Sale Sharks Star Gets Slammed with Red Card After 'Wrestling Piledriver' Tackle!

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Bath didn’t just win – they stormed past Sale with a powerful six-try display, climbing to the top of the Premiership table. But it was anything but smooth sailing, with two red cards spicing up the drama.

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Red Card Pandemonium – Butt vs. Roets Brings the Heat

First, Bath’s Will Butt was given his marching orders for a thunderous hit on Le Roux Roets. Then, just ten minutes later, Sale's Nye Thomas joined him after head contact with Muir, trying to halt yet another Bath try.

Fans React – "10/10 Execution, 10/10 Stupidity"

Social media lit up after Butt’s tackle. One fan wrote: “I’ve seen worse pile-drivers by the Undertaker.”

Another joked: “That looks like something straight out of those old Nintendo WWF games – flawless form, shocking decision.”

A third noted: “Straight red. No replacement under the 20-minute foul play rule.”

A fourth added: “Well, that wasn’t particularly smart.”

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The Three Richest Couples in World Rugby

Rugby has produced some of the most iconic athletes in the sporting world, but for a select few, success on the pitch has also led to immense wealth off it.

From high-profile marriages to lucrative endorsements and television appearances, these rugby stars have built financial empires.

Here's a look at three couples who have combined their sporting legacies with fame and fortune, amassing millions along the way.

Mike and Zara Tindall – £20m

Mike Tindall is known not just for his rugby prowess but for his royal connections. As the husband of Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Tindall has become a prominent figure in British media.

Nicknamed "The Fridge" due to his imposing physique, Tindall was a stalwart on the rugby field, famously breaking his nose at least eight times over the course of his career. Since retiring from the sport, he's made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appearing on popular reality shows such as I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of HereBear Grylls: Mission SurviveThe JumpShark CageCelebrity Poker Club, and All-Star Poker Challenge.

Despite his success in sports and entertainment, Tindall's wealth has been largely bolstered by his royal ties, with his net worth estimated at £20 million, according to British media.

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