http://www.salefc.com/index.php/rss Latest news from Sale FC en neil_thallon@yahoo.co.uk Copyright 2012 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:23 GMT http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/scorpions-spring-disco http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/scorpions-spring-disco#When:09:26 Fancy a dance?  How about some party games?  Don't forget the balloon modelling! Danny's back by popular demand for the Scorpions' Spring Disco. So get your party shirt on and get ready to have a great time. Tickets are now on sale at the membership desk for the party on Friday 2nd March. Party Starts at 6.30pm Scorpions, 2012-01-31T09:26+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/25-02-12-preview-and-team-selections http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/25-02-12-preview-and-team-selections#When:19:37 The 1st XV travel to Winnington Park on Saturday to play the rearranged league game postponed from the 4th February because of a frozen pitch. Whilst we have continued our excellent run in 2012 with wins over Tyldesley, New Brighton, Hoylake, Ashton, & Orrell, the new year has not been kind to Winnington Park with them losing all four of their games to date against Hoylake, Liverpool Collegiate, Wigan & Tyldesley. Our team shows a small number of changes from last week's starting line up with Giles Dugdale replacing Taylor Welch  and Steve Williams replacing Tom Manley who is unavailable. At scrum half Ciaran Connolly comes in for Lee Brogan, and on the bench will be new signing Scott Harrison, and the backs replacements will be Taylor Welch and Ronan O'Brien. The 2nd XV are in the Quarter Finals of the Raging Bull Trophy and will break new ground as they have been drawn away to Upper Eden based at Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The 2's had great wins over Anselmians 2's last Saturday, and West Park (St. Helens) in the cup last Sunday to maintain their unbeated record, and after five days rest should be up for the challenge this weekend. Team selections are as follows:- 1st XV  v  Winnington Park       (Away)         Kick Off  2.15pm 15. Andy Rowley 14. Josh Allan 13. Tom Hughes 12. Mike Swetman 11. Giles Dugdale 10. Jonny Edwards   9. Ciaran Connolly   1. Lee Pickles   2. Danny Waddy   3. Alan Yates   4. Steve Williams   5. John Blanchard (C)   6. Jonathan Keep   7. Sam Mullarkey   8. J.P. Attlee Replacements 16. Scott Harrison 17. Taylor Welch 18. Ronan O'Brien   2nd XV  v  Upper Eden 2nds    (Away)     Kick off 1.45 pm    Bus from Heywood Rd. 10.30 15. Sam Gough 14. Kevin Penny 13. Ryan Clayton 12. Harri Morgan 11. Chris Lillie 10. Dave Bolton   9. Phil Chandler   1. Stuart Faulkner   2. Fraser Rawlinson   3. Dom Fraternali   4. Garry Blanchard   5. Darius Miksys   6. Luke Brown   7. Joe Trigg   8. Doug Welsh Replacements 16. Matty Cozens 17. Paul Kelly 18. Eric Tomlinson 19. Mike Hughes 20. Phil White Rugby, 2012-02-22T19:37+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/five-new-signings-unveiled http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/five-new-signings-unveiled#When:16:03 Sale F.C. is delighted to announce that a further five players have recently joined the Club:- Kevin Penny Age 24 Position                    Wing/Full back Previous clubs           Warrington Wolves ,Widnes ,Wakefield ,Harlequins. Honours                    England U18s RL ,Northern Rail Cup Winners medal Ryan Clayton Age 29 Position                     Centre. Utility back. Previous Clubs           Halifax RL , Castleford RL, Huddersfield Giants, Salford City Reds. Honours                     NFP grand final winner ,2 England a caps Matty Cozens Age 21 Position                     Back Row Previous Clubs           West Park Warriors ,West Park St Helens Honours                     Winner Lancashire Bowl, Won South Lancs & Ches.3, Lancs. development squad Scott Harrison Age 29 Position                  Front Row Previous Clubs        Leeds Tykes Academy U21 ,Gateshead Thunder RL ,Macclesfield , Lymm Honours                  North England U17 ,Cumbria U18 and U20 Captain. Christian Lillie Age 24 Position                 Wing/Utility back Previous Clubs        Sale F.C. , Wilmslow RUFC , Stockport RUFC Honours:                 S. Lancs. & Ches. 2 winner, joint top league try scorer (Sale F.C.) Quotes:- Director of Rugby, Richard Boundy " We weren't looking to strengthen too much but we are in build mode for next season. Scott Harrison and Christian Lillie are well known to the management and bring real quality from higher levels. They will be key to Sale over the next two or three seasons. Matty Cozens is a young lad with genuine promise. He will get every chance with us to push his rugby career as far as he wants. He is a real natural talent. Kevin Penny and Ryan Clayton won't need much of an introduction to super league fans. Both are new to rugby union but their obviously huge range of talents will be fantastic for Sale.  