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Sale Sharks travel to Kingston Park for a Newcastle challenge

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks will travel to Kingston Park for Friday evening’s clash with Newcastle Falcons.   In Round 12, Sale enjoyed a bye while the Falcons were knocked over by London Irish on the latter’s...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gary Graham makes his first appearance of the season for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host northern rivals Sale Sharks.   The Gallagher Premiership clash is a 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston...

Dave Walder: We’ll be better in long run

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder admitted his squad are “hurting” after losing both their opening games in the EPCR Challenge Cup – but vowed they would be “better in...

Dave Walder: ‘Plenty riding’ on Newcastle’s Cardiff test

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder acknowledged there is now little room for manoeuvre for the Gallagher Premiership club as they prepare to welcome Cardiff Rugby in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge...

Challenge Cup back with a bang

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes.   There were four tries apiece...

Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup opener with Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm).   Adam Byrne is handed his first...