# Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle beat Sale

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wade-equals-prem-record-as-newcastle-beat-sale/
- Published: 2026-10-23T20:50:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T21:22:55+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cqwy7e08jlxpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Wade reached 101 Premiership tries.
- Newcastle beat Sale 17-3.
- It was Newcastle’s first league win this season.

## Summary

Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton’s Premiership record of 101 tries as Newcastle Red Bulls beat Sale Sharks 17-3 for their first league win of the season. The milestone came in a match shaped by difficult weather, kicking and resolute defence, giving Newcastle a result to build on.

Wade scored in the right corner nine minutes into the second half, while George McGuigan added a try from a maul; Brett Hodge kicked two conversions and a penalty for Newcastle. Sale, who had been unbeaten in their previous two league matches, scored three points. Newcastle had managed only five wins across the previous four Premiership seasons.

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