The Shark Tank | A Sale Sharks Podcast
The Shark Tank Podcast
Join Alex and James as they establish the Northern Powerhouse of rugby podcasting, with a detailed, irreverent and occassionally cynical look at all things Sale Sharks.
Episode 240: The Clearest Try You'll Ever See
Join James and Alex as they have a very quick look back at Sale's Prem Rugby Cup fixture against Newcastle, gleaning what we can from some pretty limited coverage, and talk new signings and continue our discussions on how to fix the Prem Rugby Cup.Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 239: January Debrief!
We're back! Thanks for bearing with us as we went away fro a January break. Join Alex and James as they look back at a turbulent first month of 2025 for the Sale Sharks and discuss Gloucester and Bath disappointments in the Premiership, value for money on Premier Sports subscriptions, Premiership Rugby Cup, Six Nations and of course - Ben and Tom Curry. Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at
Episode 238: Ending 2024 With A Bang!
Join James and Alex as they look back at Sale's outstanding festive period so far, try their best not to jsut talk about the Bristol game and look ahead to another tough fixture away at Gloucester. And also talk about Ben Curry. A lot.Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 237: Allez Les Bleus
Join James and Alex as they debrief Sale's European adventures away at Glasgow and home to Racing 92, talk about Tom Roebuck a lot and look ahead to a big home game against Exeter in the Premiership.Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 236: Cheika-Mate Tigers
Join James and Alex as they debrief a fantastic vistory over Leicester Tigers, wax lyrical about Luke James, look back at the Prem Rugby Cup and the Autumn Internationals and look ahead with optimism and trepidation to Glasgow Warriors in Europe.Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 235: "It's Not A Crisis..."
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Jack Liebster in Fan's Corner, as they lean in to the funeral atmosphere and reluctantly talk about Sale's defeat to Bath. Plus Autumn Internationals and PRC chat!Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 234: You Know When You've Been Tango'd
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Billy Ackland in Fan's Corner, as they debrief Newcastle's first win (and reluctantly talk about Sale's hammering away at Saints).Credit to @kingtay_4 for the episode name inspiration!Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 233: Sharks Swoop All Over Falcons
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Kieran Crichard, as they review Sale's victory over Newcastle and look ahead to a big game away at Franklin's Gardens.You can find Kieran on X/Twitter too as @CrichardKieran, and his press conference write ups at https://kierancrichard.wixsite.com/websiteSupport the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 232, Part 2: We Need To Talk About Arron
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Kieran Crichard, as they look ahead to Friday Night Lights part 2 against Newcastle Falcons.You can find Kieran on X/Twitter too as @CrichardKieran, and his press conference write ups at https://kierancrichard.wixsite.com/websiteSupport the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 232, Part 1: We Need To Talk About Arron
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Tom Millington in Fan's Corner, as they debrief Sale's nailbiting 31-27 victory over Gloucester.Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 231, Part 2: Schooled at the StoneX
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Kieran Crichard, as they recover from Sale's 26-45 loss to Saracens in Round 2 of the season and look ahead to the Gloucester game. We also welcome Barry Pain from Saracens podcast the Fezcast for his thoughts on the game. You can find Kieran on X/Twitter too as @CrichardKieran, and his press conference write ups at https://kierancrichard.wixsite.com/websiteSupport the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd lik
Episode 231, Part 1: Schooled at the StoneX
Join James and Alex, plus special guest Matt Sansbury in Fan's Corner, as they debrief Sale's 26-45 loss to Saracens in Round 2 of the season.Part 2, with press conference updates and a preview of the Gloucester game, will be out later this week!Support the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 230: Starting With A Whimper
Join James and Alex, plus special guests George Barnet and Kieran Crichard, as they debrief Sale's 12-11 win against Harlequins in the opening round of Premiership Rugby.You can find Kieran on X/Twitter too as @CrichardKieran, and his press conference write ups at https://kierancrichard.wixsite.com/websiteSupport the showFor all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlook.com
Episode 229: 2024-25 Season Preview
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, we're back for another year with our Season Preview! We're talking: - Our expectations for the season ahead- New signings- Position conundrums- Predictions ("a mugs game")- Hear from the Sale Sharks Supporters ClubTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 228: 2023-24 Season Review
On this week's podcast we review Sale's 2023-24 season!- Was the season a success?- A prolific if unsatisfying first half of the year- What sparked Sale's turnaround into the play-offs- Will this season prove to be a flash-in-the-pan?- End of Season AwardsTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 227: Sale Fall At The Penultimate Hurdle
On this week's episode:- Bath 31-23 Sale- Ben Spencer runs the show- Lack of forward depth ultimately undoes Sale- Roebuck and Carpenter stake their England claims- Curtis Langdon wins the Premiership- Obano red card doesn't ruin the final- A quick look ahead to England's NZ tourSupport the Show.
Episode 226: Mission Accomplished
On this week's pod: - Saracens 10-20 Sale- Finally, some luck- Gameplan for Bath in the semis- Gus Creevy to leave at end of the season- Will Addison to return?Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 225: All Comes Down To This
On this week's pod:- Sale 31-22 Leicester- Final home games for Sam James, Manu, Cobus- Rooting guide for the final round of the season- Northampton putting 90 on Gloucester- Axe Re-Signs for three more yearsTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 224: Moving A Half-Step Forward
On this week's pod:- Falcons 14-35 Sale- Sale get the basics right- The mood in the North-East- Sale's updated play-off changes- Sam James leaving rumours / our favourite SJ memoriesTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 223: Joke's on Quins
On this week's pod:- Sale 37-31 Harlequins- Getting back into the top-four mix- A rare 80 mins for Josh Beaumont- What's happening at Newcastle- A proposal for an Anglo-Welsh PremiershipTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the Show.
Episode 222: We're Back (Maybe)
On this week's episode:- Sale 41-5 Exeter- Getting Ben Curry back- When/For Who Does Tom Roebuck Play Test Rugby?- A Bizarre Josh Hodge Yellow Card- How To Approach The Challenge CupTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 221: The Run In Starts Slowly
On this week's pod:- Bath 42-24 Sale- Where is it going wrong? (everywhere)- When do we pull the plug on this season?- The visit of Exeter- NW Rugby Round UpSupport the show
Episode 220: Like The "Good" Old Days
On this week's episode of group therapy:- Gloucester 32-20 Sale- Team form leads to individual mistakes- Where to point blame (& how to keep things in perspective)- What this team looks like post-break- Transfer rumours (mainly outgoings!)- NW Rugby RoundupSupport the show
Episode 219: Saffa Sharks
On this week's episode:- Stormers 31-24 Sale- Making Sense of the Champions Cup- The visit of La Rochelle- Mason Grady Rumours- NW Rugby RoundupSupport the show
Episode 218: Panic Stations?
On this week's pod:- Sale 14-22 Bristol- How worried are we- Why isn't the attack clicking- Are we too tired- A first trip to South Africa vs the Stormers- NW Round UpSupport the show
Episode 217: Sale Run Out of Steam Against Saints
On this week's episode:- Saints 21-17 Sale- Sale's injuries start to bite- A rough go for Asher- How close the table is this season- The visit of Bristol on FridayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 216: Sale Sink Sarries Demons
On this week's pod, Alex and James celebrate a very Merry Christmas for Sale, recapping the 22-20 win over Saracens and looking ahead to the trip down to Saints on Saturday.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 215: No Luck of the Irish for Sale in Dublin
On this week's pod:- Leinster 37-27 Sale- Tommy Roebuck for England- Veainu debuts- JLdP is back- Top of the table tilt vs. SaracensTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 214: Sale Cruise to Victory over Stade
On this week's pod:- Sale 28-5 Stade Francais- 75 minutes from Asher- 60 minutes from Big Ben Bamber- Manu's first outing of the season- How the hell do we beat Leinster in IrelandTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 213: Let's Avoid Talking about Quins for as Long as Possible
On this week's (belated) pod:- Harlequins 36-3 Sale- What the hell went wrong for Sale at The Stoop- A return to Europe with the visit of Stade Francais- Quickfire NW Rugby roundupTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 212: Plug Pulled
On this week's episode:- Sale 11-9 Bath- Jonny Hill, Try Scorer- George Ford's wobbles from the tee- Visit to Quins on Friday- NW Rugby Round Up- Latest twist in the stadium situationTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 211: Top of The League (You'll Never Sing That)
On this week's pod:- Sale 40-22 Newcastle- Falcons' young guns impress- Exciting debut for Asher Opoku-Fordjour - The visit of Bath on Friday- George Ford vs Finn RussellTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 210: The George Ford Moment of the Match
On this week's episode:- Sale 27-13 Bristol- George Ford pulls the strings- Debut for LCD- What's wrong with Newcastle- General attendance woes around the leagueTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 209: Sale Put Away Understrength Gloucester
On this week's pod:- Sale 24-10 Gloucester- Ford/Rodd/B.Curry Return- What a debut for Gus Creevy- Gus Creevy's try-scoring record- Sam James is 29 now- The visit to Bristol on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 208: Sale Tonked By Exeter, World Cup Final
On this week's pod:- Exeter 43-0 Sale- Sale's pipeline of academy talent- How important will points difference be this season- The visit of Gloucester on Friday- Congratulations Springboks- Final thoughts from FranceTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 207: Sale Roll Through Tigers
On this week's pod, we recap Sale's 24-17 win over Leicester, preview the trip to Exeter and share our thoughts on a mixed bag of Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 206: Sale Lurch Out Of The Gate
On this week's pod:- Sale 20-15 Saints- A win is a win and not much else- Big minutes for Ethan Caine- van Rhine or van Rain?- The visit to Leicester on Saturday- World Cup QF Reactions!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 205: Everything from the PRC to the RWC
On this week's pod:- Sale's PRC campaign is over- Key notes/trends from first five games- Jersey Reds go into administration- No surprises (at the time) at the RWC- Argentina and Romania disappoint- Loving Chile, Uruguay and PortugalTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 204: Ft. Special Guests Connor, Ferg, and Tristan
Let's kick the season off right!Alex and James sit down with Sale players Connor Doherty and Tristan Woodman and Academy Manager Fergus Mulchrone for a special edition of the pod.We chat:- Pre-Season Prep- Experiences with the England U20s- Where the Prem Rugby Cup differs- How Sale manage playing opportunities across the NW- Gus Warr's training habits- How the DPP selection process works- Why Ben Bamber is one to watchTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 203: 2023-24 Season Preview
The Shark Tank returns from summer hiatus to preview the upcoming 2023-24 season!We discuss:- Sale's PRC, Premiership and Champions Cup prospects- Which Prem. teams have improved/regressed the most- Sale's key players and which positions need sorting- Huw Davies vs Tristan Woodman+ Much more!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 202: 2022-23 Season Review
It's been a few weeks coming but we're back to review Sale's 2022-23 season in full:We chat: - Full Season Review- Seven Game Winning Streaks- Best / Worst Games of the Season- What Next for the Premiership- End of Season AwardsTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 201: Championship Dreams
On this week's pod:- Saracens 35-25 Sale 🏆- Where the final was won and lost- Missing Ben Curry 🤕- SiMac for England 🌹- What a final means off the field 📈- Oosthuzien / LCD / Veainu 🔁Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 200: The Big One
On this week's pod it's The Big One - Sale vs Saracens for the Premiership title.Alex and James look at the two teams' path to the Finals, what Sale need to do on the day, look at the big selection calls (including 1-15 team picks) and of course, predict a Sale win!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 199: It's All Happening Up North
On this week's episode:- Sale 21-13 Leciester- *That* atmosphere at the AJ Bell / Cam Neild loves a flare- George Ford is world class- Reedy goes down in the Sale history books- What a Premiership final means for the club going forwardTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 198: Sale Crowned Northern Kings
On this week's pod:- Sale 54-12 Newcastle- Big returns for James Harper and Raffi Quirke- A final look at the Prem. Table- Semi-Final Preview- Ernst van Rhyn signs- Sale announce end of season departuresTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 197: A Home Semi-Final!
