Wow! What a dramatic finish! Falcons conceded a penalty 35 meters out which was quite kickable. As Humphrey's approached the ball the wind took hold of it knocking it slightly off skewing the trajectory and sending the ball under the bar. Newcastle scape victory and take home the four points. Not too sure it it was a fair result on the day, Irish will revel the 4 missed kicks in the second half alone. The conditions played into the home sides hands today. No doubt Irish will welcome the Falcons back to their home patch and will be hoping for some better weather. Thanks for following UR coverage of todays game, until next time.
Irish camped on Falcons line. Big finish needed by the hosts if they want to hold onto this one
The Irish were rumbling down the field with a good rolling maul till an unforced knock on allowed Newcastle to clear! 4 to play
About 5 left on the clock with both sides really pushing hard.
10 to go and Humphreys misses for the third time this half.
After a series of forwards 'pick 'n' go' the ball is whipped out to the backs allowing the industrious Powell to run in for the try.
Newcastle put Irish under siege inches from the line.
McKenzie is forced to leave the field of play after another thundering hit from Hala'uifa
Substitutes seem to have made a difference with Newcastle edging toward the Irish line.
Good pressure by the Irish forward pack forces Newcastle to concede the penalty which Humphrey's converts.