Alex Tait announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 16 years as a full-time professional with Newcastle Falcons, one-club man Alex Tait will call time on his rugby career at the end of the season. The 35-year-old has played 265 times for the Falcons,...
Will Welch to captain Newcastle Falcons during 2022-23 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Welch will captain Newcastle Falcons throughout the 2022-23 season, with the homegrown back-rower relishing the honour. The 32-year-old became the Falcons’ youngest ever skipper when...
Will Welch returns for Newcastle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Welch plays his first competitive game of the season on Friday when Newcastle Falcons host Wasps in Gallagher Premiership action. The back-row forward has been out since November’s...
The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback. Martin Johnson's...
