NEWCASTLE’S Challenge Cup tie against Toulon was cancelled after the Falcons recorded nine positive Covid cases.
The club were due to face the French side at Stade Felix Mayol last night, however Public Health England advised the club not to travel to France.
The cases came following their 17-13 win in Biarritz last weekend.
Toulon were handed a 28-0 bonus point win.
“It is bitterly disappointing news because we had been looking forward to this important fixture between the two unbeaten teams in our group,” Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards sai...