Sale

57 - 5

Full Time

Newcastle

Newcastle vs Sale

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, George Ford will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Tom Roebuck

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Roebuck bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Tom Burrow is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arron Reed bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

79'

Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Arron Reed

77'

Spellbinding play by Nathan Jibulu is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert du Preez bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Roebuck bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

75'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Mike Rewcastle getting some game time.

72'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank being replaced.

72'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Caine getting some game time.

72'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Sam Dugdale being replaced.

72'

Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Nathan Jibulu scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Jibulu took full advantage.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as James Harper goes through the gap.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Oscar Usher comes onto the field.

61'

Freddie Clarke departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

61'

Sale Sharks sub Sam Bedlow comes onto the field.

61'

Marius Louw departs for Sale Sharks.

61'

Sale Sharks sub Nathan Jibulu comes onto the field.

61'

Luke Cowan-Dickie departs for Sale Sharks.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Marius Louw goes through the gap.

58'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

James Elliott leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Boeta Chamberlain as they get over the gainline!

55'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

55'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

55'

Tom O'Flaherty comes on for Sale Sharks.

55'

Joe Carpenter leaves the field.

55'

Tom Burrow comes on for Sale Sharks.

55'

Ben Bamber leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Sale Sharks results in a try for Tom Roebuck.

54'

What a run here by Tom Roebuck as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Marius Louw.

54'

Simon McIntyre comes on.

53'

Bevan Rodd comes off.

53'

What a run here by Bevan Rodd as they get over the gainline!

52'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Harper getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Asher Opoku-Fordjour being replaced.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Raffi Quirke getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gus Warr being replaced.

49'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum getting some game time.

49'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Richard Palframan being replaced.

49'

The left post denies Brett Connon from adding the extras.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Elliott Obatoyinbo from scoring that try!

48'

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

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Connor Doherty being replaced.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Neild getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Amanaki Lelei Mafi being replaced.

46'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tristan Woodman getting some game time.

46'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Jibulu being replaced.

46'

Arron Reed makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Nathan Jibulu being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Bevan Rodd being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Oliver Spencer coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ethan Grayson coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Sale Sharks go for goal with George Ford taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

What an effort there by Arron Reed as they score the try.

40'

Sale Sharks sub Nathan Jibulu comes onto the field.

35'

Tristan Woodman departs for Sale Sharks.

35'

Yellow Card

Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks) is shown a yellow card

34'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Tom Gordon being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

George Ford takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ernst van Rhyn scores from close range.

32'

Conversion

George Ford converts the try.

15'

Try

Luke Cowan-Dickie scores the try from close range.

14'

Yellow Card

Max Clark (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Roebuck took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

George Ford converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tom Roebuck leads to a try for Sale Sharks

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Roebuck took full advantage.

11'

Arron Reed played a key part in that try.

10'

Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sale Sharks leads to a try for Robert du Preez

The defensive line has been broken as Robert du Preez goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Gus Warr.

We are underway as the referee Joe James blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Newcastle 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 10th October 2025, 11:45am PDT 
  
 CorpAcq Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Joe James

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +52

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Roebuck

57 - 5

79'

Ford

52 - 5

78'

Reed

50 - 5

77'

Ford

45 - 5

72'

Jibulu

43 - 5

71'

Ford

38 - 5

55'

Roebuck

36 - 5

54'

Obatoyinbo

48'

31 - 5

Half Time

Reed

31 - 0

40'

Cowan-Dickie

26 - 0

34'

van Rhyn

26 - 0

32'

Ford

21 - 0

15'

Cowan-Dickie

19 - 0

14'

Clark

14'

14 - 0

Ford

14 - 0

11'

Roebuck

12 - 0

11'

Ford

7 - 0

du Preez

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Sale

86%

Draw

Newcastle

13%

Try by Tom Roebuck

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Sale

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

31%

3-6 secs

36%

37%

6+ secs

16%

32%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

68'

70'

79'

Sale

Newcastle

Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 3 on Fri 10th October 2025 at CorpAcq Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 07:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 05:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Sale Sharks won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 7th and Sale Sharks in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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