Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins Programme

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REPLACEMENTS
PHIL BRANTINGHAM
BRYAN BYRNE
EDUARDO BELLO
SEBASTIAN DE CHAVES
KIRAN MCDONALD
PEDRO RUBIOLO
GUY PEPPER
CALLUM CHICK (C)
16 MICHAEL VAN VUUREN 17 ADAM BROCKLEBANK 18 MURRAY MCCALLUM 19 TIM CARDALL
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11 CAMERON ANDERSON JAMES CHISHOLM
10 WILL EDWARDS WILL EVANS
9 WILL PORTER
ALEX DOMBRANDT (C)
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REFEREE: MATTHEW CARLEY
ASSISTANT REFEREES: HAMISH SMALES, WAYNE FALLA
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TIME KEEPER: ALAN HUGHES
CITING OFFICER: ANDY BLYTH

ALEX
CODLING
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy new
year, and thank you for coming along to tonight’s game.
Welcome to the players, staff and supporters of Harlequins as
we play our first match of 2024.
As a former Harlequins player and coach it is always one of
the fixtures I look out for when the schedule comes out in the
summer, and it will be a great test for us against a Quins side
with plenty of ability.
Our last home game saw us showing plenty of character and
effort against Bristol Bears, and I want to thank our supporters
for turning up and really getting behind the players.
going to be setbacks along the way, but having the support of
our home crowd provides a massive boost as we build that bank
of experience which will bear fruit further down the line.
Our games either side of the new year have seen two of our
homegrown players reaching the 100 appearance mark, with
Jamie Blamire achieving it last week at Saracens and Brett
Connon set to do likewise this evening.
Jamie is a very talented young man who very embodies the
ethos of Newcastle Falcons, and it is testament to his ability and
hard work that he has played a century of games for the club
just a week after his 26th birthday, and has already been capped
by his country.
TONIGHT PRESENTS
A MASSIVE
OPPORTUNITY
Our spirit and togetherness was also evident in last weekend’s
game down at Saracens where we defended like Trojans, and
the commitment of this group cannot be questioned.
I know you all share our frustration about the results, and we’re
doing it tough at the moment, but the manner in which our
crowd stays behind us is so important in the development of
this team.
We are working hard to cut out the errors which have been
costing us, and tonight presents a massive opportunity to get
that win which will galvanise us for the remainder of the season.
We’re bringing through a lot of young players and exposing guys
to Premiership rugby, which takes time, and there are inevitably
He and his family showed amazing commitment travelling great
distances from West Cumbria on a regular basis throughout his
time in our academy, and we have said from the outset that a
big part of what we are doing here is showcasing local talent.
Brett is another player who falls into that category, coming
through the academy and establishing himself at Premiership
level. I think it’s important that we as a club acknowledge these
milestones, and I know it will be a proud occasion for Brett and
his family when he is out there for the 100th time.
Once again thank you for coming along this evening, and I hope
you enjoy the game.
CODDERS
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Prop-forward Eduardo Bello says his assimilation into Tyneside life is well underway, and
that a first win of the league season is not far away for Newcastle Falcons.
Now aged 28 and with 20 Argentina caps to his name, it has
been an eventful year for the tight-head, who was a Gallagher
Premiership title winner with Saracens before playing 11 of his
country’s 12 tests in 2023.
“I played something like six or seven games for them, and
then towards the end of the season I had an ankle injury which
meant I wasn’t available for the last part of the regular season
and then the Premiership play-offs.
PLAYER INTERVEIW - EDUARDO BELLO
Combine that with moving clubs and raising a baby daughter in
a foreign country, despite a helter-skelter year the hard-hitting
Puma cuts a settled figure as he sits down to talk all things
rugby.
“I moved to Saracens for the 2022-23 season, and I really
enjoyed my short time there,” says Bello, who goes by the
nickname of ‘Lolo’.
“They do things the right way there, but I don’t think there’s
any big secret or anything really too different. They’ve just
got a lot of really good, experienced, players and coaches.
They have the money to have a lot of international players in
every position, which makes things a lot easier, but when you
compare how they train to how Newcastle train, it’s really not
that different.
“They are a champion team and I Iearned a lot there, but I
didn’t play a huge amount of games. I would have loved to have
played more but I had some injuries, and then when I was fit the
competition for places was so great there that they always had
lots of options to choose from.
EDUARDO
BELLO
“I still went to Twickenham for the Premiership final and I was
really happy for the guys that they won, but yeah, of course,
it was a bit of a strange feeling when everyone is on the pitch
celebrating but I haven’t played in the game, and I already
know I’m leaving the club.”
Crediting the North London club for the manner in which they
helped ready him for the international schedule, he adds: “In
fairness to Saracens they helped me a lot during that time to
stay mentally strong, and to help me get my ankle fixed in time
to be in contention for the Rugby Championship and World Cup
selection, which had always been my dream.
“Right from when I was a young boy my ambition was to
play for Los Pumas. I never imagined I could play in a Rugby
World Cup, and when I wasn’t playing a lot for Saracens at the
beginning of 2023 I didn’t think it was going to happen for me. I
then got injured and had ankle surgery, so I thought the dream
was over, so to come back and play in every single game apart
from one during the Rugby Championship and World Cup was
absolutely incredible.”
I learned a lot
from my year
at Saracens
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Coming through their group but losing the third-place
play-off to England, Bello says: “I really enjoyed the World
Cup, although we didn’t achieve our objective of reaching
the final, which was disappointing.
“To experience a
Rugby World Cup was
incredible”
“The third-place play-off against England was another
disappointment because we lost a really close game and
missed out on a bronze medal, but as an overall experience
it was incredible. We worked really hard, we did everything
we could and sometimes the game just doesn’t go your
way. We went really close and it was hard at the end, but
when I look back I have good memories, too.
“It was hard from a family point of view because we were
in camp and at the tournament for such a long period of
time – basically four months when you add it all up – so to
have a young child and not be able to see them much was
really tough.
“It was tougher for my wife, of course, but she is a
superhero and they come over to France for the last
two pool games of the World Cup as well as the knockout
games. My wife Florencia took our baby everywhere
and she is just incredible, and we now have this great life
together in Newcastle.”
Asked where it had all began, the gentle giant recalls: “My
home city is Villa Maria in Cordoba province, which is in the
centre of Argentina. Life there is pretty quiet. It’s not a big
city so there’s not a whole lot to do, but all my family are
there and I like it.
“I was never really into any other sports and when I was
nine years old one of my teachers at school invited me to
come along and try rugby, because I was always a big kid.
