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Preview: Sale v Leicester

Preview: Sale v Leicester

Freddie Burns and Tommy Bell return to the Leicester Tigers team for Saturday's Aviva Premiership game against Sale in Salford.

Burns warns Tigers about Cipriani

Burns warns Tigers about Cipriani

Leicester fly-half Freddie Burns has warned the Tigers will "have to be switched on" when they face Sale's Danny Cipriani on Saturday.

Sale tie in Haley, Beaumont

Sale tie in Haley, Beaumont

Sale have received a pre-Christmas boost with the news that Josh Beaumont and Mike Haley have both agreed new contracts with the club.

Toulon look to bring in Cipriani

Toulon look to bring in Cipriani

Danny Cipriani is a shock target for European champions Toulon if he can't get back into England contention, according to reports.

Basics set up Sale win - Diamond

Basics set up Sale win - Diamond

Getting the basics right was the key to Sale Sharks' win against Exeter Chiefs at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford on Friday.

More Sale News

  • Sale down in-form Chiefs
  • Preview: Sale v Exeter PreviewPreview: Sale v Exeter
  • Sale hand new deal to Taylor
  • Sarries win, but miss bonus point ReportSarries win, but miss bonus point
  • Preview: Saracens v Sale PreviewPreview: Saracens v Sale
  • Diamond frustrated by referee
  • Sarries hang on at Sale ReportSarries hang on at Sale
  • Cipriani targets England recall
  • Cipriani's 'former life has gone'
  • Cipriani shines as Sale beat Falcons ReportCipriani shines as Sale beat Falcons
  • Mills eyes three straight wins
  • Diamond praises Sharks defence
  • Sharks conquer the Stoop ReportSharks conquer the Stoop
  • Preview: Harlequins v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Sale Sharks
  • Diamond happy to see the 'real' Sale
  • Sale cruise past London Irish ReportSale cruise past London Irish
  • Preview: Sale Sharks v London Irish PreviewPreview: Sale Sharks v London Irish
  • LV= Cup: SundayLV= Cup: Sunday's teams
  • Braid's speech inspired 'soft' Sale
  • LV= Cup Wrap: Saturday
  • Preview: LV= Cup, Round One PreviewPreview: LV= Cup, Round One
  • Bonus-point win for Clermont ReportBonus-point win for Clermont
  • Preview: Clermont v Sale PreviewPreview: Clermont v Sale
  • Mature reaction from snubbed Cipriani
  • Team of the Week: Champions Cup
  • Cipriani 'won't let England down'
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • Champions Cup Preview: Pool 1
  • Diamond no-show at press conference
  • Sublime Saints crush Sale ReportSublime Saints crush Sale
  • Preview: Northampton v Sale PreviewPreview: Northampton v Sale
  • Cueto ready to retire
  • Sale tries delight Cipriani
  • Diamond relieved after Sale victory
  • Brady try sees off Wasps ReportBrady try sees off Wasps
  • Preview: Sale Sharks v Wasps PreviewPreview: Sale Sharks v Wasps
  • Sale stability vital for Cipriani
  • Saracens overpower Sale ReportSaracens overpower Sale
  • Preview: Saracens v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Saracens v Sale Sharks
  • Sale can still improve - Diamond
  • Sale hammer London Welsh ReportSale hammer London Welsh
  • Preview: Sale Sharks v London Welsh PreviewPreview: Sale Sharks v London Welsh
  • Salary cap increase confirmed
  • Gloucester bounce back against Sale ReportGloucester bounce back against Sale
  • Preview: Gloucester v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Gloucester v Sale Sharks
  • Diamond sings Ford's praises
  • Bath impressive away at Sale ReportBath impressive away at Sale
  • Preview: Sale v Bath PreviewPreview: Sale v Bath
  • Season Preview: Aviva Premiership
  • Premiership clubs to play during RWC?
  • Hines backs Sharks to beat stars
  • Sale focus on Premiership - Braid
  • Sale signings key to keeping Cipriani
  • Sale bring in Georgian hooker
  • Premiership: Transfer Wrap
  • Squads named for Premiership 7s
  • Cipriani should move to Harlequins
  • Fixtures announced for LV= Cup
  • Cipriani keen to extend Sale stay
  • Sale Sharks sign Magnus Lund
