Cockermouth RUFC under 14's squad ended their season on a high, as mascots to Newcastle Falcons at their final home game of the Premiership season against Bristol Bears on Saturday 18th May. Although the result wasn’t what the Cockermouth players wanted, Bristol running out winners 19 – 12, it still didn’t impact on the fantastic experience they had. They were part of the ‘Dream Team’ – walking out with the Falcons and earlier in the day had played some great rugby during an end of season 7’s competition on Kingston Park’s hallowed pitch.

Newcastle Falcons are proud of their Cumbrian connections with a number of the current first team squad hailing from the county, including Mark Wilson, Gary Graham and Chris Harris. Cockermouth RUFC is a member of the Falcons Club Connections scheme which aims to build relationships helping with player development as well as developing coaching staff in Cumbria. A Falcons club spokesperson assured Mike, the Cockermouth coach, that this will not be impacted by the Falcons relegation to the Championship for the 2019/2020 season.

Mike Swain, Cockermouth under 14's coach:

"Another fantastic day for the boys at the Falcons. What a great experience running out with their heroes in front of a big crowd at Kingston Park, inspirational. It’s the dream of some of the boys to play the game professionally. Good luck to the Falcons, I’m sure they’ll bounce straight back to the Premiership for the 2020 season.”