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Saracens will still be the team to beat

8 October 2023 0 comments

Premiership team-by-team previews: Saracens THE champions have been denuded by the World Cup and will start their Premiership campaign with nine players in France and […]

England U20 Squad

8 October 2023 0 comments

Ollie Allan (Leicester Tigers), Joe Bailey (Exeter Chiefs), Josh Bellamy (Harlequins), Jack Bennett (Bath Rugby), Harry Browne (Harlequins), Tom Burrow (Sale Sharks), Finn Carnduff (Leicester […]

Chawatama so happy at Quins

8 October 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK When the news broke that London Irish were to go into administration, Lovejoy Chawatama drove his family to Cornwall and went off […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 17/09/23

15 September 2023 0 comments

Last weekend saw a thrilling start to the Rugby World Cup, and you can find all the action from the latest round of matches and […]

Carcassonne the next stop for Graham

6 August 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Gary Graham is linking up with his former Newcastle Falcons teammate Carl Fearns in […]

The time that Dixon bolted out of the blue

6 August 2023 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS Bolters seem to be less common in top rugby these days but as teams finalise their World Cup squads the experience of the […]

Codling can’t wait to take on ‘fantastic challenge’

30 July 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Having coached in multiple leagues in Wales, Northern Ireland, England and France, it is fair to say Alex Codling has never shied […]

Fed-up Falcons angry over limited telly time

23 July 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Newcastle Falcons are said to be seething after what they perceive to be another snub in the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership TV fixture […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 23/07/23

21 July 2023 0 comments

It’s been another busy week in rugby news despite preparation fixtures for the Rugby World Cup still a few weeks away, and you’ll be able […]

No Six Nations overlap as Premiership Fixtures released

18 July 2023 0 comments

Champions Saracens will head to Exeter Chiefs in the opening round of a Premiership season that will see no games clash with the Six Nations. […]

Kids bring joy to Geordie land

16 July 2023 0 comments

MOMENT IN TIME NEWCASTLE FALCONS, 2001 TETLEY BITTER CUP WINNERS BY NEIL FISSLER IT was once suggested that you don’t win anything with kids and […]

Radwan’s aiming to fly high with Falcons

9 July 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite finishing bottom and with relegation set to return in next season’s top flight, Newcastle Falcons winger Adam Radwan insists his side […]

Spirited England out for revenge

9 July 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW…England v France (Today, Kick-off 6pm) England U20s have the opportunity to make amends for their dismal defeat to France at the […]

England run in eight to leave Fiji in pieces

2 July 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England ……………………. 53pts Tries: Cleaves 15, Penalty 27, Jibulu 33, Thomas 47, Thame 50, Michelow 54, Woodman 67, Fisilau 80 Conversions: Slevin […]

Five Falcons are chosen in Argentina squad

2 July 2023 0 comments

Named: Mateo Carreras FIVE Newcastle Falcons have been named in Argentina’s training squad as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. […]

Witty looks set to sign for Rouen

25 June 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Newcastle Falcons and Exeter Chiefs lock Will Witty is set for another move this summer with a drop-down from the Top […]

Who will be next on the production line?

18 June 2023 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER The Junior World Cup makes a welcome return after a four-year hiatus next week down in South Africa and I for […]

Dream Team with Barry Everitt

28 May 2023 0 comments

Barry Everitt, the former Munster, Leinster, London Irish and Northampton fly-half, chooses the best XV he’s played with or against… 1. Carl Hayman – A […]

Mapletoft gets set for Georgia

28 May 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK NEW England U20s head coach Mark Mapletoft named his first squad since taking over from Alan Dickens earlier this week as his […]

Quartet heading out of Newcastle

28 May 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham, scrum-half Micky Young, lock Greg Peterson and prop Logovi’i Mulipola are among 15 players that are leaving Newcastle […]

GB sevens players pondered boycott

21 May 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Several Great Britain Sevens players thought about refusing to participate in this weekend’s London leg of the World Series due to being […]

We need to rebuild in the north

30 April 2023 1 comment

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL A radical move to bring together Sale Sharks with Newcastle Falcons – and potentially Doncaster or Leeds Tykes – to create a […]

Exit for Wilson

23 April 2023 0 comments

Mark Wilson will leave Newcastle Falcons’ coaching team at the end of the current season, as revealed on Blindside earlier this month. The 33-year-old Cumbrian, […]

I’m quicker, stronger and better, says Lynagh

23 April 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Louis Lynagh claims he has returned from his injury nightmare “quicker, stronger and better than ever”. And the young winger is determined […]

Irish win fight for Collins

23 April 2023 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are poised to complete the signing of Northampton Saints winger Tom Collins, whose departure from Franklin’s Gardens was confirmed last […]

