Sharks Sign Up Iain Thornley
Published: 21 July 2010

SALE Sharks’ summer recruiting drive has now seen them turn cross-code raiders with the Aviva Premiership club swooping to capture Iain Thornley from Rugby League neighbours Wigan Warriors. Despite only being 18, Thornley was a member of the Warriors first team squad and it’s a sign of how highly Sale rate his future prospects that they have moved to award him a three year contract at Edgeley Park...
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Kristian Ormsby Signs New Two Year Deal
Published: 20 July 2010

SALE Sharks' rebuilding plans for next season received another huge boost today with the news that Kiwi forward Kristian Ormsby has signed a new two year deal with the club.
The versatile forward has been at Edgeley Park since 2008, having joined Sale from Super 14s side the Chiefs.

But after a superb start to his Sharks career, Ormsby's progress was derailed by a serious knee injury whi...
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Exe bolster pack with Argentinean beef
Published: 17 July 2010

Exeter Chiefs have added to their front row fold with the signing of Argentinean prop Ignacio Elosu from Italian champions Viadana.

The 29-year-old will arrive at Sandy Park this week to join fellow props Hoani Tui, Brett Sturgess, Ben Moon, Ruaidhrí Murphy, Chris Budgen and Jack Andrew for a starting spot in the front row.

Elosu made four appearances in the Heineken Cup last season,...
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