Well it's taken just over 20 minutes but we've finally had our first flashpoint of the game and both sets of players are clashing in the middle of the pitch.

It's all calmed down in a few seconds though and Northampton are attacking.

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David Strettle has crossed in the corner for Saracens, who now have the lead at London Welsh. It's 14-7 at the Kassam as Owen Farrell converts.

Saracens are now missing out on the play-offs by a single point, as things stand.

Leicester are back within a few metres of the try-line after Freddie Burns punts a superb kick along the ground and into touch.

Line-out to Northampton.

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Sale are on the board through England fly-half Danny Cipriani, who strokes the ball over from pretty much right in front of the posts.

The visiting pack have been on top over the past few phases, winning a succession of penalties. Game on here.

Leicester's New Zealand lock Brad Thorn is caught offside inside his side's 22 and gives away a penalty.

His fellow countryman James Wilson steps up and slots home the easiest of penalties to reduce the deficit to two points.

Wasps are behind again after an Alex Lewington try makes it 14-7 to London Irish at the Madejski.

And Bath have come from behind to now lead Gloucester 14-5, with George Ford grabbing his first Premiership try of the season.

Sale finally have some possession and they've looked bright with ball in hand.

A bulldozing run from number eight Josh Beaumont sets the visitors up in the 22 before they conceded a penalty - and then a bright backs move was ended through a Danny Cipriani knock on.

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Following a sustained spell of pressure, Tigers have the first try of the game and it's Jordan Crane.

The big number eight does well to catch the ball close to the touchline and drives over in the corner.

Freddie Burns misses a difficult conversion, but Leicester will be pleased they've made their dominance count on the scoreboard.

Wasps, who are hoping for a place in the top six, have drawn level away at London Irish, as Guy Thompson cancels out Andrew Fenby's try to make it 7-7.

Meanwhile, Nic Reynolds and London Welsh have also pulled things back to 7-7 at home to play-off hopefuls Saracens.

Leicester's Dan Cole concedes a penalty for an infringement in the scrum and James Wilson kicks it over from in front of the posts.

A man of Cole's experience should have known better there.

Play-off-chasing Saracens lead 7-0 at London Welsh thanks to Billy Vuniploa's converted try.

Elsewhere, an unconverted Lewis Ludlow try has given Gloucester the lead at Bath.

And Newcastle Falcons lead Harlequins 5-3 after Richard Mayhew crossed early on.

It's been all Exeter in the opening 10 minutes and their pressure has told.

After a succession of pick and drives from the forwards, Gareth Steenson decides to spread the play and Jack Nowell, after bursting into the line, feeds Ian Whitten, who crosses out wide.

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Freddie Burns settles some early nerves for Tigers as he slots home an easy penalty after Northampton's James Craig gave it away for coming in at the side.

Just the start Leicester would have wanted in their push for a play-off spot.

Leicester are certainly on the front foot in these early stages. Northampton number eight Sam Dickinson concedes a penalty just inside Saints half.

Freddie Burns kicks it into the corner.

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After two early penalties, Exeter decide to kick the second one and Gareth Steenson makes no mistake from dead centre of the pitch.

Sale have barely touched the ball in the opening stages - the hosts have made a bright start.

We're now under way across our six final-day Premiership matches.

Who'll be joining Northampton Saints and Bath in the play-offs? Who'll sneak the final European Champions Cup spot? We'll know within the next couple of hours.

Leicester Tigers come out at a packed Welford Road to a huge reception.

Every player had a determined look on their face. They know just how big the next couple of hours are.

No clouds in sight on a glorious afternoon in Devon at Sandy Park, as Exeter and Sale run out into the bright sunshine.

After leading out the Sharks last week on his final home appearance, Mark Cueto lets club captain Dan Braid do the honours as usual today.

A huge roar greats Cheifs skipper Dean Mumm and his side as they look to secure a play-off place for the first time in their history.