The headlines from Eddie Jones' Six Nations squad announcement may have surrounded Saracens and the salary cap saga, but for TRU, there was a name on the apprentice list which grabbed the attention.
When Newcastle Falcons were relegated at the end of a highly competitive Premiership season, there were question marks surrounding the club’s highest profile player.
Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams thanked the support he received after featuring in his first competitive game since being diagnosed with testicular cancer over the summer.
Newcastle University have been knocking on the door of BUCS Super Rugby and despite new changes over the summer, immediate promotion isn’t a top objective
Newcastle Falcons hooker George McGuigan has penned a new three-year contract that will keep him with the club at least until the end of the 2021/22 season.
In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Simon Hammersley discusses relegation from the Premiership, why Newcastle Falcons have struggled this term, the chance the Championship offers and signing off in style.