Paul Deacon: Sale Sharks Head Coach Exit
- Sale Sharks are preparing for changes in their coaching staff as attack coach Deacon departs after five years with the club.Deacon, who transitioned from a triumphant rugby league...
- The club anticipates revealing its updated coaching lineup "in the coming days." Director of rugby Alex Sanderson lauded Deacon's contributions.
- Sanderson highlighted Deacon's reliability and work ethic.He said Deacon has been a dependable head coach.
Paul Deacon exits Sale Sharks after five years as attack coach, signaling important coaching changes for the team. This pivotal shift will see the Sharks announce a new coaching lineup imminently. Alex Sanderson, Sale Sharks‘ director of rugby, acknowledged Deacon’s unwavering dedication and tireless work ethic during his tenure.Sanderson highlighted Deacon’s role as a dependable head coach, emphasizing his commitment to the team’s success.News Directory 3 is following this story as the Sharks transition. With deacon’s departure, the rugby world is now focused on who will take the reins. Discover what’s next for Sale Sharks as they reveal their new coaching structure.
Sale Sharks Attack Coach Leaves: Coaching Changes Ahead
Updated June 11, 2025
Sale Sharks are preparing for changes in their coaching staff as attack coach Deacon departs after five years with the club.Deacon, who transitioned from a triumphant rugby league career, joined Sale and contributed considerably to their attack strategy.
The club anticipates revealing its updated coaching lineup “in the coming days.” Director of rugby Alex Sanderson lauded Deacon’s contributions.
Sanderson highlighted Deacon’s reliability and work ethic.He said Deacon has been a dependable head coach.
“For the last five years he’s been the first person I call on a Sunday,” Sanderson said.
“He’s been the most diligent, the most hard-working and the most dependable head coach and for me on a personal level, he’s been a rock.”
What’s next
Sale Sharks are expected to announce their new coaching structure soon, as they prepare for the upcoming season.