On this week's pod:- Gloucester 22-25 Sale- George Ford and Rob du Preez get a run together- Arron Reed, Try Saver- What's happening at Falcons?- Getting Championship clubs into the Prem. Rugby CupTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 196: Sale In Play-Offs, Ashman and Cliff Out
On this week's episode:- Bristol 20-36 Sale - George Ford's best game yet- The visit to Gloucester and a chance at a home semi-final- Sam Bedlow signs from Bristol - Ewan Ashman leaves for Scotland - Will Cliff retiresTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 195: Six Nations Wrap Up
On this week's pod, no Sale talk but plenty of Six Nations action to dissect!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 194: Sale Blow One Against Irish
On this week's pod, Alex and James review Sale's 36-18 humbling by Irish and England's 10-53 humbling by France. Humility all round.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 193: Sale Beat Sarries in Title Preview?
On this week's episode:- Sale 35-24 Saracens- An encouraging afternoon on and off the field- Ryan Mills makes his mark- Joe Carpenter's best pro game so far- The visit to Irish on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 192: Sale's Skid Reaches Two
On this week's episode:- Chiefs 24-22 Sale- Ill-discipline costs Sale again- Should Ford / RdP play together?- A top of table tilt against Sarries- Another Six Nations StunnerTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 191: Sale Lose to Refs, Sign 20 Players
On this week's episode, we discuss:- Saints 38-34 Sale- Tuilagi Red Card- Wiese and Ashman Yellow Cards- Refereeing Inconsistencies- Rob du Preez has the midas touch- Sale's visit to Exeter this weekend- Sale re-sign 20(!) playersTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 190: Six Nations Makes Up for PRC Thumping
On this week's episode:- Exeter 46-3 Sale- Fixing/Replacing the PRC- Ireland and France play out a thriller- Scotland get the job done against Wales- England, Jack Willis beat ItalyTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 189: Quite A Weekend
On this week's pod:- Bristol 43-19 Sale- What to do with the PRC- George Ford makes his Sale debut- Six Nations Chat!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 188: Sale Steal One Against Bath
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Episode 187: Sale Dumped from Europe
On this week's episode:- Ulster 22-11 Sale- Alex's adventure in Belfast- Injury absences start to bite- How to prioritise Challenge Cup vs. Premiership- The visit of Bath on FridayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 186: Sale Lose Mike Forshaw, Two Props, Then To Toulouse
On this week's episode:- Mike Forshaw hired as Wales defence coach- Forshaw's legacy at Sale - Sale 5-27 Toulouse- Gus Warr vs Dupont- Wiese's red card and the state of the breakdown- Knockout rugby against Ulster (kinda)Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 185: Sale Thump Quins, Still Second Best
On this week's pod, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Quins 16-24 Sale- Love for SiMac and Cobus Wiese- More dominant, league-leading defence- The Tuilagi 'controversy' - The visit of Toulouse on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 184: Making Sense of Sale's Festive Period
On this week's pod:- Newcastle 20-14 Sale- How worrisome is the loss to Falcons?- Sale 40-5 Leicester- Sam James in career form- Luke James also impresses- The visit to Quins on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 183: Sale Thumped by Toulouse, Critical Women's Team News
On this week's pod:- Toulouse 45-19 Sale- What's the right approach for Europe?- Where does the Champions Cup go from here?- A quick turnaround to Falcons on Friday night- Sale Sharks Women's Premier 15 application rejectedTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 182: Sale Obliterate Ulster, Working Out The Champions Cup Format
On this week's pod:- A special message from the Sale Sharks Supporters CLub- Sale 39-0 Ulster- Tom Curry back to his best- Tom Curtis gets his shot at 12- Champions Cup in trouble?- The visit to Toulouse on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 181: Sale go on a Bear Hunt
On this week's episode:- Sale 25-20 Bristol- du Preezs make the difference- Tom Roebuck flies high- 200 up for Sam James- Reasons for poor attendance on SatTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 180: Sale Bounce Back with Gloucester Win
On this week's pod:- Sale 27-17 Gloucester- Prem games on international weekends- An eventful ten minutes for Dom Barrow- Another try for Joe Carpenter- Evaluating Sale's first eight games- Ryan Mills joins from WaspsTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 179: Sale Still Can't Win at The StoneX
On this week's episode:- Saracens 33-22 Sale- Sarries' backline makes the difference- The widening gap between first and second- The visit of (a heavily depleted) Gloucester on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 178: Sale's Unbeaten Start Ends at Home
On this week's pod:- Sale 13-29 Quins- Where did Sale come unstuck?- Front row concern?- Managing the ref- A top of the table tilt with Sarries- Tom Roebuck's England call upTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 177: Sale's Rub of The Green Continues
On this week's pod, Alex and James discuss Sale's resounding 37-14 over London Irish, the upcoming top-of-the-table tilt with Saracens and Wasps' impending suspension as the second Premiership to 'fold' this season.Theme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 176: Leicester Already Out of Title Contention
On this week's pod:- Leicester 16-26 Sale- The Sharks' Unbeaten Start- Sale's New Side-to-Side Attacking Structure- Another Impressive Outing For The Carpenter- The Visit of Irish on Friday NightTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 175: Exeter Suffer First Loss of Season
On this week's episode:- Sale 28-20 Exeter- A tale of two halves- Joe Carpenter Impresses on Debut- Gus Warr Impresses on 49th appearance for Sale- The visit to Leicester on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 174: Prem Rugby Cup Off To A Flyer
On this midweek edition of the pod, we chat:- Sale's first two wins in the Prem Rugby Cup- Players who have caught the eye- The disaster unfolding at Worcester- How we'd restructure the Premiership / league pyramid- This weekend's visit of ExeterTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 172: HMS Piss The League Sets Sail
On this week's episode:- Bath 20-37 Sale- Nick Schonert's red card- Tom O'Flaherty is good at pick-and-gos- Tom Curry is good at everything- Which Academy players we want to see vs Tigers / in Prem. Rugby Cup Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 172: Sale Get Off To Hot Start, Beat Saints 29-22
On this week's episode:- Sale are 1-0- The new look attack pays off- The Toms have a day to remember- Josh Beaumont returns to action- A quick look around the league- The visit to Bath on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 171: 2022-23 Season Preview
On our first pod of the new season we deep dive into Sale's 2022-23 campaign.We discuss:- Expectations for this season- The long list of departures- Which of the new signings will have the biggest impact- Have any other Premiership teams improved or regressed- Our tips for which players will have a 'breakout' season- Live reaction to the new home kit Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 170: 2021-22 Season Review
On the final episode of the season, we look back at Sale's 2021-22 season and discuss:- Was this season a success for Sale?- Alex Sanderson's first full year in charge- Our high and low points of the season- Our picks for Player and Young Players of the season- Leicester winning the leagueThanks for all your support this year Sharks family!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 169: Sale Farewell Faf, AJ and co. with Bears Rout
On this week's pod, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 42-19 Bristol- Fine seasons for Reed, Roebuck and Rodd,- Where does de Klerk sit in the pantheon of Sale greats?- AJ's legacy at Sale- The Premiership play-offsTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 168: Sale Sting Wasps at the CBS
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Wasps 7-16 Sale- Outstanding showings from the front-row- Rob du Preez kicks his sticks- Permutations for the top-4- The Champions Cup final next weekendTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 167: Russell, Thomas, Beat Sale in Paris
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Racing 41-22 Sale- Sale's fantastic travelling support- Moments of magic from Teddy Thomas and Finn Russell- French TV conspiracies- This weekend's Champions Cup SFs- Rohan returns to South AfricaSupport the show
Episode 163: Sale Beat Falcons, Kings of the North Again
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 35-27 Falcons- That extra bit of star dust- An otherwise bad weekend for Sale- Bath make a mockery of the Premiership- Sunday in Paris and the trip to Racing 92Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 165: Keeping Three Hookers Happy at Once
On this week's episode:- Bristol 29-35 Sale (agg: 39-44)- A perfect tonic to last week's snoozefest- A hyper-aggressive 14/13-man defence- RDP kicks his sticks Also:- Reaction to Faf and Lood leaving for Japan- Reaction to Cam Neild and Curtis Langdon leaving for WorcesterSupport the show
Episode 164: Sale Slump at Home to Bristol In CC 1st Leg
On this week's pod, Alex and James discuss a dismal outing for Sale on Saturday in the first leg of their Champions Cup R16 tie against Bristol.They also chat Stuart Barnes' asinine article about rugby in big cities, a weak crowd at the AJ Bell and Sale's chances in the second leg on Friday.Support the show
Emergency Pod: Tom O'Flaherty Signs for Sale
On a special, emergency episode of the pod, Alex and Lewis react to the news that Sale have signed Exeter Chiefs winger Tom O'Flaherty on a three-year-contract.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 163: Another High-Flying Draw, This Time at Bath
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Bath 24-24 Sale- Issues at 10 and with goalkicking- Bevan Rodd - world class jackal?- Good signs from the attack- Discipline issues again and now tackling issues?- The trip to Quins in the PRC on Tues- The visit of Saracens on Friday nightTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 162: Sale Squeeze Cherries, Give Up 2 LBPs
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 26-24 Gloucester- A net three points from de Klerk- du Preezs driving the team forward- AJ's injury- Which youngsters could feature in the Prem Rugby Cup Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 161: Disappointing Day in Devon
