WILSON EXTENDS CONTRACT

Mark Wilson extended his contract with the Newcastle Falcons. The 21-year-old former Kendal man, who signed an initial one-year contract last summer, has made 14 appearances for the Falcons this season.

Wilson told the club website: “I’m delighted to have signed the contract.

“I want to cement my place in the team now and crack on from there. I need to keep on doing what I’m doing and keep playing well.”