By ROGER PANTING

Northampton................... 38pts
Tries: Lawes 13, Penalty 22, S Matavesi 33, James 50, Sleightholme 63, Augustus 75
Conversions: Savala 13, 50, 75

Newcastle......................... 13pts
Tries: Radwan 18
Conversions: Johnson 18
Penalties: Johnson 7, 29
LEAGUE leaders Saints avoided a potential banana skin with a six-try victory over winless Newcastle Falcons.
Saints only won 16-14 at Kingston Park back in October and being without a host of their leading stars, there was apprehension among home supporters that their impressive winning run would be ended....