pool B of the J.P. Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s at Northampton where Newcastle and Leicester qualified for the final.
A selection of images showcasing the action as Newcastle Falcons won Pool B of the J.P. Morgan 7s Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series at Northampton's Franklin Gardens.
Newcastle will remain in the top flight next season after the Rugby Football Union ruled that promotion-chasing London Welsh's ground did not meet Aviva Premiership requirements.
A last-gasp penalty from Nick Evans spared Harlequins' blushes as they escaped from Kingston Park with a draw after a bruising encounter with Newcastle Falcons.