Gloucester United crash to heavy defeat

Newcastle Falcons 53 Gloucester United 29 Gloucester United slipped to a third loss in A-league action as Newcaslte Falcons continued their unbeaten run in the competition.

The Falcons ran riot at Kingston Park but tries from Danny Barrett, Dan Thomas, Callum Braley and Seamus Kelly ensured United secured a bonus-point.

The hosts dominated the first half and opened the scoring within three minutes thanks to full-back Lee Smith.

Billy Burns responded with a penalty but Gloucester were undone by incessant indiscipline which handed the Falcons the ascendancy.

They punished United by kicking …