  • Saints open season on Friday night
  • Irish squeeze past Sale ReportIrish squeeze past Sale
  • Preview: London Irish v Sale PreviewPreview: London Irish v Sale
  • Tigers hammer Sale ReportTigers hammer Sale
  • Preview: Sale v Leicester PreviewPreview: Sale v Leicester
  • Sale smash Exeter ReportSale smash Exeter
  • Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks
  • Preview: Sale v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Sale v Harlequins
  • Impressive Quins quell the Sharks ReportImpressive Quins quell the Sharks
  • Saints smash Sale to reach semi ReportSaints smash Sale to reach semi
  • Preview: Sale v Northampton PreviewPreview: Sale v Northampton
  • Sale win at the Rec ReportSale win at the Rec
  • Preview: Bath v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Bath v Sale Sharks
  • Three-try Sale shock Saints ReportThree-try Sale shock Saints
  • Preview: Sale v Northampton PreviewPreview: Sale v Northampton
  • Sale squeeze past Wasps ReportSale squeeze past Wasps
  • Preview: Wasps v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Wasps v Sale Sharks
  • Sale break into top four ReportSale break into top four
  • Preview: Worcester v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Worcester v Sale Sharks
  • Hodgson kicks Sarries past Sale ReportHodgson kicks Sarries past Sale
  • Preview: Sale v Saracens PreviewPreview: Sale v Saracens
  • Sharks claim bonus point win ReportSharks claim bonus point win
  • Preview: Sale v Gloucester PreviewPreview: Sale v Gloucester
  • LV=Cup wrap: Bath and Saints set pace ReportLV=Cup wrap: Bath and Saints set pace
  • Preview: Sale v Worcester PreviewPreview: Sale v Worcester
  • Challenge Cup wrap: Sale beat Biarritz ReportChallenge Cup wrap: Sale beat Biarritz
  • Challenge Cup teams: Saturday PreviewChallenge Cup teams: Saturday
  • Challenge Cup Wrap: Sale cruise ReportChallenge Cup Wrap: Sale cruise
  • Challenge Cup line-ups: Friday PreviewChallenge Cup line-ups: Friday
  • Sale win at Kingston Park ReportSale win at Kingston Park
  • Preview: Newcastle v Sale PreviewPreview: Newcastle v Sale
  • Leicester fend off Sale Sharks ReportLeicester fend off Sale Sharks
  • Preview: Leicester v Sale Sharks PreviewPreview: Leicester v Sale Sharks
  • Sale grind past London Irish ReportSale grind past London Irish
  • Preview: Sale v London Irish PreviewPreview: Sale v London Irish
  • Sale Sharks Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 27
Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Preview
Sunday , January 4
Wasps vs Sale 14:00
Saturday , January 10
Sale vs Northampton 14:00
Sunday , February 15
London Welsh vs Sale 14:30
Saturday , February 21
Sale vs Saracens 14:00
Saturday , February 28
Leicester vs Sale 15:00
Saturday , March 7
Bath vs Sale 15:00
More Aviva Premiership fixtures
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Sale vs Clermont Auvergne TBC
Saturday , January 24
Munster vs Sale TBC
More European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures
LV= Cup
Saturday , January 31
Newcastle vs Sale 15:00
More LV= Cup fixtures
  • Sale Sharks Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Friday , December 19
Sale Sharks 18 - 11 Exeter
More Aviva Premiership results
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , December 13
Saracens 28 - 15 Sale Sharks Saracens vs Sale Sharks Report
Saturday , December 6
Sale Sharks 15 - 19 Saracens Sale Sharks vs Saracens Report
More European Rugby Champions Cup results
Aviva Premiership
Sunday , November 30
Newcastle Falcons 13 - 18 Sale Sharks
Friday , November 21
Harlequins 12 - 16 Sale Sharks
Saturday , November 15
Sale Sharks 36 - 8 London Irish
More Aviva Premiership results
LV= Cup
Sunday , November 9
Leicester 29 - 13 Sale Sharks
More LV= Cup results
  • Table
Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
3 Exeter 10 33
4 Saracens 10 30
5 Sale Sharks 10 28
6 Wasps 10 26
7 Leicester Tigers 10 26
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Gallery: Sale 18 Exeter 11

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