The Dogs travelled away from home this weekend as they took on 6th placed Darlington Mowden Park at the Northern Echo Arena. Sale remain at 12th with a 12-point gap to Birmingham Moseley.
Continue reading “Darlington Mowden Park Report | DMP 34 – 15 Sale FC”
Sale FC return to the Northern Echo Arena to face 6th placed Darlington Mowden Park. Its a must needed win for The Dogs as they go 2 weeks without a game due to weather difficulties. We join DMP as they commemorate Armed Forces Day with free entries to Military Personnel, Veterans and NHS Staff
Jonathan Keep announces the squad ahead of the weekend
SATURDAY
29th FEB 2020 | 3pm | DMP Arena
Continue reading “DMP Match Preview | Team Announcement”
With only one win needed from the remaining games to win the league, the Ladies were fired up and ready to go. Straight from the get-go as it seemed as Mikala Agg opened the scoring on a damp but fairly sunny Sunday as she darted down the wing to dot down in the corner. 5 minutes in, 5-0.
Hear from Captain Aoife McKenna and double hat-trick hero Kathryn Craine as they provide thoughts on a great game, season and team!
9’ penalty awarded to the visitors and the fly half makes no mistake @Sale1861Women 5 @hopperswomen 3 #1861vpres
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
12’ lots of pressure from the red and blues but the visitors defence holding firm just now @Sale1861Women 5 @hopperswomen 3 #1861vpres pic.twitter.com/a9H7crg1sD
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
1861 mount a load of pressure as they go phase after phase, shifting the ball well. And, the pressure tells, as Mikala Agg wriggles through a gap in the defensive line, offloading for Kathryn Craine to blast over- her first for the day.
Only 3 minutes pass before the next try is scored by this dominant 1861 team. Kathryn Craine scores after a phenomenal effort, she hands off several would-be-tacklers as she goes over for her second in 3 minutes. 17 minutes gone, 15-3.
20’ TRY the girls attack with pace and power again and this time it’s Megan Kirby who proves unstoppable to score under the posts @Sale1861Women 22 @hopperswomen 3 #1861vpres pic.twitter.com/YiN0WM7tzb
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
The powerhouse duo in the centres- Megan Kirby (12) & Kathryn Craine (13)- are really enjoying their rugby as Meg runs in her first, continuing their fine form.
27′ After waves and waves of attack from the Red & Blues, Charlotte Smith eventually breaching the defensive ranks before converting her own try.
Megan Kirby once again finds herself over the whitewash for her second after some incisive attacking play
HT @Sale1861Women 32 @hopperswomen 3 #1861vpres the visitors giving it everything but the red and blues have proved too quick and powerful so far #onesalefc
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
41’ TRY more explosive play from @kathryn_craine to complete her hat-trick @Sale1861Women 37 @hopperswomen 3 #1861vpres pic.twitter.com/goxsquk4GF
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
The second half seems just as explosive as the first as a second try is scored 4 minutes into the half! This time Katie Walsh darts over in the corner after 1861 break loose.
The centre trading blow for blow as Megan Kirby completes her own hat-trick. A few moments later, Kathryn Craine runs in her fourth for the afternoon- 54 minutes gone, 52-3.
There’s no room for complacency as…
59’ @NikkixCowell chases a kick over the top and absolutely crunches the receiver into touch #1861vpres
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
After a crushing tackle, 1861 were on the hunt for another. 1 minute later after being bullied with pressure, Megan Kirby makes a cracking break before unselfishly offloading to Kathryn Craine to cruise in for her 5th!
And, Moments later Kathryn Craine completes her afternoon with a humble DOUBLE Hat-Trick as she runs in her 6th. She tiptoes down the wing before dotting down in the corner. Thats 6 try’s scored in just over an hour! Remarkable…Hear from Kathryn below
77′ Katie Walsh finishes off the afternoon with a try in the corner after Hailey Coutts carries for tens of yards and after several phases more, 1861 finish off their eventful fixture with celebrations due to start!
FT @Sale1861Women 67 @hopperswomen 3 another barnstorming performance from the ladies to secure the league title #1861vpres #unstoppable #onesalefc
— Sale 1861 Womens Team (@Sale1861Women) February 23, 2020
A league title with a few games to go is such a testament to the collection of talented and hardworking players in this club. This was one of our goals, and to achieve it has given us all a massive boost to continue to continue on with our standards and positive ethos. On behalf of all the girls in the club I would like to thank everyone who stood behind us and supported us the season so far. To our coaches, physios, family, friends, sponsors and all of our supporters, we honestly would not be in this position without you. I’m very excited to see what comes next for us, we have a tough cup round coming up so that is taking up some headspace.
Image Credit: Gareth Lyons Check out all the Matchday Photos here https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLzxkec
First season playing for Sale 1861 and it has been an absolute pleasure playing alongside these incredible ladies. I’ve met some amazing people and made friends for life within this club
Sunday’s game: The pressure was on for sure, with knowing we would win the league if we won against Grasshoppers. We didn’t play our best rugby in the first 20minutes, but, we sure did pull together as one and turned that around with all players digging deep- putting in an amazing shift. Words can’t describe the feeling we all had winning on Sunday and will be a memory I never forget.
