Best Nick Batter Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 273: Jolly Old Saints Nicked It 43:44

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2d ago43:44

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Join James and Alex for a classic of the Shark Tank genre - the wide ranging rant after a loss, debreifing a disappointing hammering at Franklings Gardens against Saints and looking ahead to a massive game against Quins on Boxing Day Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod …

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Episode 272: Humble Pie 42:02

11d ago42:02

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Join Jack and Alex as they debrief a glorious, momentous, perhaps even season changing win in France against Clermont and look ahead to the return of the Premiership with an away trip to Northampton Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in …

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Episode 271: Another Cheery Shark Tank 50:20

21d ago50:20

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Join Jack, James and Alex as they try to pick themselves up off the canvas of an opening round Champions Cup defeat for Sale, and look ahead to next week's clash in France. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an em…

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Episode 270: Rolling Back The Years (to 2017, apparently) 1:00:15

30d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Join Alex and Tom as they return to the good old days of the Shark Tank with a big old whinge about a disappointing Sale performance. Trying to find some positives, they also talk about a thrilling game for the women's team at Heywood Road, an intriguing match up against Glasgow next week and an exciting new signing... Support the show For all our …

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Episode 269: Wales, Bullies, Chiefs. (Not) In That Order. 46:46

1M ago46:46

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Join Jack and Tom as they debrief England and Wales's Autumn Internationals, and look ahead to the return of the Prem and PWR for Sale this weekend. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@…

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Episode 268: PWR, Autumns and "the best Wales performance in 2 and a half years" 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

Join Jack and Tom as they debrief on Sale Sharks Women's game against Ealing over the weekend plus a review of the Autumn Internationals (including some Sale involvement) and in particular a game ominously described as "the best Wales performance in 2 and a half years" Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/…

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Episode 267: Pipped by the Cherries 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Join Alex and Jack as they try to debrief an untelevised Gloucester Prem Rugby Cup game, look at Autumn International news and more from around North West rugby Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at shark…

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Episode 266: It Could Be Worse, We Could Be Leinster 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

Join Alex and Tom as they have a weird pod to debrief a weird game, Sale's 35-36 loss away at Tigers this weekend. Happily there are some positives to be found in Luke James, our attacking play and most importantly a fantastic start to the season for the women's team, so let's focus on those! Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, foll…

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Episode 265: Battered. 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

Join Alex, Jack and Tom as they reluctantly go over a Sarries battering for Sale, like the good old days! We also preview a massive, must-win game against Leicester next week. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an…

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Episode 264: You Can Beat a bit of Bully 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Join Jack, James and Tom as they debrief Sale's comprehensive victory over the Newcastle Falcon-Red-Bulls and look ahead to the minor task of Sarries away next week... Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email a…

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Episode 263: Downpour in Bath 54:39

3M ago54:39

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Episode 262: Cherries Vimto'd 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Join Jack, Alex and James to debrief Sale's opening round win over Gloucester, including some towering performances from Ben Bamber, Rekeiti Ma'asi White and Nathan Jibulu. Plus we look ahead to the league's toughest game on a Friday night away at Bath as we try to work out how exactly you do beat them... Support the show For all our other latest t…

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Episode 261: Marius Louw! 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

Join Jack and Tom as they chat to Sale's newest South African star signing Marius Louw on settling in to life at Sale, surprising Manchester connections, pre-season in Portugal, life in the URC, Sale players who have caught his eye and much more! Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/…

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Episode 260: A win on the board and Gloucester on the horizon 59:00

4M ago59:00

59:00

Join Alex, James and Tom as they debrief on Sale's opening round victory over Bristol in the Prem Rugby Cup, look ahead to the first PREM game of the season against Gloucester and also chat Le Roux Roets departure, North West Rugby and Women's Rugby World Cup. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, …

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Episode 259: 2025-26 Season Preview 1:49:03

4M ago1:49:03

1:49:03

Join Alex, James, Jack and Tom as they jump back in to the Shark Tank after a summer break to look ahead to the 2025-26 season for Sale Sharks. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outlo…

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Episode 258: Minipod! Lions Series Review, Tadgh McElroy, Red Bull 37:37

5M ago37:37

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Join Alex, Jack and Tom for the final pod of the summer as they catch up on the latest Sale bits of news from the last few weeks and review the third test from the Lions series Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us a…

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Episode 257: Minipod! Hyron Andrews, Ross Harrison, Jac Morgan and more 38:29

5M ago38:29

38:29

Join Alex and Jack as they catch up on the latest Sale bits of news from the last few weeks and review a thriller 2nd test from the Lions series Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankpodcast@outl…

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Episode 256: Big Minipod! Lions 1st Test, Sharks England Stars 52:15

5M ago52:15

52:15

Join Alex James and Tom in the second, and much longer, of the Shark Tank's summer minipodcasts chatting Lions 1st test including a mammoth Tom Curry performance, review the U20s World Cup and debrief on some excellent Sale performances on England's tour to Argentina Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Tw…

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Episode 255: Minipod! Lions, RWC U20s and more 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

Join Alex and Jack in the first of the Shark Tank's summer minipodcasts chatting Lions games against Argentina and Western Force, look at the Sale stars in the U20s World Cup and look ahead to England's tour to Argentina and the European fixture release Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we'r…

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Episode 254: 2024-25 Season Review 1:42:59

6M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Join Alex, James, Jack and Tom as they debrief Sale's 2024-25 season, reminisce about the good times and the bad and put forward their nominations for the Shark Tank's end of season awards Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch plea…

