Sale upset over Denny Solomona ban

Sale Sharks have revealed their extreme disappointment following the full release of the RFU disciplinary judgement regarding Denny Solomona's four-week ban for conduct prejudicial to the interests of the union or the game.

The club have defended Solomona's character and maintain that no homophobic words were exchanged during the Premiership match against Worcester Warriors on March 24th.

"The RFU disciplinary panel decided, on the balance of probability but with absolutely no other evidence, that Denny had said those words based on Jamie Shillcock's reaction only. They also did not believe that Mr Shillcock had sought out Denny after the game and apologised to him," read a club statement.

"After serious consideration, Sale Sharks have come to the conclusion that there are significant risks as well as legal and financial hurdles in pursuing an appeal.

"As a consequence, Sale Sharks do not believe that it is in the interests of either Denny, the club or the game of rugby union to prolong this sad affair."