England got off to a perfect start with Sale Sharks’ George Nott scoring the opening try inside five minutes and helping the hosts beat Italy 48-10. It was a frenzied day of action as Italy was put to the sword at the Academy Stadium in Manchester.

At the break, England led 17-3 with tries from Sam Aspland-Robinson and Nott, conversions for Harry Mallinder and Theo Brophy-Clews, and a penalty for the center of Northampton Saints. Italy earned their points when Leonardo Mantelli scored a long-range drop-goal in the first half.

Talks about a possible deal have been continuing since the beginning of 2016. Finally, the deal has been sealed. Ian Blackhurst and Brian Kennedy, who were in charge of the club since 2000 will be now replaced by Simon Orange-led company CorpAcq Ltd as the new owners at the Sale Sharks.

The Sale Sharks have performed brilliantly over the last 16 years under Brian Kennedy’s ownership. After taking over in 2000, the duo helped the club build a squad that emerged victorious in the European Cup twice – first in 2002 and then in 2005.

Every team has its share of long time players.

If you look at the team of Sale Sharks, some of its players think that it is time to call it quits.

The scrum half of Scotland and Lions would be quitting the game and looking to start a business in making whisky. This season the team performed in a limited manner as Peter Stringer was not in full form. On the other hand, Cusiter announced that he would be retiring from the game. He is thirty three years of age. He has now planned to quit the game and start off an alcohol retail entrepreneurial initiative in Los Angeles.

Aviva Premiership Rugby Football Union club the Sale Sharks have appointed a new general manager for the team in Jeremy Butler.

The former chief executive of Tranmere Rovers will begin work at his new position in the Manchester club this week.

The 46 year old ran a sports media business for over 20 years before he took over at the League Two club and now, after successfully turning a corner for the Rovers, has moved on to the Rugby Football Union club.

Leicester Tigers managed to win third victory consecutively and the latest was over the Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership.

It was all due to the efforts of Laurence Pearce by which Leicester got a break and a lead by 20-3 which was due to a penalty trying from the close scrum. In the second half the game of Sale Sharks improved and it was all due to the efforts of Tom Arscott who stuck a passing move.

Rugby Football Union Championship club Bristol Rugby has announced the signing of hooker Marc Jones from Aviva Premiership Rugby Football Union club the Sale Sharks.

The club announced that the former Wales Under-20 international has put pen to paper on a two year contract at the club and will link up with his new team mates at Ashton Gate following the end of the current season.

The 27 year old Welshman made a staggering 158 appearances for the Aviva Premiership giants during his ten year stint at the club after making his debut in 2005.

Mark Cueto had admitted that the Sale Sharks will have to be prepared to gear up on Friday night if they want a repetition of the thrashing they gave to Exeter Chiefs in the last season.

The Sale Sharks went to Sandy park back in April where they made their position in the European Rugby Champions Cup of the season as they has a great eight-try victory. Even though they have that in their mind, the Chiefs are ready to face the guns this season in the Aviva Premiership Rugby table.

The first win of Sale Sharks came against London Welsh of the season of Premiership. Vadim Cobilas and Tom Arscott had tries with a break 0f 15-3 lead. The Exiles came back strongly. Nic Reynolds came after the interval. Arscott had a hat trick with two more. The win became extra glossy with Luke McLean and Tom Brady. The defeat of home run by Sale ended like that.

Manu Tuilagi has been one of the most controversial yet important figures in the England national team of Rugby in the recent years. The Samoan born rugby player is known for his big hits, sheer power and outrageous speed along with his heavy built body. He currently plays for the Leicester Tigers and earned his English cap after staying long enough in the country. All of his brothers namely – Henry, Freddie, Alesana, Anitelea, Sanele have represented Samoa in international matches. He has been living in Leicestershire since his childhood and has completed his education in the same area.

The England Rugby Team looks complete and organized ahead of their campaign this year. A number of players have come up through the Rugby Union that focuses on encouraging the domestic players and provide them enough opportunities to prove their worth.