Newcastle hit by Wilkinson blow

Newcastle were tonight counting the cost of a damaging trip to Perpignan that has rocked their Heineken Cup quarter-final hopes.

Sun, 09 Jan, 2005 - 13:17

Newcastle were tonight counting the cost of a damaging trip to Perpignan that has rocked their Heineken Cup quarter-final hopes.

Although the Falcons remain in control as Pool Five leaders, a 33-12 defeat at Stade Aime Giral means they must beat Kingston Park visitors Newport Gwent Dragons next Sunday to reach the knockout stages.

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