Friday 17th September 2010
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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.?
Above - The boys from Cheetham School enjoyed Sharky's visit and Jason with kids at the EDF Energy launch.
Sharks Match News
Friday, September 3rd 2010
"The Dawn of a new era"
Sale Sharks open their season with a home match, a 20-year old captain, and under a New Zealand coach. "The Dawn of a new era", states the front cover of the match programme. This evening's news, you might think, but no - the 2000-2001 season started on Saturday 19th August against Bath. The visitors, a power in the land whose squad at the time included Iain Balshaw, Steve Borthwick, Mike Catt, Ben Clarke, Phil De Glanville, Jeremy Guscott, Dan Lyle, Lee Mears, Mike Tindall and Tom Voyce left Heywood Road, having witnessed a late Nicky Little drop goal make the score 33-32 in the home side's favour.
Friday, September 3rd 2010
Tonight's Game - As it Happens
Here brings the start of the Aviva Premiership season.
Friday, September 3rd 2010
Tonights Game as it happens!
Tonight sees the start of the Aviva Premiership season between Sale and Newcastle. Follow the game as it happens here!
Sharks Match News
Friday, September 3rd 2010
Tonight's Game - As it Happened
Sale Sharks 35, Newcastle Falcons 18
Sharks Match News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
This is the day
The wait is over: the first ever Aviva Premiership Rugby match will be at Edgeley Park tonight, Friday, 3rd September (7.45 p.m.) when Sale Sharks meet Newcastle Falcons. Interest in the game has been building up all week, with the Ticket Office reporting brisk trade. The weather forecast is set fair, and the Open Air Fans' Village is being prepared, including the Aviva Arena and the Taylormade Betting shop, plus a variety of food and drink outlets. The Supporters' Club table will be by the Sapphire Suite door, and interviewer Graeme Bowers has been practising his pronunciations of the names of the club's new stars. After a season of Koyamaibole, Lewaravu will be a "piece of cake"!
Sharks Match News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
Nine possible debutants for Sale Sharks
Mike Brewer has selected his team for tomorrow evening’s Season Opener against Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership at Edgeley Park. Nine of the 23 have yet to make their competitive debuts for the club.
Ticket News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
Sale Sharks Away Tickets
Sale Sharks Ticket Office have tickets for the away games at Saracens (Sep.12), Bath (Sep.25), and both games at Leeds Carnegie (Oct.22 Aviva Premiership and Nov.14 LV= Cup) available. Tickets for the Saracens game are located in the Lower Rous stand at Vicarage Road, ranging from £18 to £13.50 (adults), with Juniors either £9 or £4.50.
Fan News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
Are you a coach with the 'X-Factor'?
Sale Sharks Academy are looking for strength, conditioning and level 2 rugby coaches who'd like to become better at their chosen interest - and help play a part in the future of Sale Sharks at time same time! We are looking for volunteers who want some work experience and a chance to learn in a successful working Academy environment. We are after strength and conditioning coaches who will work closely with our own conditioners and add input, as well as learning from them to see for themselves what goes on day-to-day at Sale Sharks. This is an invaluable opportunity for them to enhance their experience. Not only will it be a great insight into professional rugby, but it will look impressive on their CV. It will also give them a head start in their chosen field. This will also give us an opportunity to see the person in action as a possible future employee of Sale Sharks.
Sharks Match News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
Tom Brady 10/1 to Score First Try of 2010/11 Season
Sale Sharks have teamed up with North West bookmaker Taylormade Betting to provide supporters the chance to place at bet at Edgeley Park before the match. Taylormade have listed Premiership debutant Tom Brady at 10/1 to score the first try of the 2010/11 Premiership season.
Sharks Match News
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
Sale Sharks celebrate the "Big Night Out"
Sale Sharks, the North West's Premier Rugby Club, spread themselves far and wide across the region on Tuesday as they visited fifteen prominent rugby clubs to help kickstart their seasons. Two players and a club official visited the clubs, distributing posters, offering ticket deals, answering questions, joining in with some coaching if requested, and leaving behind a signed rugby ball for fundraising.
Fan News
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
Official Aviva Premiership Rugby Prediction Game
The Official Aviva Premiership Rugby Prediction Game is back for another season following its success last year, and we have an Official Club Leaderboard for you to join.
Sharks Match News
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
From Tuesday's Carrington Press Conference
Mike Brewer opened by announcing the appointment of James Gaskell as captain of Sale Sharks for season 2010-2011, saying, "I know it will be a surprise to a lot of people due to James's young age. As far as what I'm looking for in a captain, it's someone to take the club forward in this journey we're about to embark on. He'll be a key player in the squad over the next 3 to 5 years and the biggest trait that I'm looking for is someone perpared to put his body on the line, and someone who won't be asking players to do something he can't do himself.
Sharks Match News
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
Brewer speaks about Pesamino
Asked about the non-appearance of Samoan winger Mikaele Pesamino, Head Coach Mike Brewer said that he still fully expects the man known as 'Lightning' to come to Edgeley Park. Brewer said, “Mikaele’s agent is Freddy Tuilagi who’s a difficult chap to get a hold of, but he’s in the UK right now - I spoke to him this week so at this stage the visa has not been granted for him.”
Sharks Match News
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
McMillan in, Harris gone, Thomas selected.
Neil McMillan (flanker, born 15 May 1981) is on trial at Sale Sharks. Neil was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and was part of the BRA Schools' Cup winning team in 1997. McMillan joined Ulster Rugby at the start of the 2001-02 season and has represented Ireland from Schools, U19 to U.21 level. After a frustrating time with a series of injuries in the 2003-04 season, Neil was back in action in the early part of 2004-05, representing Ireland in a number of Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifying Tournaments in the summer and playing for Ulster until an injury sustained in a pre-season friendly resulted in him needing reconstructive surgery on his knee, ultimately resulting in him winning the Rugby Cyborg Championship. Neil made a successful return to rugby at the start of the 2005-06 season with Ulster, and signed for Harlequins FC in 2008.
