Mathew Tait

Tense finale ended by pitch-length gallop

PHILIPPE Saint-Andre’s body language in the final minutes of Sharks’ game against Leicester Tigers told a tale of anxiety and delight on Friday night. Sharks’ director of rugby hid his eyes in the crook of his arm as Leicester...

'We can't afford to lose'

IN THE next 10 days one team could shatter Sharks’ hopes of progressing in the Heineken Cup. Sharks face Top 14 club Montauban at home, on Friday, and in France, the following week, in a crucial European double-header. Despite...

England's management plea for patience after setbacks

England have fallen off the pace in the world game although their new wave of players will come through given time to develop, director of elite rugby Rob Andrew and manager Martin Johnson said today.

Rugby: Andrew pleads for England patience

LONDON - Rob Andrew, England's elite rugby director, insisted the team were engaged in a "long-term" project following a crushing trio of defeats at the hands of the Tri-Nations last month. England, under new manager...

Turnovers proved costly - Heyneke

Head coach Heyneke Meyer pointed to costly turnovers as Leicester Tigers were denied an opportunity to move up the Guinness Premiership table at Sale Sharks on Friday night. Tigers had to fight their way back into the game...

Sale find salvation with victory over Leicester at Edgeley Park

Home and dry: Rory Lamont crosses the line to score his third goal of his side's match against Leicester Photo: PA Few Sale victories have been more rapturously received. A thoroughly deserved victory, against one of their key...

Sharks show their teeth

After four defeats on the spin, Sharks come up trumps at home Sale Sharks ended their poor recent run of home form with a 27-13 victory over Leicester Tigers at Edgeley Park on Friday night. Philippe Saint Andre's men had lost...

GLOUCESTER CLIMB TO THE TOP

By Ross Heppenstall, PA Sport Gloucester secured their eighth Guinness Premiership victory of the season as they went top of the table with a 33-10 victory at Kingsholm over Northampton. The Cherry and Whites now lead the table...

Walder has plenty to prove

Wasps fly-half Dave Walder is still gunning for revenge against Newcastle, more than two years after he was cut loose by his hometown club. A victory at Kingston Park tonight would be all the sweeter, with both Wasps and the...

Sale Survive Departure of Hodgson to End Lean Home Run

The loss of Charlie Hodgson to flu at half-time did not stop Sale maintaining their hold over Leicester Sale defied the loss of Charlie Hodgson with flu and David Doherty to the sin bin to end a run of four home defeats in a...

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