Ospreys 24-28 Newcastle: Falcons hit quick triple with Tipuric in sin bin

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SWANSEA, WALES - APRIL 03: Players of Ospreys applaud the Newcastle Falcons side down the tunnel following the European Rugby Challenge Cup Round of 16 match between the Ospreys and Newcastle Falcons at the Liberty Stadium on April 03, 2021 in Swansea, Wales. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

NEWCASTLE scored 21 points in nine minutes to turn this game on its head and progress to the quarter-finals with an away tie at Leicester.
For the first half-hour a seemingly disinterested Newcastle allowed Ospreys a free rein as the hosts compiled a 14-0 lead.
But, out of nowhere, Falcons raised their game as their opponents selfimploded picking up two yellow cards with Newcastle taking full advantage to turn the game their way.
“The dressing room is devastated as this was an important competition for us,” Ospreys director of rugby Toby Booth said.
“We started the game well but relinquis...

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