Planet Rugby

  • European Cup latest

    All the news, views, previews and reports from the European Cup...

  • Test match news

    Keep up to date with the news during this year's November internationals.

  • Loose Pass

    This week we concern ourselves with the ARU, Samoa and questions...

  • Hot and Not

    It's time to check out who is toasty and who needs to hit the defrost button...

  • Expert Witness

    This week's Expert Witness, Kyran Bracken, reviews the November Tests.

Sale

Get the Adobe Flash Player to view this content.

Get the Adobe Flash Player to view this content.

Mixed feelings for Tigers after win

Mixed feelings for Tigers after win

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill was left with mixed feelings after the Tigers fought back for a 32-30 win over Sale on Saturday.

Leicester snatch victory at Sale

Leicester snatch victory at Sale

Leicester Tigers completed an impressive second-half comeback to win 32-30 against Sale Sharks in Salford.

Late changes for Leicester

Late changes for Leicester

Leicester have been forced into changes to their squad for their Aviva Premiership game against Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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.

More Sale News

  • Sale tie in Haley, Beaumont
  • Toulon look to bring in Cipriani
  • Basics set up Sale win - Diamond
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sale Sharks Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Sunday , January 4
Wasps vs Sale Sharks 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
Saturday , March 28
Sale vs Gloucester 14:00
More Aviva Premiership fixtures
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Sale Sharks vs Clermont Auvergne 17:30
Sunday , January 25
Munster vs Sale Sharks 15:15
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
Saturday , December 27
Sale Sharks 30 - 32 Leicester Tigers Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Report
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
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
  • Table
Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
5 Leicester Tigers 11 31
6 Wasps 11 30
7 Sale Sharks 11 30
8 Harlequins 11 24
9 Gloucester 11 21
  • All Rugby Union Tables

Special Feature

Special Feature Image

Rugby predictions for 2015

With a new year upon us, let us take you through PR's global rugby predictions for 2015.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Aviva Premiership, Round 11

Relive the best moments from the action in England

Sale photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

The 2014 Planet Rugby Awards

The 2014 Planet Rugby Awards

At the end of another jam-packed year in rugby, we pick out the individual stars who deserve recognition for their work in 2014.

The Year in Images - Part One

The Year in Images - Part One

Planet Rugby brings you rugby's defining images of 2014. In part one, we look at the best shots from January to June.

The Year in Numbers

The Year in Numbers

With a bit of help from the army of stattos, we look back on 2014 in numerical form...

The defining moments of 2014

The defining moments of 2014

We look back at the moments which - for better or for worse - made 2014 a year to remember.