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Leicester captain Tom Youngs is penalised for not rolling away at the breakdown and Owen Farrell is given a chance to put Saracens ahead from 40 meters out, just to the left of the posts.

The England international, who is an absolute metronome with the boot, makes no mistake.

There are eight minutes to the break.

Both teams are back out of the dressing rooms with this match hanging nicely in the balance. 

Which side will take control in the second forty? Will Tom Varndell score again and become the Premiership's all-time leading try scorer?

Let's see!

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Worcester have stretched their lead at Sixways against Harlequins as Ryan Mils slots a penalty through the posts.

Quins have lost all of their five away league game this season, and will need to improve to stop that run.

The hosts have dominated possession and territory in the opening 22 minutes.

Leicester and England centre Manu Tuilagi looked in some pain when he went off injured 10 or so minutes ago...

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Surprisingly Stephen Myler puts his first attempt at goal wide and Northampton leave a promising position without any points. 

Just over 20 minutes played and Billy Burns' boot has provided the only points thus far.

Owen Farrell has kicked Sarries level at Leicester after a Tigers player was offside.

Playing with an advantage beforehand, the visitors almost got the first try of the afternoon but Farrell's cross kick searching for the returning Chris Ashton was tipped out of play.

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Leicester and England centre Manu Tuilagi went off injured inside the opening 10 minutes at Welford Road.

Saracens come into the Leicester half with intent for the first time, but the move breaks down when Michael Rhodes gives away a penalty at the breakdown.

Mark McCall's side are yet to get into their stride against a Tigers side who are looking slick in attack.

They are midway through the first half at Welford Road.

Northampton Saints have their first real opportunity and it comes from the man making his 300th appearance for the club Stephen Myler. 

Myler chips into space and forces James Hook to take the ball into touch. The visitors' pack know that this is a prime platform for them 5m out after 19 minutes.

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BBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter

Owen Williams may have put Leicester ahead, but unfortunately it's another injury for Manu Tuilagi that is the major talking point in the early stages here.

Tuilagi made a strong carry, but stayed down straight afterwards and had to be helped off by the Tigers' physios with a right knee problem.

It's yet another blow for a player who has been beset by injury for years, and only yesterday was named in Eddie Jones' latest England training squad.

Sale Sharks started the game in the ascendancy however as the half continued Bristol found their feet well. 

A vital try from Tom Varndell ensures that the visitors are very much in the mix at the break. 

We've an intriguing second half ahead at the AJ Bell Stadium. 

Gloucester have been making their presence felt in the opening 13 minutes so far at Kingsholm. 

Billy Burns was the man with their first points off a penalty and they will be looking to ensure that they continue to make their possession count. 

And it's bad news for Leicester.

Manu Tuilagi has been forced off with an injury to his right knee, sustained while being tackled by three Sarances defenders.

The centre has been plagued by injuries in the past two seasons.

Tom Brady replaces the England man.

Owen Williams has kicked the Tigers into the lead, with 11 minutes gone.

Leicester have had the upper hand so far at Welford Road.

The Tigers go through 17 phases in the Sarries half before breaking into the Sarries 22.

Almost immediately, Sarries turn over the ball and hack clear.

A good start from the hosts. There's a concern though as Manu Tuilagi is down receiving treatment

Jason Woodward's first attempt at goal didn't have the distance but he makes no mistake with his second. 

With six minutes before the break Bristol are off the mark. 

Sale Sharks take a welcome opportunity to extend their lead and James Mitchell sends a penalty kick soaring through the middle of the uprights. 

The Sharks have enjoyed good possession in this first half and will be fairly content with their opening 33 minutes. 

We are under way in all the 15:00 GMT kick-offs.

We'll keep you up to date with all the tries which are scored today.

Chris Jones
BBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter

It's a cold and grey afternoon at Welford Road but a sell-out crowd as Tom Youngs leads out the Tigers.

Saracens may be Vunipola-less but their lineup oozes class, while Leicester will hope for another big performance at home as they seek to prove they can mix it with the champions in 2017.

England head coach Eddie Jones is in the stands for this one.

Kick-off is moments away.