Teams trade kicks and after Newcastle fail to release on the ground Sale relieve the pressure with a penalty kick to touch

After a long passage of play in the Newcastle 22 the Sharks knock on and Newcastle clear their lines

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Sale awarded a penalty 40m out and MacGinty opts for the 3 points.

Sale lose yet another line out bringing their success rate down to just 33%

Is the ref a geordie?

After a number of exciting passages of play from both sides Hammersley kicks the ball long into Sharks 22.

Sharks lose their second lineout, Newcastle retain and clear their lines.

Sale are awarded a penalty on the 22 and opt for the corner.

Takulua clears Newcastle lines with a box kick reaching touch 40m out.