Newcastle Falcons

Challenge Cup back with a bang

The EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes.   There were four tries apiece...

Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup opener with Newcastle Falcons

The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm).   Adam Byrne is handed his first...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: London Irish v Newcastle Falcons

MOMENT'S APPLAUSE FOR DODDIE WEIR AT ALL BKT URC GAMES IN R9

A moment’s applause will occur ahead of all games in the United Rugby Championship this weekend to mark the passing of Doddie Weir.Weir, who played for the Border Reivers in the early days of the...

Bath Rugby: injury update

With Bath's clash with Harlequins on the horizon, the club's head of medical services, Rory Murray, has provided the following injury updates:   Alfie BarbearyAlfie had hamstring surgery at the...

George Merrick heads to France

Lock-forward George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons to join an undisclosed French club with immediate effect.     The 30-year-old has made 13 appearances since joining from Worcester Warriors...

Rob Baxter - Pre-Match Preview - Newcastle Falcons (A)

Exeter Chiefs DoR Rob Baxter looks ahead to his side's latest Premiership encounter away to Newcastle Falcons.  

England squad announcement - South Africa Test week

Eddie Jones has named an unchanged squad for England’s final Autumn Nations Series match against South Africa this weekend. England take on the Springboks at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 26 November...

HIGHLIGHTS: Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints

Elliott Obatoyinbo signs on for more with Newcastle Falcons

Elliott Obatoyinbo will remain a Newcastle Falcons player until the end of next season after impressing during his short-term spell.   The 24-year-old former Saracen has scored two tries in his...