Newcastle

Saracens recorded a comfortable 41-8 victory over Newcastle to ensure they will finish top of pool one in the LV= Cup and progress to the semi-finals.

Steve Diamond hailed his Sale side's battling qualities as they moved into the Aviva Premiership top six with a hard-fought 16-8 victory over struggling Newcastle

Newcastle ended their try drought but Wasps left Kingston Park the happier side after climbing up the Aviva Premiership table with a 17-12 win at Kingston Park.

As Northern Rugby's two top sides clashed on Friday night at the newly named AJ Bell Stadium, Newcastle recorded their first win of the Aviva Premiership with a close 15-14 victory over Sale Sharks.

Bath recorded the Aviva Premiership’s first win, with an impressive 21-0 victory over Newcastle, away at Kingston Park on Friday night.

The captains of the six competing teams are pictured with the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s trophy ahead of the final.

The winners of club rugby's first silverware of the season will be decided on Friday - and the four teams taking part all have their eyes on glory.

Watch action and interviews from Pool B of the J.P. Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s at Northampton where Newcastle and Leicester qualified for the final.

A selection of images showcasing the action as Newcastle Falcons won Pool B of the J.P. Morgan 7s Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series at Northampton's Franklin Gardens.

By denying London Welsh promotion to the Premiership, the RFU have opened a huge can of worms that is likely to see the matter end up in court.

As another club season has drawn to a close, the signing of players has been prevalent! Newcastle have recruited intelligently with new signings...

Newcastle will remain in the top flight next season after the Rugby Football Union ruled that promotion-chasing London Welsh's ground did not meet Aviva Premiership requirements.

Saracens kept up the heat on league leaders Harlequins by recording five tries and a thumping win at Sale Sharks on Friday night.

A last-gasp penalty from Nick Evans spared Harlequins' blushes as they escaped from Kingston Park with a draw after a bruising encounter with Newcastle Falcons.

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