Alex Hearle is the main exclusive interview in your FREE digital programme ahead of Saturday’s festive fixture against Bath Rugby.

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Get the inside story about life on and off the field for the former Worcester and Gloucester back, who has recently completed a chemistry degree and is coaching at Percy Park.

Kingsley Hyland takes another stroll down memory lane in his ‘all our yesterdays’ feature, while Mark Smith’s ‘from the press box’ column looks at the Falcons’ Scottish links over the years.

You can get the lowdown on Bath, test your knowledge in our rugby quiz and fill your boots with our player stats.

All this and more is in your FREE match programme, available now by clicking here.