Richards laments poor Falcons start
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Newcastle Falcons suffered their 19th consecutive league defeat when they suffered a 35-10 home loss to defending champions Northampton Saints which has left Director Dean Richards lamenting the poor performance.
The Saints, bouncing back from their 20-16 loss to Wasps, ran in three tries in the opening half-hour as Will Hooley, Alex Waller and Ken Pisi all crossed Newcastle's line, with Hooley also kicking 13 points.
Newcastle rallied after the break with Noah Cato scoring a try before Wales wing George North's late touch-down secured a bonus-point win for the visitors.
It looks l…
The Saints, bouncing back from their 20-16 loss to Wasps, ran in three tries in the opening half-hour as Will Hooley, Alex Waller and Ken Pisi all crossed Newcastle's line, with Hooley also kicking 13 points.
Newcastle rallied after the break with Noah Cato scoring a try before Wales wing George North's late touch-down secured a bonus-point win for the visitors.
It looks l…
