■By TOM INNES

Ruck time: Falcons and Reds contest the ball

Star turn: Brett Connon on the attack for Falcons, tackled by Kyle Hatherell and Max Argyle
PICTURE: Jacquie Ranieri

NEWCASTLE Falcons boss Dean Richards hailed his side’s best performance of the season so far in overpowering Jersey Reds for their 14th straight league win.
The visitors defied treacherous conditions to score five tries and stretch their lead over Ealing at the top of the Championship table to 13 points.
The Falcons remain on course for promotion back to the Premiership, and could become the first ...