Falcons spill whilst coming forward and Telusa Veainu steals following some some smart defensive play

Newcastle with possession on the halfway following a strong run from Simon Hammersley

They go for touch but Croft can't gather and Falcons capitalise.

Newcastle guilty of tackling someone off the ball following that clearance. Penalty to Leicester in their half and lucky to escape a yellow card.

Newcastle clear through Tane Takulua.

Ben Youngs tries a cheeky dummy from the lineout but he knocks it on in the tackle.

Bad throw which Croft can't collect but Leicester manage to retain possession despite being pushed back and are coming forward well. They get the penalty and go for touch.

Newcastle obstruct and Leicester get the penalty to which Freddie Burns does well to put it out just inside the Falcons 22' from his own 22.

Newcastle spill and Tom Croft gathers and nearly releases Vereniki Goneva but the pass is loose and Newcastle stop the momentum.

Nili Latu crashes forward and Leicester try to turn the ball over but the referee thinks they do it illegally. Penalty to Newcastle who go for touch.