Saracens and Sale Sharks meet in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham. It’s been 17 years since Sale last lifted the title and the northern powerhouse face a Saracens side with plenty of ...

“Sale win battle of the underachievers” roared Telegraph Sport’s headline after Sharks defeated Harlequins in the Champions Cup last 16. Quite correct, of course, but it opens up a deeper discussion.

Tries: Pollock, Hendy 2, Thame, Kemeny, Furbank, Pearson Cons: Smith 6 Sale (7) 21 Tries: O'Flaherty 2, Reed Cons: du Preez 3 A George Hendy-inspired Northampton Saints put on an attacking masterclass ...

For the previous three seasons, Sale Sharks have flown the flag as the northern powerhouse of English club rugby. But this current campaign has left Sale battered and bruised and those foundations ...

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Simon Orange ventured into sports ownership in 2016, when he led a consortium that acquired the Sale Sharks. Simon Orange, the co-owner of Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks, has sold his investment ...