Sale Sharks owner slams referee Luke Pearce for disallowing 'perfectly good try'
Rugby NewsMonday, 20 May 2024 at 11:24
from July 1 2024.”
Sale owner Simon Orange criticised referee Luke Pearce for disallowing Luke Cowan-Dickie's try during the Sharks' surprising win against Saracens.
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The two teams could still meet in the Premiership final for the second consecutive season. Saracens will face a challenging semi-final trip to league-leading Northampton on Friday, May 31, while third-placed Sale will head to Bath the following day.
The Sale Sharks owner wrote on X: "Sale have just scored a perfectly good try which Pearce has somehow disallowed. I’m absolutely gobsmacked. Grounded the ball under control. WTAF?????"
One fan responded: "100% no knock on, ball clearly under control and no separation . Absolute joke and they don’t realise the consequences."
A second said: "You clearly don’t know the laws. Stop embarrassing yourself."
Owen Farrell is now the highest-paid rugby player in the world, Maro Itoje fifth
As reported by Wales Online, let's delve deeper into the earnings of today's highest-paid rugby players.
Handre Pollard (South Africa) - £610,000
Formerly earning over £1 million at Montpellier, Pollard took a pay cut at Leicester Tigers, now earning £610,000 annually.
Steven Luatua (Samoa) - £620,000
Representing Samoa post-All Black career, Luatua earns £620,000 yearly at Bristol Bears since 2017.
Antoine Dupont (France) - £700,000
Toulouse's star scrum-half, Dupont, commands a reported £700,000 salary, possibly changing due to Olympic Sevens and potential Japanese stint.
Antoine Dupont, Captain of Italy is interviewed during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Media Launch at County Hall, Lambeth, London on Monday 23rd January 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Dan Biggar (Wales) - £800,000
Biggar's move to Toulon from Northampton Saints saw a salary boost to £800,000, making him Wales' highest-paid player.
Siya Kolisi (South Africa) - £800,000
Siya Kolisi, the inspirational Springbok captain, has enjoyed considerable success both on and off the field. His reported salary of £800,000 at Racing 92 reflects his value to the team and his standing as one of the sport's most influential figures.
Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa celebrates after the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade De France, Paris on 29 October 2023 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)
Maro Itoje (England) - £800,000
Maro Itoje, the towering English lock, has been the subject of considerable speculation regarding his future earnings. While his reported salary of £800,000 with Saracens is impressive, potential hybrid deals with the RFU could see his income increase even further, highlighting his importance to both club and country.
Maro Itoje of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Wales at Twickenham, London on 10 February 2024 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Faf De Klerk (South Africa) - £900,000
Faf De Klerk, the dynamic South African scrum-half, is among the highest-paid players in the game.
His reported salary of £900,000 with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan reflects his status as one of rugby's premier talents.
Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa) - £937,000
Cheslin Kolbe, the electrifying Springbok star, has attracted attention not only for his on-field performances but also for his lucrative contracts. Despite turning down massive offers from other clubs, Kolbe's reported salary of around £900,000 with Suntory Sungoliath in Japan solidifies his status as one of the game's highest earners.
Cheslin Kolbe of Toulouse during the European Champions Cup Final match between La Rochelle and Toulouse at Twickenham Stadium, London on May 22 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK
Finn Russell (Scotland) - £1million
Finn Russell, the talismanic Scottish fly-half, rounds out the list as one of rugby's top earners.
His reported salary of £1 million with Bath underscores his value to the club and highlights the financial rewards available to elite players in the sport.
Finn Russell of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium on 10 November 2023 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Owen Farrell (England) - £1.2m
Owen Farrell is set to bid farewell to English rugby at the conclusion of this season, as the Saracens fly-half secures a lucrative two-season contract with Racing 92.
A statement from Racing read: “Racing 92 can confirm the signing of Owen Farrell (32) for our men’s team. The England international has joined for two seasons and will join up with the ciel et blanc
One report in France indicates that the former England captain could be earning up to £1.2m per season.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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