“My club was San Martin de Villa Maria, and I played for
them all the way up until 16 years of age, at which point
I got selected for an academy in Cordoba, which is the
capital of the province. It was 150km away from Villa Maria
and I had to go there three times a week, so it was a lot of
travel, and then when I was 19 years old I moved to another
city called Rosario, where I played for Atletico de Rosario.

PLAYER INTERVEIW -EDUARDO BELLO
“I moved there just for rugby because they played in one of the
best tournaments in Argentina, and that’s when I began to play
for Pumitas, which is the Argentina Under-20s national team. I
played the World Cup with them in Italy in 2015, and then in 2017
I moved to Italy to sign for Zebre in Parma.”
Enjoying his first foray into European club rugby, Bello says:
“That was the start of my professional career at the age of 21,
and I moved there with my girlfriend at the time, Maria Florencia,
who is now my wife. I met Florencia in 2016 when I was living in
Rosario, so in the beginning it was a long-distance relationship,
and when I had the opportunity of moving to Parma I asked her
to come with me.
“Florencia has followed me everywhere and I am really grateful,
and we have an 18-month-old daughter with us in Newcastle
called Amapola, which translates as ‘Poppy’.
“Life in Parma was really good and we enjoyed our time there.
The food was amazing with the prosciutto (ham) and the
lambrusco (wine), and I had an affinity with the Italian people.
We both had Italian ancestry so we had Italian passports, and
our time there was great. When we first arrived we didn’t speak
any Italian at all, which we slowly started to learn, and I enjoyed
the rugby there as well.”
Progressing from the club to the international stage on the
back of his consistent improvement, he explains: “It was in my
fourth season in Italy when I got my first full cap for Argentina,
in October 2021, against Australia.
“We had to spend the whole Rugby Championship in Australia
because of all the Covid travel and isolation restrictions, so we
were there for two months and in the last game I got capped
against the Wallabies. They called me again the following
November when I played against Ireland on their European tour,
and it took off from there.”
Loving life in North East England following his summer switch,
Bello was able to get the inside track thanks to Argentina teammates
Matias Orlando, Matias Moroni, Pedro Rubiolo and Mateo
Carreras already being at the club
“I spoke to the four
guys about Newcastle
Falcons”
“I spoke to the four guys about Newcastle Falcons and they had
really positive things to say about the club and the city, which
was nice to hear, and it’s been really helpful having them here
when I arrived,” he says.
“Just little things like finding a house, getting around town and
settling in at the club – it’s been very different, because when I
moved to Zebre and Saracens they didn’t really have any Argies
at the club already. Maybe one at the most.
“Of course we get along with all the guys from all the other
countries, but in terms of our wives, children and wider families
it’s better having guys here who can speak the same language
and relate to the same experience that you’re having. I received
a lot of help from that group, and the main two things I was
worried about were things you can’t control anyway, like the
weather and the language.
“I’d been living in London for a year so the British weather and
the English language wasn’t totally new to me, but I knew the
Geordie would be harder to understand and that it would be a lot
colder up north. I mean yeah, the weather’s not great and it can
be hard at times, but that’s fine, and it’s a great city. As for the
language, I’m doing my best and hopefully improving. I need to
learn more English before I move onto Geordie, but our daughter
is 18 months old and she can teach me!”
Unperturbed by the club’s ongoing wait for a first win of the
Gallagher Premiership season, Bello believes the groundwork
is being done to mount a more consistent assault on the
competition.
“Florencia and I love being in Newcastle, and the club have been
great with us,” he insists.
“I think the coaching is good, and although things have been
disappointing in terms of results the guys are working really
hard every day and doing everything they can to make it happen.
“We’ve had loads of close games and not been far away from
that first win in the league. In our last two home matches
against Exeter and Bristol we’ve done loads of positive things
and not been far away from the win, but we know we need to do
it for 80 minutes – not just for 65 or 70.
“It might come down to a little bit of concentration, but I truly
believe we are doing all the right things and that the results will
start to come if we just keep with it and believe.
“There are loads of positive things that we are doing, and the
guys work hard for each other. It’s just these little five-minute
switch-offs during games which are costing us, and when you
concede two tries during those periods, that’s what hurts you.
“The results will start
to come if we keep
with it and believe”
“It’s frustrating because we’re having really dominant spells
during games, and for example on my debut away to Harlequins
we were in pretty much total control during the first 25 minutes.
We had chances to score three or four tries but didn’t take
them, and it allowed them to come back into the game. That’s
another thing we need to improve, but the guys are aware of
that and working hard at it all the time in training.”
Whilst our little corner of North East England might not enjoy the
domestic limelight when it comes to club rugby, the Kingston
Park fan club is alive and well in South America.
“For sure, the people in Argentina know about Newcastle
Falcons,” beams Bello.
“The Falcons have a big profile back home and rugby fans
in Argentina will follow the Falcons’ games. Guys like Mateo
Carreras, Tosti [Matias Orlando] and Tute Moroni are big national
stars over there.
“Maybe not so much guys like me in the front row, but those
back-line guys are adored by the fans, Newcastle are definitely
on the map there.”
PLAYER INTERVEIW - EDUARDO BELLO
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FALCONS FIT
COMPLETE!
Falcons Community has had a successful 12 weeks of Falcons
Fit, where an incredible 30 participants attended weekly
sessions, demonstrating their enthusiasm and commitment to
improving their health.
The programme combined rugby-themed activities, strength
and conditioning gym sessions and healthy lifestyle workshops,
delivered in partnership with Nuffield Health.
Falcons Community worked closely with Nuffield Health to
provide health and lifestyle workshops to help improve the
overall health and well-being of the participants. The workshops
focused on a range of topics including healthy eating habits,
physical activity, emotional wellbeing and resilience.
The participants were also provided with guidance on how to
maintain a healthy lifestyle beyond the programme.
It is amazing to see that many members are sharing their
success stories of what they have achieved, including reduced
blood pressure, healthier eating habits, increased step
count, inches lost around the waist and weight loss. These
achievements are a testament to the effectiveness of the
programme and the commitment shown by the participants.
COMMUNITY
Julie, who attended Falcons Fit with her daughter, Katherine,
said: “ Thank you to everyone for encouraging Katherine over
the last few weeks - she has had a great time at Falcons Fit.
I have never known her to enjoy exercising, so we will be back
in January.”
COMMUNITY NEWS
WORLD STAGE
COMES TO OUR
REGION
Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will host the opening game at the
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
The announcement hosted some star-studded players including
Tamara Taylor, who has an impressive 115 caps for her country.
