Falcons make one change for Saints’ visit

Posted on Nov 26, 2009 in Rugby News

Newcastle Falcons have made just one change to their side for Friday night’s Guinness Premiership visit of Northampton Saints to Kingston Park (kick-off 8pm).

Following on from Sunday’s 15-11 win at high-flying London Irish director of rugby Steve Bates has chosen to stick with the bulk of that side, the only change coming on the wing as Tom Biggs replaces fellow Yorkshireman Danny Williams.

Speaking ahead of the game, Bates said: “Last weekend was a fantastic result down at London Irish, on the back of a lot of hard work.

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Falcons’ Miller to make his mark

Posted on Nov 6, 2009 in Rugby News

Falcons fly half Rob Miller insists he is determined to take his chance at Sixways on Saturday, as Newcastle travel to face Worcester in the opening weekend of the LV= Cup.

The 20-year-old forms part of a much-changed Falcons line-up, as they look for a repeat of last weekend’s 14-3 league victory over the Warriors.

With game time at a premium in a competitive Newcastle squad, Miller said: “I had a decent rest after the Under-20s World Cup in Japan, and following that I’ve enjoyed a really good pre-season with our conditioners Andy Smith and Kev McShane.

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Falcons make 12 changes for LV= cup

Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in Rugby News

Newcastle Falcons have freshened up their squad for Saturday’s LV= Cup trip to Worcester, making 12 changes from the side which beat the Warriors at Kingston Park last weekend.

Left wing Uche Oduoza makes his Newcastle debut against his former club, with the England Sevens international having racked up the tries for the Falcons Development Team following his summer move from Japan.

Cumbrian Mark Wilson makes his debut on the openside flank, with the 20-year-old’s form for Blaydon and the Newcastle second-string earning him a call-up to the senior side.

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