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Sale FC Rugby 18 Blackheath 32

Sale FC Rugby’s four game unbeaten run comes to an end in an enthralling encounter at the CorpAcq Stadium.

Stone Priestley-Nangle scores from a forwards drive (c) Sale FC Rugby

Sale FC Rugby, unbeaten in their last four home games, succumbed to two late penalty tries having played three quarters of the match with 14 men, and the closing minutes with 13, the result of red cards received, one in each half.

Blackheath were quickly into their stride, winning a penalty in the first minute, kicked by centre Leo Fielding. Sale responded to the challenge, taking the game to the visitors and winning consecutive penalties, taking them within range of the posts, Calle Rivas taking his opportunity to equalise.

Back came Sale again another penalty taking them close to the Blackheath line. A clean take at the lineout by Postlethwaite providing a platform for a driving maul from which Priestley – Nangle burst over the line to score a well-deserved try. Within minutes, Blackheath levelled when winger Lloyd found himself in space on the left wing, scoring a try in the corner.

A pivotal moment in the game came in the 21st minute when the referee saw Sale prop Joe Kelly throw a punch in what appeared to be a retaliatory act, but never the less deemed worthy of a Red Card reducing Sale to 14 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage Sale stuck to their task and indeed had the better of the play taking the lead from a Calle Rivas penalty kick on the half hour mark, the score remaining on Sale FC 11 Blackheath 8 at half time.

Matt Postlethwaite breaks through the Blackheath defensive line (c) Sale FC Rugby

The Second half began with Sale’s 14 men yet again taking the game to the visitors forcing a misdirected clearance kick and winning lineout possession. With centre Johnny Leota in the thick of things, a solid ruck provided the base to feed full back Povey who in turn linked up with winger Paolo Odogwu whose powerful run took him over in the corner for a try which was skilfully converted by Calle Rivas to take Sale FC into a 10 point lead. 

Sale continued to retain their lead with a combination of solid defence and effective counter attacking when on 60 minutes Blackheath flanker Harry Bate won the ball just inside the Sale half, breaking free of the Sale defence to run the 45 metres to the try line to score under the posts. Having added the extra points, the score now tied on 18 points each.

As the match drew to a close and with the home team tiring as a result of their outstanding effort against superior numbers a procession of reset scrums concluded with a penalty try in the visitors favour taking them into a 7 point lead. Immediately following the restart, another punch was spotted by the referee who didn’t hesitate showing a red card to Sale hooker Neil Briggs.

The match concluded with another penalty try for Blackheath as the Sale pack struggled against a two man advantage.

Final Score: Sale FC Rugby 18 … Blackheath 32

To view the match highlights of the game please use the following link here

President’s/Past Players Lunch.

Saturday 23rd March sees the club host the President’s and Past Players Lunch.

On Saturday 23rd March, Sale FC Rugby play host to Chinnor Rugby in their National One League clash here at the CorpAcq Stadium. At the same time, we will also be hosting former players from our rich history as part of the President’s and Past Player Lunch.

The lunch is open to former players who have worn the blue and white during the club’s long and illustrious history. Whether you played in the same teams as Richard Trickey and Steve Smith or alternatively during its more recent history then please get in touch.

The Sale FC team from 1941-42 season with Jim Birtles as captain of the side (c) Sale FC Rugby

If you would like to attend the event on the day or know someone else who would be interested in attending, we would like to hear from you either to book your place by sending an email to Functions@Salefc.com or to allow us to get in touch with other former players, by emailing Marketing@salefc.com

Please ensure that all place bookings at the President’s/Past Players lunch are with us by no later than Monday 18th March 2019.

Sale FC v Blackheath Rugby

Here is the team announcement for this Saturday’s game v Blackheath Rugby.

This Saturday sees Sale FC Rugby play against National League One rivals Blackheath Rugby here at the CorpAcq Stadium.

After two home wins in the last couple of games against Birmingham Moseley and Darlington Mowden Park respectively, Sale now play against Blackheath Rugby here at the CorpAcq Stadium.

With the home team picking up 12 points from the last three fixtures, it is hoped that they can continue their winning run against their National One visitors. After losing the away game earlier on in the season to a very well organised side, the need to put things right and get further away from the relegation zone.

For more team news and information please click on the following link

Trafford Girls Rugby

Come and join the Trafford Girls Rugby Squad here at the CorpAcq Stadium.Co

Trafford Girls Rugby on Monday Nights here at the CorpAcq Stadium.

Starting this Monday evening here at the CorpAcq Stadium, Sale FC Rugby’s Community Coach Andy Hughes and his team, will be running sessions for young female rugby players to participate in (regardless of previous experience) therefore enabling him and his team to start building the foundations for the U13’s and U15’s Trafford Girls Rugby Teams.

If you are interested in joining in these session and would like to come along please register your interest by either emailing Andy using the following link or alternatively calling him on 0161 905 2006.

Sale FC Rugby 32 DMP 27

Sale FC Rugby win their rearranged game against their Northern rivals.

Sale FC 32 v Darlington Mowden Park 27 -23rd February 2019 – National League Division 1, Heywood Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Credit Image: Gareth Lyons 2019 for Sale FC)

As games go this one most definitely lived up to its long awaited billing, thanks in part to the delay caused by the snow we had at the beginning of the month.

