Referee Andrew Small blows his whistle to indicate full time and Sale with a very impressive victory over Bath in Salford. A slow start to the game from both sides allowed Bath to take the lead but Sale responded well with a try from Jonathan Joseph and penalties kicks from Cipriani giving them the lead at half time. Bath started strong in the second half with Sale being reduced to 14 men but Bath could not capitalise and missed kicks from George Ford allowed Sale to stay in front. A great display from man of the match Danny Cipriani particularly in defence after making 12 tackles and missing none. Thank you for joining Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the first of the Aviva Premiership fixture this weekend.

Brilliant individual run from Mark Cueto gives Sale Sharks good field position and eventually the penalty is awarded by Joe Ford hits the post.

Danny Cipriani gets a chance to add to the Sale lead to try and close out the game but misses the kick before be replaced by Joe Ford. The two Ford brothers up against each other for the final stages of this game.

Michael Paterson returns to the pitch after his stint in the sin bin, Sale were able to survive the 10 minutes without conceding any points and were able to put Bath under pressure. Great atmosphere from the Sale fans.

Can tan man do something?

Sale starting to suffer serious pressure as Bath up the tempo and Michael Paterson receives a yellow card for kicking the ball at the back of the ruck. George Ford misses the very kick-able kick close to the posts, Ford struggling with the boot tonight.

George Ford gets a chance to reduce the deficit but sends the kick wide and short. He immediately gets a chance to redeem himself and slots the kick to reduce Sales lead to 6.

I bet fearns cracks some heads tonight

Slow start to the second half from both sides after alot of aerial kicking ping pong. Sale eventually get the penalty at the scrum after putting Bath under pressure and Danny Cipriani kicks the 3 to increase the lead.

We are underway in the 2nd half of this Aviva Premieship encounter. No changes to the teams at half time , Sale get the first scrum of the game after a knock on from Jonathan Joseph.