Scrum boys give Joel his shot at redemption

By JOHN RILEY
Newcastle …16pts
Tries: Socino 22
Conversions: Delany 24
Penalties: Hodgson 46, 65, 81
Gloucester …14pts
Tries: May 37, Marshall 48
Conversions: Twelvetrees 38, 49
FLY-HALF Joel Hodgson kicked a last-gasp penalty to snatch victory for Newcastle and keep alive their Champions Cup hopes.
It was a crunch match at Kingston Park on Friday night with both sides looking to further their claim for a top six spot.
Gloucester seemed to have it sewn up leading 14- 10 with just 15 minutes to play after well-worked tries from Jonny May and Tom Marshall – but Hodgson kic...

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