• Home team coached by Bryan Redpath and Tony Hanks
• Squad of internationals and British Lions
• Premiership winners in 2006
• Friendly match against European champions Leinster

Rugby teams, like film set designers, need flair, vision and a good set of props. Enjoy well-choreographed set pieces with today's Groupon: two tickets to Sale Sharks v Leinster on August 24, 2012 at Salford City Stadium About The Event The titans of the North West’s rugby union scene take on the champions of Europe, as Sale Sharks and Leinster come head-to-head for a crunching pre-season friendly. The clash takes place at Sale's new home at Salford City Stadium, inviting giants of international rugby to test out the facilities during an evening of smashing tackles, darting runs and heart-stopping scores. Leinster began the season with a stomping 33-22 home win over Gloucester, while Sale will be chomping at the bit try out new boys Richie Gray and Danny Cipriani. The Venue 12,000 roaring voices fill the air of Salford City Stadium, a part-seated, part-standing venue just off the M60. The ground overlooks the old Ship Canal, and is located within a ten minute drive of Manchester city centre. Spectators will settle in among the standing crowds as they proudly display their preferred shade of blue, cheering and shouting from 8pm onwards. Halves last 40 minutes apiece and come with a ten minute interval during which tummies and thirst can be appeased by a range of on-site food and drink options. Key Information Kick-off: 24 August 2012, 8pm. Accessible by bus routes: 67 and 100 Nearest tram: Eccles Nearest railway: Irlam and Patricroft Ticket redemption: Exchange Groupon for tickets at stadium’s ticket office