Sale Sharks

Sale took a significant step towards European qualification by defeating Wasps 21-17 at Adams Park.

Charlie Hodgson kicked all of Saracens' points as they secured a narrow 15-10 triumph over Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Former England and Sale Sharks flanker Hendre Fourie has sadly had to announce his retirement from the professional game this season, after battling with a long-standing shoulder injury. However, the South African born forward has embarked on a new challenge – Number Cruncherz.

Wasps have announced the signings of James Gaskell and Rob Miller from their Aviva Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Scottish international Nathan Hines from Clermont on a two-year contract.

Former England wing Mark Cueto has agreed a new contract with Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks.

Sale Sharks have confirmed what many of their fans feared, as England prop Henry Thomas and former captain James Gaskell will leave the Manchester-based club at the end of the season.

Sale took a step closer to the quarter-finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup with victory over Worcester but the game was marred by a serious-looking injury to Warriors' fly-half Paul Warwick.