Deano: Credit to London Irish but we gave them soft tries

LONDON Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney didn't want hat-trick hero Ollie Hassell- Collins to grab too much attention in the aftermath of their impressive win over Newcastle.

It was, however, a performance that will do the young winger's confidence the world of good, after he allowed a couple of chances to make last week's win at Harlequins that more comfortable to slip by ignoring overlaps.

Kidney said: “We don't care who touches the ball down, as long as somebody does.

“Ollie has been motoring well for us and I'm glad for him, but all of those tries were good team tries.”

Falcons boss Dean Richards believe his side didn't come close to doing themselves justice in west London.

He said: “The players are disappointed in the changing room because it means a lot to them and they've worked hard during the week to put in a big performance, and it hasn't happened.

“Credit to London Irish because they played well, but we have to look to ourselves. We gave them soft tries, we conceded far too easily and didn't take our own opportunities.”