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Doherty gets England U19’s call up.

Connor Doherty gets selected for England U19’s squad after great U20’s campaign experience.

Connor Doherty of England U20 poses for a headshot during a Development Camp at Bisham Abbey – Rogan/JMP – 06/01/2019 – Bisham Abbey – Marlow, England.

Sale FC Rugby and Sale Sharks are delighted to announce that Connor Doherty has been selected by the England coaching staff to play in the U19’s side that will face Wales in a one off test match against Wales U19’s at the Morganstone Brewery Field, home of Bridgend RFC on Sunday 7th April.

The game is a continuation of the current U18’s programme, that saw England play against Scotland and France over the last month, as well as a follow up to their tour of South Africa last August.

Alongside Connor who played in the England U20’s Six Nations campaign, there are also call ups for Alfie Barbeary (Wasps), Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs), Josh Hodge (Newcastle Falcons), Samson Ma’asi (Northampton Saints), Sam Maunder (Exeter Chiefs), Rusiame Tuima (Exeter Chiefs) and Jack Reeves (Gloucester Rugby).

Additionally in this squad Connor is also joined by Sharks Academy team mates Tom Curtis (England U18’s), Cal Ford, Bevan Rodd (Uncapped Member of current U20’s squad).

Speaking ahead of the game and the current U18’s programme England Player Pathway Coach Jim Mallinder said “Among other things, the fixture gives us an opportunity to look at a particular group of players who have not yet fully transitioned into the U20s Elite Player Squad,”

He went on to add “It gives us progression through the season which started with the summer development tour, where we took a young U18 squad to South Africa before our two U18 fixtures for our 1 September and 1 January birthday age groups before this U19s fixture.”

“Whichever England team you take to Wales it is always a tough fixture and it is a challenge the players should embrace.” said Mallinder.

The U18’s Player Pathway programme is led by Performance Coaches Steve Bates and Jim Mallinder, who are supported by the Consultant Coaching team of Mark Luffman, Sean Marsden and Jonathan Fisher.

Upon hearing the news of Connor’s selection for the England U19’s squad President James Hourihan said “We at Sale FC Rugby are immensely proud of Connor and the work he has put in over the last couple of seasons, which has then led to him receiving the recognition for England U19’s and U20’s this season that he rightly deserves. I hope that the younger players at the club will see what Connor has done, and then take inspiration from this to go on from there. Once again congratulations to Connor and good luck on Sunday!”

The full squad for the game against Wales which is being shown on S4C 2pm on Sunday 7th April is as follows:

Alfie Barbeary – Wasps (Bloxham School), Harry Barlow – Harlequins, Richard Capstick – Exeter Chiefs, Jack Clement – Gloucester Rugby (Cheltenham College), Tom Curtis – Sale Sharks (Sedbergh School), Connor Doherty – Sale Sharks, Cal Ford – Sale Sharks, Will Haydon-Wood – Newcastle Falcons (Sedbergh School), Josh Hodge – Newcastle Falcons, Joe Howard – Gloucester Rugby (Hartpury College), Jonny Law – Leicester Tigers (Rugby School), Louis Lynagh – Harlequins (Hampton School), Samson Ma’asi – Northampton Saints, Sam Maunder – Exeter Chiefs, Will Montgomery – Newcastle Falcons, Izaiha Moore-Aiono – London Irish, Jacob Morris – Gloucester Rugby, Zac Nearchou – Wasps (Radley College), Jack Reeves – Gloucester Rugby, Bevan Rodd – Sale Sharks, Hugh Tizard – Harlequins, Rus Tuima – Exeter Chiefs, James Whitcombe – Leicester Tigers (Woodhouse Grove).

Sale FC v Esher Rugby

Here is the team announcement for the game against Esher Rugby tomorrow at Molesey Road.

Team selected to face Esher at Molesey Road this Saturday (c) Sale FC Rugby 2019

This Saturday sees a number of changes to the side that overcame Chinnor Rugby at home last Saturday afternoon. In all there are two changes to the starting line up with returns to action for the duo of Anthony Bingham (wing) and Ryan Parkinson (No.8) who have been injured in recent weeks.

In addition to the two changes in the starting line up, there is also the inclusion of Jonty Rawcliffe into the matchday squad.

After last week’s excellent performance against Chinnor Rugby, that saw the home side secure the maximum five points. It is hoped that Sale’s form will continue on the road against the side currently ranked bottom of National League One.

For more team information please follow the link here

Sale Jets v Leicester Tigers

Premiership Shield action at the CorpAcq Stadium this evening.

Tonight sees the Sale Jets take on Leicester Tigers in Premiership Shield action this evening here at the CorpAcq Stadium. Kick Off for the game is 7.30pm with admission prices as follows:

Sale FC Rugby and Sale Sharks Season Ticket Holders FREE, Non-Members £5 and Children U16 FREE!

The bar will be open this evening, as well as there being teas and coffees available too. So why not come along and enjoy an evening of rugby with us.

Head Coach Neil Briggs has named the following Jets side this evening, with a few familiar faces in the line up that includes Gaz Rawlings, Emiliano Calle Rivas, Chris Owen, Jonty Rawcliffe, Ed O’Keeffe, Calvin Wellington.

On the bench there are also a couple of familiar faces in Ollie Longmore and Stone Priestley-Nangle amongst the reserves.

Sale hit fifth gear against Chinnor.

Sale FC Rugby secured a five point victory over the visitors Chinnor Rugby in a fine display at the CorpAcq Stadium.

Sale’s Jack Moorhouse gets to grips with Chinnor’s Latu Maakafi (c) Sale FC Rugby Photos 2019

Sale FC took a huge step towards safety in National League 1 with an impressive victory over mid table side Chinnor.

