While London Irish have given up two quick tries, they manage to respond with their third penalty of the afternoon on 28 minutes.

Greig Tonks makes it three from three.

With 25 minutes on the clock Gloucester had an opportunity to open their account for the afternoon however Billy Twelvetrees doesn't read the wind and his kick at goal flies wide.

Once again referee Andrew Jackson penalises Gloucester at the breakdown and AJ MacGinty duly slots his second penalty kick of the afternoon.

With the end of the first quarter approaching Sale have an early grasp on the scoreboard.

From a line-out deep in their own territory, London Irish go down the other side of the pitch to reclaim the lead.

The ball was stolen by the Exiles and Joe Cokansiga races away after a Scott Steele kick looking for the game's first try. A penalty is then awarded and Greig Tonks lands his second penalty.

Captivating stuff!

The first points of the game at Kingsholm come from the visitors. Despite the windy conditions, AJ MacGinty nails his first kick at goal after Gloucester were penalised for not rolling away.

It's been a competitive first 12 minutes and the home crowd are in fine voice as their side try to maintain their unbeaten record this term.

Newcastle are quick to respond and level against London Irish, with Toby Flood sending a routine penalty over from 10m out.

Eight minutes have come and gone, and it is all square 3-3.

With the first scoring opportunity of the day, London Irish full-back Greig Tonks slots a penalty home from 45m out.

A great strike of the ball puts the hosts up after just four minutes.

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Let's get this show on the road! A reminder of our first games of the afternoon;

• Gloucester v Sale
• Saracens v Worcester
• London Irish v Newcastle.

All of the teams are out and our referees have started the matches. Bets on where the first point of the afternoon will arrive from?

At Kingsholm, Allianz Park and the Madejski Stadium, six Premiership sides are almost ready to rock and roll.

Will we see a few upsets or will the games run according to the form book? Get comfortable because it's not long before we find out!

As it is New Year's Eve eve, we are all in a very reflective mood.

In the spirit of this time of year, we are asking Premiership rugby fans to tell us what they feel was their team's stand out moment of 2017.

It could be anything from a domestic and European double to a sensational try.

Share your highlights with us by getting in touch on twitter using hashtag #bbcrugby

Alongside today's live text commentary, we have a chock-a-block offering of BBC radio commentaries to listen to.

At the top of this page there is a fine selection of local radio coverage and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra's offering of Saracens v Worcester.

Additionally, there is coverage of Richmond's Championship game against Bristol.

Alan Solomons takes sole charge of Warriors for the first time following Gary Gold's exit from the club.

He makes three changes, with forwards Gareth Milasinovich and Darren Barry and fly-half Sam Olver coming in.

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Little afternoon statistic for you...

Owen Farrell is one of two players that will run out for their 100th Premiership appearance this weekend, Leicester Tigers' Jonny May is the other.

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Saracens' seven-match losing run in all competitions came to an end last weekend and the good news keeps on coming for their fans as captain Brad Barritt is fit for today's clash.

The centre as one of five changes from the side which triumphed at Welford Road.

England lock George Kruis is being rested, with Nick Isiekwe replacing him in the second row, and fellow forward Mako Vunipola drops to the bench.

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Saracens have lost their last three matches at Allianz Park so it's no wonder that their players are looking focused ahead of today's encounter with Alan Solomon's Worcester.