Throughout the season we have worked and prepped prepped so hard together, this not only created an amazing squad but also some unbreakable bonds in the team. Every single player under Sale 1861 made winning the league possible this season and what a season it has been. I also would like to mention our Captain Aoife McKenna, who has been incredible this season. Keeping us all on our toes, staying positive and keeping us motivated. She has made an incredible captain so, thank you for being amazing! Also huge shout out to our coaches and physios who have played a huge roll in Sale winning the league!
Thoroughly looking forward to the rest of the games we have left and here’s to smashing the cup too!
With no Men’s fixture on this weekend and with the Birmingham Moseley game confirmed to take place on the 12th march, K.O 7:45 @ Heywood Rd, we focus on our 1861 Ladies & Colts in this week’s preview. The Ladies have the prospects of winning the ‘National Challenge 1 NW’ League this weekend as well as our Junior and Senior Colts competing in the relevant Halbro Colts League Plate tournaments. Continue reading “Weekend Preview- 1861 & Colts”
Quoted from Gareth Daniel’s Tweets- @Sale FC
Photographer: Chris Fell (Cambridge)
Cambridge start the game with fixed intentions as the first penalty of the game is sent to the corner, 20m out.
But it’s the Dogs who celebrate first with a wonderful break from Jonty Rawcliffe with fine support play from Patrick Ah Van and Fergus Mulchrone, releasing Jack Moorhouse to sprint in, 6 minutes gone. The Blood and Sand respond well as the ball is moved along the line to their speedy No.11 who darts in for a try
6’ TRY wonderful break from @jontyrawcliffe from halfway and fine support play from @Patty_AhVan & @FergusMulchrone releases @jack_moorhouse to sprint in pic.twitter.com/jTtwYSZHhT
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
With a penalty nudged through from the opposing fly half and a try scored, Cambridge increase the deficit 19 minutes into the game making it 17-5, however with this, the game begins to settle, and the on-field battle begins.
25’ play condensed in the middle third in the last few minutes as the dogs look to stem the tide @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
30’ skipper @Andy_Hughesy has taken a knock and is down on the halfway line but he is back on his feet a couple of minutes later @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
31’ the wind is definitely having an impact on this game as @Johnorugby10 struggles to find touch from the middle of the pitch @camrufc 17 @SaleFC 5 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
It’s only 15minutes later when The Dogs string together their first attacking platform in a while, and, after winning a 5m lineout the forwards batter the line before Matt Talaese gets over.
HT @camrufc 22 @SaleFC 10 the hosts have been clinical in taking their chances but, with the strong breeze behind them in the 2nd 40, this game is not beyond the dogs yet #cambvsale #onesalefc #Nat1
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
The Dogs begin the second 40 well as Chris Johnson kicks off high into the blue sky, with The Dogs immediately on the front foot with only a forward pass halting them in their tracks.
45’ the dogs continue to knock at the door but the hosts defence is holding firm at the moment @camrufc 22 @SaleFC 10 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
Great carries from Patrick Ah Van and Johnny Leota takes the Blue and Whites close, the ball is offloaded for Rhys Davies to scamper in- 49minutes.
The Blood and Sand hit back again as they go through phase after phase, eventually crossing for their 4thtry
Another Try, a fine finish from the home sides full back as he collects a kick on halfway, weaving his way through the defence ranks to score
The match is quickly getting away from The Dogs as the Blood and Sand score another try from incisive attacking play.
66’ the hosts are down to 14 as the full back is yellow carded for playing the ball whilst on the floor @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 17 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
67’ TRY from the resulting 5m lineout the pack drive for the line and this time it’s @TeamLeota at the back to touch down for the bonus point try @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 24 #cambvsale
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
10 minutes left- can the dogs salvage more than just a solitary point in the dying embers?
74’ The Dogs have a lineout 35m out.
76’ TRY after winning the lineout The Blue and White move the ball quickly, Tom Brady makes a half break then offloads brilliantly for Jonty Rawcliffe to stride in. Johnson adds the extras.
76’ TRY after wining the lineout the blue and whites move the ball quickly, @tbrady14 makes a half break then offloads brilliantly for @jontyrawcliffe to stride in and @Johnorugby10 adds the extras @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 31 #cambvsale pic.twitter.com/a9YVEzt40O
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
Cambridge 37-31 Sale FC
78’ Penalty to The Dogs. Chris Johnson kick to touch 20m out. Come on Boys!
79’ The Dogs giving it everything, but we are penalised for holding on, we now have a stoppage for an injury.
FT @camrufc 37 @SaleFC 31 another great game of rugby and almost a fantastic comeback but the dogs have to make do with 2 points from their travels #cambvsale #onesalefc #nat1
— Sale FC Rugby (@SaleFC) February 8, 2020
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