Falcons Won't Spend Big Despite Increased Salary Cap

Newcastle Falcons will continue to spend within their means despite the recent news of an increased Premiership salary cap, according to director of rugby Dean Richards. In a story in The Chronicle, Richards was quoted as saying that club do not currently spend up to the salary cap and are focused on secruing their long term future rather than making big money signings. Newcastle have lost 19 Premiership games in a row, from last season right up to last weekend's 10-35 home defeat to Northampton, a result that came in the same week as the announcement that the salary cap for the Premiership wo…