Did you know...

... that here at Sale FC we have the oldest Minute Book in the world. Originally there were just ten rules to which players at Sale FC had to adhere to, hacking was illegal but tripping and pushing were allowed.

Just for starters here are a few rugby quotes:-

"In 1823. William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball and ran with it, and for the next 156 years the forwards have been trying to work out why."   Sir Tasker Watkins (1979) subsequently President of the Wales RFU.

"The French selectors never do anything by halves; for the first international of the season against Ireland they dropped half the three-quarter line."  Nigel Starmer-Smith BBC TV (1974)

"Mothers keep a photo of the Munster pack on the mantelpiece to stop the kids going too near the fire." Jim Noilly BBC TV (1995).

"Andy Ellis - the 21 years old, who turned 22 a few weeks ago."  New Zealand commentator Murray Mexted.

"He scored that try after only 22 seconds - completely against the run of play."  Murray Mexted, again...................

"I owe a lot to my parents especially my mother & father."  Tana Umaga.

"You've got to get your tackle in early, even if it's late." Ray Gravell

"I would not say he (Rico Gear) is the best left winger in the Super 14, but there are none better"  Yes you've guessed it .................another bit of Murray Mexted magic.

More to come..................................................................