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Full time! Newcastle run out deserved winners of a scrappy occasion. A match dominated by few moments of skill separating the two sides and allow the home side get their LV cup campaign off to a winning start. Thanks for following todays game, until next time.

Newcastle still pushing hard in the Irish 22.

15 to go Newcastle still leading.

Sloppy game, lots of kicking and the cold weather seems to be affecting the players handling abilities.

Jamie Hagan is sin binned and Newcastle take full advantage and drive over for a great forwards try.

Great team try by Irish with some clever lines of running creating a clear opening for Lewington to counter in for a try.

Back underway and Irish are mauling there way out of the 22.

Fairly boring match so far, lets hope the coaches can get the teams going during the break and we might see some fireworks second half.