By PAUL REES

Saracens .......................... 37pts
Tries: Dan 10, van Zyl 30, Gonzalez 40, Penalty 63, Mako Vunipola 70
Conversions: Manu Vunipola 31, 40
Penalties: Manu Vunipola 23, 44

Newcastle......................... 19pts
Try: Radwan 16
Conversion: Jennings 17
Penalties: Jennings 1, 20, 37, 45
A Saracens victory over Newcastle is almost as guaranteed as rain in December, but they had to work for their 24th successive success against the Falcons despite dominating possession.
They trailed in the last minute of the opening half after opting to play into the strong wind first ...