Rugby

Newcastle beats Worcester in Premiership Rugby

March 4, 2019 7:27 am

First-half tries from Zach Kibirige and Toby Flood proved enough for Newcastle to beat Worcester 17-6 this morning.

The win ensures New castle close up the gap on their relegation rivals to five points.

Kibirige burst through to give Falcons an early lead before Flood kicked a penalty, sandwiched between two for the visitors from Duncan Weir.

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Flood then weaved his way through the Worcester defence to ground a second try for his side.

Meanwhile, Exeter is leading the premiership rugby standings with 61 points, followed by Saracens and Harlequins with 58 and 48 points respectively while New Castle trails at the bottom of the table with 21 points.