By ROGER PANTING

Northampton................... 38pts Tries: Lawes 13, Penalty 22, S Matavesi 33, James 50, Sleightholme 63, Augustus 75Conversions: Savala 13, 50, 75 Newcastle......................... 13pts Tries: Radwan 18 Conversions: Johnson 18 Penalties: Johnson 7, 29 LEAGUE leaders Saints avoided a potential banana skin with a six-try victory over winless Newcastle Falcons. Saints only won 16-14 at Kingston Park back in October and being without a host of their leading stars, there was apprehension among home supporters that their impressive winning run would be ended. Howe...