Gloucester have suffered a defeat in the hands of Newcastle falcons, falling 31-19 to see an end to their Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign. Newcastle entered the game with all to play for following Bath’s victory over Ospreys on Friday.
Bath’s victory meant Gloucester could not continue at the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Hence, Newcastle sought the victory more and got it to get the bonus point required to book their semi final berth.
Sonatane Takulua believes a collective purpose and unity, along with an enhanced pool for playing, can help Newcastle Falcons to propel up this season in the table of Aviva Premiership this season.
He spent the summer helping Tonga to secure their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. And now he returns to Tyneside to gear up for the Aviva Premiership start at home to Worcester Warriors on 1st September.
26-year-old player said, “At the Newcastle, the big thing for me is the culture,” he was part of a contingent who is hosting a barbeque of traditional Pacific Islands for players of the Falcons and the staff of the club last week. Continue Reading “This Season Takulua Expecting Big From Newcastle Falcons”
Chris Adam, Lakes skipper will on Thursday, undergo a fitness test to determine if he would be fit to line up for the Seagulls at the Peacock Field this weekend against Macquarie.
This season however has seen him sidelined for the most of it due to a fractured wrist he suffered from.
Dean Noonan, Lakes coach who broke the news noted that the player could be cleared to play but he would remain on the side of caution.
“Chris is going to see [sports doctor] Neil Halpin tomorrow so we’ll find out after that,” Noonan said.
“He could be cleared, but I’ll be erring on the side of caution.”
The injury besieged the 30 year old hooker in round one, causing him to miss the next week, before failing to finish their third encounter on May 7.
The coach noted that where Adams is fit to return, it would be the perfect timing especially as Luke Huth who debuted last weekend at dummy-half, asked to play Knights’ under 20s on Sunday.
“He [Adams] would be very handy as Macquarie will be a big test for us.” Noonan said.
According to Noonan, Casey Burgess would most likely be the replacement No. 9. Continue Reading “NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE: INJURED CHRIS ADAMS EYES RETURN”
John Welsh states that there are lots of changes planned for Newcastle Falcons this season, which is exciting for someone playing in the prop position like him.
About seven new recruits have been introduced at Kingston Park that includes the likes of Sami Mavinga from Lyon as well as Gary Graham, Chris Harris, Jon Welsh and others. While some players might not be new but their contract renewals will certainly help to strengthen the forward row ranks of the club. The club has been at bottom position for Premiership as they lost their place during the season spanning 2012 to 2013. Continue Reading “Changes At Kingston Park This Season”
The Director of Rugby for the Newcastle Falcons, Dean Richards has made it known that there was no other options that to halt the game between the Newport Gwent Dragons and the Newcastle Falcons which saw Newcastle in an early lead as they struck home 6-18.
However, with the game having gone past the 60-minute set mark, the 18-6 lead by the Falcons was allowed to stand as the final result of the game. Fortunately, the victory is their first victory since the beginning of the Anglo-Welsh Cup competition.
Within ten minutes of the start of the game, tries from Mark Wilson, and Belisario Agulla was enough proof that the Falcons would be taking home the spoils of the game. Continue Reading “RICHARDS – THE CONDITIONS OF PLAY WEREN’T GREAT”
Last Friday had seen Northampton in a 22-16 loss to Newcastle. However, that was not the only thing Northampton was to lose as they also have lost their player, Kieran Brookes to a two weeks “charging” ban.
The 26 year old who was sent off during the match, had appeared before a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty.
The England tight head prop will miss the Premiership game against Leicester on Saturday, and also their Champions Cup game against Leinster.
Brookes charged into the ruck, thereby using his shoulder to strike the head of Scott Lawson, Newcastle hooker inadvertently. He was dismissed in the 38th minute of the game.
His ban would end on the 13th of December.
Also, Newcastle lock, Calum Green had struck Brookes with his forearm in the same match. And while the incident had been missed by the referee, Andrew Jackson, it was cited by the citing commissioner. Continue Reading “KIERAN BROOKES HANDED BAN AFTER NEWCASTLE LOSS”