Eddie Jones, the director of rugby at Saracens was delighted with his side’s 44-14 victory against Newcastle Falcons. Jonny Wilkinson continued his good form with 9 points but was unable to prevent Falcons slipping to a heavy defeat. Jones meanwhile, believes that Saracens are playing the kind of rugby that will win games as it [...]
Wilkinson misses out on season opener
Jonny Wilkinson has been left out of the Newcastle Falcons squad for their first game of the season against Sale. The England fly-half is still recovering from shoulder surgery and hasn’t played in any of the Falcons’ pre-season games. England Under-18 fly-half Rory Clegg will be handed his debut and Newcastle director of rugby Steve [...]
Tonga star signs for Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have beaten off competition from Bristol and London Irish to sign Tonga centre Tane Tu’ipulotu on a three year deal. The 27 year old arrives from Wellington Hurricanes and Newcastle director Steve Bates is in no doubts about his pedigree. He commented, “Tane represents an out-and-out quality signing. He is in absolutely fantastic [...]
Flood leaves Falcons for Tigers
England back Toby Flood has left Newcastle Falcons to join Leicester Tigers. The Newcastle born player said it was hard to leave his hometown club but he needed a new challenge. He commented, “This is an exciting challenge and it is one that I could not turn down. I am looking forward to getting stuck [...]