Dragons caught offside, Macleod kicks to halfway

Newport Gwent Dragons get the second forty underway

The Newport Gwent Dragons take a 17-0 lead over the Sale Sharks into halftime. The hosts scored as early as the fourth minute, but then had to withstand a period of intense pressure by the Sharks, but great defence kept the visitors at bay. The Dragons managed to run in a further two tries towards the back end of the half to lead fairly comfortably at the break. First score of the second forty could be crucial.

Sharks lose it forward in the tackle, scrum Dragons

Great team work from the Dragons as they pass the ball out wide and Adam Hughes crosses for their third try

Penalty to the Dragons for holding on, they set up the lineout just 5m out from the line

Dragons lose it forward at the lineout, scrum Sharks

Pretorius breaks from the scrum and offloads to Jones who finds Landman, TMO confirms the try

Looking good so far!!