Sale Sharks part ways with coach with immediate effect

Sale Sharks have confirmed the immediate exit of defence coach Jamie Langley, who has left the club to pursue another opportunity.

The former England and Great Britain rugby league international joined the club in 2021 as peak performance coach, as part of a coaching set-up that had a strong league influence with Paul Deacon and Mike Forshaw.

Forshaw joined Warren Gatland’s Wales coaching staff in early 2023, ushering the way for Langley to take over as defence coach.

The 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership runners-up have made a mixed start to their league campaign, winning three of six matches.

Sale will announce Langley’s replacement in the coming days.

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Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson said: “Jamie is a hugely popular figure at the club and he has been an invaluable part of our coaching team for more than three years now.

“He’s played a huge role in the success we’ve had in the last three seasons and I’ve got no doubt he’ll go on to achieve great things in whatever he chooses to do next.

“Everyone at the club wishes him all the very best for the future.”