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Exeter 19-12 Sale- Loads of injuries- Joe Jones goes again- Nilling Chiefs in the second half- The visit of Gloucester on Saturday- James Phillips retiresTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 160: Sale Draw with Irish For Second Time This Season
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale 27-27 Irish- Were we lucky or unlucky?- A 9th try in 10 games for Arron Reed- No longer sleeping on Irish- The trip down to Exeter on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndeicsSupport the show
Episode 159: Sale Edge Past Saints for 4th Straight Win
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis chat:- Saints 21-22 Sale- Arron Reed's Blistering Form- Good outings from Rob du Preez, Sam James and Joe Jones- Is George Furbank a 10 or a 15?- The visit of London Irish on Friday nightTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 158: Sale Thump Worcester, Third Thumping In Row
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 36-12 Worcester- Dimes' return to the AJ Bell- Dom Barrow signs (maybe)- The visit to Saints on Saturday- Ex-Shark Mark Wilson retiresTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 157: Sale Thump Quins, Everyone Is Happy
On this week's pod, Alex and James discuss:- Quins 14 -36 Sale- A five try haul- The return of Manu, Faf and Cobus- Injuries to Ashman and L. James- The return of Steve Diamond to the AJ BellTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 156: Sale Stun Tigers, ITV Audiences
On this week's episode, we chat:- Sale 35-26 Leicester- A woeful first half- A stunning second half- Major impact from the subs- The visit to Quins on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 155: Sale Stomp Ospreys, Advance to R16
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 49-10 Ospreys- Roebuck, Reed and Rodd run riot- The JLDP Win Index- Bristol instead of Munster in the Round of 16- The visit of Leicester on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 154: Valiant Sale Still Lose at Clermont
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Clermont 25-19 Sale- Finally..some pace!- Strong showing from the front row- Damian Penaud is the difference maker- Win and you're in against Ospreys on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 153: Sale Beaten at Bristol, Where Next?
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Bristol 32-15 Sale- Issues with discipline, attack.. again!- New defensive problems- Luke James shines at 15- The trip to Clermont on Sat..Sunday!Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 152: Sale Start 2022 with Wasps Win
For our first episode of 2022 we chat: - Sale 26-18 Wasps - Revitalised(?) Top-4/8 chances - MoTM Showing from Bevan Rodd - Multiple playmakers in the backs - The visit to Brizz on Friday Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Emergecy Podcast: Jonny Hill Signs
On a special, emergency edition of the pod, James and Lewis discuss the news that Sale have signed England international and British & Irish Lion Jonny Hill from Exeter Chiefs on a 'long-term deal'.They also chat what impact signing Hill has on:- Sale's current group of Locks- Top-four chances next season- Sale's off-field recruitment nousTheme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 151: Sale Start European Run with Convincing(?) Ospreys Win
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Ospreys 13-21 Sale- A return to dominance up front- Problems in the front row- An obscene penalty count- The visit of Clermont on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 150: Sale, Sanderson Humbled by Sarries
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Saracens 25-14 Sale- More attacking woes for Sale- Changes in forwards coaching? - McGuigan's red card- Jono Ross' future- Where Sale go from here in 2021-22Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Emergency Pod: AJ MacGinty & George Ford
In a slightly delayed reaction pod, we break down Sale's sudden fly-half carousel and the news AJ MacGinty (Bristol) is leaving the club at the end of the 21-22 season and will be replaced by England international George Ford (Leicester Tigers).We also chat Ewan Ashman joining Glasgow on a season-long loan and Steve Diamond taking up a 'Lead Rugby Consultant' role at Worcester.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 149: Sale Crush Saints and Prem Rugby Cup Returns
On this week's episode:- Sale 30-6 Saints- Captain America steers the ship- Standout showing from Jono - (Academy) Players to watch in Prem Rugby CupTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 148: Sale Lose at Worcester, Season in Jeopardy
On this week's pod, James and Lewis discuss:- Worcester 27-12 Sale- Problems in Attack and Defence- Whether/Can Sale Make Changes Mid-Season- The visit of Northampton on Saturday NightTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 147: Early Season Struggles Continue at Leicester
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Leicester 19-11 Sale- Time for Panic? (No)- Importance of being Worcester- Injury Crisis- The trip to Worcester on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 146: Sale Beat Quins, Are Now De Facto Champions
On this week's episode:- Sale 28-22 Quins- Raffi Quirke, Test Animal- Denny Solomona is BACK- Tom Curry is also back- A title preview against Leicester on SaturdayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 145: Academy Impresses but Fall Short at Gloucester
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Gloucester 32-33 Sale- Lots of academy talent on the field- Is 1 win from 4...ok?- Luke James and Raffi Quirke are good- The visit of Quins on Friday- Joe Jones and JP du Preez rumoursTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 144: Rohan Sees Red, Sale Beat by Chiefs
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale 15-25 Exeter- Rohan's Red Cardy- Denny at 15- Being back at the AJ Bell- The visit to Gloucester on SundayTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 143: Depleted Sale Pick Up 3 at Irish
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Irish 31-31 Sale- A very depleted squad- Jono Ross yellow carded again- Standout showing for Manu- Injuries to AJ and Ben Cury- The visit of Exeter on Sunday- Four Sale players in the England SquadTheme: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 142: Sale Start Season with Bath Win
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 20-19 Bath- Raffi Quirke impresses greatly- Rob du Preez and Kieran Wilkinson dovetail at 10- Missing the du Preez twins- The visit to Irish on SundayTheme: HHappy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
2021-22 Season Preview
For the fourth(!) season in a row, Alex, James and Lewis kick off the new season with a full season preview of Sale's upcoming campaign.On this episode, we chat:- Sale's signings and departures- Pre-season form- Players to watch- First five games of the season- What constitues a good season?- No changes to the coaching staff- Another abrdiged Champions Cup campaign- The return of the Prem. Rugby Cup- More kit chat!Theme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
2020-21 Season Review
It's time to wrap up the season.On our final podcast of the 2020/21 season, we go all the way back to September 2020 and review one of the most eventful seasons, on and off the field, in recent memory.Topics include:- The stadium at Crossford Bridge falling through- Steve Diamond departs the club- Alex 'Axe' Sanderson is hired as the new DoR- A surprising run to the Champions Cup QFs- A deserved play-off semi-final vs Exeter- Was this season a success?- End of Season awards- Alex vs James in a 2
Episode 141: A Timely End
On the final episode of the season, James and Lewis discuss:- Exeter 40-30 Sale in the Premiership semi-final- One game too far for Sale this year?- Simon Hammersley & the plan for 15 next season- Academy graduates make an impact- Rodd, Langdon, Curry and Tuilagi picked for England- Cam Neild re-signs until 22-23Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 140: Heart vs Head Time
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Exeter 20-19 Sale- What went right/wrong at Sandy Park for Round 1- (Injury-enforced) selection choices for Round 2- AJ's ACL injury- Quirke and Roebuck in England U20s- Nick Schonert & Simon McIntyreTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 139: Sale Hammer Quins to Clinch Third
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 45-12 Quins- Cam Neild's dominant showing- A resurgent Rob du Preez- Who we'd rather play in the play-off semis- How to approach Exeter on Saturday- Val Morozov is heading to Russia- Ewan Ashman's Scotland call-upTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 138: Sale Beat Bristol (Again) to Clinch Play-Offs
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 22-12 Bristol- The return of fans to the AJ Bell- A test-quality Premiership game- Raffi Quirke changes the match- Jean-Luc is going to be a Springbok- Another 'cup final' vs QuinsTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 137: Sale Wreck Bath at The Rec
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis disucss:- Bath 20-24 Sale- Sale's defence gets tested- Tom Curry is amazing- Sale's rotating captaincy- The European Finals this weekend- Jake Cooper-WoolleyTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 136: Sale Comfortably Hold off Tigers
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale Sharks 26-10 Leicester Tigers- Luke James' uneven form- Discipline (Non-)Issues- AJ MacGinty is in the form of his life- The visit to Bath on Friday nightTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndcisSupport the show
Episode 135: Underpowered Sale Still Clinch Five Points at Sixways
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Worcester 32-35 Sale- Connor Doherty Impresses- Kieran Wilkinson Returns (Kind of)- Some defensive frailties emerge- Two week break and then the visit of TigersTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 134: 14-Man Sale Still Beat Woeful Gloucester
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale 25-22 Gloucester- Rob du Preez's up-and-down afternoon- Big shifts from Cobus Wiese and JP du Preez- An awful Gloucester team- Sale's visit to an equally awful Worcester side on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Emergency Pod: Manu Tuilagi Re-Signs
On a special emergency edition of the pod, we discuss the news that England international and British and Irish Lion Manu Tuilagi has re-signed with Sale Sharks.We discuss what this means for the club on the field, off the field, Sale's trajectory for the next two seasons and what it could mean for Rohan Janse van Rensburg and/or Sam Hill's future with the Sharks.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 133: Sale Exit Europe Via La Rochelle (Again)
