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Sale Sharks and Sale FC Rugby Announcement

A Club Statement

“The agreement between Sale Sharks and Sale FC Rugby has fantastic benefits for both clubs as we work together to grow rugby in the Northwest. We are very excited about what this means to both clubs and in particular how this will take Sale FC Rugby to where we believe it should be.”

 

 

Steve Smith, Chairman , Sale FC Rugby

 

Sale Sharks and Sale FC Rugby To Work Even Closer

Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Sale Sharks and National One side Sale FC Rugby have announced an initiative to work together more closely than ever before.

The venture entails support from the senior club, on and off the pitch, with Sale FC Rugby rising to Championship status part of the long-term ambition.

Since the advent of professionalism at Rugby Union clubs, the Sharks and the FC have been connected for over twenty five years. Indeed, the Sharks played at the iconic venue of Heywood Road until 2003.Sale FC Rugby have the history and Sale Sharks the professionalism.

They have now agreed to work together more closely than ever before.This latest move allows the two clubs to retain their own identities. They have devised a philosophy that will assist Sale FC Rugby in their ambition to play Championship Rugby whilst avoiding financial difficulties, and concurrently develop Sale Sharks into the strongest rugby franchise in the country.Sale Sharks will continue to invest into its own Academy and also into Sale FC Rugby, making all three teams stronger in their respective competitions.

Whilst both organisations will continue to be separate entities, operating independently in accordance with their status within the game, their rugby departments will co-operate fully.

Corpacq, Morson and Sale Sharks will invest sufficiently and liaise with Sale FC Rugby’s Executives to enable Sale FC Rugby to become a sustainable ‘break even’ business, thus securing the club for years to come.

Sale FC Rugby will benefit from the loan of senior and talented young players on a wider level of availability. Sale Sharks, who have players gaining on-field experience at several clubs, will be able to keep more players at a higher matchday fitness level.The ‘sharing’ of players will strengthen all teams and create a development pathway which all parties believe will be ‘second to none’.Furthermore, Sale FC Rugby will have access to the Sharks’ coaches, dietitians, kicking and scrum coaching expertise and rehabilitation staff.

 

Upcoming Events

Six Nations at Heywood Road

The Club is open this weekend for the Six Nations.  The bar will be  open from 1:30pm so you can have a couple of drinks prior to the big game and some hot food.

 

 

England v Ireland…. Saturday, March 17…. 2.45pm GMT

Wales v France…. Saturday, March 17…. 5pm GMT

Sunday Colts

This Sunday the Colts are playing top of the league Chester at Heywood road with a KO time of 3pm.  Hopefully the 140 minis and juniors tourists coming back from South Shields will be able to cheer the lads on to victory.  The bar will be open prior to KO, so if you’re hungry for rugby, come and watch the future of Sale FC running out onto Heywood Road.

Sale Jets vs Worcester

Monday night sees Sale Sharks A League return to Heywood Road for a game against Worcester.  The Jets game will be a great chance to see some of Sale FC’s boys turning out alongside Premiership players on the Heywood Road pitch. The Bar will be open from 6:30pm and there will be hot food for sale as well.  KO is at 7:30pm

Hospitality

We only have two home games left this season as we aim to keep on top of the league until the end.  We have a few places left for pre-match lunches in the Suite @Sale.  Experience the match from the new Suite @Sale with a view of the pitch from the balcony.  For members the two course meal is only £15 for non-members it is £25 including entrance to the match.  During the meal there will be a welcome to our visitors and an interview with a Sale FC player to find out the latest news and gossip from the team.  To book for a pre-match lunch click here

Executive Box

We also have the Executive Box available for the last two games of the season.  With a minimum booking for 12 people and prices starting at £50 per head this is the ultimate way to see the last two home games of the season!  The package includes a two course meal for each person, an open bar (with a variety of options) and most importantly the best seat in the house with your own private balcony directly behind the posts.  For enquiries please contact Brad on Functions@salefc.com

Sale FC Run Rampant in the Second Half

On a beautiful day in Trafford, Sale FC turned on the style to run in nine tries from 8 different players.  One of the defining characteristics of this team during the 2016-2017 season is that even without the instrumental Andy Hughes and powerful running Scott Rawlings sidelined through injury, we still managed to effectively put more than fifty points passed newly relegated Preston Grasshoppers without really ever moving out of third gear. A full match report is now available here

 

Sale Jets Win at Heywood Road

A pulsating match last night at Heywood Road saw a strong Sale Jets team win against Newcastle Falcons with a bonus point 29-12.  Stars on display included Peter Stringer, David Seymour, Sam Tuitupou, Johnny Leota as well as Sale FC players Matt Postlethwaite and the Captain on the evening Andy Hughes.  I managed to catch up with the boys after the game for a brief chat.