A try for Falcon's McGuigan at 17 mins converted by Flood. Mc Guigan scored from a maul in the left corner.

11' A little bit of liquid rugby from Nottingham as they looked to fashion a way through. However, a forward pass grinds the move to a halt

0-0 after 7 mins, a bit of scrappy play from both sides

Nottingham kick off the game as the mist rolls in from the Trent.

Newcastle Falcons have made a late team change for tonight's game at Nottingham. Will Welch has dropped out to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Nemani Nagusa comes in at No 8, Gary Graham moves across to blind-side flanker and Callum Chick comes onto the bench.

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby coverage of the match between Nottingham Rugby currently 10th on the table and Newcastle Falcons currently 1st. A tough game ahead, but Nottingham will be giving it their all in tonight's clash.