Newcastle

A busy Christmas schedule sees Bath travel to Franklins Gardens in search of some early festive cheer, whilst the top two square off at the Stoop with Quins heroes of the battle of Toulouse hosting champions Saracens.

Bath dominated Newcastle who relied on results elsewhere to maintain their Premiership status

Newcastle Falcons took a dramatic step towards ensuring another season in the Aviva Premiership by securing a losing bonus point against Bath

A last-gasp try from Chris Ashton moved Northampton Saints up to 3rd place in the Aviva Premiership at the expense of Newcastle Falcons on Friday night

Leeds took a massive step towards safety with a last minute victory over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday afternoon

We caught up with Newcastle Falcons hot prospect Luke Eves

Gloucester did their hopes of winning the Aviva Premiership no harm at all with a crushing win over Newcastle Falcons

Saracens reduced Leicester's lead to just 3 points at the top of the table after seeing off Newcastle Falcons at Vicarage Road

fter having a three week break to reflect on their current form, Saracens will be bidding to make it seven wins on the bounce when they host Newcastle Falcons on Sunday afternoon

A last play Tane Tu'ipulotu try secured Newcastle Falcons place in the LV= Cup final next Sunday.

The Falcons went looking for back to back victories for the first time in almost 2 years after their away win at relegation rivals Leeds just 5 days ago

With just 3 points separating the sides prior to kick off, both teams new a win would be vital in the pursuit for premiership survival

Newcastle's relegation fears worsened after a 13-23 home defeat to Exeter on Friday night