EDF Energy Programme Off To Flying Start
Sale Sharks have been coaching tag rugby in primary schools in the north of Manchester as part of the EDF Energy National Schools Rugby Programme (NSRP). The programme is one of the most comprehensive in world rugby and will involve close to 100,000 nine to ten-year-old boys and girls, along with teachers at primary schools across England. Schools where rugby has never been played before will be targeted.
The girls from Cheetham Church of England Community School take a break from tag-rugby to meet Sharky.
Jason Robinson, team captain at Sale Sharks, said: "We?re delighted to be involved in the EDF Energy National Schools Rugby Programme. This is about getting children excited and involved in a great sport, and producing the future players and fans of the game.
The schools receiving coaching this half-term are Charlestown Community Primary School, Cheetham Church of England Community School, New Moston Primary School and Cheetwood Community Primary School.
The programme involves Sale Sharks coaches doing 5 weeks of tag rugby coaching at each school then hosting a festival for them to enjoy, meet Sharky and a couple of the Sharks players. The programme is completely free of charge as EDF Energy generously funds the nationwide programme.
Paul Barnes, headteacher at Cheetham Church of England Community School, said: ?We?re delighted to be one of the first schools to take part in the new EDF Energy National Schools Rugby Programme. We all need to encourage children to get active and take part in sport, and tag rugby is a great way to do that.?

Sharks Match News
Thursday, March 11th 2010
Cueto plans Sharks resurgence
Cueto revealed it has been a nightmare watching helplessly as Sale Sharks have sunk to the foot of the Guinness Premiership while he is away with England. “It’s an absolute nightmare. It’s great to be involved with England and of course you want to do well for your country, but ultimately your club is your bread and butter."
Forthcoming Match News
Wednesday, March 10th 2010
Extra game for Jets next Monday
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Sharks fan to run the marathon for charity
“My name is Alex Green and on 25th April I will be running the London Marathon”. I have to keep repeating this sentence back to myself to believe it’s true!
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Tuesday, March 9th 2010
BK's Vow To Sale Sharks
SALE SHARKS owner Brian Kennedy has reassured the club he will continue to bankroll them if they suffer what he terms the `catastrophe' of relegation from the Guinness Premiership.
Forthcoming Match News
Tuesday, March 9th 2010
Sharks Legend to put boots back on for Sale Cause
The Guinness Premiership’s all-time leading try scorer and Sale Sharks great Steve Hanley will be coming out of retirement to play in The Legends Return match at Heywood Road this June 12th to raise funds for the Sale Sharks Academy and Help for Heroes.
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Monday, March 8th 2010
The only way is up for Sale Sharks
Kingsley Jones admitted to be hurting inside after a 15 - 7 loss against Northampton Saints at Edgeley Park on Sunday afternoon; a defeat that took Sale Sharks to the bottom of the Guinness Premiership.
Player News
Monday, March 8th 2010
Thomas and Hodgson judge young entrepreneurs
In January 2010 Sale Sharks and UKFast supported a GCSE IT Diploma taster day for 12 - 14 year olds from various schools within the Trafford LEA.
Corporate News
Monday, March 8th 2010
University signs partnership agreement with Sale Sharks
The University of Salford has signed a two year partnership agreement with Guinness Premiership rugby union team Sale Sharks – providing the team with access to Salford’s state-of-the-art fitness labs.
Community News
Monday, March 8th 2010
Rugby and football come together to launch healthy eating programme
Sale Sharks and Manchester United came together today to launch rugby’s version of ‘Something to Chew On’, a food and healthy eating education programme designed for primary school children.
Player News
Monday, March 8th 2010
Delighted Fearns collects Malmaison Player of the Month award
Sunday afternoon at Edgeley Park saw another fantastic day of match day hospitality in the Insider Suite which was topped off with Carl Fearns being awarded the Malmaison Player of the Month for January, as voted by Sharks supporters.
Fan News
Sunday, March 7th 2010
Stan’s Day Out to the Grand National
Sale Sharks are offering supporters to take a trip to the Grand National Races on Saturday 10th April 2010 with our Stan’s Day Out package.
Fan News
Sunday, March 7th 2010
Buy A Programme And You Could Win A 2010-2011 Season Ticket For Sale Sharks
Buy a programme this weekend at the Northampton game and you could win a season ticket for the 2010-2011 season. ONE lucky winner will have a lucky sticker on page 42 of their programme.
Sharks Match News
Sunday, March 7th 2010
Improved performance was not enough against the Saints
Sale Sharks lost 7-15 to Northampton Saints at Edgeley Park and fell one place to twelfth in the Guinness Premiership. In a strange first half, six penalty attempts were missed, four by Myler, before Diggin scored a try two minutes before the break, allowing Reihana to convert for a 0-7 half time scoreline.
Hospitality News
Sunday, March 7th 2010
Join the Sharks and develop your business
The Insider Suite will host the players reception after the game against London Wasps, and you could join both teams for an evening of entertainment.

