Messenger: Sale Sharks

Bath reached their first Premiership final for nine years after beating Sale Sharks 31-23 in a thrilling encounter at the Recreation Ground last Saturday.

Alex Sanderson believes Sale are clicking at the right time after they boosted their play-off hopes with a 31-22 win against Leicester last Friday.

Alex Sanderson believes Sale’s lethal attack can carry them all the way to another Premiership final after they saw off play-off rivals Harlequins 37-31 on Sunday.

Sale captain Ben Curry is excited about what the remainder of the season might bring after seeing his side thrash Exeter in their “do-or-die” clash at the AJ Bell Stadium on Easter Sunday.

Sale Sharks director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, was frustrated to see his side wilt late on in their 42-24 Premiership defeat at Bath on Sunday.

Sale director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, accepted his share of the blame after his side slipped to a fifth defeat in a row in all competitions at Gloucester on Sunday.

Sale boss Alex Sanderson was left to rue missed opportunities and called for more ruthlessness after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions Cup following an impressive display by holders La Rochelle.

Alex Sanderson chastised Sale Sharks’ inconsistency after a costly 22-14 home defeat to Bristol Bears last Friday.

Sale director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, was full of pride after his Sharks side ran in-form Northampton Saints close in Saturday’s 21-17 defeat on the road.

Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks still have not scratched the surface of their potential after a statement victory over Saracens on Friday night.