Newcastle Falcons

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

  • Friday, 2. March, 2012
    Evans penalty rescues Quins

    Evans penalty rescues Quins

    Nick Evans rescued Premiership pacesetters Harlequins from a shock defeat against Newcastle as Quins drew 9-9 at Kingston Park on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 1. March, 2012
    Two changes for Falcons

    Two changes for Falcons

    Newcastle have made two changes for Friday's visit of Harlequins, with the Falcons desperate to close the gap on Wasps.

  • Sunday, 26. February, 2012
    Cockerill hails Ford display

    Cockerill hails Ford display

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill praised the display of George Ford after the teenage fly-half the Tigers to a 42-15 win over Newcastle.

  • Saturday, 25. February, 2012
    Terrific Tigers flatten Falcons

    Terrific Tigers flatten Falcons

    Two tries from Thomas Waldrom helped Leicester leapfrog Northampton into third place in the Premiership table after 42-15 win over Newcastle.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Murphy makes landmark appearance

    Murphy makes landmark appearance

    Geordan Murphy will make his 300th appearance for Leicester when the Tigers tackle Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

  • Friday, 24. February, 2012
    Double boost for Falcons

    Double boost for Falcons

    Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their squad with the signings of Adam Balding and James Goode.

  • Thursday, 23. February, 2012
    Stringer set to join Falcons

    Stringer set to join Falcons

    Munster have confirmed they have agreed to allow scrum-half Peter Stringer to move to Newcastle on loan.

  • Wednesday, 22. February, 2012
    Falcons lock handed ban

    Falcons lock handed ban

    Newcastle lock Adriaan Fondse has been suspended from Saturday's Aviva Premiership game against Leicester at Welford Road.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    Swinson set for Glasgow switch

    Swinson set for Glasgow switch

    Glasgow have announced their second signing in 24 hours with confirmation that Newcastle lock Tim Swinson will join them in the summer.

  • Tuesday, 21. February, 2012
    Wilson commits to Newcastle

    Wilson commits to Newcastle

    Mark Wilson claims the ambition of Newcastle owner Semore Kurdi helped convince him to sign a new long-term deal at the club.

  • Sunday, 19. February, 2012
    Armitage in trouble again

    Armitage in trouble again

    London Irish and England full-back Delon Armitage faces the possibility of further disciplinary proceedings.

  • Saturday, 18. February, 2012
    Falcons grab relegation lifeline

    Falcons grab relegation lifeline

    Ryan Shortland's interception try handed Newcastle a relegation lifeline as they scrambled to a 19-10 win over London Irish at Kingston Park.

  • Friday, 17. February, 2012
    Bedford handed Falcons start

    Bedford handed Falcons start

    Gary Gold makes one change for Saturday's clash with London Irish at Kingston Park as Newcastle go for back-to-back home wins.

  • Sunday, 12. February, 2012
    McGeechan happy with Heathcote

    McGeechan happy with Heathcote

    Tom Heathcote gave Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan plenty of reason for cheer as the fly-half masterminded a 30-24 win over Newcastle.

  • Saturday, 11. February, 2012
    Bath battle past Falcons

    Bath battle past Falcons

    Bath collected a welcome bonus-point win to climb away from the Aviva Premiership relegation zone after beating Newcastle 30-24 at The Rec.