Any idea what planet the referee is from?

HT 10-10

From the scrum, Newcastle remain solid and kick it out for the last play of the game.

Peter Betham is through and had options but decides to go himself against Simon Hammersley and he knocks on. Relief for Newcastle.

Leicester dominating possession and play with 2 minutes to go in this half.

Newcastle clear from that mistake and Vereniki Goneva comes back strongly but Newcastle somehow prevent a break with Leicester having a four-man overlap on the other side.

Matthew Tait is over the line after Leicester completely outplay and outnumber the Falcons in attack. Tait puts the ball down with one hand and it looks like a try will be awarded until the referee goes to the TMO and the grounding is deemed to be bad. Another wasted try for Leicester.

Newcastle knock on and Leicester get the scrum. A bad engagement gifts Leicester a free kick.

happy birthday!

well done T