Sale clinch victory over Saracens despite Vermeulen's red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Sale held off Saracens to secure a 21-17 victory in The Prem on October 4, 2026. Despite starting without Jacques Vermeulen, who received a red card in the 18th minute, Sale managed to maintain their lead throughout the match. Nathan Jibulu, Tom O'Flaherty, and Ben Bamber each scored tries for Sale, while Saracens responded with tries from Eroni Mawi, Sione Va'enuku, and Charlie Bracken. The hosts took a 7-5 lead at halftime and effectively defended their advantage late in the game.
- •Sale led 7-5 at halftime despite Vermeulen's red card.
- •Jibulu, O'Flaherty, and Bamber scored for Sale.
- •Saracens struggled to capitalize on their extra player advantage.
- •Bracken's late score brought Saracens within four points.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
- 4:09 PMBBC Sport — Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
"Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
"Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 4:09 PMSale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
- BBC SportOct 4, 2026, 4:09 PMSale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
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