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Episode 253: No More Mondays 55:52

7M ago55:52

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Join Alex, James, Tom and Jack (in a first full new-look Shark Tank!) as they debrief Sale's disappointing loss to Leicester Tigers in the semi-final, bringing down the curtain on Sale's 2024/25 season. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get…

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Episode 252: Squeaky Bum Time 1:01:04

7M ago1:01:04

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Join Alex, James and Tom as they try to lower the heart rates from a tense win over the weekend against Exeter and look ahead to the biggest game of the season in a semi-final away at Welford Road next week Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to…

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Episode 251: Mailbag Special 1:10:41

7M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Join Alex, Jack and Tom as they discuss their thoughts on a selection of questions from other Sale fans including the future of the stadium, academy prospects, signings and squad makeup for next season and what a successful season looks like for Sale nowadays. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, …

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Episode 250: All Aboard The Top 4 Train 59:23

8M ago59:23

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Join Alex, James and Jack as they debrief Sale's emphatic win over Bristol in the final home game of the season, before looking ahead to the Exeter game and a farewell to some Sale legends. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch ple…

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Episode 249: Mauled 47:39

8M ago47:39

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Join Alex and Tom as they debrief on a very frustrating away trip to Leicester in which Sale's hopes of a home semi-final slipped away, and look ahead to what becomes a HUGE Bristol game on Friday night Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get…

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Episode 248: Lions Squad Selection Special - Backs 56:35

8M ago56:35

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Join Alex, James and Jack as they select their backs for the Lions squad ahead of the summer tour to Australia. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at [email protected]…

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Episode 247: Reed-iculous 55:04

8M ago55:04

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Join Alex, James and Tom as they debrief and wax lyrical about some stunning tries in a Sale demolition job of Saracens, plus look ahead to the season run in. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharkta…

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Episode 246: Don't Mention The Home Semi 44:50

9M ago44:50

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Join Alex and Jack as they debrief on a stunning win over Quins, talk at length about forwards and scrums, and look ahead to a huge fixture against Sarries Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at sharktankp…

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Episode 245: Lions Squad Selection Special - Forwards 56:38

9M ago56:38

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Join Alex, James and Tom as they select their forwards for the Lions squad ahead of the summer tour to Australia. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at [email protected]…

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Episode 244: Beating Toulouse at Half Time, You'll Never Sing That 58:51

9M ago58:51

58:51

Join Alex, James and Jack as they review a gutsy if unsuccessful Sale performance away at Toulouse, debate bringing back the Sale Jets, wax lyrical over the front 5, and look ahead to a massive game away at Quins in a couple of weeks. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod…

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Episode 243: Chatting a Load of Pollocks 38:46

9M ago38:46

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Join James and Alex, and guest Billy Ackland, to look back over a nervy Sale win against Newcastle on Friday night, and look ahead to the toughest challenge in world rugby - Toulouse away Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch pleas…

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Episode 242: Falcons Flattened 59:10

10M ago59:10

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Join James and Alex, and guest Tom Millington direct from Kingston Park, to debreif Sale's away win over Newcastle on Friday night, look ahead to the visit of current champions Northmapton this Friday, and chat North West Rugby and signing news. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/S…

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Episode 241: A Ben Curry and Tom Roebuck Love In 34:56

10M ago34:56

34:56

Join Alex and special guest Jack Liebster as they debrief an intriguing and Sale Sharks heavy 6 Nations and look ahead to the return of the Premiership with Sale's away trip to Newcastle. Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch pleas…

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Episode 240: The Clearest Try You'll Ever See 34:35

11M ago34:35

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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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at …

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Episode 239: January Debrief! 1:01:51

11M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

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 C…

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Episode 238: Ending 2024 With A Bang! 1:11:04

1y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPo…

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Episode 237: Allez Les Bleus 55:52

1y ago55:52

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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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in…

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Episode 236: Cheika-Mate Tigers 53:53

1y ago53:53

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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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/…

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Episode 235: "It's Not A Crisis..." 1:16:42

1y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to ge…

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Episode 234: You Know When You've Been Tango'd 57:09

1y ago57:09

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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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddi…

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Episode 233: Sharks Swoop All Over Falcons 1:13:20

1y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

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/website Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, f…

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Episode 232, Part 2: We Need To Talk About Arron 39:39

1y ago39:39

39:39

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/website Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X…

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Episode 232, Part 1: We Need To Talk About Arron 59:13

1y ago59:13

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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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in touch please drop us an email at [email protected]…

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Episode 231, Part 2: Schooled at the StoneX 43:11

1+ y ago43:11

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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…

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Episode 231, Part 1: Schooled at the StoneX 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

44:47

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 show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u…

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Episode 230: Starting With A Whimper 1:16:10

1+ y ago1:16:10

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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/website Support the show For all our other latest…

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Episode 229: 2024-25 Season Preview 1:08:59

1+ y ago1:08:59

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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 Club Theme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show For all our other lat…

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Episode 228: 2023-24 Season Review 1:18:44

1+ y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

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 Awards Theme: Happy Hours by L'Indecis Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, foll…

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Episode 227: Sale Fall At The Penultimate Hurdle 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

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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 tour Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @Sh…

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Episode 226: Mission Accomplished 1:00:45

1+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

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'Indecis Support the show For all our other latest thoughts, follow @SharkTankRugby on X/Twitter, or we're at u/SharkTankPod on Reddit. If you'd like to get in to…