Christian Wade prepares to touch down for Newcastle Red Bulls' first try.Image source, Getty Images
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Newcastle winger Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record against Sale

ByGideon BrooksBBC Sport EnglandUpdated 5 minutes ago

The Prem

Newcastle (0) 17

Tries: Wade, McGuigan Cons: Hodge 2 Pen: Hodge

Sale (3) 3

Pen: Ford

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.