Mark Cueto scored on his final home game in a Sale shirt as they secured a deserved 34-28 Aviva Premiership triumph over Newcastle at the AJ Bell Stadium.
On Sunday 12 April Sale Sharks travelled to the Madejski Stadium in their pursuit of a top six, or even top four, finish in the Aviva Premiership and a Champions Cup spot.
Bath recorded their first Aviva Premiership victory for almost two months as they moved second in the table behind runaway leaders Northampton after subduing Recreation Ground visitors Sale 12-3.
Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond paid tribute to Danny Cipriani after he helped to inspire his side to a 14-10 Aviva Premiership win over Saracens.
Former All Blacks flanker Dan Braid has agreed to play one more season at Sale Sharks, before retiring to join the coaching staff at the Aviva Premiership club.