Tamara represented the Red Roses at three World Cups, beating
Canada in the 2014 final.
She was joined by ex-team-mate and the Red Roses’ mostcapped
player, Sarah Hunter, who started her Rugby Union
journey at Novocastrians RFC in Newcastle and went on to be
one of the most decorated Women’s Rugby players to date.
Hunter’s final game for her country was played at Newcastle
Falcons’ home ground, Kingston Park Stadium, where England
achieved a big win over Scotland in the opening match of last
season’s Women’s Six Nations.
Local girls teams from Houghton Rugby Club had the incredible
opportunity to be coached by both Tamara and Sarah at the Stadium
of Light, with Newcastle Rugby Foundation coaches also
assisting in delivering the session and joining in with games and
activities.
Zoe Hornby, Falcons Community development officer, said “The
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will have such a positive impact
on so many young players and follow on from the success
of the Red Roses in the last World Cup.
“For us North-East-based rugby enthusiasts it is an exciting and
memorable event having the opening game held at the Stadium
of Light in Sunderland. Having role models like Sarah Hunter,
Marlie Packer and so many more will only help grow the game
and continue to inspire the younger generations.”
For more information about girls and
women’s rugby, and the programmes we
offer, please email falconscommunity@
newcastle-falcons.co.uk.
MOMENT OF THE
MONTH
Our moment of the month for December is awarded to Seaton
Carew RUFC.
Seaton Carew, who have newly engaged in the Club Connections
programme, have already shown enthusiasm and dedication
towards the initiative by bringing a large group of players to a
recent pre-match festival, which was a great success.
In addition, the juniors from Seaton Carew were also invited
to attend the Falcons v Montpellier fixture, where they had a
memorable experience. They had the opportunity to form the
pre-match guard of honour, which was a thrilling experience,
and ran out as mascots with the Falcons, which made for a truly
unforgettable day.
Falcons Fit will start on January 24. If you are interested in
learning more about the Falcons Fit programme or would like
to register your interest, please email falconscommunity@
newcastlefalcons.co.uk.
Seaton Carew are active members of our Club Connections
programme, powered by Fusion for Business, which helps
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CLUB NEWS
FLY WITH THE FALCONS
Travel on Newcastle Falcons’ team charter flight when we take
on Perpignan in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The match at Stade
Aime Giral sees the Falcons returning to Catalan country for the
first time in 20 years.
CROSS-BORDER FRIENDLY
Newcastle Falcons will host Edinburgh on Friday February 9 at
Kingston Park, with opportunities to help raise funds for My
Name’5 Doddie.
The cross-border clash is a 7.45pm kick-off and tickets are now
on sale, unreserved throughout the stadium, priced at just £10
for adults and £5 for under-18s
Season ticket and parking pass holders are advised this game
is NOT included in their 2023-24 package, with the Falcons
renewing rivalries against the men from the Scottish capital.
A 10% donation from sales of an exclusive hat will be made to
My Name’5 Doddie, the charity set up by the late Doddie Weir
which is striving to find a cure for motor neurone disease.
There will be further opportunities to donate on the night, with
Falcons head coach Alex Codling delighted to have secured the
fixture.
“This makes a lot of sense for us because Edinburgh provide
top-level opposition for us during a part of the season where
we have an extended break from our regular games,” he said.
“We have developed a great relationship with Edinburgh which
has already seen the two squads coming together for some
joint training sessions in the Scottish Borders.
“From a geographical point of view, it’s also a great match-up
because the relative proximity will enable fans of both sides to
come along and support the fixture.
“The opportunity for fans to donate to My Name’5 Doddie feels
like a very natural partnership, considering Doddie Weir’s huge
connection with Newcastle and Scottish rugby.
“I’m sure supporters of both clubs will come along and enjoy
the occasion, and with the tickets priced the way they are we
can hopefully get a good crowd along for what will be a proper,
competitive fixture.”
ALL ABOARD!
Newcastle Falcons’ Supporters’ Club are running return coach
travel to the Gallagher Premiership game at Northampton
Saints on Saturday January 27.
The match at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens is a 2pm
kick-off.
Our flight-only package is priced at £350 and will see you flying
with the players and support staff direct from Newcastle to
Perpignan on Saturday January 20.
The game takes place the following afternoon, with the return
flight back to Newcastle later that day.
The first 50 people to book will get a free match ticket thrown in,
with the direct flight getting you from Newcastle to Perpignan
in under three hours!
Book direct by emailing jodie.jinks@travelcounsellors.com, who
will also be happy to help arrange transfers and accommodation.
Return coach travel for adults is priced at £35 for Supporters’
Club members and £40 for non-members, while for juniors it is
£17.50 for members and £20 for non-members.
Please note, these prices do not include match tickets, with
departure times as follows:
7.45am: Kingston Park
8.05am: Washington Services
8.45am: Scotch Corner
4.45pm: Return journey departs
CLUB NEWS
To book, email keithevans2105@gmail.com or call Keith on
07812 975 220. Payment can be made direct to account
number 13503976 and sort code 20-59-61.
Newcastle Falcons are grateful to our independent Supporters’
Club for their continued backing, and look forward to seeing
you in Northampton!
