That wraps up the half with Connacht leading by 9 points to 3. Connacht have been the better team so far but Newcastle have held on well.

Carty will go for the posts.

Newcastle go offside as Connacht make their way into the Falcons 22.

5 minutes to go until the end of the half and Connacht have the ball and a narrow lead.

Connacht pull down the maul and give away the penalty inside their own 22. Falcons will opt for the posts.

Falcons win the ball back and kick long forcing Healy to run it into touch.

The falcons win the scrum and clear to touch.

Come on Connacht.

Newcastle hold it up and win the scrum.

Maul set.