Champions Cup: Sale beat Sharks 26-10 as O'Flaherty stars and reach last 16

Sale defeated the Sharks 26-10 and secured a bonus-point win that qualified them for the Champions Cup last 16. O'Flaherty scored twice, the second on 61 minutes.

Sale secured a 26-10 victory over the Sharks in the Champions Cup, a result that guaranteed them a place in the competition's last 16. The match saw an early penalty from Sharks fly-half Masuku before Sale responded and applied sustained pressure. O'Flaherty scored twice, with his second try on 61 minutes securing the try bonus point and confirming Sale's qualification. The Sharks were without several South Africa internationals, including captain Siya Kolisi. Match facts: - Final score: Sale 26, Sharks 10, with Sale earning a try bonus point and qualification to the last 16. - O'Flaherty scored two tries; his second on 61 minutes secured the bonus point. - Sharks opened the scoring with a penalty from fly-half Masuku. - Sale tries also came from Ma'asi-White and Rodd; Rodd's try followed a catch-and-drive from a five-metre line-out. - George Ford's kick to the corner led to a Sale try when Obi Ene passed out to O'Flaherty, and Sharks flanker Tshituka scored a try in the second half. Summary: The win sends Alex Sanderson's Sale into the Champions Cup last 16 while leaving the Sharks reliant on other results to progress. Undetermined at this time.