Newcastle Falcons

Get all the rugby news of the Newcastle Falcons of the Aviva Premiership.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Falcons turn to coach Gold

    Falcons turn to coach Gold

    South African Gary Gold has taken over as Newcastle's director of rugby after Alan Tait was relieved of his duties.

  • Sunday, 8. January, 2012
    Tait ponders Falcons future

    Tait ponders Falcons future

    Alan Tait is to mull over his future over the next few days after Newcastle lost 16-10 to Exeter Chiefs to remain bottom of the Premiership.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Exeter clip Falcons' wings

    Exeter clip Falcons' wings

    Exeter took a major step towards Aviva Premiership safety with a hard-fought 16-10 win at beleaguered Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Fielden recalled by Newcastle

    Fielden recalled by Newcastle

    Newcastle boss Alan Tait has made three changes of personnel to his line-up for Saturday's crunch home Premiership clash with Exeter.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Newcastle coach Alan Tait is confident that Jimmy Gopperth will remain with the club next season, with contract negotiations already under way.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Brett: Chiefs must concentrate

    Brett: Chiefs must concentrate

    Brett Sturgess says Exeter Chiefs will have to be "spot on mentality" when they tackle Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 1. January, 2012
    Ashton still in Saints' plans

    Ashton still in Saints' plans

    Northampton have not ruled out a return for England wing Chris Ashton against Harlequins next Friday following their win over Newcastle.

  • Saturday, 31. December, 2011
    Saints see off Falcons

    Saints see off Falcons

    Northampton moved up to third place in the Aviva Premiership with a five-point 32-14 bonus win against beleaguered Newcastle Falcons.

  • Friday, 30. December, 2011
    Saints head to Falcons fortress

    Saints head to Falcons fortress

    Newcastle will be without centre Corne Uys and lock Andrew van der Heijden for Saturday's Aviva Premiership visit of Northampton (2pm).

  • Friday, 30. December, 2011
    Gopperth: Falcons must keep faith

    Gopperth: Falcons must keep faith

    Jimmy Gopperth has urged relegation-threatened Newcastle to "keep believing" in their quest for Aviva Premiership survival.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Tait troubled by slow starters

    Tait troubled by slow starters

    Head coach Alan Tait was left frustrated by Newcastle's slow start as the Aviva Premiership strugglers slumped to defeat at Sale on Boxing Day.

  • Monday, 26. December, 2011
    Sale shoot down Falcons

    Sale shoot down Falcons

    Nick Macleod won the kicking battle as Sale beat Newcastle 27-19 to return to the Aviva Premiership play-offs and leave Falcons rock-bottom.

  • Saturday, 24. December, 2011
    Macleod targets winning finish

    Macleod targets winning finish

    Nick Macleod hopes Sale can maintain their strong December form when they host Newcastle in the Premiership on Boxing Day.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Mayhews pen new Falcons deals

    Mayhews pen new Falcons deals

    Newcastle have confirmed brothers Michael and Richard Mayhew have signed new long-term deals at the club.

  • Saturday, 17. December, 2011
    Wilkinson helps Toulon to win

    Wilkinson helps Toulon to win

    Toulon ran in five tries to beat Newcastle's 36-10 in the Amlin Challenge Cup, replacing them at the top of Pool 2