Quins find their feet to finish job in style

16 April 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ………………….. 48pts Tries: Esterhuizen 36, Lynagh 40, Bassett 49, Dombrandt 52, 69; Lamb 73, Marchant 76, Baxter 80 Conversions: Smith 37, […]

Pivac was Falcons first choice

9 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wales boss Wayne Pivac turned down the chance of becoming Newcastle Falcons boss next season before the Premiership’s […]

Baxter sets his sights on Falcons fly-half

2 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Exeter Chiefs are in advanced talks with Newcastle Falcons and Wasps fly-half Will Haydon-Wood as Rob Baxter looks to […]

Falcons lining up swoop for Blackett

26 March 2023 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Wasps boss Lee Blackett after […]

Chiefs lead chase for lock star Williams

19 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Rising star: Cardiff lock Teddy Williams is wanted in Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Exeter […]

What’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)

3 March 2023 1 comment

The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action, exclusive interviews and in-depth […]

Pete Altham: Fylde’s deaf rugby player

2 March 2023 0 comments

Meet Pete Altham, a deaf PE teacher who is not letting his condition stop him from playing the sport he loves at Fylde Rugby Club. […]

Added bulk puts Barnes back in running

26 February 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Barnes head coach Jack Heald feels his side’s much improved season is down to their shrewd front row signings that have bolstered […]

Forthcoming fixtures

19 February 2023 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, February 19 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Leicester […]

Cardall closing in on move to Falcons

5 February 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps lock Tim Cardall is heading back to the Premiership next season after his contract with Super Rugby […]

Students get their England chance

22 January 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By ELISE HAMERSLEY The top flight of English university rugby is once again represented well in this year’s England U20s elite player squad […]

Stuart: It will be tough but we’ll do our best

15 January 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW…Cardiff v NewcastleToday. Kick-off 1pm, Arms Park SCRUM-HALF Sam Stuart insists Newcastle haven’t given up hope of making the knockout stages of […]

Bath hope Russell can be catalyst for success

8 January 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Finn Russell has “bought into the Bath dream” according to the man hoping the mercurial Scotsman can help transform the struggling West […]

Carreras helps to demolish Leicester

8 January 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Newcastle…………………… 45pts Tries: Carreras 13, 35, 37; Chick 27, Blamire 52, Moroni 74 Conversions: Connon 14, 36, 38, 28, 53, 75 Penalties: […]

Walder: We flew out of the blocks

8 January 2023 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons boss Dave Walder was understandably delighted with his team’s performance. “That’s three wins in our last three home league games, and against three […]

Australian deal for Wasps flier Kibirige

31 December 2022 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Heading south: Zach Kibirige has agreed a 12-month deal with Western Force in Perth PICTURE: Getty Images Former Wasps flyer Zach Kibirige […]

Quins double up at Twickenham

23 December 2022 1 comment

Moment in time: Harlequins, 1988 John Player Cup and Middlesex Sevens winners BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins were without a win over Bristol in 15 years, […]

Top clubs finding it tough in Europe

23 December 2022 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Reigning Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle and 2021 winners Toulouse have been notable exceptions but Top 14 clubs have not, […]

Adams shows he’s the man for Gatland

18 December 2022 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle……….. 10pts Tries: Stuart 44 Conversions: J Thomas 45 Penalties: J Thomas 30 Cardiff…………….. 47pts Tries: Adams 8, 55; Priestland 20, Lane […]

Gloucester in line for Stuart and McGuigan

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Gloucester have been busy shopping to improve their squad for next season and have lined up moves for Will […]

Irish work hard to get back on track

4 December 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER London Irish………………… 39pts Tries: Stokes 9, Jackson 54, Cinti 59, 75; Coleman 71 Conversions: Jackson 10, 55, 72, 76 Penalties: Jackson 20, […]

Doddie Weir, a giant among the big men

27 November 2022 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher remembers the hugely popular Scottish and Lions forward who passed away on Saturday It was the moment we all dreaded but knew was […]

Falcons lock Merrick heading for Top 14

27 November 2022 1 comment

Former England U20s lock George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons with ‘immediate effect’ to join an undisclosed French club. The 30-year-old has made 13 appearances […]

Redpath looks like staying at Bath

20 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Bath are ready to take up an option that will keep Scotland inside-centre Cam […]

Falcons dig deep to keep Gloucester out

13 November 2022 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Gloucester……………………. 21ptsTries: Seabrook 37, Jordan 62, Penalty 72 Conversions: Barton 38, 62 Newcastle……………………. 27pts Tries: Radwan 6, Chick 12, McGuigan 32 Conversions: […]

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