It's not to be for Newcastle! A knock-on from Barrow calls an end to play and the ref blows his final whistle. An interesting encounter this afternoon in the Madejski Stadium with Irish securing what was a deserved victory - 22-21 the final score. 2 early tries from Halani Aulika and Scott Steele gave the home side an early lead, going in to the break 19 points to 6 up. However, a spirited second half performance from the visitors saw them claw their way back in to the game but ultimately it was not to be for the Falcons. Particular credit must go to Sinoti Sinoti who was the spark in Newcastle's revival this afternoon. That's all from us here but please tune in again soon for some more live rugby coverage

not convincing win but I'll take that! C'mon you Irish!

Powell crosses! Irish on the backfoot after a storming run from Sinoti. They are unable to regather themselves and it's ultimately an easy finish for the inside centre. Catterick adds two more and we'll have time for 1 more play

Noakes kicks over the top and Sinoti gathers - The stand out player for Falcons this afternoon. Newcastle race inside the Irish half

Scrum to Irish on their own 10

2 minutes to play

Noakes extends Irish's lead to 8 and its difficult to see them being beaten now. 22-14

Furno yellow carded for upending Noakes and Sinclair also see's yellow for his reaction. Irish with a penalty on Falcons 22

LO to Irish in Falcons 22

Penalty to Irish as Pablo Orlandi penalised once again at scrum time