By LUKE JARMYN

“Entertaining our fans, working unbelievably hard, and getting a better mutual understanding” is the mantra that Alex Codling is building, as he looks to make his mark at Newcastle Falcons.
The North-East side didn’t execute a last-minute opportunity in a grueling test against Gloucester last weekend, meaning they’ve started their Premiership campaign with back to back defeats – but Codling isn’t too worried.
The ex-England international joined in the summer from Oyonnax, where he led the French side to promotion to the Top 14, and has been very hands-on is trying to get the...