Wales international Nicky Robinson grounded Newcastle Falcons as he steered Gloucester to a comfortable 25-13 Guinness Premiership victory at Kingsholm.

The fly-half kicked five penalties, a drop-goal and a conversion of wing Charlie Sharples' early try, giving Gloucester only their fourth win of a difficult league campaign.

But the victory was marred by a serious-looking injury to home flanker Akapusi Qera, who left the pitch on a stretcher with his neck in a brace after being treated by paramedics for seven minutes.

Newcastle showed attacking glimpses during the first half through their inventive catalyst Jimmy Gopperth, but they were poised to make the long journey home with just two Gopperth penalties to show for their efforts until substitute Alex Tait touched down during injury time.