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Sale Sharks will hope to follow up a famous victory in France last week with a win over Castres in the AJ Bell this Saturday.

Brimming with enthusiasm, Emily Sarsfield’s competitive eagerness for the season ahead is refreshing.

Bury boss David Flitcroft said that he aspires for his side to be like Leicester City, as his side beat Chesterfield 1-0 despite a host of injuries.

Neil Lennon labelled the current situation the most difficult he’s ever faced in the sport, after Bolton made it one win in 20 with defeat to Hull City.

Manchester City have drawn Ukraine’s Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Manuel Pellegrini believes his side showed great resilience in beating Swansea after their recent hectic run, with particular applause given to Yaya Toure.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits it will be difficult to turn his side’s fortunes around following their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Sale Sharks bagged a hard-fought away victory in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday night, their first win of the season out of their AJ Bell fortress.

Keith Hill was left cursing the officials after his 10-man Rochdale side went down to a 2-1 defeat at Swindon Town.

Ask the average Joe on the street to name their favourite combat sport and most will reply with boxing, some may even say UFC or even taekwondo.

Sale Sharks will make their first trip across the channel this season to face French side Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Antoine on Saturday.