What's happening with Sharks
teams.ie Editorial TeamThe Sharks are in turmoil after missing out on the United Rugby Championship play-offs, with departing captain Siya Kolisi admitting there are "no excuses" for the South African side's failure to make the cut following a devastating loss to Edinburgh. Elsewhere in the Premiership, Sale Sharks have found their form with a thrilling 52-33 victory over Harlequins that featured an astonishing 13 tries, while the club has also secured long-term stability by tying down lock forward Ben Bamber to a new four-year contract through 2030. Meanwhile, British & Irish Lion Luke Cowan-Dickie is being linked with a surprise move back to England's West Country from Sale, and England legend Joe Launchbury has brought forward his retirement following an emotional farewell at Harlequins.
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“Farewell Message”: Siya Kolisi Confirms Departure
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British & Irish Lion set to make surprising move back home
Sale Sharks hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has been linked with a move back to his native West Country, though not to the club many would expect. Join RUCK’s Instagra
New four-year contract for Sale forward Bamber
Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.
70-cap England star retires with immediate effect
Joe Launchbury appears to have brought forward his retirement after an emotional farewell following Harlequins’ 52-33 defeat to Sale Sharks. ⭐ Save us to your G
Joe Marler launches attack on former club Harlequins
A revitalised Sale Sharks roared back to form with their first league win of 2026, overpowering a spirited Harlequins side 52-33 in a breathless clash at Twicke
Sale edge Quins in pulsating 13-try thriller
Sale Sharks secure their first league victory of 2026, defeating an enthusiastic Harlequins 33-52 in a pulsating contest.
Five-try Edinburgh win ends Sharks' play-off hopes
Edinburgh come from behind three times to inflict a defeat that ends Sharks' outside hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
URC: Team News for Round 16 – Siya Kolisi returns for Sharks
It’s that time of the week again. The teams have been confirmed for Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship, with some thrilling fixtures in-store across the
'I know I have the minerals for Sale job' - Sanderson
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says he has no doubts over his own position in the wake of a 85-19 home thrashing by Saracens on Sunday.
Courtney Lawes makes his feelings clear on why he didn’t rejoin Northampton
Courtney Lawes has opened up about his decision to sign for Sale Sharks rather than return to Northampton Saints, the club where he spent 17 years before headin
“Three England Stars” – Sale Sharks Splash the Cash On 11 New Signings
Sale Sharks have wasted no time flexing their financial muscle ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, assembling one of the most eye-catching recruitment drives in Prem
“New challenge” – Springbok scrum-half Grant Williams confirms Sharks departure
The Sharks have officially confirmed that Grant Williams will leave the club at the end of the current season. ⭐ Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop R
Sale 19-85 Saracens: Noah Caluori scores five against Sharks for second time this season
By Ben Sheard Saracens wing Noah Caluori has 10 tries against Sale Sharks in the two PREM Rugby meetings this season. The young England hopeful repeated his her