Last minute change Newcastle: F. Baker withdraws - O. Usher will start at 5 and T. Cardall is on the bench.

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby coverage of the match between Newcastle Red Bulls, currently 4th on the table and Northampton Saints, currently 3rd (Group B) in this the 9th round of Premiership Rugby Cup 2025/26. I am Mandy Leventis and I will be updating scores and events.