REPORT: Leinster 17 Newcastle Falcons 42
(WorldNews Africa)

A 3,800-strong crowd at Energia Park were treated to an action-packed Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly tonight as Leinster had a very valuable workout against Newcastle Falcons in their final match before the new season starts. Newcastle proved to be the sharper of the two teams, establishing a 21-7 half-time lead before adding three more tries against the experimental hosts. Leinster produced a spirited rally in the final quarter with impressive replacement out-half Tom Daly crossing for his second try in a 42-17 defeat. While...