Bonus-point try for Northampton as Alex Mitchell scores from a quick tap penalty.

Third try to Saints, and a second for Trevor Davison from a close-range tap penalty.

Try to Northampton scored by Alex Coles, the big lock supporting a line-break from Hendy and accepting the inside pass.

Early sparring from both sides and Saints poke a kick into touch 20m out.

Referee Luke Pearce blows his whistle, Brett Connon and for the last time in 2024, Newcastle are underway.

The teams are on the field at cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens for today's Gallagher Premiership encounter.

Welcome to Saints v Newcastle