Fielded well by the Falcons, the balls cleared to half way. Saints in possession

We are live here in Stadium MK. Game is underway Myler kicks off

Dawson on the bench for the Falcons. An emergency loan from Wasps?

An interesting encounter awaits us. Stay tuned for live updates starting at 13.45

The Falcons' solitary away victory in the competition last season came at relegated London Welsh in October though Northampton, away from Franklin's Gardens, haven't had it all their own way. They've won three, lost two in their stadiummk fixtures so far but this is a team who will be desperate to respond after losing their season to opener to the promoted Worcester Warriors.

Hello and welcome to Ultiamte Rubgys live coverage of the Aviva Premiership with Northamption Saints hosting Newcastle Falcons at Stadium MK this afternoon

Falcons to squeeze it