Newcastle Falcons continued their winning ways after they edged out Sale Sharks 12-13 riding on a late penalty try in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.
Sale Sharks rugby director Steve Diamond emphasised the importance to win home games to secure a play-off spot in the ongoing Aviva Premiership season.
Dan Robson contributed with four tries as Wasps defeated Sale Sharks 50-35 in their opening game of the 2017/18 season of Aviva Premiership at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.
England's title defence in the Women's World Cup 2017 final clash against New Zealand will be without Danielle Waterman after the fullback failed to make sufficient progress from a head injury.
Sale Sharks U18 will be brimming with confidence after they returned from the recent tour of Ireland with wins over their Munster and Leinster counterparts.
Since the title-winning season of 2005-06, it is fair to say Sale Sharks have never come close to repeating the glitzy heights enjoyed by Chabal, Hodgson, Robinson and others.
Sale Sharks successfully managed to overhaul Bath as they ended the season on a high with a 27-24 victory in their Aviva Premiership clash at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.
Leicester Tigers came up with a five try performance as they moved close to securing a play-off berth with a convincing 41-18 victory over Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Welford Road on Saturday.
Former New Zealand international Sam Tuitupou has announced his decision to switch from Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks to National League One club Coventry at the end of the season.