Newcastle Falcons

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...

London Irish name side for Newcastle trip

  Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will make the trip to Newcastle Falcons in Round 23 of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off).   In the front row, Will...

Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish

Philip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The South African, who this week signed a...

Philip van der Walt extends Newcastle Falcons contract

Back-five forward Philip van der Walt has joined the list of players committing to Newcastle Falcons, signing a three-year extension with the Kingston Park club.   The 31-year-old has made 32 appearances...

Tom Penny extends his stay at Newcastle Falcons

Full-back Tom Penny has signed a new two-year contract extension at Newcastle Falcons.     The 27-year-old Northumbrian has made 72 appearances after coming through the Falcons’ academy.     Penny,...

HIGHLIGHTS: Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Two more years for Iwan Stephens at Newcastle Falcons

Following his breakthrough season with Newcastle Falcons, flying winger Iwan Stephens has signed a new two-year deal and been promoted into the first-team squad.   The cross-code convert scored...

Connor Collett renews terms with Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons flanker Connor Collett has signed up for another season with the Kingston Park club.   The 26-year-old Englishman has made nine appearances this season, scoring one try, and insisted...

EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...