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Murray back in Falcons' starting line-up

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

SCOTLAND'S loss is Newcastle Falcons' gain this afternoon as prop Euan Murray returns to domestic duty for the Aviva Premiership game at Bath.

Falcons' European campaign ends in defeat

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:54:48 +0000

NEWCASTLE Falcons' European campaign came crashing to an end as they slumped to a 21-13 defeat to French side Lyon.

Gold admits Falcons face a tough task to avoid relegation

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

INCOMING Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Gary Gold has admitted his side face an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the Aviva Premiership this season.

New Falcons boss targets top-flight survival

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:10:05 +0000

NEWCASTLE Falcons' incoming director of rugby Gary Gold insists the club is capable of retaining its Aviva Premiership status this season.

Newcastle Falcons' Mayhew Bros sign new deals

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

NEWCASTLE Falcons have tied down brothers Michael and Richard Mayhew to new two-and-a-half year deals.

Falcons are prepared for Wilkinson return

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

NEWCASTLE Falcons will get a tantalising glimpse of their star-studded past tonight when Jonny Wilkinson returns to Kingston Park, but head coach Alan Tait is hoping the club will develop similar big-name players in the future.

Falcons’ focus is on Wilkinson

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:13:31 +0000

ALL eyes will be trained on Jonny Wilkinson tomorrow night as the former Newcastle Falcon makes an eagerly-awaited return to Kingston Park, and Alan Tait is happy to see the World Cup winner hogging the limelight.

Falcons skipper backed to succeed

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NEWCASTLE might be languishing at the foot of the table, but former British and Irish Lion Danny Grewcock believes they have a man up for the fight in skipper James Hudson.

Chance for Falcons to swoop

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:15:26 +0000

WITH the gap to safety now standing at a nervy nine points, Jordi Pasqualin is hoping Newcastle Falcons extend their fine recent record over Gloucester this evening.

Sheriffe looking to shoot down Padova

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

RIKKI Sheriffe is hoping another strong European showing will help kick-start Newcastle Falcons' domestic campaign.