The restart is deep and Loader manages to beat the first defender

The kick is successful

1st half territory stats

London Irish - 29%
Newcastle Falcons - 71%

Jackson opts for the points

1st half possession stats

London Irish - 32%
Newcastle Falcons - 68%

Penny is sent to the sin bin for a deliberate shoulder hit on Parton

TMO is called into the game for the first time for a late hit on Parton

Penalty Irish

Loader finds space on the touch line and Hodgson clears the ball

Falcons puts in the counter ruck but Phipps secures the ball