Wade equals Prem try-scoring record as Newcastle beat Sale

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. Newcastle winger Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record against Sale Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle Red Bulls posted their first league win of their season against Sale Sharks. On a blustery night dominated by kicking, penalties and stubborn defence, the match delivered a 17-3 win for the hosts and the try that Kingston Park wanted, with Wade going over in the right corner to draw level with Ashton nine minutes into the second period. While a second eluded Wade in a game of few chances, George McGuigan managed to smuggle the ball over at the back of a maul as Newcastle stretched clear to post only a fifth win in four Prem seasons.

Despite Wade's milestone, the match was far from a thrilling spectacle. However, Newcastle coach Dan McFarland will be keen now to build on this first step against a side who had been unbeaten in their previous two league outings and among the names in the title conversation before the start of the season. Impressive Gloucester beat Bath to extend lead at top of Prem If talks beforehand had centred on Wade's potential