Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle secures first league win

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle secures first league win

Summary

Newcastle Red Bulls defeated Sale Sharks 17-3 on October 23, marking their first league win of the season. Christian Wade equaled Chris Ashton's Premiership try-scoring record with his 101st try, putting Newcastle ahead 5-3 early in the second half. While both teams struggled offensively, George McGuigan added another try to secure the victory. With this win, Newcastle aims to build momentum against a Sale team that was previously unbeaten in their last two matches.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle scores first league win of the season.
•Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton’s try-scoring record.
•Match held at Kingston Park.
•Sale Sharks previously unbeaten in last two outings.
•Newcastle aims to build on this victory.

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8:50 PMBBC Sport — Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle beat Sale

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Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale.
— BBC Sport

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