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Brett Connon missed the decisive conversion in the end as Newcastle Falcons were edged out with a two-point margin by Northampton Saints in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Sunday.

The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Sale and Harlequins register victories. Here are the highlights from the five matches.

Gloucester managed to hold on a late fightback from Newcastle Falcons as they sealed a 18-14 victory in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Friday.

Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,

It should be a fascinating weekend at the Rugby World Cup but the small matter of the Gallagher Premiership gets underway on Friday, and Stuart McCracken begins by previewing Bristol, Gloucester and Newcastle.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that scrum-half James Elliott will make a return to the club ahead for the 2023/24 season.

New Newcastle boss Alex Codling chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the coaching experiences which have led him to Kingston Park.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Tom Williams as a transition coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of former South Africa Under 20 international Michael van Vuuren ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed their Gallagher Premiership away fixture against Leicester Tigers has been rescheduled.

The former Fiji international has returned home and will be plying his trade in the National Leagues.

As he settles into life with Newcastle Falcons, former University of Exeter and Exeter Chiefs back-row forward spoke to Joe Harvey about BUCS Super Rugby and his arrival at Kingston Park.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that fly-half Rory Jennings has joined the Gallagher Premiership club on a two-year contract.

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the appointment of Wales hooker Scott Baldwin as defence coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that fly-half Tian Schoeman has left the club with mutual consent.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Argentina prop Eduardo Bello ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that open-side flanker Guy Pepper has signed a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Northampton Saints have boosted their play-off chances as they trounced Newcastle Falcons 66-5 in their final league game at Kingston Park on Friday.

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that Mark Wilson will be leaving the coaching panel of the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the ongoing season.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that back row Callum Chick has signed a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.