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FIRST TEAM
TRUE NORTH
NEWCASTLE FALCONS 2023 - 24
PLAYERS
PHIL
BRANTINGHAM
PROP
BORN: 02/10/01
HEIGHT: 1.83M (6FT)
WEIGHT: 117KG (18ST 5)
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PROP
BORN: 06/09/95
HEIGHT: 1.88M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 125KG (19ST 9)
HONOURS: ENGLAND STUDENTS
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LOUIS
BROWN
FULL-BACK
BORN: 17/02/98
HEIGHT: 1.87M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 91KG (14ST 5)
HONOURS: ENGLAND
COUNTIES U18
SPONSORED BY
BRYAN
BYRNE
HOOKER
BORN: 09/09/93
HEIGHT: 1.78M (5FT 10)
WEIGHT: 104KG (16ST 5)
HONOURS: IRELAND U20
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JOSH
BAINBRIDGE
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JOSH
BARTON
EDUARDO
BELLO
SPONSORED BY
JAMIE
BLAMIRE
SPONSORED BY
MATEO
CARRERAS
BACK ROW
SCRUM-HALF
PROP
HOOKER
LOCK
WING
BACK ROW
FLY-HALF
BORN: 17/04/96 BORN: 15/12/97 BORN: 27/11/95 BORN: 22/12/97
BORN: 13/01/97
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HEIGHT: 1.93M (6FT 3)
HEIGHT: 1.76M (5FT 8)
WEIGHT: 103KG (16 ST 3) WEIGHT: 85KG (13ST 5) WEIGHT: 120KG (18ST 12)
WEIGHT: 112KG (17ST 8)
WEIGHT: 121KG (19ST)
WEIGHT: 84KG (13ST 3)
WEIGHT: 115KG (18ST 1)
WEIGHT: 89KG (14ST)
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SAM
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BACK ROW
BORN: 28/8/92
HEIGHT: 1.90M (6FT 2)
WEIGHT: 100KG(15ST 10)
HONOURS: WALES
SEBASTIAN
DE CHAVES
JAMES
ELLIOTT
JOHN
HAWKINS
LOCK
SCRUM-HALF
LOCK
BORN: 30/10/90 BORN: 29/08/98
BORN: 11/11/96
HEIGHT: 2.02M (6FT 6) HEIGHT: 1.77M (5FT 10)
HEIGHT: 1.95M (6FT 5)
WEIGHT: 117KG (18ST 5) WEIGHT: 82KG (12ST 13)
WEIGHT: 117KG (18ST 6)
HONOURS: SOUTH AFRICA U20 HONOURS: ENGLAND STUDENTS
JORDAN
HOLGATE
CENTRE
BORN: 02/06/97
HEIGHT: 1.91M (6FT 3)
WEIGHT: 108KG (17ST)
CAMERON
HUTCHISON
CENTRE
BORN: 01/06/98
HEIGHT: 1.82M (6 FT)
WEIGHT: 102KG (16 ST 1)
HONOURS: SCOTLAND U20
FREDDIE
LOCKWOOD
BACK ROW
BORN: 31/12/00
HEIGHT: 1.88M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 116KG (18ST 3)
HONOURS: ENGLAND U19
CHARLIE
MADDISON
HOOKER
BORN: 24/06/91
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OLLIE
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BACK ROW
BORN: 08/04/02
HEIGHT: 1.84M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 105KG (16ST 7)
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BORN: 10/07/91
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HEIGHT: 1.76M (5FT 8)
HEIGHT: 1.93M (6FT 4) HEIGHT: 1.80M (5FT 9)
HEIGHT: 1.85M (6FT 1)
HEIGHT: 2.02M (6FT 7)
HEIGHT: 1.85M (6FT)
HEIGHT: 1.86M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 84KG (13ST 3) WEIGHT: 120KG (18ST 12)
WEIGHT: 93KG (14ST 9)
WEIGHT: 126KG (19ST 12)
WEIGHT: 116KG (18ST 4)
WEIGHT: 92KG (14ST 6)
WEIGHT: 89KG (14ST)
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MATIAS
ORLANDO
CENTRE
BORN: 14/11/91
HEIGHT: 1.83M (6FT)
WEIGHT: 94KG (14ST 11)
HONOURS: ARGENTINA
HUGH
O’SULLIVAN
SCRUM-HALF
BORN: 24/2/98
HEIGHT: 1.78M (5FT 9)
WEIGHT: 84KG (13ST 3)
HONOURS: IRELAND U20
RICHARD
PALFRAMAN
PROP
BORN: 20/12/93
HEIGHT: 1.85M (6FT 1)
WEIGHT: 120KG (18ST 13)
TOM
PENNY
FULL-BACK
BORN: 13/10/94
HEIGHT: 1.79M (5FT 9)
WEIGHT: 87KG (13ST 9)
HONOURS: ENGLAND STUDENTS
IWAN
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WEIGHT: 83KG (13ST)
HONOURS: ENGLAND U20
BEN
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BORN: 19/7/98
HEIGHT: 1.89M (6FT 2)
WEIGHT: 99KG (15ST 8)
HONOURS: ENGLAND STUDENTS
SAM
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SCRUM-HALF
BORN: 27/09/91
HEIGHT: 1.73M (5FT 7)
WEIGHT: 83KG (13ST)
HONOURS: ENGLAND U20
MARK
TAMPIN
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HEIGHT: 1.85M (6FT)
WEIGHT: 122KG (19ST 2)
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GUY
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BORN: 15/04/03
HEIGHT: 1.90M (6FT 2)
WEIGHT: 105KG (16ST 7)
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PLAYER STATS
Name
Falcons
career
apps
Falcons
career
points
Falcons
career
tries
Season
2023-24
apps
Season
2023-24
points
Season
2023-24
tries
Name
Falcons
career
apps
Falcons
career
points
Falcons
career
tries
Season
2023-24
apps
Season
2023-24
points
Season
2023-24
tries
Josh Bainbridge 6 0 0 6 0 0 Freddie Lockwood 36 15 3 11 5 1
Finn Baker 1 0 0 1 0 0 Charlie Maddison 29 5 1 2 0 0
Josh Barton 13 10 2 4 0 0 Murray McCallum 14 0 0 14 0 0
Eduardo Bello 6 0 0 6 0 0 Kiran McDonald 12 10 2 12 10 2
Jamie Blamire 100 125 25 11 25 5 Matias Moroni 19 10 2 4 5 1
Phil Brantingham 23 0 0 15 0 0 Elliott Obatoyinbo 27 15 3 9 0 0
Adam Brocklebank 116 0 0 16 0 0 Jacob Oliver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Louis Brown 6 15 3 6 15 3 Matias Orlando 45 20 4 10 5 1
Bryan Byrne 10 10 2 10 10 2 Hugh O'Sullivan 12 0 0 12 0 0
Tim Cardall 9 0 0 9 0 0 Richard Palframan 31 0 0 3 0 0
Mateo Carreras 38 80 16 2 0 0 Tom Penny 96 50 10 10 0 0
Callum Chick 138 105 21 13 10 2 Guy Pepper 19 20 4 11 5 1
Sam Clark 1 0 0 1 0 0 Max Pepper 1 5 1 1 5 1
Brett Connon 99 478 2 11 58 0 Vereimi Qorowale 2 5 1 0 0 0
Luke Coulston 1 0 0 0 0 0 Adam Radwan 107 265 53 13 20 4
Sam Cross 11 0 0 11 0 0 Ben Redshaw 6 0 0 6 0 0
Sebastien de Chaves 51 10 2 12 10 2 Mike Rewcastle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mark Dormer 5 0 0 2 0 0 Pedro Rubiolo 14 5 1 7 0 0
Ben Douglas 6 5 1 3 5 1 Adam Scott 1 0 0 1 0 0
James Elliott 6 0 0 6 0 0 Oliver Spencer 5 0 0 5 0 0
Ollie Fletcher 12 15 3 4 10 2 Iwan Stephens 21 55 11 9 35 7
Nathan Greenwood 2 5 1 1 0 0 Ben Stevenson 73 90 20 7 10 2
John Hawkins 8 0 0 8 0 0 Sam Stuart 91 40 8 9 0 0
Jordan Holgate 1 0 0 1 0 0 Mark Tampin 84 0 0 10 0 0
Cameron Hutchison 7 0 0 7 0 0 Corbin Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rory Jennings 10 19 0 10 19 0 Josh Thomas 14 21 0 5 4 0
Louie Johnson 12 42 1 8 34 1 Marcus Tiffen 9 10 2 2 0 0
Isaac Keller 0 0 0 0 0 0 Philip van der Walt 48 15 3 7 0 0
John Kelly 5 0 0 5 0 0 Michael van Vuuren 7 5 1 7 5 1
Zach Kerr 17 15 3 6 5 1 George Wacokecoke 68 85 17 4 5 1
PLAYER STATS
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PETER JOHN DIXON
1944-2023
Kingsley Hyland’s regular
historical feature this week
takes a look at Gosforth,
England and Lions great Peter
Dixon, who sadly passed away
earlier this season.