Already their professional approach at training has been a massive boost to the group. It shows that the Sale F.C. model is attractive to lads looking to further their rugby ambitions. We are a club that is going places and people are beginning to understand that. With lads moving from Sale F.C. to the Jets, and even the Sharks in two cases, our club is a real stepping stone to a rugby career. Our coaching and facilities are second to none and the support we receive from the clubs board emphasises the club's ambitions" Head Coach, Tom Hughes "I'm really pleased to have these boys on board. I'm sure all the players will buy into the Sale F.C. culture and ethic that we have created so far this season. Working and training with quality players brings an energy to training sessions and to the whole club. Sale F.C. is all about developing players and ensuring we are always moving towards the next level of professionalism. These signings show the club's intent to not only develop players but compete immediately in all competitions. The squad is starting to look as we want it to as we close out this season and aim to win level 6 and move into level 5." Community and events, 2012-02-19T16:03+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/1st-xv-pass-1000-points-as-2s-near-same-target http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/1st-xv-pass-1000-points-as-2s-near-same-target#When:23:04 The 1st XV put in a fast paced performance to pass the 1,000 point barrier in this 12 try demolition of a hard working Orrell side. Needing 38 points to reach the magical figure it was Andy Rowley's third try of the afternoon that put us exactly on the mark just over half an hour into the game. Not to be out done Josh Allan claimed a hat-trick of tries as the backs had a field day in this 70-15 win. At Carrington, the 2nd's racked up 51 points to outclass Anselmians 2's with new signing Kevin Penny scoring four tries on debut. As a result of this win the side is now just 49 points short of the four-figure mark. On Sunday the 2nd's travelled to West Park (St. Helens) for Round 3 of  the Raging Bull Trophy and ensured a place in the Quarter Finals with a 33-24 win. Joe Trigg with a couple of tries and Dave Bolton with 13 points from a "full house" of a try, conversion, penalty and drop goal led the way against against a tough Park side.   1st XV Match report here................ 2nd XV Match Summary here....... 2nd XV Sunday Match Summary here............ Rugby, 2012-02-18T23:04+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-harlequins-v-worcester-aviva-prem-k.o.-5.30-pm http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-harlequins-v-worcester-aviva-prem-k.o.-5.30-pm#When:17:30 . What's on, 2012-02-18T17:30+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-bath-v-gloucester-aviva-prem.-ko-14.30 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-bath-v-gloucester-aviva-prem.-ko-14.30#When:14:30 . What's on, 2012-02-18T14:30+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-leeds-rhinos-v-manly-world-club-challenge-ko-8.00pm http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-leeds-rhinos-v-manly-world-club-challenge-ko-8.00pm#When:20:00 . What's on, 2012-02-17T20:00+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-ac-milan-v-arsenal-champs.-league-ko-7.45pm http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-ac-milan-v-arsenal-champs.-league-ko-7.45pm#When:19:45 . What's on, 2012-02-15T19:45+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/preview-of-weekend-games http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/preview-of-weekend-games#When:15:38 Past Players and officials from both clubs will be in attendance at a pre-match lunch before Sale's 1st XV take on Orrell in a South Lancs. & Cheshire Division 1 league fixture kicking off at 2.15pm. Whilst we currently head the league and want to keep our 100% record intact, Orrell are in 12th place with four wins and a draw from 17 games and we are sure they will put in a committed performance in an endeavour to gain further league points. Our 2nd XV will have a busy weekend as they will play Anselmians at Carrington in UoS League 2 South on Saturday k.o. 2.15 pm, and on Sunday they will travel to West Park (St. Helens) in Round 3 of the Raging Bull Trophy for a match postponed from last Saturday. The winners of that game will play the winners of the match between Blackburn 2's and Upper Eden 2's (away) on Saturday 25th February. Selections for the 1st XV squad is below and the 2nd XV squad will be posted later. Sale FC  v  Orrell            (Home)           kick off  2.15 pm 15. Andy Rowley 14. Josh Allan 13. Tom Hughes 12. Mike Swetman 11. Taylor Welch 10. Jonny Edwards   9. Lee Brogan   1. Lee Pickles   2. Danny Waddy   3. Alan Yates   4. Tom Manley   5. John Blanchard (C)   6. Jonathan Keep   7. Sam Mullarkey   8. J.P. Attlee Replacements 16. S. Williams 17. Giles Dugdale 18. Bobby Gould   Rugby, 2012-02-14T15:38+00:00 http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-france-v-ireland-6-nations-k.o.-8.00-pm http://www.salefc.com/news/comments/live-tv-france-v-ireland-6-nations-k.o.-8.00-pm#When:20:00 . What's on, 2012-02-11T20:00+00:00