Cliff finds touch outside his 22

Sale win a penalty at the scrum on their 5m

Solid scrum from Newcastle but they knock it just short of the line, scrum Sale on the 5m

They opt for the scrum

A high tackle stops Falcons' attack

Cliff sends the ball long and Newcastle run it back with intent.

Sale opt for the lineout with their scrum struggling so far

Falcons' attack is spoiled by a forward pass into touch

Newcastle are awarded a penalty on the Sharks feed and kick to touch 5m out

Scrum to Sale on their 22