Edgeley

ON the great western prairies of Dakota is a little town called Edgeley, because it is on the edge of civilization -- a very big word which means some folks have found a better way to live than other folks.

Twinkle and Chubbins Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland 1887

Last October, Diamond received a 12-week suspended touchline ban for pushing the Northampton head of fitness, Nick Johnston, during Sale's victory over the Saints at Edgeley Park the previous month.

Steve Diamond banned for 18 weeks for abusing referee Wayne Barnes 2012

Bell was cited after Bath's Premiership victory over the Sharks at Edgeley Park on 11 February.

Bath's Duncan Bell cleared of making contact with eye of Chris Jones 2011

Exeter had won at Edgeley Park in Sale's final home game last season but they struggled during the opening exchanges as the hosts made a vibrant start.

Sale 23-30 Exeter | Aviva Premiership match report 2011

Gloucester are at Bath and Wasps go to Sale, where they will be hoping for a dry night after last season's dispute about the safety of the playing surface at Edgeley Park.

Andy Hazell salutes Gloucester 'passion' in Premiership win over Wasps Paul Rees at Kingsholm 2010

Rightly or wrongly, it was not so long ago the vibes coming from Edgeley Park were of owners possibly at the end of their tether with a team that was costing a lot and bringing little success to an area dominated by football of the Manchester United and Manchester City kind and with a strong rugby league history.

Sale can be the focal point of Stuart Lancaster's northern exposure | Shaun Edwards 2012

Sale are considering moving their home matches to the weekend, in an attempt to increase attendances at Edgeley Park, and supporters will have a say in any decision.

Up & Under: Sale consider kick-off switch in attempt to boost crowds 2011

Sale and Newcastle, who meet each other at Edgeley Park, have both won only one of their past four league matches, the same record as Gloucester and Wasps, who face each other at Kingsholm.

Sale and Newcastle look to haul themselves away from danger zone 2011

Ward, a favourite for his commitment and vision in his playing days at Edgeley Park, looked on the bright side while acknowledging the rough.

Stockport County slipping gently down the warren of despair 2011

Sale hope to return to winnng ways at home in the Premiership against Newcastle after their Challenge Cup win against Agen at Edgeley Park, above.

Sale and Newcastle look to haul themselves away from danger zone 2011