The sides are out, kick off moments away!

Conditions are blustery in Salford suggesting that this game may be won up front today.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this Premiership clash that sees table toppers Northampton Saints travel to AJ Bell Stadium to take on Sale Sharks. With 10 wins from 12 this season and with a strong away record Saints will see this fixture as an opportunity to distance themselves from second place Bath. Sharks sit at 7th in the table and will be looking to bounce back after two successive defeats. They know Saints will present a formidable challenge but they will hope they can rise to the occasion in front of a home crowd. Kick off coming shortly so stay tuned for updates on what is set to be an entertaining game of rugby.