By GRAHAM JENKINS in Philadelphia
NEWCASTLE Falcons managing director Mick Hogan has defended the club’s decision to take their Premiership clash with Saracens to Philadelphia and insists the venture is key to them challenging for top honours.
“It wasn’t a decision we took lightly,” said Hogan on the eve of the match being played later last night.
“The fans pay a lot of money for their season tickets and they want to see as many games as possible at Kingston Park.
“We still have another 15 games at Kingston Park and we were very up front with the supporte...