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In August the club mourned the passing of Peter ‘Lenny’ (or
‘PJ’) Dixon one, its greatest former players and one of England’s
greatest ever back row forwards.
Whilst Peter’s death was marked on the club’s website it was
felt that a fuller tribute should follow during the course of the
season. We take advantage of the visit of Harlequins, another
club for whom Peter performed with distinction, to provide that
tribute here.
The 1970s was a golden period for what is now Newcastle
Falcons in its pre-professional era as the club completed its rise
from local junior club to the premier club in England. And whilst
Pontypool and Wales had its famous front row of Faulkner,
Windsor and Price, Gosforth had its equally vaunted back row of
Dixon, Robinson and Uttley.
Peter’s memento from that match was a gaping head wound
requiring multiple stitches courtesy of some careless All Black
footwork, which meant that he had to sit out the third test in
which the Lions regained their slender series lead, leaving all to
play for in the final test in Auckland, for which he was recalled.
In the event the match was drawn 14-14, which was enough
to give the Lions their first and, to date, only series win in New
Zealand.
Whilst Peter’s ferocious defensive work was a huge factor in
securing that outcome his most telling contribution was to
score the Lions’ only try just before half-time, when he seized
on a loose line-out ball and drove over. He played in 15 of the
Lions’ matches on that tour.
Of that triumvirate Roger Uttley was the best known, David
Robinson the most underrated and Peter Dixon in most eyes the
most gifted.
Peter was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, the son of a chemist
who as a World War II RAF pilot lost his life shortly before Peter
was born in 1944. The nephew of a Cumbrian farmer, Peter’s
own lifelong connection with Cumbria began with prep school
in Cockermouth followed by St Bees on the county’s west coast.
His rugby prowess was spotted early and he was capped by
England Schoolboys in 1961. On leaving school he attended
Durham University, followed by five years as a Post-Graduate
at Oxford studying Geography and Social Anthropology.
He represented the university in the Varsity Matches at
Twickenham in 1967, 68, 69 and 70. Whilst at Oxford he joined
Harlequins, having previously played club rugby at Workington.
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Peter was 27 and uncapped when the British and Irish Lions
coach for the 1971 tour of New Zealand, Carwyn James, saw
something he clearly liked, and Peter was a left-field selection
for that tour.
He excelled in early games against provincial opposition and was
selected for the first test in Dunedin, which the Lions won 9-3.
He retained his place for the second test in Christchurch when
New Zealand levelled the series with a 22-12 victory.
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After finishing at Oxford Peter returned to Durham to take
up a post as a foundation tutor at Collingwood College whilst
lecturing in geography and anthropology. It was whilst at
Durham that he joined Gosforth as the club completed its rapid
rise through the ranks.
His Lions selection had belatedly alerted the England selectors
to his talents, and he actually played for England against a
President’s XV shortly before leaving for New Zealand. Whilst
he never played for the Lions again after that tour he did win
22 England caps in an era when the international side played
a fraction of the number of games of their modern-day
counterparts.
He scored four international tries and captained England on two
occasions in 1972.
Peter was one of the stand-out performers on that day but
along with several team-mates was overlooked by the England
selectors for the following week’s test side, and he decided that
that was it so far as international rugby was concerned.
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His club career reached its pinnacle when he played a prominent
part in Gosforth’s John Player Cup wins in 1976 and 1977.
Whilst the club has provided many England internationals in the
professional era Peter was just the third in the Gosforth’s 95-
year history and the first in 51 years when first selected for the
1972 Five Nations. He played his last game for his country in 1978
and captained the club for the 1978-79 season.
Quite apart from the 1971 New Zealand triumph and the
subsequent England caps, Peter had a stellar record against
international touring sides.
In 1969 he was in the Oxford University team which beat South
Africa, and in 1972 he enjoyed further success over New Zealand,
who were downed by North West Counties at Workington. In
1977 he toured Japan and Hong Kong as player-manager of
Oxford University, and played in the victory over the Japanese
national side.
Perhaps most famously of all in 1979 he joined Gosforth team
mates Uttley and Colin White in the North Division side which
beat the All Blacks 21-9 at Otley, outscoring them four tries to
one.
Peter could and should have won many more international caps.
He was a true sporting amateur and if he took time off work
he would not get paid. A combination of this, and the fact that
his students were his priority at exam time, meant he had to
decline invitations to tour again with the Lions in 1974 and 1977.
But it was at the hands of the England selectors that he suffered
the most.
In those days the team was not picked by the coach but by a
team of selectors who based their selections on the county
matches they chose to watch, followed by a trial match. One
suspects that the loudest voices prevailed over the most
prescient observations, and whilst Eddie Jones earned a
reputation for chopping and changing, he was playing at it
compared with his 1970s counterparts.
Eight years at two of the country’s top universities and a
subsequent career spent largely in academia suggest a
substantial brain, an asset which Peter put to good use on the
rugby field, allied to his strength, fitness and general nous. But
rugby could not provide players with a living in those amateur
days. The story goes that whilst at Oxford Peter wrote a 70,000
word thesis for his M.Litt on some West Africa mortuary rites
whilst in receipt of £6.50 per week state benefit.
