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Thompson aims for a season lift

9:54am Saturday 13th December 2008

MATT Thompson is hoping that a successful European Challenge Cup run will prove the catalyst for an improvement in Newcastle Falcons’ domestic form, writes SCOTT WILSON.

Thompson wants Newcastle to extend winning run

5:27pm Friday 12th December 2008

MATT Thompson is hoping that a successful European Challenge Cup run will prove the catalyst for an improvement in Newcastle Falcons' domestic form.

Falcons hoping to hang on to Hayman

8:37am Friday 12th December 2008

NEWCASTLE Falcons director of rugby Steve Bates has played down suggestions that Carl Hayman could be poised for a dramatic return to New Zealand.

Bates eases schedule

11:20am Wednesday 10th December 2008

DIRECTOR of rugby Steve Bates expects Sunday’s European Challenge Cup home game with Overmach Parma to prove crucial to Newcastle Falcons’ attempts to make the knockout stage of the competition for the fourth season in succession.

Noon’s return crucial to Falcons’ Italian job

8:31am Saturday 6th December 2008

STEVE Bates is tipping Jamie Noon to make an instant impact when he returns to Newcastle Falcons’ starting lineup in this afternoon’s European Challenge Cup game at Overmach Parma.

University promises first-class facilities

9:35am Thursday 4th December 2008

NEWCASTLE Falcons insist it is business as usual despite yesterday’s confirmation that Northumbria University have purchased the club’s Kingston Park ground from Northern Rock.

Falcons look to future after Northumbria Uni buys Kingston Park

5:35pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

NEWCASTLE Falcons insist it is business as usual despite yesterdays confirmation that Northumbria University have purchased the club's Kingston Park ground from Northern Rock.

Tributes pour in after rugby player's death

4:46pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008

THE North-East rugby community came together today to pay tribute to the inspirational Ali Johnson, who died on Monday following a stroke.

Security improves Falcons’ focus

9:32am Friday 28th November 2008

NEWCASTLE Falcons lock Mark Sorenson has spoken of the focus within the Newcastle squad, as they prepare for tonight’s visit of Wasps.

Falcons will not be sold, says Thompson

HOME SWEET HOME: Newcastle Falcons will not be moving from Kingston Park

10:48am Wednesday 26th November 2008

NEWCASTLE Falcons chairman Dave Thompson (below, right) has ended months of takeover speculation by revealing the club will not be sold – dismissing talk of a move away from Tyneside.


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