Richards bemoans poor Falcons start

21 September 2014Defending champions Saints ran in three tries during that period through Will Hooley, Alex Waller and Ken Pisi with Hooley also kicking 13 points.

The Falcons improved after the interval with Noah Cato scoring before George North touched down late on to secure a bonus point win for the Saints.

Newcastle had 59 per cent possession during the game and Richards admits they need to be more clinical if they are going to end their losing run, which now stands at 19 Aviva Premiership games.

"In the first 28 minutes we were dreadful," Richards said.

"We sat…