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But rugby was only a relatively small part of Peter’s life, and he
enjoyed a professional career of which the modern Premiership
rugby player can only dream. He had a lifelong passion for Africa
and after his initial spell as a lecturer at Durham and a year’s
sabbatical in Nigeria, undertaking anthropological research,
he took up a post at the University of Transkei, a republic and
independent parliamentary democracy in South East Africa.
His continued overseas development work undertaken in
collaboration with Durham University called heavily on his
anthropological background, and was no doubt instrumental in
improving countless lives in third world countries.
He had met his wife Alyson whilst at Oxford and he had his
young family with him in Africa, where such was his standing
they were the only non-blacks at the coronation of the King of
Swaziland!
Though never one to call on his rugby connections, he did
manage to find a place for his daughter at an international
school after learning that the headmaster was a former
Springbok international.
After his spell in Africa he returned to Durham where he renewed
his acquaintance with rugby, coaching the university and
Blaydon for a short time and British Colleges for considerably
longer.
He did return to Gosforth briefly in the latter stages of the 1994-
95 season to assist the recently-appointed interim head coach
Harry Patrick. With just three league games remaining, all away
from home, the club was facing the possibility of a second
successive relegation that would have seen the team drop into
the third tier of English rugby for the first time.
Wins at Nottingham and a draw at runaway leaders Saracens
ensured that they retained their second division status, paving
the way for the takeover of the club barely five months later.
Peter was also a keen gardener and a musician of sorts,
regularly accompanied by a guitar, banjo, penny whistle or
harmonica - the guitar being particularly prominent on that
1971 tour.
Despite his stellar rugby career he shied away from attention
and was very self-effacing, to the extent that his children
were approaching adulthood before they became aware of his
sporting achievements - and even then he played them down.
A devoted family man, he dedicated his later years to the
constant care and attention of his wife, who suffered from
multiple sclerosis and who survives him. This limited his
contacts with former rugby colleagues, but he was an
enthusiastic supporter of a memorable John Player Cup Reunion
Dinner at Kingston Park in 2001.
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BY MARK SMITH - NEWCASTLE FALCONS MEDIA MANAGER
There’s not much ‘social’ about social media when you’re in a run of
defeats.
One of the pitfalls of my job is not being able to turn away from the
comments, but after 20-odd years in the role I’ve developed a skin
thick enough to brush aside most of the vitriol.
I get it. Fans are frustrated after a defeat, they’ve spent their hardearned
money coming to watch the game, they’ve supported the club
by queuing up for a pint and a burger and they want to share their
opinion on how things can improve.
No issue with that. Any reasonably-minded person should be able to
take constructive criticism, and I totally accept emotions can run high
in the two hours after a loss when the blood is pumping.
“He should have picked Player X. They kick the ball too much. Missed
tackles cost us dear.”
All fine. That’s the run-of-the-mill fodder which keeps the social media
engine turning. The problem is, it doesn’t stop there. As with all of these
things the majority of posts are reasonable, but one exchange a couple
of weeks ago summed up to me the way things are heading on social
media.
We were out in Johannesburg on a team day off ahead of our game
against the Lions, and the players paid out of their own money to
make a short trip to a nearby wildlife park. Being in charge of team
media I shared a few photos on
the club’s social channels, but it
irked a few of the nay-sayers on
Facebook.
“Rewarding the underachievers
with a jolly to South Africa”
was the tone of one post – as if
the club had the option of not
fulfilling the fixture, having been
drawn away in Johannesburg by
tournament organisers, EPCR.
A follow-up said the club
shouldn’t post photos of the
players enjoying themselves
while we’re in a run of defeats,
and it seems like we’ve
reached the point where there literally is no pleasing some people.
I replied asking if this poster wanted the club to only post endless
footage of training ground beastings and self-flagellation until we start
winning, and it’s the same with post-match interviews.
We are obligated by the rules of the league to supply a coach and senior
player for post-match media, and no matter how honest and open they
are you can script some of the comments which follow.
“Same old excuses. Why do they bother with these interviews?”
Aside from the fact that we literally have to do them (it’s a condition of
the league’s media commitments), I think it’s important the club’s key
personnel come out and answer questions about the issues of the day.
We’ve also seen Matt Thompson and Semore Kurdi coming out in recent
weeks with newspaper interviews outlining the club’s philosophy and
taking independent questions from professional journalists, and I’ll
make no apologies for sharing behind-the-scenes content on our social
media outlets.
It’s about connecting with supporters and opening the doors so you can
see the real characters, and understand their stories.
In a run of defeats it may prove to be a lightning rod and attract a
few barbs, but hopefully the majority of right-minded posters can
understand where we’re coming from.
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IN OPPOSITION
HarlequinS
NICKNAME
Quins, The Quarters
FOUNDED
1866
HOME GROUND
Twickenham Stoop
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
BILLY MILLARD
CAPTAIN
Stephan Lewies
Harlequins come into this evening’s encounter placed sixth
in the Gallagher Premiership table, having won six of their 10
games.
The London club entered the 2023-24 season on the back of a
fairly low-key summer in the transfer market.
Billy Millard took over main stewardship of the side from Tabai
Matson in a coaching reshuffle, with the early months of the
season seeing them without Rugby World Cup stars including
centre Andre Esterhuizen, fly-half Marcus Smith, prop Joe
Marler, scrum-half Danny Care and hooker Jack Walker, to name
a few.
Former England lock Joe Launchbury returned from Japan to
join the club in whose academy he had played as a youngster,
while the disappearance of London Irish saw centre Will Joseph,
back-rower Chandler Cunningham-South and prop Lovejoy
Chawatama making the short move across south-west London.
Talented fly-half Jarrod Evans and prop Dillon Lewis both
joined from Cardiff, while scrum-half Will Porter was a shrewd
acquisition from a short-term spell at Bristol having been part
of the Wasps squad which was disbanded early last season.
Heading out of the door at the Twickenham Stoop were players
including England centre Joe Marchant (Stade Francais), Italy
fly-half Tomasso Allan (Perpignan), South African prop Wilco
Louw (Bulls), wing Josh Bassett (Leicester Tigers) and scrumhalf
Scott Steele (Edinburgh).
The early weeks of the season provided mixed results in the
Premiership Rugby Cup, with their five games yielding three
wins, one draw and one loss.
Kicking off as 54-14 home winners over Hartpury, they drew
with Coventry (21-21) and lost at Gloucester (25-17) before
beating Saracens at home (36-29) and Nottingham away
(21-45).
The Gallagher Premiership’s opening round brought late
heartbreak when their trip to Gloucester saw them losing at
the death (29-28), but there was better fortune in round two
with a 22-14 home triumph over Exeter Chiefs.
