Falcons scrap past Sale in low-scoring clash

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  ESPN staff

Newcastle Falcons have opened their Aviva Premiership campaign with consecutive victories after an ugly 12-13 win over Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Both sides made several mistakes in slippery conditions, with neither team able to cross the line until the 74th minute when the referee ran out of patience and awarded the visitors a penalty try after Sale illegally stopped Newcastle's line out drive.

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Falcons scrap past Sale in low-scoring clash