Newcastle stun Sale Sharks with incredible comeback
Newcastle Red Bulls achieved a remarkable comeback victory against Sale Sharks in a thrilling match. After trailing 35-10 at halftime, Newcastle scored 35 points in the second half, culminating in a last-minute try by Alex Hearle. This win marks Newcastle's second league victory of the season and their largest comeback in Premiership history.
- ▪Newcastle scored 35 points in the second half to win the match 45-42.
- ▪Alex Hearle completed a hat-trick, scoring the final try in the last play of the game.
- ▪Sale Sharks were leading 35-10 at halftime but struggled to maintain their advantage in the second half.
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Newcastle stun Sale Sharks with incredible comebackImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Newcastle had conceded more than 50 points in their past four Prem defeatsByAlex HoadBBC Sport EnglandPublished30 May 2026, 21:52 BSTUpdated 43 minutes agoThe PremNewcastle (10) 45Tries: Christie 2, Mafi, Hearle 3, Lockwood Cons: Connon, Healy 4 Sale (35) 42Tries: Roebuck, Kelly, O'Flaherty, Carpenter, Longstaff, Reed Cons: Ford 6Alex Hearle completed a second-half hat-trick with the final play of the game as Prem basement-boys Newcastle Red Bulls stunned Sale Sharks with an incredible fightback.With Harlequins and Gloucester both losing, victory would have sealed seventh place for Sale and Champions Cup rugby next season.They still hold a four-point lead over eighth-placed Gloucester heading into…
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