Rugby Union
England star Morwenna Talling describes World Cup win as ‘catalyst’ for Six Nations record attendance
The roar that followed England Women’s Rugby World Cup victory last summer may have been the loudest in the history of the women’s game. When England lifted the Rugby World Cup in front of 81,885 fans at Twickenham in September, media hailed it as a turning point for women’s rugby in England. Less than a […]
Sale Shark’s Alba Capell has rugby ‘running through’ her veins
Currently in her second season with Sale Sharks, Alba Capell expressed her comfort of living in Manchester alongside the pride she feels growing women’s rugby. By the time Alba Capell was four years old, rugby had already chosen her. She doesn’t remember much from that beach tournament her mother played in, only that she spent […]
Sale Sharks’ Tysh Harper on Northern rugby union: “Without this team, everybody here would have to travel miles away to play.”
Sale Sharks Women’s Tysh Harper believes that rugby union’s inaugural women’s rugby board is “one step forward” for the sport’s growth, but could also help its northern development.
Defying science, teething periods and Eddie Jones: How Rob du Preez broke Premiership appearance record
It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in one of the most brutal, physically challenging sports, four clear of his former Sale captain Jono Ross. 64 – now 70 – games of unwavering […]
Lebron James’ recovery routine helping Sale Sharks’ Bevan Rodd take his rugby to next level
When Bevan Rodd ran out for his 100th appearance in Sale Sharks’ 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints three weeks ago, perhaps a few eyebrows were raised inquisitively in the Salford Community Stadium – surely he has more? After all, he has been a first team regular for five years now, despite being aged just 24. His […]
“This club is everything to me”: Four years of Alex Sanderson as Sale Sharks boss
When Steve Borthwick announced his 2025 Six Nations squad and included seven – soon to be eight – Sale Sharks players, many associated with the club saw it as a chance to stress that Northern rugby cannot keep slipping under the radar. Since joining the club as Director of Rugby in January 2021, Alex Sanderson […]
Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks stadium set for full council takeover with £65m boost
Salford Red Devils stadium is set for a £65 million boost as the council prepares to take full control after months of ‘painstaking’ discussions. Salford City Council already controls 50% of the site, which is also used by Sale Sharks, with private property company Peel owning the remaining share. This is a welcome boost for […]