Gallagher’s Premier League: Saracens lose unbeaten record, Newcastle return to stun Sale | Rugby Union News

Tries from Mateo Carreras and Sam Stuart allow Newcastle to make a remarkable comeback as they saw off a high-flying sale in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday; Saracens suffer their first defeat in 10 league games when they are beaten by London Irish

London Irish’s Tom Pearson celebrates their team’s winning try, scored by Chandler Cunningham-South

Newly appointed England manager Steve Borthwick watched on as Gallagher’s Premier League leaders Saracens lost their unbeaten record in a 29-20 defeat to London Irish.

It was Saracens’ first defeat in 10 league games as a poor start and lack of discipline cost them dearly.

Both teams had one man down in the first half and both teams scored two tries. Paddy Jackson’s five penalties proved the difference as the struggling Irish claimed their third league win of the season.

London Irish captain Adam Coleman was the first to be sent off in the 16th minute when he clattered into the head of Saracens hurler Tom Woolstencroft, who appeared to collapse before undergoing lengthy treatment and being carried off on a stretcher.

Saracens winger Ben Earl received the first red card of his career 15 minutes later for a high tackle on Tom Pearson.

Ollie Hassell-Collins and Chandler Cunningham-South scored Ireland’s goals, Jackson converting both.

Kapeli Pifeleti and Sean Maitland scored the Saracens tries while Owen Farrell kicked two penalties and two conversions.

The Irish started to secure the opponent in the 22. From there they gained possession to fully test the Saracens defense before Benhard van Rensburg’s pass gave Hassell-Collins the chance to slot past.
Tackle by Farrell to score.

Jackson converted, but his team suffered an injury blow when center Will Joseph jumped off the field.

Saracens’ Owen Farrell converts the penalty

The hosts then suffered two setbacks in quick succession. Farrell’s first penalty got Saracens on the scoreboard to reward a spell of sustained pressure before Coleman’s dismissal left the home side seemingly on the mend.
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However, they picked up the next points when Jackson kicked two penalties in quick succession as Farrell kept questioning referee Matt Carley’s decisions.

The Saracens skipper also questioned Earl’s red card in the 31st minute when Jackson hit the target again with the ensuing penalty. But the out-of-soracens remained in contention as replacement whore Pifeleti forced his way over.

Farrell converted, but on the last kick of the half, Jackson overcame his fourth penalty, this time from the halfway line, to give the Irish a deserved 19-10 lead.

Five minutes after the restart, Saracens scored their second try. Elliot Daly’s speculative chip bounced awkwardly to Irish winger Lucio Cinti as Maitland was ready to pick up the pieces.

The visitors looked to be taking control but Jackson managed to temporarily keep them at bay with his fifth penalty before Rory Jennings was lucky to escape with a yellow card for a challenge on Billy Vunipola inside the 20.
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It was worse for the Irish as they were reduced to 12 and Rob Simmons was charged for going down, but the explosive Saracen could not score in their absence.

On his return, Farrell kicked a penalty but the Irish secured a thrilling win as Cunningham-South finished off a flowing move to send Ireland’s biggest crowd of the season home happy.

Newcastle produce a stunning comeback to beat Sale

Newcastle winger Mateo Carreras celebrates with his teammates after the first goal

Tries from Mateo Carreras and Sam Stuart allowed Newcastle to stage a remarkable comeback as they saw off high-flying Sale 20-14 at Kingston Park.

The Falcons seemed out of ideas in the first half as the Sharks deservedly took a 14-0 lead into the first half. However, a fantastic second half performance with Brett Connon kicking 10 points turned Newcastle’s result on its head.

Sales were rewarded for a positive start after 11 minutes. The lineout was made down the blindside and Ewan Ashman was able to go in from the corner. Rob Du Preez was on target with the conversion from the forward line.

Micky Young was sent to the sin-bin after 24 minutes for tripping a player on the floor as Newcastle were penalized once again midway through.

Du Preez went in the corner with his penalty and the line spread wide for Tom O’Flaherty to go over and add to the lead, before Du Preez added another boost.

The first half ended with Newcastle almost fashioning a chance with a rare foray into the Sale 22, but a penalty for Carreras’ high tackle ended the attack and the visitors were able to clear their lines and finish the half in a comfortable position. .

The Falcons got on the board two minutes into the second half when Connon kicked a penalty inside the 22 to reduce the arrears.

There must have been some strong words in the dressing rooms at half-time as another Newcastle team came out for the second half.

One long period of pressure looked to get them back into the game, but Ben Curry got in with a crucial jackal turnover near his line.

Carreras provided the spark for the Falcons and the Argentina international managed to burst through two potential tackles with points to give the home side momentum into the game with Sale looking to be in a good defensive position.

The hosts went ahead after 63 minutes when Stuart was awarded a substitute try when a drop went over and Connon added the conversion to give the Falcons a three-point lead.

In the first half, the disciplined Sharks began to lose their composure as poor decision making cost them.

Daniel Du Preez was penalized for clearing from behind the ruck and then a disagreement saw what would have been a regulation penalty become a formality for Connon, who thrived in front of the posts.

Sale continued to fight but one late chance went astray with a loose pass in midfield as the home side ran out deserved wins.