A few phases by Irish in the Sale 22 eventually ends due to a knock on as Cipriani clears.

Kick from the penalty brings Irish into the Sale 22 with a line out.

Edwards breaks the Sale line with another switch with Cipriani but it is called back for obstruction as Cipriani blocks Geraghty from making the tackle.

Cipriani clears to half way.

Good play from Irish here as they move into Sale 22 but sale win the penalty in the ruck again.

Penalty to Irish as Addison knocks on. Nearly a yellow card but referee feels there was cover for Sale. They kick for touch. The line out sees Sale win it back and clear.

Great switch in midfield between Cipriani and Tuitupou. Tuitupou breaks the line and passes to James who stays strong to get over the line. Great try.

Cipriani gets us back under way.

Half time sees a game on our hands as the sun begins to peer out from the clouds.

Sloppy line-out sees the ball go into touch and half time.