Tait to beef up tackling
Dual code international Alan Tait is determined to bring some rugby league tackling know-how to Newcastle's game.
The former Widnes and Leeds full-back, newly appointed as assistant coach at the Falcons, is concerned the club conceded the most tries and points in the Guinness Premiership last season.
Tait said: "I take defence extremely seriously and we will be making big changes to the way this team defends."