MATCH REPORT : GLOUCESTER RUGBY 21-15 SALE SHARKS

Sale Sharks fell to a 21-15 defeat against Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm in a tight Premiership match. Sharks scored first-half tries through Alfie Longstaff, who has now scored in his first two Premiership appearances, and Tom O'Flaherty, while George Ford added a trademark drop goal. Despite leading 12-7 at half-time, Sale were ultimately unable to hold off Gloucester, who claimed a six-point victory.