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Young Gun: Ed Coulson – Newcastle full-back

7 August 2015 0 comments

Deciding to leave Bath was not an easy decision for Ed Coulson but he realised it was best for him and he is now looking […]

Room 101: Tom Catterick – Newcastle fly-half

16 July 2015 0 comments

1. People who say ‘what?’ It gets on my nerves when people say ‘what?’ to every comment you make even though, in reality, they’ve probably […]

Young Gun: Callum Chick – England and Newcastle U18s

10 July 2015 0 comments

Callum Chick started his professional career this week but he has one assignment left as a schoolboy and that is a daunting to tour South […]

Premiership fixtures REVEALED

3 July 2015 1 comment

Saracens will open the defence of their Premiership title at home to Sale on Saturday October 17 as the 2015-16 fixtures were announced today. The […]

Leicester snap Dom Barrow from Newcastle

23 June 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on June 7, Leicester Tigers have secured the services of second-row forward Dom Barrow. The 2013 […]

England unchanged for World Rugby U20s Championships final

19 June 2015 1 comment

England have named an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20s Championships final against New Zealand in Italy. Following Monday’s 28-20 semi-final win over South […]

20 Questions: Marcus Watson – England Sevens

17 June 2015 1 comment

What a year for England Sevens? It’s been awesome even if it’s been up and down. The Olympic situation made it a bit more complicated. […]

Newcastle to own Kingston Park again

12 June 2015 4 comments

Newcastle Rugby, the company that owns both Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder, today confirmed the purchase for the freehold of Kingston Park Stadium from Northumbria […]

Jeremy Guscott’s column: Get the scrum sorted or risk damaging our great product

10 June 2015 0 comments

This season as a whole has been very positive, and the attitude of teams in the Premiership will, hopefully, help to inspire the younger generation […]

Young Gun: Brett Connon – Newcastle and Tynedale fly-half

5 June 2015 0 comments

The step up from schools rugby to the professional game is never an easy one to make but, after a full season in National League […]

Harlequins prop Matt Shields now ready for his crack in big league

21 May 2015 0 comments

Rookie Harlequins tighthead Matt Shields has endured a baptism of fire since joining from Darlington Mowden Park in February and emerged with flying colours. But […]

20 Questions: Kane Thompson – Newcastle lock

6 May 2015 0 comments

What do you make of Newcastle‘s season? It’s been disappointing. We haven’t been able to close out a few games we could have won. But […]

Newcastle defiant despite Premiership clubs’ deficit nearing £25m

6 May 2015 1 comment

Newcastle managing director confident Falcons can become Premiership force despite incurring huge losses for a second successive year.

My Life in Rugby: Jim Jenner – former Worcester and Newcastle No.8

5 May 2015 1 comment

I’ve been fortunate to play all around the world in Sevens and with some of the best players in the world in 15s, enjoying a […]

Italian international joins Newcastle Falcons

1 May 2015 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have added further international experience to their squad for next season with Italian international winger Giovanbattista Venditti joining on a two-year deal. The […]

Newcastle to host Georgia in RWC Warm Up

28 April 2015 2 comments

Newcastle Falcons confirmed they will be playing Georgia on August 28 at Kingston Park Stadium. The international challenge will form part of the Rugby World […]

James Simpson-Daniel to officially become a Gloucester Legend

23 April 2015 0 comments

James Simpson-Daniel is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest talents to grace Gloucester‘s Kingsholm turf and that will be confirmed on Saturday when […]

Vickerman announces retirement

22 April 2015 0 comments

Former England Sevens captain and Yorkshire Carnegie centre Rob Vickerman has announced that he has had to make the decision to retire from the game […]

Andy Saull signs for Yorkshire Carnegie

17 April 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe last Sunday, Andy Saull has signed for Yorkshire Carnegie for the season ahead. The flanker will move to leave after […]

20 Questions: Scott Lawson – Newcastle hooker

8 April 2015 1 comment

What do you make of the Falcons’ season so far? Really good in terms of performances. We’ve improved as a team but ultimately we didn’t […]

Away wins for Saracens and Leicester

9 March 2015 1 comment

Wasps suffered their first Premiership defeat at the Ricoh Arena as they went down to Saracens 26-17 yesterday. The hosts had a 17-3 lead 15 […]

Newcastle Falcons sign Sevens flyer Watson

24 February 2015 1 comment

Newcastle Falcons today announced the signing of England Sevens international Marcus Watson ahead of next season. The 23-year-old Watson, elder brother of England and Bath […]

Mike Delany to join Newcastle Falcons

19 February 2015 1 comment

As revealed in The Rugby Paper by Neil Fissler on Sunday, Newcastle Falcons have signed Mike Delany ahead of next season. The Kiwi playmaker, who […]

Harlequins confirm signing of Matt Shields

17 February 2015 0 comments

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on February 1, Harlequins have signed prop Matt Shields from Darlington Mowden Park. The 24-year-old tighthead, who has already […]

England unchanged for Italy clash

12 February 2015 0 comments

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has named an entirely unchanged match-day 23 to take on Italy on Saturday at Twickenham. Saracens lock George Kruis and […]

Worcester announce signing of Phil Dowson

10 February 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors today announced the signing of Phil Dowson ahead of next season. The Northampton back-rower will move to Sixways this summer after six years […]

Burrell and Joseph to take centre stage against Wales

5 February 2015 0 comments

Twelvetrees on the bench but four Lions return.

