10 minutes into proceedings here. Falcons launch a high garryowen which is well gathered by Haley inside the his own half. The away side compliment a good chase with a well executed choke tackle to secure turnover ball

Go sale

Indiscipline costs the Falcons a penalty and Sale clear well to ease the pressure.

come on sale!!!

High ball from the Falcons off the top of some midfield lineout ball forces a knock on from Sharks. Advantage used well to find touch 5m from Sharks line and put the pressure on the home side's throw

Patient build-up from the Falcons in possession, but they knock on and the home full-back Haley clears downfield

Sharks have a driving maul, and referee Maxwell Keys awards a penalty to the home side. The mercurial Danny Cipriani makes no mistake for the hosts.

Proceedings have begun as Sale kickoff to the Falcons

Sale Sharks welcome lowly Newcastle Falcons to the AJ Bell Stadium today on a bitterly cold, but dry afternoon in the Aviva Premiership.

Change for Sale as Josh Beaumont fails a late fitness test. TJ Ioane comes into the starting XV with Viliami Fihaki will start from the bench.