Falcons fans can get their fix on BBC Radio Newcastle this weekend, with a wealth of rugby coverage.

Club captain Carl Hayman is doing a live interview for the Total Sport show on Friday night, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

The station is also providing extensive coverage of Sunday's Guinness Premiership opener at Leeds, with Kevin Williams and Ian Smith providing full match commentary.

Fans can listen in on 1458MW, via DAB digital radio or online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/playlive/bbc_radio_newcastle/  .

Starting at 2pm, the hour-long build-up includes interviews with director of rugby Steve Bates as well as ex-Leeds stars Tom Biggs and Rob Vickerman before the 3pm kick-off.