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- La Rochelle 45-21 Sale- La Rochelle's forward dominance- Where Sale came unstuck on Saturday- The Champions Cup Semi-Finals- The visit of Gloucester on Saturday lunchtimeTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 132: Sale Crush the Scarlets to Progress in Europe
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Scarlets 14-57 Sale- Axe's Machine Mentality- du Preezs and Curry combination- AJ MacGinty sets a club record- Quirke's first senior try- A Champions Cup Quarter-Final vs. La RochelleTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 131: Sale Survive Four Yellow Cards To Somehow Beat Wasps
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Wasps 19-20 Sale- Somehow playing better with 13 men- van Rensburg's carrying ability- The du Preezs set up- Raffi Quirke's first Premiership start- The deliberate knock-on rule- A knockout European fixture against Scarlets on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 130: Everything Clicks and Sale Thump London Irish
On this week's episode, Alex and James discuss:- Sale's emphatic 41-13 win over London Irish- Six tries (!) - How Arron Reed fits into Sale's plans moving forward- The visit of Wasps on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 129: Sale Toothless Again in Saints Loss
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Northampton 17-14 Sale- Should Paul Deacon be on the hot seat?- Failing to use our best players' skillsets - Raffi Quirke and Bevan Rodd are the future- The visit of London Irish on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show
Episode 128: Sale Remain The Best Team In The North
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 31-16 Newcastle- de Jager and Beaumont out wide - AJ MacGinty's rich vein of form- Some attacking execution- The trip to Northampton on Saturday Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 127: Sale Beat 14-Man Exeter (Just)
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 25-20 Exeter- Lood de Jager is world class- Playing (too much) off of 9- Discplinary issues and on-field leadership- The visit of Newcastle Falcons on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 126: Raffi Qurike Steals The Spotlight
On this week's episode:- Harlequins 24-12 Sale- Sale's backline falters again- Raffi Quirke makes an immediate impact- The visit of Exeter on Friday- Tommy Taylor (re-)signs for 2021-22Theme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 125: Sale Flounder At Home to Bath
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 22-27 Bath- What is (still) wrong with our attack- Heavy rotation policies- The visit to Quins on Saturday- WillGriff John to join the Scarlets- Marland Yarde re-signs until 2024Theme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 124: Sale Best Bears at Ashton Gate
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Bristol 13 - 20 Sale- A boring but effective method of play?- Alex Sanderson's immediate impact- Neild, Dugdale, Rodd, Ashman all impress- The visit of Bath on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Emergency Pod: Alex Sanderson is Sale's New DoR
On a special, emergency edition of the pod, Alex, James and Lewis discuss the news that Alex Sanderson will become the Sharks' new Director of Rugby with immediate effect.Also on the pod, Fylde Head Coach Warren Spragg replaces Jon Callard as Sale's Kicking Coach and we speculate on who could be joining Axe's backroom staff at Sale.Theme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 123: Worcester (H)
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 20-13 Worcester- AJ, de Klerk and James all impress- Reed and Roebuck look "ready"- Lewis defends JP du Preez- How to get the best out of Rob du Preez- The visit to Edinburgh on Saturday / Champions Cup prioritiesTheme: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 122: Sour Cherries
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Gloucester 19-22 Sale🍒🦈- On-Field Leaders- Josh Beaumont's Return- Tom Roebuck Makes an Impression- Twelvetrees vs Water Carrier 🌳🥤- The visit of Worcester on FridayTheme: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 121: Stung Again
On this week's episode - our last of 2020 - Alex, James and Lewis discuss: - Sale 23-26 Wasps - JP du Preez's long arms - Sam Hill continues to impress - Still no DoR? - The visit to Gloucester on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 120: Storming The Castle
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 15-16 Edinburgh- Sale's continuing attacking woes- Sam James is a Fullback again- The visit of Wasps on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 119: Teflon Toulon Trounce The Sharks
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Toulon 26-14 Sale- Rob du Preez at 13- Bevan Rodd's European debut- The visit of Edinburgh on Saturday- Latest DoR GossipSupport the show
Dimes Emergency Pod
On an emergency edition of the podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss the breaking news that Steve Diamond has left Sale with immeidate effect and speculate on who could be his replacement.Theme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 118: A Win In A New Stadium
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewid discuss:- London Irish 13 - 21 Sale Sharks- Matt Postlethwaite- The Brentford Community Stadium- Sale's visit to Toulon on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 117: A Swooping Defeat
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis host a very grumpy podcast and discuss:- Newcastle 15-13 Sale- The Toby Flood zapruder footage- A lack of pace in the backline- JP du Preez signs- Sale's trip to London Irish on SundaySupport the show
Episode 116: Saintly Start
Alex, James and Lewis return to mark the start of Sale's 2020-21 season and discuss:- Sale's 32-23 Northampton- Akker van der Merwe- Simon Hammersley is a winger now- Mike Forshaw for Wales defence coach- Sale's visit to Newcastle on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
2019 -20 Season Review + 20-21 Season Preview
The lads return to review Sale's 2019-20 season, discuss the abrupt Covid-enforced end to the Sharks' play-off chase, hand out end of season awards and look ahead (as best they can) to the 20-21 season.
Episode 115: A Saintly Performance
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Northampton 14 - 34 Sale- Hammersley and van Rensburg as wingers- More de Klerk brilliance- Injuries to Tuilagi and Wiese- The final round of the seasonTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Premiership Rugby Cup Champions Edition
On this week's very special episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss Sale's 27-19 victory over Harlequins to win the 2019-20 Premiership Rugby Cup!Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 114: Toaster In The Bath
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 22-37 Bath- Set Piece Woes- The MacGinty Show and Go- The Premiership Rugby Cup FinalTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 113: Four In A Row
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale 24-17 Saracens- Tom Roebuck's Premiership Debut- Dan du Preez Offloading Stats- Valery Morozov's Big Game- The visit of Bath on SundaySupport the show
Episode 112: Another Mauling at Welford
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Leicester 31-40 Sale- Tuilagi's return to Welford Road- Ewan Ashman's Premiership Debut- Rob Webber Re-Signs- Cobus Wiese Finally Signs- 8 Springboks- The visit of Saracens on WednesdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 111: Stuffed Bears
On our latest episode:- Sale 40-7 Bristol- Our first choice backline?- Ben and Tom Curry at 6 and 7- The Sharks' visit to Leicester on Saturday Theme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 110: Back On Track
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Wasps 11 - 20 Sale Sharks- Whether Ben Curry is the best back row in England- Should Luke James start at 15 over Hammersley- The visit of Bristol on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 109: Beaten By The Best
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 22-32 Exeter- Squad Rotation Mishaps- The race for 4th and 6th- The visit to Wasps on TuesdayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 108: The Joke's On Sale
On this week's episode Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Harlequins 16-10 Sale- Issues In The Back Row?- Issues at Half Back!- Manu Tuilagi's Debut- The Visit of Exeter on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours by L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 107: Ready For Rugby's Restart
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss: - Premiership Rugby's return on Friday night - Listeners' project restart questions - Our most anticipated players - Sale vs HarlequinsTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 106: Manu Tuilagi Signs
Alex, James and Lewis reconvene the podcast to discuss British & Irish Lion Manu Tuilagi joining Sale for the remainder of the 2019-20 season and beyond.Also:- Mike Forshaw and Paul Deacon extend their contracts- The curious case of Cobus Wiese- Academy Leavers- Restarted season and midweek fixturesTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 106; Manu Tuilagi Signs
Alex, James and Lewis reconvene the podcast to discuss British & Irish Lion Manu Tuilagi joining Sale for the remainder of the 2019-20 season and beyond.Also:- Paul Deacon and Mike Forshaw extend their contracts- The curious case of Cobus Wiese- Academy Leavers- The upcoming season restart and midweek fixturesTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Emergency Pod: New Stadium Edition
Alex, James and Lewis reconvene the podcast for a special edition to discuss the announcement that Sale are planning to build a stadium at the Crossford Bridge site in Sale.Also:- Salary Cap negotiations- Premiership restart on August 15th- Rob Webber leaves for Jersey Reds- Cobus Wiese Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 104: Mailbag, Dream Teams and a Quiz
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis attempt to offer some respite to everyone's self-isolation by:
- Answering a host of listener questions
- Attempting to put together a dream Sale XV with a twist
- Tackling a fiendishly difficult general knowledge quiz (about Sale)
- Marvelling at Joaquin Tuculet's Wikipedia page
Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'Indecis
Special Edition: An Interview with Simon Orange
On a special edition of The Shark Tank podcast, Alex, James and Lewis sit down with Sale Sharks co-owner Simon Orange.
