Chris Ashton has revived his chances of featuring for England ahead of the 2019 World Cup after he marked his return back to English Premiership following a deal with Sale Sharks.
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond believes flanker Jono Ross has all the credentials to be picked for England's upcoming tour of South Africa that begins in June.
George Ford contributed with 20 points as Leicester Tigers qualified for the European Champions Cup with a 13-35 win over Sale Sharks in the final round of the Aviva Premiership at AJ Bell Stadium.
Exeter Chiefs secured the top spot in the ongoing season of Aviva Premiership as they completed a 34-19 win over Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Rob Vickers scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Newcastle Falcons completed a 35-30 bonus point victory over Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership clash on Friday.
Sale Sharks fullback Mike Haley has been banned for two weeks after he was cited for striking Josh Bassett in the recently concluded Aviva Premiership clash against Wasps in the previous round of the Aviva Premiership.
Sale Sharks have confirmed that they will not appeal against the ban of England international Denny Solomona following a homophobic slur during the Aviva Premiership game against Worcester Warriors last month.
Marland Yarde scored a try in the last second as Sale Sharks snatched a 28-27 victory over Wasps in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.
Sale Sharks came up with a dominant eight-try performance to keep their hopes of play-off alive following their 58-25 victory over Worcester Warriors in their Aviva Premiership face-off at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.
Former Wales Under 20 international Will-Griff John has penned a new deal with Sale Sharks that will keep him with the Aviva Premiership club until 2021.