Newcastle

10 - 47

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Newcastle

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zach Kerr bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Brett Connon took full advantage.

70'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Conrad Cade coming on.

67'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Sebastian de Chaves coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Cardiff Rugby supporters go wild as Rhys Priestland successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Mason Grady intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Cardiff Rugby

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mason Grady goes through the gap.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with James Ratti coming on.

65'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Taulupe Faletau coming off.

65'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ellis Bevan coming on.

65'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Tomos Williams coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons sub Richard Palframan comes onto the field.

61'

Mark Tampin departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Mason Grady comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

59'

Owen Lane leaves the field.

59'

Iwan Stephens comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

59'

Elliott Obatoyinbo leaves the field.

59'

Will Davies-King comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

56'

Dimitri Arhip leaves the field.

56'

Teddy Williams comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

56'

Rory Thornton leaves the field.

56'

Liam Belcher comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

56'

Kirby Myhill leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rhys Priestland kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Josh Adams.

55'

That's a great try assist by Owen Lane.

55'

What a run here by Owen Lane as they get over the gainline!

55'

Bradley Thyer comes on.

52'

Rhys Carré comes off.

52'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Davison being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Brett Connon getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Josh Thomas being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Josh Barton getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Sam Stuart being replaced.

47'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Cardiff Rugby.

46'

Yellow Card

Matthew Dalton (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

46'

Conversion

Josh Thomas adds the two points for Newcastle Falcons.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sam Stuart dots the ball down from close range.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Cardiff Rugby sub Theo Cabango comes onto the field.

40'

Max Llewellyn departs for Cardiff Rugby.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Conversion

Rhys Priestland adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Rhys Carré dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Tomos Williams played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Max Llewellyn being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Rhys Priestland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Josh Peters comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

33'

Sean Robinson leaves the field.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Cardiff Rugby ends with a try for Owen Lane.

32'

Ellis Jenkins sets up the try.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Newcastle Falcons supporters go wild as Josh Thomas successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Conversion

Rhys Priestland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Rhys Priestland

20'

That's a great try assist by Rey Lee-Lo.

20'

Rhys Priestland has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Josh Adams

Taulupe Faletau played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Taulupe Faletau took full advantage.

Marcus Tiffen comes on.

Guy Pepper comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 17th December 2022, 09:30am PST 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Priestland

67'

10 - 47

Grady

66'

10 - 45

Priestland

56'

10 - 40

Adams

55'

10 - 38

Penalty Try

46'

10 - 33

Dalton

10 - 26

46'

Thomas

10 - 26

45'

Stuart

8 - 26

44'

Half Time

Priestland

43'

3 - 26

Carré

42'

3 - 24

Priestland

33'

3 - 19

Lane

32'

3 - 17

Thomas

3 - 12

30'

Priestland

21'

0 - 12

Priestland

20'

0 - 10

Adams

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

63%

3-6 secs

22%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Cardiff Rugby in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sat 17th December 2022 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Cardiff Rugby won the last encounter but Cardiff Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 3rd and Newcastle Red Bulls in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.