A first away win of the league season arrived with their 21-23
triumph at Bristol Bears, and the run of form continued when
ABOVE
BACK-ROWER
ALEX DOMBRANDT
LEFT
LOCK-FORWARD
JOE LAUNCHBURY
they withstood a strong start from tonight’s hosts, Newcastle
Falcons, to win 40-12.
A memorable trip to Leicester saw them taming the Tigers in a
25-29 away victory before being brought back down to earth at
home to Saracens (10-38) and away to Northampton (36-33).
Quins were convincing 36-3 home winners over Sale Sharks
prior to a European fortnight which saw them winning a thriller
away to Racing 92 in Paris (28-31) before being tamed at home
to Toulouse (19-47).
Their return to league matters brought a 25-17 defeat from
their trip to Bath, and there was a 32-26 win from last
weekend’s ‘home’ date against Gloucester, with more than
76,000 supporters travelling to Twickenham for their annual
Big Game.
IN OPPOSITION - HARLEQUINS
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ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN
CENTRE
JOE MARLER
loose-head
TYRONE GREEN
Utility back
THREE TO
WATCH
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
BILLY MILLARD
The Australian joined Harlequins in 2018 and was a key part of their
Premiership title winning season in 2021.
A former head coach of the Australian national 7s team, Millard was
head coach at Australian Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels and was
also backs and attack coach with the USA, Cardiff and Connacht.
Transitioning into performance management roles from there, Millard
took a more central role in 2021 following the mid-season departure of
Paul Gustard.
The 29-year-old was a Rugby World Cup winner with South
Africa earlier this season and is widely regarded as one of the
best centres on the planet.
Standing at 6 foot 4 and weighing more than 18 stone, his
physical running game is augmented by sound passing,
kicking and defensive attributes, with Esterhuizen now in his
fourth season at the Twickenham Stoop.
Playing more than 70 games for the London club, he was a
mainstay of the Sharks midfield in his native South Africa,
playing 81 games for the Durban-based franchise prior to
joining Harlequins.
The 33-year-old loose-head is a double Premiership title
winner with Harlequins and one of the most recognisable
faces in English rugby.
Playing for England for most of the past decade, Marler has
played more than 200 games for Harlequins and was man of
the match in their victorious 2021 Premiership final.
The prop represented England at last year’s Rugby World Cup,
with the homegrown Harlequin renowned for his outlandish
hairstyles and charismatic interviews alongside his outstanding
scrummaging exploits.
South African Tyrone Green took over the Harlequins’ No.15
shirt from club legend Mike Brown two years ago, having also
shone on the wing for the London club.
An elusive runner with a penchant for scoring remarkable
tries, he recovered from a serious knee injury to score a
spectacular try from a diving catch when the Falcons and
Quins last met earlier this season.
Green’s early domestic rugby came with the Johannesburg-based
Lions in his homeland, before spending the past
four seasons with Quins.
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ALBERT
ARMSTRONG
MATCH
Ashington RFC have not only won two of the three Team
of the Month Awards (Whitley Bay Rockliff the other) this
season, but also hosted a game to raise money for Dementia
UK on December 23 in which an “Albert’s XV” took on a Rest
of the World team.
The game was refereed by former international official and
local lad, Dave Pearson.
It’s estimated that over 1,000,000 people in the UK will have
a diagnosis of dementia by 2025, and almost all of us will
know someone living with the condition. Sadly, longstanding
clubman, former player and club secretary Albert Armstrong
was diagnosed earlier this year.
The event raised a staggering £11,500, including £2,000 from
the Community Foundation, and enormous credit must go to
everyone involved for their efforts.
WBR WALKING
RUGBY GOES THE
EXTRA MILE
Congratulation to all those who took part in the Walking Rugby
inter-club event at Whitley Bay Rockcliff on New Year’s Eve.
It was a fantastic way to celebrate the last day of 2023 with
some fun and competitive games of walking rugby.
A fantastic turn-out from players and spectators had four
teams competing - Coleman’s Crusaders, A Bunch of Flankers,
Ingrid’s Darlings and Dale’s Double Scrum and Coke
The one-off event raised £276 for the North Tyneside General
Hospital Oncology Department in memory of Mick Coleman and
Janice Darling. Credit to Andy McMullen and Neil Thornton for
arranging it.
Walking rugby at Whitley Bay Rockcliff is open to all, and is
usually played on Friday evenings. If you’re interested in joining
then message via their socials or email play@rockcliffrfc.co.uk.
DOUBLY SAD NEWS
Northumberland Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of
Past President, Alan Lockey, who passed away in hospital on
December 30.
Alan will be a huge miss, and all at Northumberland Rugby
express our condolences to Judy, the family and Percy Park RFC
at this sad time.
Condolences also go to Tynedale RFC and the Cramb family
following the passing of Rory Cramb - a much-loved player,
member and friend of the Tynedale family.
Following a fall Rory suffered a devastating head injury, and
after several days in hospital under intensive care he sadly
passed away on Christmas Eve.
A very popular young man, Rory developed as a talented
centre through the junior section at Tynedale and frequently
represented the club at both 1st XV and Raiders level. His last
game was in the 1st XV against Billingham on December 16,
where he was prominent in a fine win.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Suzy, Richard and all of
Rory’s family and friends.
Funeral details for both Alan and Rory are not yet known, but
when received, will be on the County website.
ABOVE: Alan Lockey
NORTHUMBERLAND RUGBY UNION
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GIMME
FIVE!
Our quickfire Q&A puts a Newcastle Falcons player
under the spotlight, getting to know them on and off
the field.
This week it’s the turn of Cumbrian fly-half Brett
Connon.
Pre-match music?
Belter (Gerry Cinammon), Knee Deep (Zac Brown Band),
Chicken Fried (Zac Brown Band) and country music.
Cheat meal?
Pizza (‘Scream For Pizza’ in Sandyford)
Pre-match music?
I like to listen to Argentinian music – a playlist with a mix
of pop, rock, cumbia and cuarteto.
Cheat meal?
Definitely Argentinian BBQ!.
Hobbies?
Golf, spending too much time in coffee shops, walking my
dog, trying to get back to studying!
Ideal holiday destination?
I’d love to go to Canada or Mexico
Rugby hero?
It’s the classic answer – Jonny Wilkinson. Being a young
Falcons fan back in the day I spent a lot of time coming
over from Carlisle to watch the team play, and I went to a
few of Jonny’s kicking camps.
