By LUKE JARMYN

Sale ....................28pts

Tries: Taylor 6, Quirke 13, Reed 32, Bradshaw 77
Conversions: R du Preez 7, 14, 33; Curtis 78

Newcastle........31pts
Tries: Cross 30, Blamire 39, Lockwood 49, Jennings 60
Conversions: Connon 31, 40, 50, J Thomas 61
Penalties: J Thomas 69
STEVE Diamond’s impact at Newcastle looks to be in full swing as the new Falcons chief got off to a winning start in a lively Northern derby on Friday night.
The north-east side looked hugely rejuvenated, and scored four tries in an impressive display to come from behind at half-time to get their first win...