Newcastle Home Attendances Rise By 18.3%

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that their home attendances in the Aviva Premiership have risen 18.3% compared to the average number for last season. The 9,192 at Kingston Park last weekend for the fixture against Saracens was a six year high for the club and has pushed this season's average up to 6,073 compared to 5,135 for the 2013-14 campaign. It is also the first time since the 2009-10 season that the average attendance has been more than 6,000. Managing director Mick Hogan said: "It is very encouraging that more people are attending Kingston Park and enjoying Premiership Rugby. Attracti…