Worcester Warriors' opening Guinness Premiership game of the season at Northampton Saints has been put back a day because of television requirements.

They will now travel to Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, 7 September with kick-off at 1330 BST.

The Warriors' home game with Harlequins has also been changed and will now be played on Thursday, 2 October.

As a result, Warriors' home game with London Irish in the EDF Energy Cup will now be played on Sunday, 5 October.