Fifteen minutes remaining in the first half and the difference is still two points in this Derby Day fixture.

Chip and chase by Reid and Holmes flies up collects the ball and scores

A break from George Worth inside the half, in to the Saints end, and Taqele Naiyaravoro is penalised for a shoulder charge.

Yes! COYS

Saints again forced in to an error deep inside the Tigers 22 and Ben White clears from the ruck

The first of the afternoon goes the way of the visitors, through David Ribbans who was in support of scrum-half Henry Taylor to run it in untouched.

Another HUGE defensive effort, this time in Saints side of half-way, as Noel Reid and Guy Thompson force a penalty against the attacking visitors

The first DERBY DAY of the season is underway at Welford Road

The sides are taking to the field

Welcome to Welford Road as Tigers welcome the Saints in this Premiership Rugby Cup game. Live updates to follow