The opening exchanges saw a combination of resolute defending and unforced errors in equal measure, neither side being able to take advantage until, in the 17th minute, Sale prop Simon Griffiths was penalised at the ruck allowing Chinnor’s Bertie Hopkin the opportunity to kick for goal which he duly accepted.

Sale were penalised at the restart conceding possession to Chinnor. The Sale defensive effort soon reaped rewards forcing two penalties in quick succession, the latter in Kieron Wilkinson’s goal kicking range.

Captain Andy Hughes, however, chose to go for the corner, his positive approach rewarded with a try from hooker Christian Taylor, converted by Wilkinson.

Sale clearly looking to play expansive, entertaining rugby were undone when Chinnor intercepted and broke from halfway.

Despite an excellent covering tackle by Connor Docherty on leading try scorer Craig Holland, 2nd row forward Matt Postlethwaite was penalised at the ruck, an infringement which merited a yellow card.

From the resultant penalty, Chinnor mounted a driving maul, culminating in a try for Ben Thomas, converted by Hopkin. The second half restarted with a poor kick by Hopkin gifting good possession to Sale, a Wilkinson penalty quickly took Sale to the opposition 22. A well-orchestrated lineout laying the platform for winger Paolo Odogwu to threaten the try line.

Although initially halted by the Chinnor defence, superb support from the Sale forwards enabled prop Dan Birchall to drive over the line. Wilkinson added the extra points to give Sale a four point lead.

As Chinnor tried to regain the initiative, Sale defended with discipline and determination, ultimately bringing about a penalty kick which Wilkinson fired deep into the opposition half.

From the resulting lineout a break by winger Ed O’Keeffe took Sale to the try line but the ball was held up. At the scrum which followed a superb effort from the Sale pack dominated the opposition, forcing a penalty try.

Ed O’Keeffe lucks to cut back inside Chinnor’s wing Craig Holland (c) Sale FC Rugby Photos 2019

The visitors rallied with an impressive forward effort taking them close to the Sale line. From A scrum, Chinnor substitute Tom Burns broke from the base and after a series of phases the ball found Holland who scored, Hopkin converting.

Two minutes later a Wilkinson penalty restored Sale’s seven point advantage.

As the match entered the final 10 minutes, Chinnor took advantage of a mis directed Sale lineout leading to wing forward Joe Dancer with space to sprint some 50 metres to the Sale line scoring in the corner.

Hopkin didn’t add the extra points leaving Sale with a slim two point lead.

Sale rose to the challenge taking advantage of a knock on near the Chinnor 22, winning the scrum Matt Bradley fed O’Keeffe, Sale forwards in support, Postlethwaite took the ball to the line, the drive culminating with hooker Taylor scoring his second try of the match.

Wilkinson added the extras and with time ebbing away Sale closed the game out ending up winners of an entertaining match by 31 points to 22.

To watch the match highlights of the game v Chinnor Rugby please follow the link here.

England North U20’s Squad

John Blanchard Junior and Kieran Dunne get selected for the England North U20’s squad after a physical final trial at Lymm.

Kieran Dunne in action against Darlington Mowden Park at the CorpAcq Stadium (c) Mark Ferriss Photography

Today at Lymm RFC, the North of England selectors gathered to put 40 of the very best players from the six Northern counties through their paces in preparation for the U20’s Divisional Festival that is being held on the 11th and 12th May at Derby RFC, where the final squad will play against the three other English Divisional sides.

After the day’s proceedings had been completed, Sale FC Rugby are proud to announce that both John Blanchard Junior (Lancashire – Prop) and Kieran Dunne (Cheshire – Centre) have been selected to play their part in the Divisional Festival in May.

Chairman of Selectors Mark Binns said about the selection process “Yet again we see what a massive pool of talent we have in the North. We had to make some tough decisions but I think we have selected a really good squad.”

John Blanchard and Neil Briggs lifting Matt Postlethwaite aloft v Birmingham Moseley (c) Gareth Lyons Photography for Sale FC Rugby 2019

Upon hearing the news of their selection to the England North U20’s squad, Club President James Hourihan said “We at Sale FC Rugby are immensely proud of local lads Kieran and John. They have forged a path from the junior to the senior section of the club in the past couple of years and those efforts are rightly being recognised by the selectors. Congratulations lads!”

The full squad to play at Derby RFC on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May are as follows:

Forwards: John Blanchard – Lancashire, Monty Weatherby – Cheshire, Adam Sunley – Durham, Matt Ashcroft – Lancashire, Connor Johnson – Lancashire, Matt Gallagher – Lancashire, Ben Walton – Durham, Tom Johnson – Northumberland, Connor James – Lancashire, Jack Granby – Lancashire, Ben Whyte – Yorkshire, Eddie Brown – Yorkshire, Ethan Clarke – Northumberland.

Backs: Ollie Penney – Yorkshire, Spencer Cope – Cheshire, Will Titherington – Cheshire, Lucas Titherington – Cheshire, Sam Nunn – Yorkshire, Sam Brooke – Yorkshire, Kieran Dunne – Cheshire, Sam Stott – Lancashire, Marcus Law – Yorkshire, Finlay Dewar – Yorkshire.


Sale FC v Chinnor Rugby

This Saturday sees the First Team play against Chinnor in their return National League One fixture here at the CorpAcq Stadium.

Matt Postlethwaite on the run v Blackheath Rugby (c) Sale FC Rugby Photos 2019

The team selected for this Saturday sees a number of changes to it including the return of some of the England U20’s squad who performed well throughout their Six Nations campaign, even though some of the results didn’t go their way.

The team selected for this weekend’s fixture here at the CorpAcq Stadium, can be seen using the following link here.