FT: Leicester 24-16 Wasps
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FT: Newcastle 3-41 Exeter
Newcastle seem to have no answer to Exeter's attacking prowess, and this time Alex Tait is penalised for an infringement at the breakdown.
The Chiefs head to touch, but now Falcons drag the rolling maul down to concede a further penalty.
This looks kickable for Gareth Steenson - but the fly-half isn't interested, to touch we go again...
Newcastle 3-14 Exeter
Max Baggins-Craig: "This looks set to be a cracker indeed. New look to kick on, but it'll be tough, Exeter off to a flying start - this is just what we want."
Rob Baxter will be a very happy coach watching this, as his Exeter side again whizz through the phases to make 20, 30, 40 metres...
But Julian Salvi can't quite pick the ball up from around his ankles around 10 metres from the line and the opportunity goes begging.
Quote MessageExeter generally work very quickly at the line-out to get their jumpers in the air. Then when they've won the ball and bring it down they take their time to set their drive, make sure it's exactly how they want it and take Newcastle on.
BBC Radio Newcastle co-commentator Tom Bramald
Newcastle 3-14 Exeter
They absolutely can - and the Chiefs grab their second try inside the opening quarter.
It's back-rower Julian Salvi, a new arrival from Leicester Tigers, who bundles his way over behind his pack.
Gareth Steenson converts again and Exeter's lead is 12 points.
The hosts are unable to hold firm legally and, when the move breaks down, Exeter choose to head for touch. Can they get the rolling maul working here?...
There's a very apparent spring in the Exeter step now, as again their forwards attempt to punch hole after hole in the Newcastle defence, wriggling their way up to the five-metre line...
Quote MessageIt's hard to describe just how easy that try was for Exeter. It's a pattern Newcastle seem to have - making mistakes after scoring points.
BBC Radio Newcastle co-commentator Tom Bramald
Newcastle 3-7 Exeter
But how about this for a response from the visitors?
Gareth Steenson's deep restart is gathered comfortably enough and Mike Delany tries to clear from his own five-metre line - but Will Chudley races from the line, charges the attempted kick down and then dots the ball over.
Steenson's conversion is good and Exeter are ahead.
Newcastle 3-0 Exeter
And Mike Delany makes no mistake from in front of the posts to get Newcastle up and running at Kingston Park.
And, although they're not going anywhere fast, scrum-half Micky Young earns his side a penalty as a Chiefs tackler fails to roll away, allowing Mike Delany to call for the tee...
The men in white have started brightly, moving into the Falcons' 22, but Sam Hill juggles Gareth Steenson's wayward pass and the momentum is lost.
Now the hosts are on the offensive, switching the ball from the shade on this near side to the sun-drenched far side. Into the Exeter half, working through the phases.
Newcastle 0-0 Exeter
Kiwi fly-half Mike Delany boots us under way, Exeter's forwards gather under the high ball and then win an early penalty at the breakdown.
Newcastle v Exeter (13:00 GMT)
The teams are out at Kingston Park, Newcastle all in black, Exeter all in white.
The sun is shining and the temperature hovers at a comfortable 15°C.
It's supposed to be November! Practically tropical in the north east.
Newcastle v Exeter (13:00 GMT)
Winger Matt Jess becomes the first Exeter Chiefs player to play 100 Premiership games as he comes in for Jack Nowell.
Sam Hill replaces Ian Whitten at centre, flanker Julian Salvi gets his first start as Thomas Waldrom is rested and Don Armand moves to number eight.
Image source, BBC SportReplacements: Yeandle, Hepburn, Low, Atkins, Waldrom, Lewis, Whitten, Woodburn.
Newcastle v Exeter (13:00 GMT)
Alex Tait makes his first Newcastle Falcons start of the season in place of winger Alesana Tuilagi, while Tom Penny and Michael Young return to the backs.
Eric Fry replaces Rob Vickers at prop, while flanker Will Welch returns.
Image source, BBC SportReplacements: McGuigan, Vickers, Vea, Furno, Clever, Tipuna, Catterick, Agulla.
Newcastle v Exeter (13:00 GMT)
We have three matches from the English top flight to get stuck into this afternoon - and we'll be bringing you live text and radio commentary on each one.
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter all the build-up, hype and anticipation, yesterday we finally found out what we probably already knew anyway.
New Zealand are the best rugby union team in the world.
But though the World Cup is over, you need not be sad.
Because the Premiership rolls on this afternoon - and you can follow every cough and spit right here.