Gloucester boot to touch

Powerful scrummaging from the Cherry and White pack sees them come away with a penalty

First attacking chance for Newcastle in the Gloucester 22

Twelvetrees knocks on, scrum Falcons

Newcastle return fire, and Gloucester run it

Ball carried into contact and swiftly booted downfield

Brilliant soaring take from Sharples in the air.

Mike Delany gets us underway!

Both sides led out by their respective captains - kick-off moments away

Newcastle name last season's top try scorer Sinoti Sinoti in tonight's clash. He'll be accompanied in the back three by the young but up-and-coming Falcons Catterick and Hammers.