Among the topics discussed:
- Sale's season so far
- The opportunity to win silverware this season
- Sale's long-term plans for their home stadium
- Potential new signings
- Cam Redpath, Sam Moore and Chris Ashton
- How Saracens' salary cap evasion has affected the league
- CVC, Six Nations and how professional rugby is changing
Episode 103: (Make Your Own) Luck of the Irish
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 39-0 London Irish- Another dominant defensive performance- Lood de Jager debuts- Faf de Klerk returns- Sale get a chance at silverware on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 102: Cleaning The Shed
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Gloucester 17-23 Sale- Coenie Oosthuizen Heroics- Four tries in two games for Marland Yarde- Chris Ashton leaves abruptly- London Irish (and Lood de Jager) previewTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 101: Another Tiger Mauling
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 36-3 Leicester- Rob du Preez and Marland Yarde- Cameron Redpath joins Bath with immediate effect- Sale's visit to Gloucester on Friday- Some (not very) exclusive transfer newsTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 100
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 28-7 Saracens- A Premiership Cup Final against Harlequins- Saracens 36-22 Sale- Dan du Preez continues to impress- The visit of Leicester on Friday- Rob Webber RetiresTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 99: Sandy Park Scalping
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Exeter 19-22 Sale- Heroic defence and clever game management- Is Will Cliff a better option at scrum-half than Faf de Klerk?- Sam Moore joins Cardiff Blues- Will Sale make any new signings?Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 98: A Sorry Saracens Saga
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 7 - 45 Glasgow - Joe Carpenter and Tom Curtis- Curry, McGuigan and John in the Six Nations- The Saracens Saga- Sale's visit to Exeter on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 97: James Williams' Thighs Part Deux
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- La Rochelle 30-23 Sale- James Williams, Tom Roebuck and Matt Postlethwhaite- AJ MacGinty's shoulder injury- Tawera Kerr-Barlow- Nemani Nadolo- The visit of Glasgow on Saturday eveningTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 96: Starting A New Decade Right
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 48-10 Harlequins- Star turns from Will Cliff and Luke James- More excellent defence- Sale's trip to La Rochelle on Friday nightThe boys also discuss the last decade of Sale rugby and pick out their highlights, lowlights and other memorable moments. Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 95: We're Going To Be A Good Team
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Bath 16-14 Sale- Schedule Strength- Sale's two-line defensive strategy- Whether Sale's attack is too reliant on Faf de Klerk- On-field decision-making- The visit of Harlequins on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 94: A Christmas Cracker
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 22-10 Northampton- How Rob du Preez, Sam James and van Rensburg are revitalising Sale's attack- Jono Ross and Dan du Preez at 6/8- Another resolute defensive display- Sale's trip to Bath on Saturday Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 93: Hail To The Chiefs
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Exeter 35-10 Sale- The effective end of Sale's Champions Cup campaign- Sale's attacking woes (again)- Cameron Redpath and Tom Curtis at 15- The visit of Northampton on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 92: The Raging Warthogs
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- An on-the-whistle verdict of Sale 20 - 22 Exeter- Champions Cup knockout qualification- Akker van der Merwe's indomitable performance- Another career renascence for Bryn Evans - The Sharks' trip to Sandy Park next week (and Saints the week after)Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 91: Seeing Red, Again
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Worcester 20-13 Sale- Jean-Luc du Preez's red card- Losing games before Christmas- Lineout Woes- The visit of Exeter on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 90: Seeing Red (and Yellow)
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale 25-15 La Rochelle- Rob du Preez is a 12 now- Bizarre refereeing decisions- The return of Tom Curry and de Klerk - Leone Nakawara- Sale's trip to Worcester on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 89: Scotstoun Showdown
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Glasgow 13-7 Sale- Sale's centre options- Playing the du Preez twins together- Saracens' 35 point deduction- The visit of La Rochelle to the AJ Bell on SundayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 88: Pest Control
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 28-18 Wasps- How James Phillips and Jake Cooper-Wooley turned the game for Sale- AJ MacGinty the finisher- Targeting Wasps' back-three- The impact of the Wasps' win on the Champions Cup campaign- Sale's trip to Glasgow on Saturday Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 87: Mailbag - Gun To Our Heads Edition
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Bristol 16-10 Sale- Callum Sheedy- Mailbag Questions- Sale's vice-captain, starting back row combinations, AJ vs RDP etc.- RWC 2019 Final- Wasps' visit to the AJ Bell on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 86: To Japan and Back
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- London Irish 41-7 Sale- Rohan Janse van Rensburg's return to the starting lineup- Sale's #GetBenToJapan PR campaign- Four Sharks in the 2019 RWC Final- Sale's trip to Bristol on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 85: Believing Our Own Hype
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale 16-18 Gloucester- Pre-season Hype- Sale's experiment with 4 backrowers- Rob du Preez- The Sharks' trip to London Irish on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 84: Perfection
On this week's episode - now with improved audio quality - Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 27-22 win over London Irish- A Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final- Dan du Preez- A Shark-themed Rugby World Cup quiz- Sale vs Gloucester and the start of the Premiership seasonTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 83: How Old is Cam Redpath?
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss Sale's 24-20 comeback win over Wasps and the Sharks' unbeaten run in the Premiership Rugby Cup.They also cover off how Sale can get a home semi-final and a home final in the tournament, the club's surprisingly deep stocks in the front row and work out how old Cameron Redpath is.Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 82: James Williams' Thighs
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss Sale's bonus point 36-17 win over Saracens in round two of the Premiership Rugby Cup. They also discuss Sale's prospects in the tournament, the impacts made by Embrose Papier and Dan du Preez and devote too much time to new academy signing James Williams. Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 81: Saints and Sinners
Alex, and James kick off the 2019-20 season with a review of Sale's resounding 39-18 win over Northampton in the opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup.Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
2019-20 Season Preview
Alex, Lewis and James kick off the 2019/20 season with a comprehensive preview of the season ahead for Sale Sharks.On this episode:- Is this season make or break for the Diamond and Orange eras at the club?- How the 2019 World Cup affects Sale's start to the season- Competing on two fronts domestically and in Europe- What constitutes a successful season for Sale?- Key players and breakthrough candidates- Predictions- Some good kit contentTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 80: Enhance Your Brand
Alex, James and Lewis reconvene the podcast for a special mid-summer edition to discuss:- James O'Connor returning to Australia- Mark Wilson Signs- The James Phillips contract extension- Josh Strauss returning to South Africa- Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez joining the club permanently- The Champions Cup Pool Draw- 2019-20 Premiership Rugby (and Cup) FixturesSupport the show
2018 - 19 Season Review Part 2/2
Alex and Lewis join James in St. Albans for a comprehensive review of Sale's 2018-19 season including (mostly) detailed analysis of all 34 of the Sharks' competitive games this season.In addition, the boys discuss whether securing Champions Cup rugby via 7th place in the Premiership and a Challenge Cup semi-final constitutes a successful season, pick out their high and lowlights of the season and hand out their nominations for The Shark Tank's end-of-season awards. (Part 2 of 2).Support the show
2018 - 19 Season Review (Part 1/2)
Alex and Lewis join James in St. Albans for a comprehensive review of Sale's 2018-19 season including (mostly) detailed analysis of all 34 of the Sharks' competitive games this season.In addition, the boys discuss whether securing Champions Cup rugby via 7th place in the Premiership and a Challenge Cup semi-final constitutes a successful season, pick out their high and lowlights of the season and hand out their nominations for The Shark Tank's end-of-season awards. (Part 1 of 2).Support the show
Episode 79: Simon Hammersley and Champions Cup Rugby
On this week's post-season special edition of the podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's qualification to the 2019-20 Champions Cup- The Sharks' signing of Simon Hammersley from Newcastle Falcons- Saracens vs Exeter in the 2018-19 Premiership final- Dollars and DonutsTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 78: The Sharks (Finally) Attack
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 46-41 win over Gloucester- Try-scoring acrobatics- La Rochelle's Top 14 top-six chances- Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez sign on-loan- Season review newsTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Special Edition: Coenie Oosthuizen Signs
On this week's special edition of the podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's signing of Coenie Oousthuizen- A ranking of Sale's signings ahead of the 2019-20 season- Mark Wilson and Simon Hammersley- The Sharks' season finale against Gloucester on SaturdaySupport the show
Episode 77: Clawing Back Some Points
