The Sale pack try and maul their way over the line but are held up. Scrum 5 metres out to the visitors

High kick from Arscott, and he was tackled without arms late by an Irish player and is penalised. Ford kick to corner. Lineout 5m out

Irish Try - great turn of pace from Yarde who speeds his way over in the right wing. James O'Connor adds the conversion from the wing.

Sale attack once more and gain another penalty. Ford opts for the posts this time and makes no mistake with his effort. Sale restore their ten point lead.

Sale gain a penalty in a kickable position, but Ford goes for the corner. Lineout 5m out from tryline

Back underway for the second half

Half-Time: A frantic opening fifteen minutes with a try a piece for both sides was never going to last, as the weather has dictated much of the play since then. Sale go into the half with a deserved lead, although Irish finished the half much stronger than the Sharks. Second-half coverage coming up in a few minutes time.

O'Connor slots his second of the game with a straight-forward effort. The gap in now 7 points in Sale's favour.

Sharks are penalised again at the resulting scrum. O'Connor points for the posts

Irish knock on at the lineout and waste a good opportunity just before half time. Sharks get the put in at the scrum.