Young returns to Newcastle

5 February 2015 1 comment

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on January 25, Micky Young will return to Newcastle when his contract runs out at Bath at the end […]

Harris commits to Newcastle

2 February 2015 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons today announced that centre Chris Harris has re-signed with the club for a further two years. Carlisle-born Harris, 24, first moved to Newcastle […]

Kieran Brookes was right to quit Newcastle Falcons says Joel Hodgson

23 January 2015 1 comment

Half-back leaps to the defence of his old teammate.

Will Welch agrees new two year deal

20 January 2015 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons today announced that captain Will Welch has agreed a new two-year contract with the Kingston Park outfit. A home grown product of the […]

Exiles’ Geraghty slots last-gasp drop goal to beat Exeter

12 January 2015 0 comments

Shane Geraghty kicked a last-gasp drop goal to help London Irish claim a 26-25 win over the Exeter Chiefs at the Madjeski Stadium yesterday. Gareth […]

Tom May to retire at the end of the season

9 January 2015 1 comment

London Welsh captain Tom May has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. May, who turns 36 next month, […]

Falcons sign Bath prop Orlandi

5 January 2015 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons announced the signing of Argentine international prop Juan Pablo Orlandi from Bath. Having begun his career with Italian side Rovigo and spent five […]

Newcastle Falcons fall in Paris

12 December 2014 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have lost their unbeaten record in the Challenge Cup after they went down 31-24 to Stade Francais in Paris last night. Tries from […]

Challenge Cup round 4 teams

12 December 2014 1 comment

Bayonne v Connacht Bayonne: Jon Elissalde; Saimoni Vaka, Lalakai Foketi, Matthieu Ugalde, Pierre Sayerse; Clement Otazo, Christophe Loustalot (Capt.); JC Van Rensburg, David Roumieu, Florian […]

20 Questions: Dave Walder – Newcastle backs coach

3 December 2014 0 comments

Thoughts on Newcastle’s start? Mixed. We’re a win away from where we deserve to be but showed against Bath last week that we’re improving. We […]

Rucks or rubbish, I’ll clean up – Calum Green

13 November 2014 0 comments

In-form Newcastle lock finds clearing up rucks much more enjoyable than tidying up after his landlord, England prop Kieran Brookes.

Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons were never in danger

25 October 2014 1 comment

Falcons boss has never been looking over his shoulder despite third longest losing run in Premiership history.

Sale and Newcastle beat Wasps and Exeter

6 October 2014 0 comments

Tom Brady scored a late controversial try as Sale recorded a 25-14 win over Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday. Tries from Tom […]

Northampton win at Newcastle

22 September 2014 1 comment

Northampton ran in four tries at Kingston Park to beat Newcastle 35-10 yesterday. Saints led 28-3 at the break thanks to tries from Will Hooley, […]

Nick Cain: Magician who turned invisible for England

17 September 2014 0 comments

James Simpson-Daniel was one of those players, who, like David Campese and Gerald Davies before him, was touched by the rugby genius that left you […]

Impressive Wasps stun Northampton

15 September 2014 0 comments

Tries quick from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell helped Wasps to a 20-16 win over Northampton Saints at Adams Park on Sunday. In what was […]

Room 101: Andy Saull – Newcastle flanker

11 September 2014 0 comments

1. Cutting your toe-nails After a day where you’ve been running around in training and lifting weights in the gym your body is invariably tired […]

Room 101: Alex Crockett – Hull Ionians coach

14 August 2014 1 comment

1. Big backs/slim props A real bug bear of mine is how the game has changed from being one for players of all shapes and […]

Dream Team: Eric Fry – Newcastle & USA and former London Scottish loosehead

12 August 2014 0 comments

1. James Slipper – Played against him and the Wallabies in the 2011 World Cup. Solid in the set-piece and mobile around the pitch. 2. […]

Premiership Rugby Sevens is Back and Better Than Ever!

28 July 2014 0 comments

PPAUK By Lucy Lomax The Premiership Rugby Sevens is back for its fourth year and is shaping up to be better than ever. For the […]

Falcons sign Chiefs lock

17 July 2014 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have signed second-row Kane Thompson from Super Rugby side The Chiefs. The Samoan international has 28 caps for the Pacific islanders and becomes […]