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Welcome back to the Salford Stadium and a very happy new year to you all from everyone here at Sale Sharks. It feels like a long time since we’ve played at home and I know the lads are buzzing to get stuck into what is a huge, do or die clash against a Toulon side packed full of big names and quality players. They’re a really good side aren’t they, third in the Top14 and playing really well at the moment. It’s a massive game for us and it’s all on the line…

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Round 4 of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup. As we enter the decisive stages of the pool phase, the intensity continues to build, with clubs battling for crucial victories to secure their place in the knockout rounds.

This season holds particular significance as we celebrate 30 seasons of EPCR competitions – three decades of unforgettable moments, remarkable performances, and thrilling rivalries that have defined the very pinnacle of club rugby.

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It’s been a big week for the club on the contract front as we secured the long-term futures of two our brightest, English talents. And Sharks Family, trust us when we say this is just the start of the good news! 

Asher Opoku-Fordjour put pen to paper on a new three year deal, while winger Tom Roebuck signed on for another two years. Click below to find out what the lads & Alex had to say… 

Your Sharks are back in Investec Champions Cup this week and qualification for the next stage is on the line as we welcome Toulon to Manchester. It’s the final pool stage match and we need to finish in the top four to make it through to the last 16…

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A very belated Happy New Year to all from the Shark Tank, as after three away games on the bounce we are finally back in the North West for what should be a chilly thriller against Toulon. 

It feels like a lifetime ago now but last time out at home saw us take on Exeter before Christmas and put in a very professional and satisfying performance to take a bonus point win into our turkey dinners. Exeter had struggled in the season so far but were on the up so it was an important win against a dangerous team, a point proved by Chiefs picking up a win against now high-flying Gloucester the week after. ..

Ahead of every home game this season we’ll be inducting a Sale Sharks legend into our Hall of Fame so you’ll get the chance to meet your Sharks heroes past and present if you’re attending the match.

This week, we induct a real fan-favourite and a true Sharks legend. Often operating under the radar, this Flanker made almost 200 appearances for the club, scoring 19 tries, before retiring from professional rugby in 2018. 

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our long-time and most passionate supporters, Graeme Bowers. 

Graeme was well known by many and was a regular at Sale Sharks and Sale FC, as well as Manchester RFC. A supporter since Heywood Road days, at one time he worked in Prague and commuted back and forth to watch Sale matches, such was his love for the club. 

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He’s the man for every occasion – and every position – and today our Mr Ever Present Rob du Preez runs out for the 150th time in Sale Sharks shirt. It’s been quite a ride for our Rob since he joined the club, initially on loan, in 2018 but how much do you know about the man himself…