Newcastle........ 20pts
Tries: Carreras 54, Stuart 61 Conversions: Connon 55, 62 Penalties: Connon 42, 68

Sale .................... 14pts
Tries: Ashman 10, O’Flaherty 24 Conversions: R Du Preez 12, 26
NEWCASTLE Falcons completed a thrilling second-half fightback to beat title contenders Sale Sharks and hand the home supporters an early Christmas present.
With leaders Saracens slipping to their first defeat of the season, Sale failed to take advantage and remain 10 points adrift, while a third league win in four lifts the resurgent Falcons up to eighth.
Newcastle head coa...