Andrew Smalls whistle is getting plenty of use here, lots of breaks in play.

Sale front row deemed to be standing up by the referee penalty Warriors.

TMO deems the incident to be inconclusive. Looked to be a Worcester try for me. Still 0-0

Up to the TMO!

Dean Hammond gets a bit of a telling off for an early tackle. Made no attempt for the ball, silly penalty.

Sale implementing a clear 'choke tackle' tactic this evening, trying to hold up the warriors in nearly every tackle.

First chance goes to Worcester but it slips to the left of the post!

And we're off!!

Good evening and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage between Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors. This evenings game marks the return of Aviva Premiership after the LV cup got under way in the previous weeks. Both teams did well with one win and loss respectively however Sale may feel the more comfortable of the two having secured a good win over Harlequins last week. Worcester's campaign to date has not run accordingly to play with 7 straight defeats, however the win over Cardiff and running Leicester close will no doubt instil a bit of confidence, no doubt the home side will have something to say about that! 16 minutes till K.O.