Newcastle Falcons

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Api Bavadra’s switch into the big time

After years of globe-trotting with Great Britain Sevens, Api Bavadra admits stepping into the Champ with Coventry has been a steep...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Treatment of Diamond another low for the game

WHEN Red Bull and their dredgers descended on Tyneside in mid-August to salvage Newcastle Falcons, they made it clear that Steve...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Steve Diamond has forged a reputation for making a little go a long way

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: Red Bull blindsided ex-Newcastle boss Steve Diamond

Paul Rees looks at why the former Newcastle Red Bulls boss, Steve Diamond, lost his job just hours after telling reporters:...

By Paul Rees

English Championship

/ 2 months ago

Champ Preview: Worcester Warriors back in the big time

Worcester Warriors fans have had to wait three long years for competitive rugby. That wait finally ends on Saturday.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 months ago

Dream Team – David Warwick

David Warwick, the former Wigton, Waterloo, Cumbria rugby union centre/wing and Barrow rugby league player who is now level seven Wigton's...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 3 months ago

Charles Rylands: New stars who will light up Champ Rugby

As another week of pre-season ticks by and the new Championship campaign edges ever closer, this week we’re taking a look...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Exeter Chiefs coach Dave Walder can’t wait for the big Prem Rugby kick-off

Dave Walder says he’s counting down the days until Exeter Chiefs charge into the new Prem Rugby season. The former Newcastle...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 months ago

Bristol’s All-Time XV: Bears who can pack a punch

What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Red Bull may herald the start of something big

The Red Bull takeover at Newcastle Falcons is intriguing on many levels but the question I keep asking myself is why...

By Brendan Gallagher

English Championship

/ 4 months ago

Champ Rugby Preview: Worcester Warriors aim to hit the ground running

Ben Jaycock previews the Championship season with Worcester unveiling 30 new signings as they prepare for their return Worcester Warriors have...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

England’s Elite Player Squad Analysis: Eight new names including Henry Pollock and Tom Willis

Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season, marking a key...

By Charlie Elliott

Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Red Bull complete ‘landmark’ deal to take over Newcastle Falcons

Energy drinks company Red Bull has completed its takeover of Newcastle Falcons. The Gallagher PREM club, who will continue to play...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Leicester’s all-time XV: Talented Tigers burning bright

What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By Brendan Gallagher

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 months ago

Premiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bristol Bears

In: Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons), Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Josh Carrington (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Will Ramply (University...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

LEICESTER TIGERS

Jamie Blamire In: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints), Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University), Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV), Charlie Titcombe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Freddie Clarke In: Ethan Grayson (San Diego Legion), George McGuigan (Ospreys), Jamie Hodgson (Edinburgh), Freddie Clarke (Gloucester), Amanaki Mafi (Canon Eagles)...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

In: Cleopas Kundiona (Nevers), Amena Caqusau (Glasgow Warriors), Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma), Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons), Anthony Belleau (Clermont), JJ van...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

GLOUCESTER

Will Joseph In: Will Joseph (Harlequins), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Ben Loader (Stormers), James Venter (Sharks), Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Redshaw...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 months ago

Rugby Championship 2025 Preview: Springboks setting their sights on double top

Ben Jaycock looks forward to The Rugby Championship which starts this weekend Tournament favourites and defending champions South Africa return to...

By Ben Jaycock

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 months ago

George McGuigan a Newcastle Falcon again

Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract. Newcastle, who finished bottom of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Prem Rugby Fixtures: Sale Sharks ready to host Thursday night party

Sale Sharks welcome Gloucester for an unprecedented Thursday night opener in this season’s newly rebranded ‘Prem Rugby’ on September 25. Newcastle...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 5 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

AJAYEDWARDS NEWCASTLE & ENGLAND U18 FULL-BACK Newcastle Falcons’ South African-born full-back Ajay Edwards is quickly making a name for himself in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 5 months ago

Dream Team – Joe Craggs

Joe Craggs, the Darlington MP and former Newcastle Falcons and England U18s second row, chooses the best XV he has played...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Newcastle’s Best XV: Falcons set to rule the roost

What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Worcester set to return with Coventry derby clash

WORCESTER Warriors’ first game back in professional rugby will be a derby at home against Coventry on the opening day of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 5 months ago

Ben Stevenson is the latest to leave Newcastle Falcons

Wing Ben Stevenson is the latest player to leave Newcastle Falcons after agreeing a two-year deal at RC Vannes in France,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 months ago

Steve Diamond’s call: Newcastle Falcons need to invest in boots on the ground

Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, starting with the bottom club Newcastle Falcons Newcastle finished bottom of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Charlie Elliott: The new Premiership rebrand – All of the details

The Premiership is set to rebrand itself to simply the ‘Prem’ from next season, as part of a plan to make...

By Charlie Elliott

English Championship

/ 6 months ago

Worcester Warriors will be Championship contenders, says new man Roma Zheng

Worcester Warriors signing Roma Zheng is hoping to help his new side return to the Premiership, with the hungry flyer the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Steve Diamond leads the applause for Newcastle Falcons backer Semore Kurdi

As Newcastle finished the season waiting for news on a takeover, Steve Diamond paid tribute to backer Semore Kurdi. Red Bull...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 6 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Now R360 has to put meat on the bone

The R360 plan is a disruption, but the good thing about disruptions is that they cause conversations, and it’s always good...

By Jeremy Guscott

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Tigers make sure of home comforts

■ By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ............ 42pts Tries: Liebenberg 18, Bassett 32, Kata 52, Heyes 60, Rogerson 73, Hassell-Collins 77...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Premiership Round 18: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend

The Premiership will see a final weekend packed with action, as teams have lots still to play for. Now that the...

By Charlie Elliott

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Premiership Round 18 Talking Points: Rugby says goodbye to some legends

The final round of the Premiership regular season is coming up this weekend, with everything still to play for. Bath have...

By Charlie Elliott

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Premiership Final Round Permutations: Play-off spot out of Saracens’ hands

The Premiership’s last game of the regular season has arrived, with all to play for. Bath may have secured top spot...

By Charlie Elliott

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Ace Tomos helps keep Gloucester in the race

■By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons ........12pts Gloucester ....................... 24pts Tries: Stevenson 6, Davis 65 Conversions: Connon 66 Tries: Harris 17, Penalty...

By The Rugby Paper Team