Saracens 75-28 Newcastle Falcons result - Sarries crush visitors to boost hopes of top-four finish in Gallagher Premiership
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SARACENS 75-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens delivered a dominant performance at StoneX Stadium, securing a commanding 75-28 victory over Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership. The hosts showcased their attacking prowess, running in 11 tries to earn a bonus point.
Saracens set the tone early, with Alex Goode marking his 400th appearance for the club. The hosts capitalised on early pressure, with Theo Dan steering a 13-man maul over the line in the left corner, giving Saracens a 14-0 lead after Fergus Burke’s successful conversion.
Newcastle responded with a well-worked team try when Max Clark put Alex Hearle through a gap, and the winger fed Sam Stuart on the inside for a score, which Brett Connon converted.
Saracens quickly regained control, with Ben Earl powering over for a third try and Gonzalez adding another. Ivan van Zyl then crossed for Saracens’ bonus-point try, making it 26-7 as the game approached half-time.
After the break, Falcons continued to fight back, and Freddie Lockwood crashed over for a try, reducing the deficit to 33-12.
Saracens were relentless. Maro Itoje was next to score, picking up from the back of a maul to extend the lead to 40-14. Gonzalez then completed his hat-trick, pouncing on a Falcons error to make it 47-14.
Despite their efforts, Newcastle could not contain the Saracens onslaught. A maul from the left corner saw Jamie George add another try for the hosts, followed by Charlie Bracken and Earl both crossing in the second half.
Saracens’ dominance was clear as they reached 68-28, before Tom Willis wrapped up the scoring with the final play of the match, making it 75-28.
A comprehensive victory for Saracens, who now look forward to continuing their playoff push with this emphatic bonus-point win.
Despite the heavy defeat, Newcastle Falcons will take some positives, with their resilience and attacking flair showing moments of promise in a tough contest.
VIDEO: 'WHAT A RESPONSE FROM NEWCASTLE' - STUART HITS BACK FOR FALCONS
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'What a response from Newcastle' - Stuart hits back for Falcons
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FULL-TIME! SARACENS 75-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
A dominant performance from Saracens, securing a commanding 75-28 victory and a well-earned four-try bonus point in the capital.
The Falcons showed plenty of fight throughout, but Saracens' power in both attack and defence proved too much in the end.
A comprehensive win that keeps their playoff hopes alive.
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TRY! SARACENS 75-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens round off the match with a try from Tom Willis!
Louie Johnson gets the conversion extras in quite blustery conditions.
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TRY! SARACENS 68-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Ben Earl with his second try of the afternoon playing center.
Ten tries for Saracens now.
Johnson nails the conversion from out wide
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TRY! SARACENS 61-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Try for Saracens as Charlie Bracken dives over to add to the tally.
Louie Johnson steps up and slots the conversion.
SARACENS 54-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
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TRY! SARACENS 54-28 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Ben Stevenson flies down the left wing from 40 metres out to secure the four-try bonus point right on the hour mark.
Connon's conversion adds the extras.
57'
TRY! SARACENS 54-21 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens strike again as a well-driven maul in the left corner powers over, with Jamie George grounding the ball.
Burke adds the extras with another accurate kick.
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TRY! SARACENS 47-21 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Sam Stuart darts over from the base of a 5-metre scrum for another Falcons try, this team isn’t going down without a fight! Connon nails the conversion.
Triple substitution for Newcastle as Gordon, De Bruin, and Davis come on for Lockwood, McCallum, and Chick.
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SARACENS 47-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Falcons awarded a penalty 5 metres out following a powerful break by Hearle and Blamire, capped off by a strong carry from Lockwood.
They opt for the scrum to keep the pressure on.
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TRY! SARACENS 47-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens extend their lead further.
Hat-trick for Gonzalez! The Argentine pounces on a Falcons handling error and races in for his third try of the match.
Burke makes no mistake with the conversion.
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TRY! SARACENS 40-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens extend their lead as Gonzalez cuts a sweeping line and sprints over for the try.
Saracens extend their lead as Gonzalez cuts a sweeping line and sprints over for the try.
Burke adds the extras with a successful conversion.
KICK-OFF! SARACENS 33-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
The second half gets underway at StoneX Stadium with Saracens leading Newcastle Falcons 33–14.
A massive 40 minutes to come, and Newcastle make a change as Brocklebank joins the action at the break.
HALF-TIME! SARACENS 33-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
VIDEO: 'NEWCASTLE'S DAM BURST' - Theo Dan gives Saracens a big early advantage
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'Newcastle's dam burst' - Dan drive gives Saracens big early advantage
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TRY! SARACENS 33-14 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Freddie Lockwood powers over from a series of close-range pick-and-go phases.
A well-deserved reward for their patience and forward dominance.
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SARACENS 33-7 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Third red-zone penalty to the Falcons, and they set up for another scrum.
After a fourth scrum reset, Saracens are beginning to lose their composure.
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SARACENS 33-7 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Falcons win a scrum penalty 25 metres out and kick to the left corner for a lineout.
Saracens concede another penalty, and Newcastle now have a 5-metre scrum right in front of the posts.
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NO TRY! SARACENS 33-7 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
Saracens have a try disallowed for offside, but they respond by kicking a penalty to the left corner for a lineout.
With the pressure building, Saracens are looking to capitalise on this opportunity and extend their lead.
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SARACENS 33-7 NEWCASTLE FALCONS
The Falcons win the lineout and work through the phases 10 metres from the line, but the ball is spilled in contact, giving Saracens a scrum near their own try line.
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