Sale is where the heart is for Sharks’ tough Diamond

Few men epitomise their club as Steve Diamond does Sale Sharks.

His association with the club began with an 11-year spell as hooker and continued off the pitch, where he has variously been assistant coach, chief executive, forwards coach and is now Director of Rugby.

He has also managed to fit a spell in charge of Russia and short stints at Saracens and Northampton into his career.