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Last-gasp Hodgson penalty wins it for Newcastle, Sale see off Worcester
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Gloucester lost ground on the European qualification spots as Newcastle Falcons rallied late on to secure a dramatic 16-14 victory at Kingston Park on Friday.
Joel Hodgson's 80th minute penalty put the hosts ahead with no time for Gloucester to respond, the visitors having initially pulled clear in the second half through Tom Marshall's try.
The victory pushes the Falcons up onto 40 points, just one behind Gloucester, whose hopes of securing a place in Europe have taken a hit with just three games remaining.
Take a bow @joelhodgson_1 pic.twitter.com/mIN80Cdu52
— Newcastle Falcons (@FalconsRugby) April 7, 2017
Elsewhere, Sale Sharks distanced themselves from the bottom two with a hard-fought 36-26 victory over fellow strugglers Worcester Warriors.
Sam James was the star of the show with two tries for the Sharks, who ended their three-match winless streak to claim the triumph in ultimately convincing fashion.
Worcester always looked likely to struggle after surrendering a 14-7 first-half lead, Biyi Alo's late try adding some more respectability to the scoreline.
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He doesn't generally do it at all, for anybody, so don't say too much the next one could be just as positive about the Springboks if you don't get carried away!
He also pointed out the "no killer instinct" narrative that they simply weren't good enough. Do yo disagree that SA were that great against NZ?
Readying the article I didn't even see that as a dig towards SA SF, simply an exciting take on how close the ABs really are again to those at the top. I feel it is more you that is taking away from this enjoyment with you replay that is largely based on a lot of old resentment.
Just enjoy how good the rugby is and that NZ is back baby!
Go to commentsAttack coach? What "attack"? All I saw was headless chooks pinballing around the paddock. This whole coaching group needs a shake-down. The BFs have regressed at pace since the Prof & Cronnie days.
We have immense talent, some of the best in world rugby, but it's wasted on this coaching group. I put Bunting in the same loser category as Penney & Foster. At this point in time, success at RWC2025 seems a longshot!?!
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