Wilkinson shines as Falcons triumph

England star Jonny Wilkinson produced a superb wet-weather display of goal-kicking to lead Newcastle to a European Challenge Cup victory over Brive at the Parc Municipal des Sports.

The 19-12 victory gives the Falcons a three-point lead in Pool Three and they should have no problem cementing a quarter-final berth with a win over Spanish side Cetransa El Salvador in the final pool match next weekend.