Cardiff down 14-man Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland

Cardiff beat Newcastle Falcons with six tries at the Arms Park. Dai Young's team are unbeaten in the EPCR Challenge Cup this term. Cardiff are top of Pool A with one round of matches to play. They will travel to Brive next weekend to seal a top-four finish and a home draw in next round. Newcastle were disappointing again. Elliot Obatoyinbo was dismissed for a high tackle just before half time. Owen Lane scored two tries and Lloyd Williams, Rhys Carre, Josh Adams, Harri Millard, Alun Walker and Ellis Jenkins also crossed for Cardiff. Keiron Assiratti, Ellis Jenks and Rhy Priestland also scored tries.

Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-man in Challenge Cup.

O. Lane scores two tries for Cardiff. L. Williams, R. Carre, J. Adams, H. Millard and R Priestland score tries. Priestlands makes six conversions. Newcastle has a man sent off.

A. Walker scores a try for Newcastle Falcons. Cardiff's team is: Josh Adams, Owen Lane, Mason Grady, Ben Thomas, Jason Harries, Rhys Priestland, Lloyd Williams, Corey Domachowski, Kirby Myhill, Keiron Assiratti, Seb Davies, Teddy Williams and Josh Turnbull.

Replacements: Efan Daniel, Rhys Carré, Will Davies-King, James Ratti, Ellis Bevan, Jarrod Evans, Harri Millard.

Elliott Obatoyinbo scores two tries in front of Gatland. Cardiff down Newcastle 14-man in Challenge Cup.

Replacements: Alun Walker, Logovi’i Mulipola, Mark Tampin, Matthew Dalton, Pedro Rubiolo, Michael Young, Josh Thomas, Iwan Stephens. Referee: Vivien Praderie (France).

Cardiff beat Newcastle 42-10 in Challenge Cup. Owen Lane scored two tries. Lloyd Williams, Rhys Carre, Josh Adams and Harri Millard also scored tries for Cardiff. Elliott Obatoyinbo was sent off for Newcastle Falcons.

Owen Lane limps off injured after being named as man of the match. Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

Owen Lane is named player of the match. Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

Ellis Jenkins, Harri Millard and George Ford score tries for Cardiff. Newcastle Falcons are reduced to 14 men.

Rhys Carre wins a turnover penalty to give the crowd something to cheer. Cardiff down 14-man Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland.

Cardiff beat Newcastle 35-10 in Challenge Cup. Hooker Alun Walker scored two tries.

Josh Adams scores a try for Cardiff against Newcastle Falcons. Cardiff are winning 35-3.

Owen Lane is lucky to escape a dangerous swing from Pedro Rubiolo. Cardiff down 14-man Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland.

Efan Daniel is penalised and Newcastle tap and go. Adam Radwan trips over himself and Daniel runs over the ball.

Rhys Carre gives away a second scrum penalty. Josh Turnbull protests to the referee. Cardiff down Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

The second half has started. Newcastle are looking to drag themselves back into the game.

Cardiff are 28-3 up at half-time against Newcastle Falcons. Cardiff have four tries to their name. Newcastle have a man sent off.

Cardiff beat Newcastle 28-3 in Challenge Cup. Carre scores two tries in front of Gatland.

Rhys Carre is penalised at a scrum. Taulupe Faletau intercepts and makes 40 metres before kicking ahead. Elliott Obatoyinbo is sent off for a dangerous tackle on Jason Harries. Newcastle are reduced to 10 players for the rest of the game.

Kirby Myhill is sent off for kicking a penalty. Assiratti has returned to the fray after his HIA. Fan Daniel is on as replaement hooker. Cardiff down Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland.

Newcastle try their luck with a short-range driving maul, but it doesn't get far. Cardiff repulse a second max in 23 minutes.

Owen Lane intercepts a pass 65 metres out to score his second try of the afternoon. Cardiff are 21-3 Newcastle Falcons.

Corey Domachowski suffers a bump but recovers to continue playing. Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

Will Davies-King has just come on as a replacement for the injured Keiron Assiratti. Cardiff down 14-man Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland.

Cardiff down 14-man Newcastle in Challenge Cup as forgotten man scores two tries in front of Gatland. Newcastle are wearing a pea-green kit.

Tian Schoeman scores two tries for Cardiff in Challenge Cup. Cardiff give away a penalty and the visitors' fly-half puts the ball between the posts.

Lloyd Williams scores two tries for Cardiff in Challenge Cup match against Newcastle Falcons. Cardiff are winning 14-0.

Mason Grady, Josh Adams and Owen Lane score tries for Cardiff in Challenge Cup. Newcastle has a 14-man team.

Teddy Williams charges down an attempted clearance in Cardiff. Newcastle regroup smartly through Elliott Obatoyinbo and clear to touch.

Warren Gatland is in the house, having a final look at Wales squad contenders before naming his panel for the Six Nations. Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-man in Challenge Cup.

Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

Adam Radwan is a dangerous player. Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-man in Challenge Cup. Tom Shanklin likes Radwans' tries.

Teddy scores two tries as Cardiff beat Newcastle 14-6 in Challenge Cup.

@teddywils303 is preparing to make his first start for Cardiff Rugby. Cardiff take on Falcons in the European Challenge Cup on Sunday.

Cardiff are in Europe. Dai Young's side beat Newcastle 47-10 at Kingson Park last month. Cardiff want to go as far as possible in the Challenge Cup. Cardiff lost two home derbies recently. They want a home fixture in last 16. Newcastle beat Leicester Tigers recently and are confident. The team that won the previous game is also confident after beating Leicester.

Cardiff beat the Falcons 47-10 at Kingston Park on December 17, 2022. Josh Adams, Rhys Priestland, Owen Lane,Rhys Carre, Mason Grady, and a penalty try were the main scorers. Dai Young expects a much more challenging game in the return match.