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15 Reasons why Sharks’ Heineken Cup game against Harlequins will be better than Christmas shopping!

Monday, December 7th 2009

15 = The number of Sharks’ victories recorded in the Heineken Cup. Sale Sharks currently sit third place in Pool 5 after the opening two rounds of this year’s Heineken Cup. A young Sharks’ team battled bravely in defeat away at Toulouse before returning to Edgeley Park to record an impressive victory over a strong Cardiff Blues side.

On 10th January 2003 Sale Sharks scored their first home win 45 - 3 in the Heineken Cup against Glasgow Rugby with a 3,967 crowd at Heywood Road.

Most recently, an impressive 8,156 crowd triumphantly celebrated when Sale Sharks won 27 – 26 against Cardiff Blues at Edgeley Park in the second round of the 2009/10 Heineken Cup. Captain Dean Schofield, the young lock James Gaskell and Fijian Sisaro Koyamaibole scored tries, while Charlie Hodgson kicked the Sharks into the lead with three penalties, one drop goal and a conversion.

So far, since Sharks debut in October 2002, victory has been achieved fifteen times.

2002/03:

Sale Sharks v Glasgow Rugby (h) = 45 – 3

2003/04:

Sale Sharks v Cardiff Blues (h) = 26 – 24
Leinster v Sale Sharks (a)= 22 – 23

2005/06:

Sale Sharks v Munster (h) = 27 – 13
Newport Gwent Dragons v Sale Sharks (a) = 11 – 38
Castres Olympique v Sale Sharks (a) = 16 – 20
Sale Sharks v Castres Olympique (h) = 35 – 3
Sale Sharks v Newport Gwent Dragons (h) = 30 – 10

2006/07:

Sale Sharks v Rugby Calvisano (h) = 67 – 11
Sale Sharks v Stade Francais Paris (h) = 12 – 6
Rugby Calvisano v Sale Sharks (a) = 11 – 29

2008/09:

ASM Clermont Auvergne v Sale Sharks (a) = 15 – 32
Sale Sharks v Montauban v Sale Sharks (h) = 36 – 6
Sale Sharks v ASM Clermont Auvergne (h) = 26 – 17

2009/10:

Sale Sharks v Cardiff Blues (h) = 27 – 26


For Rounds 3 and 4, we play away and home against Harlequins, 2008/09 Quarter Finalists. The away match in London will be held this Sunday 13th December, 12.45PM kick off, which will be shown live on Sky Sports.

In thirteen days time we host the fourth round of the Heineken Cup at Edgeley Park on Sunday 20th December against southern rivals Harlequins, kick off 3PM. The Quins lost both of their opening matches, so will need to win all four remaining games for a realistic chance of progressing out of the group stages. For Sharks, the group is very much up for grabs, particularly with Cardiff and Toulouse playing each other home and away.

However, a home win against Harlequins will be vital to our chances for progression.

To support Sale Sharks in the Heineken Cup for their next home game against Harlequins on Sunday 20th December (Kick-off 3PM), book by Friday 18th December to get the best price with our Pre-Book ticket prices. Tickets start from just £10 Adults and £4 Juniors.

Sale Sharks promise the Quins match on the 20th Dec to be a festive affair with Father Christmas coming to visit Edgeley Park, a Carousel and fairground rides for all to enjoy and free flags for every one under 16 years old.

To book please call the ticket office on 08444 994 994 or BOOK ONLINE Now.