Exiles dent Sale's hopes
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Alex Lewington's try double proved vital as London Irish dented Sale Sharks' hopes of a Premiership top-six finish with a thrilling 25-23 victory at the Madejski Stadium.
In a game where momentum did not just ebb and flow but veer wildly between both sides, Sale took an early lead through Tom Arscott's try before Irish flyhalf Chris Noakes landed two penalties.
Sale fullback Mike Haley then crossed over moments before the interval only to then fumble the last play of the half and allow Andrew Fenby to score as the visitors trailed 13-10 at the break.
Irish had already seen Tom Cour…
In a game where momentum did not just ebb and flow but veer wildly between both sides, Sale took an early lead through Tom Arscott's try before Irish flyhalf Chris Noakes landed two penalties.
Sale fullback Mike Haley then crossed over moments before the interval only to then fumble the last play of the half and allow Andrew Fenby to score as the visitors trailed 13-10 at the break.
Irish had already seen Tom Cour…