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 20-20 draw with Bristol on Friday- Alapati Leiua and two controversial decisions- de Klerk and MacGinty alternating kicking duties- Newcastle's relegation to the Championship- A brief preview of Sale vs Gloucester to end the season- Fergus MulchroneTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 76: A Win, Nothing Else
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 6-3 win over Bath on Friday- The Curry Twins steal a game for Sale- The Sharks' signing of Lood de Jager- Sale's trip to Bristol on Friday night- AJ MacGinty and the Sharks' backlineTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 75: Ici, Ici, Sale Sharks
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 24-20 loss to La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup Semi-Finals- The Stade Marcel Deflandre- James O'Connor and Chris Ashton- Sale's top-six hopes resting on their home fixture against Bath on FridayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 74: Sixways to Nothing
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 39-17 loss to Worcester- How teams are exploiting Sale's 'pincer' defensive system- The Sharks' poor away form- Alexandru Tarus signing for Zebre- Sale's European Challenge Cup semi-final against La RochelleSupport the show
Episode 73: AJ MacGinty Appreciation Podcast
On this week's episode, Alex and James discuss:- Sale's 28-17 win over Harlequins- AJ MacGinty's performance from the kicking tee- de Klerk vs Care at scrum-half- The relegation battle between Worcester and Newcastle- Sale's trip to Sixways on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 72: Still in Europe
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 20-10 victory over Connacht- Joe Jones' start at Tighthead - The Sharks' Challenge Cup semi-final versus La Rochelle- Steven Kitshoff- The upcoming visit of Harlequins- The Sharks; play-off pushTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 71: One Big Loss
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss - Sale's 22-17 loss to Newcastle Falcons- St James' Park as a rugby stadia- Decision makers at 2, 8, 9, 10 and 15- The Curry/Curry/Ross back row trio- The European Quarter-Final versus Connacht- Jack Carty, Quinn Roux and other key opposition playerTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 70: Six Nations and The Big One
On this week's episode, Alex, and Lewis discuss: - The Shark Tank Podcast fantasy Six Nations league- The final day of the 2019 Six Nations Championship and Wales' Grand Slam- Sale's Six Nations representatives - Tom Curry's nomination for Player of the Championship- Sale's trip to Newcastle Falcons and St. James' Park as part of 'The Big One'Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 69: Nice
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 32-5 victory over Leicester Tigers- Sam James' evolution as a fly-half- Josh Beaumont's star turn at No.8- 61 minutes for Valery Morozov- The Sharks' end of season run-in and their top-six chancesTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 68: Scalped
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 14-20 loss to Exeter- Curtis Langdon, Cameron Neild and impact substitutions- The news that Rob Webber has re-signed until the 2020-21 season- The impending visit of Leicester Tigers to the AJ BellTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 67: Stung
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 24-18 win away at Wasps- Denny Solomona's try-scoring record- Valery Morozov's Premiership debut- The signings of Akker van der Merwe and Rob du Preez- The upcoming visit of the Exeter Chiefs to the AJ Bell- Tom Curry's performance against WalesTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 66: Misery In The (East) Midlands
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 67-17 loss to Northampton Saints- How Saints neutralised the Sharks' aggressive defensive scheme- The impact of Tom Curry and Chris Ashton's absences- The Premiership's mid-table quagmire- Sale's trip to Wasps on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 65: A Return to Action
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 12-28 loss to Newcastle in the Premiership Rugby Cup- Arron Reed's Breakthrough Player Award Nomination- Alex's experience in corporate hospitality- Mark Jennings' Sabbatical from Rugby- Sale's international representatives - The Sharks' return to Premiership action against Northampton Saints on SaturdayTheme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 64: 2018-19 Mid-Season Awards!
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis preview Sale's final 2018-19 Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Newcastle and hand out a plethora of mid-season awards!Theme Music: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 63: Connacht, Again
On this week's episode Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 39-10 win over Perpignan- de Klerk's continued evolution into a '9.5'- The Sharks' qualification for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals- Another fixture against Connacht- A potential away day in La Rochelle- England's Six Nations Squad- A Shark Tank Fantasy Six Nations LeagueTheme: Happy Hours - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 62: ft. Special Guest Simon Orange
On this special edition of The Shark Tank Podcast, James and Lewis sit down with Sale Sharks co-owner Simon Orange for an exclusive interview.
The trio discuss Simon's thoughts on the season thus far, the existing stadium situation at the AJ Bell, how Simon initially came to invest in the club, what his plans are for the Sharks in the interim and long-term, the potential impact CVC's investment into Premiership Rugby will have and his dream signing(s) for the club.
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Episode 61: A Gallant Defeat in Galway
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 20-18 defeat to Connacht- The Challenge Cup's qualification format- James Mitchell and Will Addison- Perpignan's preparations for the 2019-20 season- Sale's final Pool game against Perpignan on Saturday.The pair also tease an upcoming special edition of the podcast.Theme Music: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 60: Something In The Water
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 24-18 upset over Saracens on Friday- The Sharks' flawless set-piece- Sale's signing of Jake Cooper-Woolley on a three-year-deal- The England U20s Elite Performance Squad- Challenge Cup Player Eligibility Rules- Sale's visit to Connacht on SaturdayTheme Music: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 59: Beers with Sam Peters and Steve Diamond
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis end 2018 by discussing:- Sale's 30-15 upset over Gloucester - James O'Connor and Chris Ashton- Ross, Beaumont and Curry's contract extensions- Live reaction to Faf de Klerk's four-year extension- Round 2 of Sam Peters vs Steve Diamond and James' conflict resolution skills- The upcoming visit of Saracens to the AJ Bell on FridayThanks to everyone who has supported the podcast throughout the year!Theme Music: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 58: A Very Merry Christmas
On this week's festive edition of the podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 27-10 win over Bristol- Dorian West- Ross and JL du Preez at 6/8- 10-12 Signings and Re-Signings- Sale's trip to Gloucester- The Ackermanns and Jaco Kriel- A festive XVTheme Music: Moka - L'IndecisMerry Christmas!Support the show
Episode 57: Cam Wilkinson
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 14-17 loss to Bordeaux- A 9/10 axis of de Klerk and du Preez- Sale's 'play-off' against Connacht- The Sharks' top-six/relegation eight-pointer against Bristol on Saturday- A front row of Steven Kitshoff, Malcom Marx and Jake Cooper-Wooley- Sale U18s thumping Wasps U18sTheme: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 57: Cam Wilkinson
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 14-17 loss to Bordeaux- A 9/10 axis of de Klerk and du Preez- Sale's 'play-off' against Connacht- The Sharks' top-six/relegation eight-pointer against Bristol on Saturday- A front row of Steven Kitshoff, Malcom Marx and Jake Cooper-Wooley- Sale U18s thumping Wasps U18sTheme: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 56: France+++
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's 54-20 victory over Bordeaux-BeglesSale's chances of a home quarter and semi-final in the Challenge CupNew signing, Loosehead Prop Valery MorozovSharks vs Falcons at St. James' ParkThe Premiership's latest ring fencing debateThe return fixture of Sale's home-and-home with Bordeaux on SaturdayTheme: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 55: Red, Bath and Beyond
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 7-7 draw away to Bath- The four points between 6th and 12th- Jean-Luc du Preez and Net Contributions- Sam James at Fullback- Vadim Cobilas and Semi Radradra (and Bordeaux)Theme Music: Moka - L'IndecisSupport the show
Episode 54: You, Me and du Preez (x2)
On this week's episode:- Alex gets angry- The (de Klerk F) Sharks beat Northampton 18-13- 8(!) Sale players are selected to the England U20 squad- Bath (a) is agreed to be as important as Bristol (h)Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharkTankRugbyTheme: L'Indécis - MokaSupport the show
Episode 53: A Star Is Born
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 25-31 loss to Saracens- Robert du Preez's sterling debut- Sale's maturing on-field leadership- How Jean-Luc du Preez fits into Sale's backrow- Another must win game against Northampton on SaturdaySupport the show
Episode 52: Czech This Out
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 18-16 win over Leicester in the PRC- The impact of Dorian West at the club- George Nott's best position- The rumoured arrival of Jean-Luc du Preez- Sale's upcoming visit to SaracensThere is also an 'obscure internationals' quiz and predictions are offered for the weekend's game.Support the show
Episode 51: du Preez, de Klerk and Other Tier 1 Internationals
On this week's episode, Alex and Lewis discuss:- The first two weeks of the Premiership Rugby Cup- Arron Reed, Curtis Langdon and Alex Tarus- How Sale's Tier 1 international callups affects the club ahead of the return of the Premiership- Sale's signing of Robert du Preez from the Cell C Sharks- Faf de Klerk's recall for South AfricaSupport the show
Episode 50: Lonely At The Top
On this week's (slightly abridged) episode, James and Lewis discuss:-Sale's 34-13 win over Connacht -Sale's Challenge Cup ambitions-Chris Ashton's 'splashy' debut-Tom Curry and Chris Ashton in England's Autumn Internationals Squad-The new Premiership Rugby Cup and the starting XVs they would select against WorcesterSupport the show
Episode 49: La Victoire!
