Northampton Saints vs. Sale Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups

Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks meet again in Gallagher PREM Rugby with recent history suggesting a tightly contested rivalry. 

Northampton has won three of the last five meetings between the sides, while Sale has claimed two, including the most recent matchup in March 2025. That Round 13 contest ended in a 27–24 Sale victory, with the Sharks edging the Saints in a close finish.

Current form entering this fixture favors Northampton. The Saints have won four of their last five matches, showing consistency and balance across their lineup as they continue to build momentum. 

Sale, by contrast, has won just one of its last five games overall, though the Sharks most recently earned a 35–14 win over Clermont, offering a potential turning point as they return to domestic competition.

Playing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens provides Northampton with a strong home advantage as it looks to extend its recent run of results. Sale arrives aiming to build on its latest performance and challenge a Saints side that has been one of the more consistent teams in the PREM over recent weeks.

Northampton Saints vs. Sale Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups

Northampton Saints host the Sale Sharks at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 20 at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in Gallagher PREM Rugby action.

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Northampton Saints Lineup vs. Sale Sharks

Starting XV

Emmanuel IyogunCraig WrightTrevor DavisonAlex ColesJJ van der MeschtJosh KemenyTom PearsonHenry PollockAlex MitchellFin SmithEdoardo TodaroFraser DingwallToby ThameGeorge HendyGeorge Furbank

Replacements

16. Robbie Smith17. Danilo Fischetti18. Cleopas Kundiona19. Chunya Munga20. Callum Chick21. Tom James22. Tommy Freeman23. Ollie SleightholmeSale Sharks Lineup vs. Northampton Saints

Starting XV

Simon McIntyreLuke Cowan-DickieWillGriff JohnTom BurrowBen BamberJacques VermeulenErnst van RhynTom CurryRaffi QuirkeRobert du PreezAlex WillsMarius LouwJoe BedlowTom O’FlahertyArron Reed

Replacements

16. Nathan Jibulu17. Tumy Onasanya18. James Harper19. Hyron Andrews20. Daniel du Preez21. Gus Warr22. Ollie Davies23. Tristan WoodmanGallagher PREM Round 7 Schedule

Friday, Dec. 19

2:45 PM ET – Leicester Tigers vs. Gloucester Rugby

Saturday, Dec. 20

10 AM ET – Northampton Saints vs. Sale Sharks10 AM ET – Saracens F.C. vs. Exeter Chiefs1 PM ET – Harlequin F.C. vs. Bristol Bears

Sunday, Dec. 21

10 AM ET – Newcastle vs. Bath RugbyEuropean Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

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