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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Saints secure quick ball from the scrum but struggle to make any effective yardage. Eventually they work it to Myler who kicks straight into the hands of Haley. Sale coming on the attack now

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The ball is knocked on by Sale. Saints will have the put in to the scrum

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The dropout is charged down but Haley pounces on the loose ball and clears deep downfield

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Myler chips over the top but Odogwu is alert to the danger and touches down for a 22 dropout

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Saints win the ball at the lineout and come on the attack at pace

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Penalty Saints following a breakdown infringement by Sale. Myler finds touch just inside the Sale half

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Game is underway!

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Late change for Saints sees Collins replace North. Estelles comes onto the bench

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this Anglo-Welsh Cup clash between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at The AJ Bell Stadium. The home side come into this one off the back of a disappointing defeat to Toulouse and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways this afternoon. Northampton also come here off the back of a loss, a 62-14 thrashing by Saracens and they too will be keen to secure a victory today. Stay tuned for live commentary and score updates ahead of this one.