Another penalty comes for the Falcons. Pablo Socino cannot find the direction once again. Two poor misses from the outhalf.

Bath pinged at the line out. Pablo Socino lines up the kick but it comes off the upright. 0-0.

Falcons looking dangerous early on. Neat hands and strong running putting them on the front foot. Pablo Socino sends a chip in behind for a line out inside Bath's 22.

After a passage of kicking play Falcons get a penalty inside their own half.

Falcons earn a penalty at the first scrum following a Bath infringement. Pablo Socino finds a good touch inside Bath's 22.

Promising start from the home side moving the ball well in attack. Falcons turn over though and the ball is cleared.

And we're underway at the Rec!

The sides are out, a minutes silence taking place ahead of kick off.

This fixture has traditionally been dominated by Bath and with a strong home record the hosts will be firm favourites. The return of skipper Stuart Hooper and Jonathon Joseph to the starting XV should provide a boost after a series of losses in recent games.
Newcastle will be looking for a 3rd victory on the trot and today's game offers much needed points if they are to distance themselves from the bottom of the table. Kick off just minutes away so stay tuned for live updates throughout.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this Premiership clash between Bath and Newcastle Falcons at the Rec.