Newcastle Falcons will host Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ on Friday February 9 at Kingston Park, with opportunities to help raise funds for My Name’5 Doddie.

The cross-border friendly is a 7.45pm kick-off and tickets are now on sale by clicking HERE. Unreserved throughout the stadium, tickets are priced at just £10 for adults and £5 for under-18s

Season ticket and parking pass holders are advised this game is NOT included in their 2023-24 package, with the Falcons renewing rivalries against the men from the Scottish capital.

A 10% donation from sales of an exclusive hat will be made to My Name’5 Doddie, the charity set up by the late Doddie Weir which is striving to find a cure for motor neurone disease.

There will be further opportunities to donate on the night, with Falcons head coach Alex Codling delighted to have secured the fixture.

“This makes a lot of sense for us because Edinburgh provide top-level opposition for us during a part of the season where we have an extended break from our regular games,” he said.

“We have developed a great relationship with Edinburgh which has already seen the two squads coming together for some joint training sessions in the Scottish Borders.

“From a geographical point of view, it’s also a great match-up because the relative proximity will enable fans of both sides to come along and support the fixture.

“The opportunity for fans to donate to My Name’5 Doddie feels like a very natural partnership, considering Doddie Weir’s huge connection with Newcastle and Scottish rugby.

“I’m sure supporters of both clubs will come along and enjoy the occasion, and with the tickets priced the way they are we can hopefully get a good crowd along for what will be a proper, competitive fixture.”

Paul Thompson, director of fundraising and communications at My Name’5 Doddie Foundation added: 

“A Friday night under the lights at Kingston Park is always a fantastic outing and we’re thrilled that the fixture will support the work of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

“Newcastle Falcons and Edinburgh Rugby have both been supporters of the Foundation for a long time and we’re always grateful for their fundraising and awareness raising efforts.

“Newcastle Falcons is a club that means a lot to the Weir family and the Foundation, with Doddie spending many wonderful years playing for the side.

“We’re sure this is a fixture that the big man would’ve enjoyed, possibly with a Guinness or two in hand, and we’d urge anyone in the area to head along for an action-packed evening.”

Click HERE to book your ticket for the 7.45pm kick-off on Friday February 9.