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Falcons add forwards coach Wells

Newcastle Falcons add former England and Leicester forwards coach John Wells to their coaching set-up until the end of the season.

No Falcons miracles, warns Gold

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Gary Gold has warned supporters to temper expectations following his arrival at Kingston Park.

Tait leaves in Falcons reshuffle

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alan Tait ‘takes a break’ from the game, as Gary Gold takes over as director of rugby for the rest of the season.

Falcons coach Tait fears the sack

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alan Tait admits his future may be in question following Saturday’s 16-10 defeat by Exeter Chiefs.

Mayhew brothers pen Falcons deals

Newcastle Falcons hand two-and-a-half-year contract extensions to brothers Michael and Richard Mayhew.

Wilkinson the full package – Tait

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alan Tait describes Jonny Wilkinson as ‘the full package’ as a fly-half, following his international retirement.

Shiells matched Hayman, says Tait

Newcastle head coach Alan Tait praises Grant Shiells after the prop matched former All Blacks international Carl Hayman in Thursday’s 6-3 win against Toulon.

Gopperth reveals Wilkinson respect

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Jimmy Gopperth reveals his respect for predecessor Jonny Wilkinson

Bristol sign Falcons lock on loan

Bristol take Newcastle Falcons lock Glen Townson on loan until the end of the season.

Falcons lacked composure – Tait

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alan Tait says his players lacked composure in key situations in Sunday’s 39-8 Premiership defeat by Harlequins.

Falcons sign Tonga winger Hufanga

Newcastle complete the signing of Tonga international winger Suka Hufanga on undisclosed terms.

Falcons switch is big – Tui’fua

Samoa international flanker Taiasina Tui’fua says his switch to Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership is a significant move.

Falcons experience tempted Fondse

Newcastle lock Adriaan Fondse says the lure of playing in a new league is enough to persuade him to leave Stormers in his native South Africa.

I considered my position – Tait

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alan Tait says the club’s recent poor league form has made him question his position.

Falcons sign Stormers lock Fondse

Newcastle Falcons sign Stormers lock Adriaan Fondse

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