Late tackle by Hala'ufia allows Clegg to put the Falcons ahead.

Another scrum penalty this time to the home side

Newcastle loose head concedes the penalty at scrum time allowing Irish to relieve pressure.

Clegg has made a few errors now most recently under the highball

Yes coyi

Clegg gets the home side off the mark after some good carries by Powell

Both sides struggling at scrum time with the ground giving way to the props boots on nearly every occasion

Newcastle give up some good field position with a knock on in the tackle

Despite the conditions Irish play some great rugby sending Treviranus over in the corner. Great start by Irish.

Ian Gough hits the maul from the side giving Newcastle the opportunity to take the opening points but Clegg fails to do so.