A touch of class from Emi Calle Rivas secured a bonus point victory for Sale FC against Darlington Mowden Park   in this National League 1 clash at the CorpAcq Stadium. On four minutes Sale FC got points on the board from a Calle Rivas drop goal.

Sale FC  3…Darlington Mowden Park 0

Darlington responded well, with their pack applying pressure to disrupt Sale at the scrum, forcing Sale to kick to touch and concede lineout possession.

An exchange of kicks between Darlington fly half Sears and Sale full back Robbie Povey ended with a knock by Darlington 2nd row Joe Craggs .

A lineout on 9 minutes gave Darlington an opportunity to bring their backs into play, quickly moving the ball wide for Captain Matt Heaton to score in the corner  .The try was not converted.

Sale FC 3  DMP 5 Within minutes, the process was repeated, on this occasion in the opposite corner , winger McCartney getting in on the act . Fly half Warren Seals was again unsuccessful with his kick . . Darlington’s lead now 7 points

Sale FC 3 DMP 10

From the restart  Sale were awarded a penalty and from the resulting lineout, another penalty which scrum half Matt Bradley took quickly drawing a third in front of the posts which Calle Rivas slotted home. Another consequence of the penalty was a yellow card for Darlington Fly Half Seals.

Sale FC 32 v Darlington Mowden Park 27 -23rd February 2019 – National League Division 1, Heywood Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Credit Image: Gareth Lyons 2019 for Sale FC)

Sale FC 6 DMP 10

Sale kept up the momentum and were quickly on the front foot with a long kick by Full Back Povey deep into the Darlington half. Despite trying to run the ball clear, Darlington were well martialled by Sale, forcing a penalty close to half way, an extra 10 metres was conceded when a Darlington player petulantly threw the ball away. Calle Rivas found touch close to the try line and from a well-executed lineout Ryan Parkinson drove over to score. Calle Rivas narrowly missed adding the extra points.

Sale FC 11 DMP 10

Darlington’s lead was restored on 22 minutes when Sale conceded a penalty for not rolling away Centre Garry Law the successful kicker in the temporary absence of Warren Seals.

Sale FC 11 DMP 13

On 30 minutes, following a period solid defence by Sale great work by Captain Andy Hughes forced a turnover resulting in a penalty to Sale for hands in the ruck.

The kick  was clinically despatched into the Darlington 22 by Calle Rivas, from the resulting lineout a controlled drive by the Sale pack concluded with a try for second row forward Matt Postlethwaite in the 32nd minute which Calle Rivas converted .

Sale FC 18 DMP 13

As the first half drew to a close Sale continued to take the game to the visitors , Paulo Odogwu getting involved in midfield followed by a break by Kieran Dunne which was prematurely ended by a no arms tackle giving Sale a penalty on 37 minutes.

Half Time

Sale FC Rugby 18 Darlington Mowden Park 13

An early penalty from a high tackle on Odogwu came to nothing following a Sale knock on at the lineout.

Sale continued to keep Darlington pinned deep in their own half with a succession of long kicks culminating with excellent work from flanker Dave Seymour on 54 minutes, grappling the ball away from the opposition and releasing Paulo Odogwu to sprint the 45 metres to the Darlington posts. The try was converted by Calle Rivas extending the Sale lead .

Sale FC 25… D MP 13

Resolute in defence, Sale gave the visitors few chances to mount sustained attacking plays , Darlington failing to capitalise from a penalty award on 65 minutes, not finding touch and giving substitute Jonty Rawcliffe the opportunity to clear downfield.

The highlight of the match came on 70 minutes, a solid lineout and rolling maul, laid a platform enabling an accurate pass to find Calle Rivas in space. The fly half feigned a drop goal attempt but instead placed a deft chip behind the Darlington defence perfectly placed for centre Johnny Leota to run on to , beat the full back Chris McTurk to score under the posts.

Another conversion by Calle Rivas extending Sale’s lead.

Paolo Odogwu in full flight (c) Mark Ferriss Photography for Sale FC Rugby

Sale FC 32 DMP 13

In the closing minutes Darlington, to their credit, regrouped and took the game back to Sale forcing a penalty and Yellow Card against Dan Birchall ( not rolling away) eventually leading to a try on 78 minutes by Matt Dudman with Law adding the extras.

Sale FC 32 DMP 20

In the final minute, a try from substitute Simon Uzokwe, converted by Law was the last meaningful play of the day.

 Final Score Sale FC 32 – Darlington Mowden Park 27

Sale FC v Darlington Mowden Park

Saturday’s team v Darlington Mowden Park here at the CorpAcq Stadium .

This Saturday sees the rearranged National League One clash between Sale FC Rugby and Darlington Mowden Park here at the CorpAcq Stadium, with a 3pm kick off.

In this Saturday’s 1st team squad there are starts for Robbie Povey at Full Back, Kieran Dunne at Outside Centre, as well as a return to the squad for No.8 Ryan Parkinson. Additionally, there is also a call up to the starting line up for Ed O’Keeffe in for the injured Anthony Bingham.

On the bench, there is a return for Jonty Rawcliffe who comes in alongside debutant Calvin Wellington.

Kick off for the game this Saturday is 3pm. After the 1st team game we will be showing the Six Nations game between Wales and England (4.45pm kick off) in the bar.

For more team information please follow the link here