Guy Armitage appeared to be away after intercepting s wild pass but the ref was playing advantage and calls play back for a Sarries scrum

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Another good response earns Irish a penalty which Ian Humphreys duly converts.

Saracens take up where they left off last season with some powerful attacking play. Vunipola recieves a pop 7m short of the Irish line. Off the next phases George makes easy work of the weak Irish defence to crash over.

Irish responded well after conceding. They won the restart and went through 9 phases before getting choked and losing the ball.

Sarries get the first shot at goal after the Exiles are pinged for not rolling away.

Farrell sees space out on the left wing and sends a cross field kick into the Irish 22m. Strettle rises above Humphreys to claim the ball. But Sarries down commit enough to the breakdown and lose possession.

cmon you sarries!!!

8 minutes to go! Send your predictions our way!

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this season opener live from Twickenham! In the first of today's London derbies London Irish take on Saracens. Both teams will feel being feeling fresh after a summer off and will look to have an early crack at the opposition. If previous meetings are anything to go by Sarries will fancy their chances this afternoon BUT season openers have proved stumbling blocks for title hopefuls in the past, so be warned!
Irish's back 3 look explosive and exciting on paper but all will depend on what sort of ball they get. Meanwhile Saracens pack look impressive with new signing Vunipola at 6. Sarries also welcome two Lions into their starting XV in Stevens and Owen.
No doubt that this will be a cracker be sure to stay tuned for live updates.