The saints hold the ball well in the forwards until an overlap occurs then send it wide to Collins who finds a gap to go under the posts.

Newcastle go into the corner instead. From the lineout the ball is put wide and Newcastle draw in Northampton for Catterick to score.

Penalty Falcons. Waldouck gets over the ball well giving Falcons the 1st chance at 3 points.

Both teams using the boot in the opening plays but Elliott sends it into touch.

The match is underway in the Franklins Gardens.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby’s live coverage of the LV=Cup. Today sees Northampton take on Newcastle in the First round on the Cup. Northampton are firm favourites for this tie even without key Player George North. Stay with us as kick-off is just around the corner here at Franklins Gardens.