Falcons beat Northampton for sixth straight home win

Tyne Tees
Newcastle Falcons
Aviva Premiership
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Sunday 21 February 2016 at 5:55pm

Dean Richards, Newcastle Falcons Director of Rugby during the Aviva Premiership match at Kingston Park, Newcastle Credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Newcastle Falcons beat Northampton Saints to record their sixth consecutive win in all competitions at Kingston Park.

Tries from Alex Tait and Chris Harris had given the Falcons a commanding 20-11 lead at half-time. A brace of penalties from Andy Goode then extended that lead to 26-11 in the second-half.

Saints came back into the match after being inspired by two tries from Lee Dickson. But the Falcons hung on for the win.

The result boosts Newcastle's survival hopes, lifting them to eight points clear of bottom club London Irish in the Premiership table.