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  1. Wasps close in on play-offs

    Wasps close in on play-offs

    Wasps moved closer to securing a berth in the Guinness Premiership play-offs with an assured 32-13 defeat of Newcastle at Kingston Park. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:80'
    • Newcastle
    • London Wasps
    • 80' All over in Newcastle, and Wasps are now secured a slot in the Guiness Premiership play-offs. Thanks for joining me! We'll have all the action LIVE!! on Saturday.
    • 79' Cipriani with some neat work, and Lewsey goes over!! Bonus point Wasps!
    • 69' Cipriani turns down a chance to kick a penalty as Wasps continue their bonus point mission.
    • 66' Wasps are pushing hard for their bonus point. They need one more try to get it. Cipriani makes a break, but he can't quite weave through.
    • 63' This game is fizzling out a little bit here. Wasps are out of reach and Newcastle have little to fight for but their bonus point.
    • 59' Another penalty to Wasps, and Cipriani bangs it over with ease.
    • 53' Newcastle have possession. On Wasps' 22, they drive forward. Can they respond here...another phase works itself through. Good stuff from the blacks.
    • 45' Cipriani kicks long, and Jones knocks on when trying to gather.
    • 43' Cipriani converts and Wasps lead 22-13.
    • 43' Sackey sprints away and gives Wasps an early try!
    • 41' Back under way in the north east! Newcastle have an early penalty, which Jones will kick to touch.
    • 40' And that's all for the first half. A strange one really. Newcastle started the better, then Wasps began to find their form and ran home a score. The Falcons responded well, though, and the match is well poised at 15-13.
    • 38' Newcastle on the attack now. Jones kicks over the top, May picks up and lays on Ollie Philips for the try!!!
    • 36' Cipriani converts. Then, after the restart makes a wonderful 30-metre dash forward. Wasps on the attack again.
    • 35' Tom Rees gets the try! Newcastle couldn't hold Wasps there.
    • 34' Wasps are a metre short of the line...surely they can push over here. Newcastle hold out for a couple of phases...
    • 32' Conversion goes begging. Great response from the Falcons.
    • 31' Try for Newcastle! Rob Miller with a wonderful side-step inside and he sets up May for the score.
    • 29' Cipriani misses the conversion. Wasps are starting to click now. 8-3.
    • 29' Sackey with a good run, and Haskell pushes over in the corner. Try for Wasps!
    • 27' Penalty to Newcastle, as a result of foul play from Haskell - who gets a telling off from the referree. Kicked to touch by Jones.
    • 25' Jones kicks downfield, but he can't control his own punt and the ball is out for a line-out.
    • 23' Wasps are level. Cipriani knocks over a penalty to make it 3-3.
    • 22' Well well, interesting stuff here so far. Newcastle have been the better side.
    • 19' Rob Miller is on for Alex Tait for Newcastle, who has a blood injury.
    • 17' John Rudd chases down a kick against his old team, but he can't quite make it. Danny Cipriani kicks clear for Wasps.
    • 13' Jones breaks two tackles, but James Haskell pulls him down. Good stuff from the Falcons.
    • 11' Newcastle win another penalty, as Wasps fail to release. Jones kicks to touch.
    • 8' Good break from England winger Paul Sackey, who bursts through a tackle before being stopped.
    • 6' Penalty to Newcastle after Wasps bring down the scrum. Tom May gives it a go...it's over! 3-0 Newcastle.
    • 3' Newcastle sending high kicks into the sky to test Riki Flutey at full-back. Seriously frantic opening exchanges.
    • 1' And we're under way! Steve Jones with a good early clearance for Newcastle.
    • - There's no mistaking the importance of tonight for Wasps. A win would move them into third and with a very good chance of securing a play-off spot away at Leeds on Saturday.
    • - Good evening and a warm welcome to eurosport.yahoo.com's LIVE!! coverage of Newcastle v Wasps in the Guinness Premiership.

  • Summary

    Newcastle versus London Wasps
    May 30’, Phillips 39’ Tries Haskell 28’, Rees 34’, Sackey 43’, Lewsey 79’
      Conversions Cipriani 35’, 43’, Cipriani 79’
    May 6’ Penalties Cipriani 19’, Cipriani 59’
      Drops  

Live Team Line-Up

  • Newcastle

    Manager: Steve Bates

    On the Field

    • Ward
    • Thompson
    • Hayman
    • Perry
    • Sorensen
    • Dowson
    • Wilson
    • Winter
    • Charlton
    • Jones
    • Rudd
    • Visser
    • Tait
    • Phillips Try
    • May Try

    Subs

    • Wilson
    • Parling
    • Williamson
    • Vickers
    • Miller
    • Young
    • Browne

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

  • London Wasps

    Manager: Ian McGeechan

    On the Field

    • Payne
    • Ward
    • Barnard
    • Skivington
    • Birkett
    • Haskell Try
    • Rees Try
    • Hart
    • Reddan
    • Cipriani
    • Lewsey Try
    • Waldouck
    • Waters
    • Sackey Try
    • Flutey

    Subs

    • Worsley
    • Shaw
    • Staunton
    • Buckland
    • Van Gisbergen
    • McMillan
    • French

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None