Speedy Ben Stevenson leaves it late to win it for Newcastle Falcons

By Luke Jarmyn

Newcastle ........28pts
Tries: Blamire 33, Gordon 52, Stevenson 60, Pepper 76
Conversion: Connon 77
Penalties: Connon 29, 72
Sale ....................27pts
Tries: McElroy 21, Harper 40, Curtis 57, Birch 68
Conversions: Curtis 40+1, 58
Penalty: Curtis 66
Falcons flyer Ben Stevenson put in a stunning display and proved to be the catalyst as Newcastle scored a late try to secure a worthy win and go top of Group A.
On a different night the Durham man would have scored a hat-trick, but the 26-year-old had to settle for one try and one assist, as Falcons chalked up their f...

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