On this week's podcast, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 41-24 win over Perpignan- How Sale vs Connacht could decide Pool 3- Sale's signing of Tom Bristow- Realistic expectations for Kieran Wilkinson- AJ MacGinty's shoulder injurySupport the show
Episode 48: Sharks Down Falcons
On this week’s podcast, James and Lewis discuss how Sale’s 20-7 victory over Newcastle impacts the team’s outlook for the remainder of the 2018-19 season, how the squad should approach the upcoming Challenge Cup and Premiership Rugby Shield fixtures and the news that Marland Yarde is set to miss at least six months out with a knee injury.Support the show
Episode 47: ft. Special Guest Curtis Langdon
On a special edition of the podcast, Sale Hooker Curtis Langdon joins the show to discuss his time at Sale Sharks thus far, moving to Sale from London Irish, his experiences playing with the first team, Jets and on loan at Doncaster, making his Premiership debut against Leicester, his personal ambitions for the season and which players he enjoys playing alongside the most.
Episode 46: The Ocean Floor
On this week's episode, Lewis makes a triumphant return to discuss Sale's 15-19 loss to Leicester, the Sharks' place at the bottom of the Premiership and the 'relegation six-pointer' against Newcastle on Saturday. The boys also discuss the merits of podcast poetry and David Seymour's role in the recent purchase of Worcester Warriors.Support the show
Episode 45: Stung
On this week's episode, Alex and James discuss Sale's 13-31 loss to Wasps and its implications for the rest of Sale's season, *that* Sam Peters article, the hiring of Dorian West as Forwards Coach and the Sharks' upcoming visit to Welford Road to take on Leicester Tigers.Support the show
Episode 44: Disappointment in Devon
Alex, James and Lewis discuss Sale's 35-18 loss away at Exeter, whether an injury crisis is actually to blame for Sale's early-season struggles and look ahead to the visit of Wasps to the AJ Bell Stadium.Support the show
Episode 43: A Win!
On this week's episode, James and Lewis (with occasional insights from an absentee Alex) discuss Sale's 21-15 win over Worcester, how Sale can best utilise their back-row stocks and look ahead to the Sharks' trip to Sandy Park at the weekend.Support the show
Episode 42: Another Opening Day Defeat
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss Sale's 51-23 humbling at Harlequins, look ahead to the visit of Worcester and finally lay some ground rules for the prediction competition.Support the show
2018-19 Season Preview
Alex, James and Lewis return for a second season of broadcasting with a feature-length preview of the upcoming 2018-19 Gallagher Premiership Season. On this episode:Pre-season analysisEarly season storylinesCriteria for a successful seasonSale's key playersBreakthrough candidatesLots of predictionsAlso on the episode:TJ Ioane and Halani Aulika Captain Jono RossCameron Redpath vs Kieran WilkinsonLewis reviews the new home and away kits in under two minutes.Support the show
Chris Ashton Emergency Podcast
Alex, James and Lewis reconvene the podcast for a second emergency episode in two weeks to discuss the news that Chris Ashton has joined the club on a three-year-deal. Also on the podcast: the Gallagher Premiership fixtures are announced, *that* Sale vs Harlequins game in Chicago inches closer, and the boys announce a special competition to celebrate 1,000 followers on Twitter.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast: Emergency Rohan Janse Van Rensburg Edition
On a special edition of the podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss the news that Rohan Janse Van Rensburg has re-signed for the Sharks on a three-year-deal. The boys also discuss how significant an impact Van Rensburg will make both on and off the field, whether this signing helps address the other holes in the Sale squad and how Van Rensburg fits into Sale's first-choice backline next season.Help us get to 1,000 followers on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SharkTankRugbyMusic: L'IndÇcis - Happy H
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 38: The 2017/18 Season Review
For the final time in the 2017-18 Season, Alex, James and Lewis get together to discuss Sale Sharks and whether an 8th place finish in the Premiership - without a sustained cup run - constitutes a successful season. The boys also hand out some End-of-Season awards, chat about how Sale can build on the positives from the 2017-18 season and wax lyrical about François 'Faf' de Klerk.For all things Sale Sharks, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharkTankRugbySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 37: Boxing Day Blues
On this week's episode, James and Lewis discuss:-Sale's 35-13 loss to Leicester-Whether missing the top-six was a blessing in disguise-Sale's international callups-Our favourite current SpringboksSome EXCLUSIVE transfer news (52:30)Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 35: Penultimate Pow Wow
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's 34-19 loss to ExeterAndrei Ostrikov's stellar seasonIsrael Folau and Stuart OldingChampions Cup QualificationThe final game of the season against LeicesterDon't forget to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharkTankRugbySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 34: Falcons, Sharks and Bears
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's 35-30 defeat to Newcastle FalconsMarland Yarde's impact as a mid-season signingThe Bristol Bears and Gloucester LionsSale's upcoming trip to Sandy ParkJohnny Leota's future career as a flankerDon't forget to follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/SharkTankRugbySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 33: Buzzkills
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's stunning 28-27 win over waspsLuke James' emergence into the first teamJono Ross' England chancesDenny Solomona's suspensionSale's upcoming trip to Kingston Park on FridayThe Sharks' chances of a top-six (and top-four) finish.***We have a Twitter page! https://twitter.com/SharkTankRugbySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 31: Eight is Great
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's emphatic 58-25 win over Worcester WarriorsJames Flynn's 31-minute performanceThe first appearance of the AJ-JOC 10-12 axisNewcastle's win over Northampton at St James' ParkThe impending visit of Wasps to the AJ BellAlex also pens a one-year podcasting contract extension live on the show.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 30: Deal or No Deal
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Rob WebberSam JamesJoe JonesJames PhillipsJosh CharnleyWe also do a mini-mailbag and preview Worcester's visit to the AJ Bell on Saturday!Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 29: Harrison, MacGinty, McGuigan, Solomona
On this week's podcast, Alex and Lewis discuss:Sale vs Northampton:Sale's possession woes and how they're winning without the ballRace for the top-sixMike Haley to MunsterRoss HarrisonAJ MacGinty Byron McGuiganDenny SolomonaWe'd also like to thank each and every one of our (907) Twitter followers for helping us pass the 900 follower milestone last week. We appreciate your continued support.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 28: Bath, Munster and Saints
On this week's podcast, Alex and Lewis discuss:Sale's 33-32 loss to BathThe team's abject lack of a replacements benchThose pesky Haley-to-Munster rumours Sale's upcoming trip to Northampton SaintsWith some added time to discuss England - ScotlandSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 27: Saracens, Scotland and Strauss
On this week's episode, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:-Sale's 13-3 loss to Saracens-A lack of form in the Sharks' backline-Josh Strauss' selection in the Scotland squad-How Sale can beat Bath at The Rec on Saturday-The Sharks' academy progressing to Finals DaySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 26: We're Back (And so Is the Premiership)
On this week's podcast, James and Lewis discuss:-Sale's 13-9 victory over London Irish-The Sharks' renewed push for the top-six-Where James O'Connor fits in the Sale backline with Sam James at 10-Pierre Schoeman and Tommy Taylor-Saracens' visit to the AJ Bell on FridaySupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 24: Awards Season
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis present the 1st Annual Edition of the 'Sharkies', a brand new awards ceremony recognising the achievements of Sale's players throughout the first half of the season. The trio also discuss Sale's 24-20 loss to Northampton, preview Friday's trip to the Scarlets and debate which Sharks' player has the best hair.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 24: Opening The Mailbag
On this week's podcast, James and Lewis field a mailbag full of questions, including queries on:-Stadium Issues-Josh Charnley-Signing Priorities -Samurai Sportswear-Tommy TaylorAnd they get round to the Challenge Cup and Anglo-Welsh competitions.Thanks to everyone who sent us questions. If we missed you this time, keep the faith. We'll get you next time.We also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkTankPodcast/Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 23: Totsiens Rohan
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:Sale's 15-13 win over LyonDenny SolomonaThe returning Marland Yarde and Josh BeaumontSale's stadium news The Sharks' trip to ToulouseA farewell to Rohan Janse Van RensburgSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 22: January Transfer Window
On this week's podcast Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 30-29 win over Harlequins- Joe Marler- AJ MacGinty- The stats segment (which returns)- EXCLUSIVE transfer news-Lyon's visit to the AJ Bell on SaturdayWe also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkTankPodcast/Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 21: New Year, Same Pod
On the first podcast of 2018, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 20-16 loss to Gloucester on Saturday- How much to pay RJVR- Some interesting transfer news (lock, hooker and tighthead)- How James got us in trouble with the Aulika family- Harlequins' visit to the AJ Bell on SaturdayWe also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSharkTankPodcast/Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 20: Merry Christmas ft. Special Guest Byron McGuigan!
