Rugby North East, Newcastle Falcons RFC

Relief and regret at Newcastle Falcons result

NEWCASTLE Falcons boss Alan Tait admitted to mixed feelings following his side’s 16-16 draw with relegation rivals Worcester.Read

Blackheath 22 Tynedale 20

A MUCH-changed Tynedale side started off brightly and couldn’t get over the try line and then Blackheath hit back and in the space of 20 minutes scored three tries.Read

Crawford has a Super career goal as he takes his first steps on big stage

TYNESIDE teenager Crawford Matthews is on course to become the North East’s flag-bearer in rugby league’s Super League, after making his international debut last weekend.Read

Huddersfield 26 Westoe 15

A BRILLIANT performance from fly-half Chris Johnson helped Huddersfield to a very convincing 26-15 victory over Westoe.Read

BLAYDON had more than enough opportunities to put an end to their recent decline in form, but lacked the precision to finish off when they were camped on the visitors’ try-line time and time again.Read

Northampton Saints 44 Newcastle Falcons 15

IT is hard to criticise a team who give the most that their ability and experience allows – but once again it was not enough for Newcastle Falcons.Read

Newcastle Falcons boss Luke Eves to seize big chance

NEWCASTLE Falcons boss Alan Tait has thrown the gauntlet down to Luke Eves ahead of this afternoon’s LV= Cup assignment at London Irish.Read

Ealing 46 Blaydon 15

TWICE already this season Blaydon have turned over the then-league leaders boasting a 100% record, but yesterday’s trip to West London proved a step too far for them.Read

West Hartlepool 23 Bradford & Bingley 11

WEST Hartlepool played the conditions perfectly to record a much-needed home victory.Read

Westoe 35 Otley 12

A MAGNIFICENT performance from Westoe’s Ollie Stedman helped the Shieldsmen to a comfortable 35-12 victory against Otley.Read

Fylde 39, Tynedale 28

TYNEDALE went into this game with nine regulars missing due to injury but took an early lead after good work by the forwards resulting in a try by Grant Beasley.Read

Hull Ionians 22 Westoe 34

TWO tries from Westoe centre James Walker helped them to a rampant 34-22 victory away to Hull Ionians.Read

Tynedale 27 Coventry 32

TYNEDALE crashed to their third consecutive home defeat, but still managed to salvage two bonus points.Read

Newcastle Falcons 33 Cardiff Blues 3

NEWCASTLE Falcons ensured a day of double misery for Welsh rugby as they started their LV= Cup campaign in style.Read

Blaydon 20 Blackheath 25

BLAYDON disappointingly lost their unbeaten home record despite running in three first-half tries and racking up a nine-point lead soon after the break.Read