Dream start to the second half for the visitors reducing the deficit to 7.

Following a dangerous tackle Tipuna see's yellow.

HT is what has been a thoroughly entertaining first half of rugby. The home side started with greta intent and continued throughout. The visitors were playing a chasing game from the off and the sin bin did not help their cause. Discipline is vital for both sides and being clinical in those key danger areas.

After being reduced to 14, the home side are capable of taking full advantage and now hold a 14 point lead.

Following the yellow cafd Socino fails to convert from 40m.

The Falcons scrum dominates which gives the platform for big hitter Tipuna to crash over from short range.

After a quick turnover the ball is kicked in behind the home sides defence and Davies in on hand to dot down.

Tuilagi makes a half bust and manages to get his hands free to find Powell who crosses for the first try in just 6 minutes. 7-0

Good evening and welcome to UR coverage of the opening round LV Cup match of Newcastle and Cardiff Blues. Neither side have had the best start to the season lying only a few places from the bottom of their domestic league. The two teams have managed a cumulative of 3 wins from their opening 13 games and will no doubt be targeting this match as a confidence booster. Cardiff have lost some key players though to the Wales November internationals including that of Lions Captain Sam Warburton. Just 7 minutes till ko.