Northampton drew level with Saracens at the top of the Aviva Premiership table after a 33-14 victory over Sale.
Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder was pleased to see George North score his first try for the club.
Northampton play host to Sale on Friday in a meeting of two teams with early positive Aviva Premiership records.
Stand-off Danny Cipriani came off the bench to inspire Sale to a 26-22 victory over Wasps at AJ Bell Stadium.
Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond hailed the contribution of Danny Cipriani after his 21 points helped them to beat Wasps.
Team news for Friday's two Aviva Premiership fixtures; Worcester v Harlequins and Sale v Wasps.
Sale boss Steve Diamond has warned Danny Cipriani to start making headlines on, rather than off the pitch this season.
Newcastle won their first match since returning to the Aviva Premiership after eking out a 15-14 success over Sale.
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards thought his side deserved their narrow Aviva Premiership victory over Sale.
Round two of the Aviva Premiership begins on Friday as Northampton travel to face Harlequins while Sale host Newcastle.
Sale put last season's struggles behind them with a 22-16 victory at Gloucester in their Aviva Premiership opener.
Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond praised his charges after the 22-16 victory at Gloucester.
Aviva Premiership returns with five fixtures across Saturday and Sunday as Leicester Tigers begin their title defence.
Sale Sharks have appointed flanker Daniel Braid as their team captain for the new season.
We preview the new season and Stuart Barnes gives his predictions on how each team will fare.
Sale Sharks will open their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign at home to 2012 winners Biarritz on 10 October.
Mark Cueto believes Sale's new signings will ensure the club aren't involved in another relegation scrap next season.
Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership title at home to Worcester on September 8.
Sale Sharks' Mark Cueto has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the coming season.
Sale and Worcester have been drawn in the same pool for next season's Amlin Challenge Cup.