Sale Sharks must improve defence to banish away day blues, says forward Hines
Sale, without an away win all season, go into round eight looking to get back on track after throwing away leads in two of their last five matches in all competitions.
‘Inventive’ Cipriani would boost England, says Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond
England suffered a fifth straight defeat at the hands of world champions New Zealand on Saturday, going down 24-21 at Twickenham as once again the Red Rose fell just short against the world’s number one side.
Back in the mix: Sale Sharks welcome back skipper Dan Braid for Wasps LV=Cup game
Sharks have never won the Anglo-Welsh competition despite making two finals and this year’s campaign gives them the chance to blood some youngsters as well as give recovering players valuable match time, including Braid who returns after injury on day one
‘World Cups aren’t won by 15 players’: Lancaster says Sale’s Cipriani has England future
Cipriani earned his first Test appearance since 2008 on the tour of New Zealand in the summer but has been overlooked by Lancaster and his coaching staff in their latest squad for fixtures against the All Blacks, South Africa, Samoa and Australia
Desperate Dan: Cipriani bombs out of England setup but World Cup dream still on
After six years in the international wilderness, Sale’s Danny Cipriani appeared to be on the road to redemption after being selected by England head coach Stuart Lancaster for the tour of New Zealand in June before his autumn internationals omission
Watch this space: Cipriani says Sale Sharks could develop a sting of their own in weekend Wasps duel
Sale will be keen to respond with their second home victory in the league after last week’s dismal performance away at Saracens.
Absolute beast: Cipriani pays tribute to former Sale Sharks ‘warhorse’ Andrew Sheridan after prop retires
The 34-year-old loosehead prop signed for Sale in 2003 and was part of the Sharks’ 2005/06 Premiership winning side.
Sharks on the hunt: Sale look to turn good performances into first league victory against London Welsh
Sale have yet to record a win this season after suffering narrow defeats to Bath and Gloucester, leaving them tenth in the Aviva Premiership with just two bonus points.
Surprise! Sale Sharks skipper Dan Braid sees another season of upsets… with Danny Cipriani in full flow
The 33-year-old, currently undergoing rehabilitation on a knee injury, was impressed with fly-half Cipriani’s performances on the tour in New Zealand as Sale look ahead to the new season.
Comment: New Zealand tour is make or break for Danny Cipriani’s international future
Having clawed his way back into the England squad and, thanks to George Ford’s injury, the mercurial Cipriani is in with a real chance of getting the nod from Stuart Lancaster to start at fly half.
Listen: MM Sports Podcast asks… what constitutes success for England at the World Cup?
On the agenda this week, the team discuss what would be considered a successful World Cup campaign for Roy Hodgson’s men and what we can expect from Andrew Flintoff’s return to cricket.