Premiership
By PAUL REES
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Newcastle v Saracens
Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park
THE last time Newcastle defeated Saracens in the Premiership, Labour were in power and South Africa were the World Cup holders.
That was back in 2009, 22 matches ago. They have all been won by Sarries who are at Kingston Park this afternoon in a clash between the champions and the side that finished bottom last season.
It is the longest period of dominance of one side over another since the Premiership started back in 1987. Harlequins piled up 15 successive victories over Worcester betw...
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