Summary

  • FT: Harlequins 21-19 Bristol

  • FT: Saracens 35-3 Worcester

  • Burger scores on Saracens debut

  • FT: Northampton 14-18 Bath

  • Bath's Faletau injured on debut

  1. Kick-offpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Northampton 0-0 Bath

    The game is under way at Franklin's Gardens.

    While the main focus will remain on the conclusion of the Saracens v Worcester game and part two of the London Double Header, we'll bring you regular updates from Northampton throughout the afternoon.

    Tom Wood & Guy MercerImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'It's lazy from James Johnston'published at 15:28 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Saracens 28-3 Worcester

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    "That is seriously dangerous and James Johnston is lucky not to be off the field. Yellow card as a minimum really."

  3. try

    Try (Burger, con Lozowski)published at 57 mins

    Saracens 30-3 Worcester

    That will please Saracens fans.

    Schalk Burger, on debut, crosses the line for his first try for his new club and my word it was well worked by the 'home' side.

    Both Vunipola brothers are involved in the build up before the ball is quickly played to Burger, who, with the help of Brad Barritt, pushes over the line.

  4. Sin-bin (Johnston)published at 56 mins

    Saracens 23-3 Worcester

    Ouch!

    Alex Lozowski has been in the wars today and is on the end of a high tackle from James Johnston. Johnston immediately puts his hands up to apologise but is still send to the bin.

    He looks disappointed with himself.

  5. Saracens 23-3 Worcesterpublished at 55 mins

    It's all Saracens now as Richard Wigglesworth takes charge of their play in the Worcester 22, but so far they can't get through...

  6. try

    Try (Lozowski, con Lozowski)published at 51 mins

    Saracens 23-3 Worcester

    Worcester boss Carl Hogg makes three changes in a bid to try to turn the tide of this game, but they were still working out their positions on a Saracens line-out and give far too much space to their opponents.

    Debutant Alex Lozowski may still be struggling with an injury, but he finds a gap to cross over the line before stepping up and converting.

    After a nervy start, the man who started in place of Owen Farrell has done well.

  7. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbcrugbypublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Your club's season in six words

    Simply Southville: "Stay up and beat Bath twice" Come on @Bristol_RFC

  8. Missed penalty (Goode)published at 49 mins

    Saracens 16-3 Worcester

    Saracens win yet another penalty and Worcester look like they are losing their heads.

    Alex Lozowski can't kick it as he twisted his leg in a tackle, so Alex Goode opts to kick for the posts, but hits the posts.

  9. 'It was like drawing a spoon through a bowl of custard'published at 15:16 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Saracens 16-3 Worcester

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    "The yellow shirts just disintegrated there. It was as if Worcester just gave up. What has just happened in the past few minutes to the Warriors?"

  10. try

    Try (George, con Lozowski)published at 45 mins

    Saracens 16-3 Worcester

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, Rex Features

    Alex Lozowski rightly kicks for the corner and off the back of the line-out Jamie George touches down on his 150th Saracens appearance.

    Lozowski then hits the conversion over and this is a healthy looking scoreline for Saracens. 

    What has happened to Worcester, though? They looked so well trilled in the first half.

  11. Saracens 9-3 Worcesterpublished at 44 mins

    I say that, but they have to remember the basics...

    A loose pass allows Saracens the chance to run towards the line, before Saracens eventually win a penalty.

  12. Penalty (Lozowski)published at 43 mins

    Saracens 9-3 Worcester

    Nails it. Sarries extend their lead but it's not a convincing one at the moment. If Worcester are a little more adventurous I can see them really testing their opponents.

  13. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Saracens 6-3 Worcester

    Worcester prop Val Rapava Ruskin is down hurt and receives treatment for quite some time. 

    Worcester lose a subsequent line-out and some ill-discipline gives Alex Lozowski another kickable penalty...

  14. get involved

    Get Involved at #bbcrugbypublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Saracens 6-3 Worcester

    Remember, we're after your club's hopes for this season in six words.

    Get in touch using #bbcrugby on Twitter.

    Meanwhile, we're back under way at Twickenham.

  15. Half-time analysispublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    HT: Saracens 6-3 Worcester

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Worcester are a strong side and have been competitive throughout this first half, but without really showing any pizzazz."

    I agree, Mr Dawson.

  16. Bath's new head coach feeling at homepublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Northampton v Bath (15:30 BST)

    Good to Bath's assistant boss is comfortable in Northampton...

  17. Bath team newspublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Northampton v Bath (15:30 BST)

    Bath hand a Premiership debut to Wales back row Taulupe Faletau and scrum-half Kahn Fotuali'i starts against his old club Northampton at Franklin's Gardens.  

    Another summer arrival, Wales lock Luke Charteris, misses new director of rugby Todd Blackadder's first league match in charge with a slight groin strain.  

    Bath team to face NorthamptonImage source, BBC Sport

    Replacements: Dunn, Auterac, Palma-Newport, Sisi, Ellis, Cook, Priestland, Williams.

  18. Northampton team newspublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Northampton v Bath (15:30 BST)

    France number eight Louis Picamoles will make his first start for Saints.

    New signings Nic Groom and Charlie Clare are named on the bench, alongside Wales wing George North.

    Saints, the 2014 champions, ended up outside the play-offs last season, finishing in fifth.

    Northampton team to face BathImage source, BBC Sport

    Replacements: Clare, Ma'afu, Hill, Dickinson, Harrison, Groom, Myler, North.

  19. 35 minutes to go...published at 14:57 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Northampton v Bath (15:30 BST)

    Former England and Bath centre Jeremy Guscott is in place at Franklin's Gardens for BBC Radio 5 live.

    Team news coming up...

  20. Half-timepublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 3 September 2016

    Saracens 6-3 Worcester

    It's not exactly been try chances galore at Twickenham with all of our points coming from the boot. Let's hope for a little bit more action in the second half.