GIMMIE FIVE! - CAMERON HUTCHISON
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SUSTAINABILITY AT NEWCASTLE RUGBY LIMITED:
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At Newcastle Rugby Limited, we are committed to driving sustainability in the world of
sports and entertainment. Our vision extends beyond the thrill of the game, focusing
on the long-term well-being of our planet, our community, and future generations.
Here are our key messages on sustainability:
1. Greening the Game:
We are actively reducing our carbon footprint through energy-efficient
technologies and renewable energy sources. From LED floodlighting to future
planning for solar panels, we’re dedicated to minimising our impact on the
environment.
2. Waste Reduction:
We’re tackling waste head-on by implementing recycling programs, reducing
single-use plastics, and encouraging fans to join us on our journey. Together,
we aim to create a cleaner, greener stadium experience.
3. Food Waste:
We have reduced our food waste and all our products are UK sourced.
Ultimately, locally sourced food products policy reflects a commitment to
fostering local economies, reducing environmental impact, and providing
consumers with fresh and high-quality food options. It can also be tailored
to the specific goals and circumstances of the organisation or community
implementing it.
4. Biodiversity and Green Spaces:
Our stadium isn’t just a venue; it’s a hub for nature. We’re nurturing green
spaces around the stadium, creating habitats for local wildlife, and enhancing
the overall quality of life in our neighbourhood.
5. Inclusivity and Accessibility:
We’re ensuring everyone can enjoy the excitement of our games by prioritising
accessibility and inclusivity in our stadium design. From accessible seating to
quiet break out spaces, we’re fostering an inclusive fan experience.
We’ve been providing outstanding private healthcare to people in the
North East for over 40 years. You can trust our team of dedicated experts
who offer a wide range of treatments including:
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By adopting eco-friendly practices, we’re safeguarding the longevity of our
stadium and the sports we all love.
7. Inspiring Change:
Our Stadium is more than a venue; it’s a platform for positive change. We’re
committed to inspiring fans, partners, and the sports industry to embrace
sustainability and make a lasting impact.
Join us on this exciting journey towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can
make every game a win for both our teams and the planet. Newcastle Rugby Limited:
Where Passion Meets Sustainability.

QUIZ
Test your knowledge on all
things rugby with our ten-question
teaser. Answers are upside
down at the bottom of the page.
Q1 Which former Harlequins hooker
joined Newcastle Falcons’ coaching staff
in the summer?
Q2 Which ex-Newcastle Falcons and
Harlequins winger is pictured here?
Q6 ‘Hole Onion Jus’ is an anagram of
which Newcastle Falcons players’ name?
Q7 Which Harlequins player was famously
sanctioned in 1995 for referring to the
RFU’s general committee as “57 old
farts”?
Q8 Which Newcastle Falcons player is
pictured here?
Q3 Harlequins director of rugby Billy
Millard hails from which country?
Q4 True or false, Newcastle Falcons
scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan was an
international show-jumper before
focusing on rugby?
Q5 Which Italian team do Newcastle
Falcons host a week tonight in European
action?
Q9 In which year did Newcastle Falcons
beat Harlequins to win the Tetley’s Bitter
Cup final at Twickenham?
Q10 Which Newcastle Falcons coach
played for Harlequins in that Tetley’s
Bitter Cup final?
QUIZ
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ANSWERS: 1 Scott Baldwin, 2 Tim Visser, 3 Australia, 4 False, 5 Benetton, 6 Louie Johnson, 7 Will Carling, 8 Mateo Carreras,
9 2001, 10 Alex Codling.

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GALLAGHER
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SEB DE CHAVES
SALE SHARKS
V BRISTOL BEARS
Sale Sharks have lost two of their last
three fixtures in Gallagher Premiership
Rugby but have won their last 12
matches at Salford Community Stadium
in Premiership Rugby since Harlequins
beat them there in October 2022. This
represents Sharks’ best home run since
2003.
Bristol Bears’ two-game winning run
in Gallagher Premiership Rugby ended
with their 14-24 home defeat to Exeter
in Round 10.
Sale’s only defeat in their last eight
Premiership Rugby encounters with
Bristol was 15-32 at Ashton Gate in
January 2022.
Bristol’s only victory in their last six
visits to Salford Community Stadium
was 10-9 in the Champions Cup in April
2022.
NEWCASTLE FALCONS
V HARLEQUINS
Harlequins have won two of their last
three matches in Gallagher Premiership
Rugby, both at home, to Sale and
Gloucester.
The Londoners have not won away from
home in Premiership
Rugby since beating Leicester at
Mattioli Woods Welford Road in Round 5.
Newcastle’s Guy Pepper made 34
tackles last weekend at Saracens,
equalling the all-time Premiership
record in a single game.
EXETER CHIEFS V
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
Exeter Chiefs’ only defeat in any competition
since mid November was 24-41 at Bath in
Round 8 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby.
The Chiefs are unbeaten in their last 23 home
games in all competitions since Saracens beat
them 22-20 in Premiership Rugby in October
2022.
Northampton Saints’ only defeat in any tournament
since October was 17-26 at Leicester
in Round 6 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby.
Northampton are the fifth different league
leader after a round of fixtures and last topped
the table in November 2019.
The Saints have won their last two away games
in Premiership Rugby and have not won three
in succession on their travels since February
2021.
The last eight fixtures between the two clubs
have been evenly split with four wins apiece
whilst the Saints have won on two of their last
three visits to Sandy Park.
LEICESTER TIGERS
V SARACENS
Leicester Tigers’ only defeat in their
last seven first team matches was
10-29 when they visited Exeter on
December 23.
The Tigers have won their last four
home games in all tournaments since
their 25-29 reversal to Harlequins
in Round 5 of Gallagher Premiership
Rugby.
Saracens have lost their last two away
games, against the Bulls in the Champions
Cup and Sale in Premiership Rugby.
The last six fixtures between the two
clubs in Premiership Rugby have resulted
in three wins each. Saracens have
lost on their last two visits to Mattioli
Woods Welford Road and have not lost
three in succession at the famous old
venue since 2009.
BATH RUGBY
V GLOUCESTER
Bath Rugby’s four-game winning run in
all tournaments ended with their 35-22
defeat at Leicester on New Year’s Eve.
Bath have lost just once at the
Recreation Ground in Premiership Rugby
since February, and that by a single
point to Leicester in October.
Gloucester Rugby have lost their last
eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby
matches and have never suffered nine
straight defeats in the competition.
The last three fixtures between the
two clubs have all been won by the
away side on the day. Bath have won
on seven of their last ten visits to
Kingsholm in Premiership Rugby.
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