On this week's festive edition of podcast, Alex James and Lewis are joined by Sale Sharks winger Byron McGuigan to help bring joy to the world this holiday period.On the podcast:- Annoying tannoys - The podcast's new #1 fan- Sale's 32-9 thumping of Bath on Saturday- The best defensive 10-12 combo in the Premiership- Alex and Lewis speak to Byron McGuigan about biltong, Scotland, his contract status and how he got the nickname 'horse'- Preview of Sale's trip to Gloucester on Saturday We also hav
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 19: Cardiff(Again), Bath and Solomona's Stint at Centre
On this week's podcast, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 14-6-0 loss to Cardiff on Sunday- Denny Solomona at 13- Alex takes a break from accounting revision to supply a statistical rundown of Sunday's game- Bath's never-ending injury list and Aled Brew- Whether Sale's back-rowing is underperforming- How Sale can beat Bath on Saturday- What time all three podcast members will be in the Sharquee before the Bath game- Please remember to like, share, tweet, and other social media things to help gro
The Shark Tank Pod Episode 18: Cardiff twice and A Partridge In a Pear Tree
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 24-0 win over Cardiff on Saturday- AJ MacGinty's importance to the team in poor weather conditions- The return leg of Sale's home and home with Cardiff Blues in the Challenge Cup on Saturday- The final of the Cheshire Cup- How to police the weekly predictions competitionLewis and James also tackle a fiendishly difficult Twelve Days of Christmas quiz devised by Alex.Please remember to like, share, tweet, and other social media things
The Shark Tank Pod Episode 17: Worcester, Cardiff and Women's Rugby
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 18-14 victory over Worcester on Friday- Faf de Klerk's tackling ability- Whether Sale are safe from relegation yet- Firwood Waterloo Ladies and the potential for Sale to sponsor a Women's Rugby club- Sale's next game: Cardiff in the Challenge Cup on Saturday- How a 35-21 score prediction can be negativePlease remember to like, share, tweet, and other social media things to help grow the podcast as an independent medium by supporters
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 16.5: James' Worcester Preview!
James checks in from an airport in Qatar to offer his preview of Sale's trip to Worcester on Friday.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 16: Northampton, Worcester, Sharquees and 'dominant' tackles
On this week's podcast, with James in Doha(!) Alex and Lewis discuss:- Sale's 18-15 victory over Northampton on Friday- Plaudits for James O'Connor at 10- What dominant tackles as recorded by Opta could mean- Byron McGuigan's heroics at Murrayfield- Positive moves being made by Sale off the field- Why Friday's game against Worcester is still a must-winPlease remember to like, share, tweet, and other social media things to help grow the podcast as an independent medium by supporters for the suppo
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 16: Leicester, Northampton, Bench Splits and Gay Pride
On this week's podcast, Alex and Lewis (and occasionally James) discuss:- Sale's 35-27 defeat to Leicester Tigers on Sunday- Some exciting new stats courtesy of our friends at Opta- Sale's support of the LGBTQ community - The upcoming fixture against Northampton Saints- Saturday kickoffs. Please remember to like, share, tweet, and other social media things to help grow the podcast as an independent medium by supporters for the supporters.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 14 ft. Special Guest Mark Jennings!
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis are joined by the first guest in the history of the podcast - Sale Sharks inside centre Mark Jennings! On the podcast this week:- Sale's 29-22 win over Saracens last Friday- Which academy players have impressed the most over the LV Cup period- The sudden announcement of Johan Ranse Van Rensburg's 3-month loan signing- James' thoughts on Marland Yarde and the implications for Josh Charnley- Lewis chats to Mark Jennings about South Africa, Manchester f
The Shark Tank Pod Episode 13: Mailbag Time
On this week's podcast, Alex and Lewis (sans James) delve into a bumper mailbag full of questions and touch upon:- Sale's 24-21 win over Worcester last Friday- Sale's response to The Shark Tank podcast- Academy players expected to make the jump to the first team- In-season recruitment- Is Steve Diamond the right man to take Sale to the next level- What we'd do about the AJ Bell stadium- Favourite Sale memories- Eddie Jones' coaching style- Former Sharks greats- MPs being subjected to trial by pr
The Shark Tank Episode 12: JB, MY, LV (Cup) and a Defeat By Exeter
On this week's podcast, Alex, James and Lewis discuss:-JBGate-a potential Marland Yarde signing-Sale's underwhelming 10-6 defeat to Exeter on Friday-some of the worst stats of the season thus far-why the 6-2 bench split needs to stop-*that* orange kit and some positive PR for Sale- three players to watch on both teams on Friday as Sale travel to Worcester in LV Cup action- whether the LV Cup has any intrinsic value- how YOU can dictate the podcast's content over the next two weeks.Next week The
The Shark Tank Pod Ep.11: A Truncated Blooper Reel
On this week’s pod, Alex, James and Lewis suffer catastrophic mic failure which cuts one of them out of the podcast almost entirely.As a result, this week’s podcast is a brief 19-minute respite from the usual weekly marathon of Sale-themed analysis and hijinks.Salvaged from the audio, Alex and James discuss:- Sale’s 27-24 loss to Lyon- “Kicking options”- Byron McGuigan being called up to Scotland’s autumn internationals squad- Tevita Kuridrani, Rhys Webb and international selection policy- Exete
The Shark Tank Pod Ep. 10: Double Figures
On this week's podcast, Alex, Lewis and James:-try to work out their feelings towards Sale's 20-20 draw with Toulouse- ponder whether Friday's result is good or bad for Sale's Challenge Cup campaign-complain about the European Challenge Cup website -discuss the rumour(s) that Sale are interested in Tevita Kuridrani and Franco Mostert-preview Sale's trip to Lyon on Friday- mention an Aj MacGinty - James O'Connor 10-12 axis for the fourth straight podDon't forget to rate, subscribe, like, tweet, s
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 9: Sale Can't Win Away From Home...Again
On this week's podcast, Alex, Lewis and James:-review Sale's disheartening 42-26 loss at Harlequins-critique the Sharks' defensive structures and mentality away from home-listen to Lewis rant about Sale's newly released European shirt-preview Sale vs Toulouse on Friday-discuss how seriously Sale should take the Challenge Cup-ponder where the coaching staff could look to rotate the starting XV away from the PremiershipDon't forget to rate, subscribe, like, tweet, share and tell your friends.Suppo
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 8: Celebration Spectacular Pt.2
On this week's (crystal-clear) podcast, Alex, Lewis and James:-apologise for their terrible predictions-recount Friday's superb, record-breaking 57-10 victory over Gloucester-pick out their top performers of the week-try their hand at a record-themed quiz-preview Friday night's game against Harlequins-discuss the idea that Sale are in the market for a centreDon't forget to rate, subscribe, like, (re)tweet and tell your friends.Support the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 7: Byron McGuigan Celebration Spectacular
This week, Alex, James and Lewis:- attempt to make sense of Sale's hammering down at Saracens- share their mutual appreciation for Byron McGuigan- express disappointment about the lack of non-club affiliated press coverage- discuss Tom Curry's selection for the England training camp- preview the Gloucester fixture on Friday- anoint James as the podcast's official Super Rugby ambassadorSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 6: Finally, a Win!
In an edition that you can actually fit into your commute, Alex, James and Lewis: - Discuss Sale's thumping 36-7 win over London Irish- Preview Saturday's trip to Allianz Park to face Saracens - Rejoice over Wasps' defeat to Harlequins- Ponder whether Premiership Rugby's foray into the USA can continue- Speculate over James O'Connor's fitness- And Lewis reveals who has overtaken Faf de Klerk as his new favourite Sale SharkPlease remember to share and review the podcast - it really does help!Supp
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 5; Begrudging Newcastle Review! L.Irish Preview! A Quiz!
Alex, James and Lewis return with a new podcast breaking down Friday's 13-12 defeat to Newcastle, a look ahead to Friday's Premiership fixture against London Irish and they try their hand at quizzing.Topics Discussed:-Sale vs Newcastle- Sale's lineout issues - Beaumont, Haley, Addison and on-field leadership- James' breaks down London Irish's fearsome pack and ex-Sale players- Rob Webber, James O'Connor and other potential changes for Friday- Predictions- a 7-part, 13-point QuizSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Ep.4; Wasps Review, Falcons Preview and Transfer News!
Alex, James and Lewis return with a brand new podcast dissecting Saturday's 50-35 loss to Wasps, a look ahead to Newcastle on Friday, some transfer news and an update on Sale's botched new away kit.Wasps - Sale roundup5 things we like or don't like (about last weekend's rugby)James' scouting report of Newcastle FalconsPredictions for Friday's gameA mystery South African forward and a not-so mysterious Fijian wingerSale's new orange kit: a saga.RT/Follow/Share/Subscribe/LikeSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 3: 2017-18 Season Preview!
Alex, James and Lewis return with a brand new episode of The Shark Tank podcast just in time for the new season. In this podcast:- New Season- New Players- New Kit(s)- fluorescent orange?!- Wasps PredictionsSupport the show
The Shark Tank Podcast Episode 2: Back By Popular(?) Demand
Alex, James and Lewis return slightly earlier than expected to round up a busy June for Sale Sharks. In this pod the boys discuss:- Cameron Neild's playing prospects, again.- The Currys, James and Solomona on tour with England- Josh Strauss with Scotland - James O'Connor and where he fits in Sale's backline- *That* statement from the club following the Denny Solomona court news- Sale's Challenge Cup Group- Teeny bit of transfers newsSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW!Follow @sharktankrugby on Twitter for more
The Shark Tank Podcast Ep. 1: A New Era
Episode 1 of a #NewEra for Sale Sharks-themed podcasting. Join Lewis, Alex and James as they attempt to establish a Northern Powerhouse of rugby chat.This first episode features a comprehensive review of Sale's 2016-17 season including:- Denny Solomona's individual brilliance.- Ross Harrison's industrious performances at Loosehead.- Why Rob Webber has the best attacking awareness of any member of the Sale squad.- Remembering how good Tommy Taylor and Danny Cipriani were.- James' love for Will Cl