Aviva A League fixtures confirmed
Newcastle Falcons quest to improve on last year’s appearance in the Aviva A League semi finals gets underway against Northampton Wanderers on Monday 12th September, as Premiership Rugby today confirm fixtures for the 2016/17 season.
One of only two home games for the A Team this season, the opening match will kick off at 19:15 on the same evening as the club’s meet and greet event for season ticket holder members.
Three consecutive away trips will see the Falcons travel to face Leicester on September 19th, Worcester on October 3rd and a pre Christmas trip to play Sale on December 19th.
The campaign is completed with the visit of Wasps to Kingston Park on April 10th, with the semi finals scheduled for April 24th and the final on May 1st.
Offering an opportunity to see established players and emerging academy talents, A League matches are often fast, exciting and high scoring, with games at Kingston Park free to attend.
**Aviva A League fixtures Season 2016/17**
Round 1: 12 September – Northampton Wanderers – **Kingston Park**
Round 2: 19 September – Leicester Tigers A – Welford Road
Round 3: 3 October – Worcester Cavaliers – Sixways Stadium
Round 4: 19 December – Sale Jets – Heywood Road
Round 5: 10 April – Wasps – **Kingston Park**
Semi-finals: 24 April 2017 – TBC
Final: 1st May – TBC