Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons (formerly Gosforth/Newcastle Gosforth) are a rugby club based in Newcastle, England who play in the Aviva Premiership.

Newcastle Falcons
Full nameNewcastle Falcons
Nickname(s)Falcons
Founded1877
GroundKingston Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
(capacity: 10,200)
ChairmanSemore Kurdi
CoachDean Richards
LeagueAviva Premiership
2012/13RFU Championship, Champions
Home colours

The club was formed in 1877 as Gosforth Football Club and were well known for their successes in cup competition. The advent of League rugby saw their first name change to Newcastle Gosforth as well as a move to the Kingston Park stadium. At the start of the professional era the club adopted its current name of Newcastle Falcons and in 1998 they won the Premiership within a year of winning promotion from the second tier, a feat that has yet to be repeated.

League position

Season League Position
2010/11 Aviva Premiership 11th
2011/12 Aviva Premiership 12th
2012/13 RFU Championship Champions

Former position