Quins edged out by solid Sale

Jason Robinson grabbed a try and all the attention at The Stoop. But while their Wigan import has been settling into the role of England icon, Sale have been reaping the benefits of exporting Steve Hanley to rugby league.

The wing's second-half try lifted his team to a 23-16 win over Harlequins and consolidated his status as the hottest shot in the Premiership.

Reflecting on the summer stint at St Helens that has transformed him, Hanley said: 'I did a lot of defensive work and picked up little things here and there. I really enjoyed it. I'm from Cumbria so it's all league up there and I have so much respect for those guys.'