Rugby News

The Ospreys lost ground on the top two in the Guinness PRO12 with a surprise 13-5 defeat to Treviso in Italy.

Chris Ashton will have caught the attention of British and Irish Lions selectors after scoring two tries in a 53-10 victory over Bath, according to Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.

Castleford came from 14-0 down to thrash Catalans Dragons 43-26 and reclaim top spot in the Betfred Super League.

Saracens responded to the return of their England contingent from Six Nations duty by crushing title rivals Bath in an ominous 53-10 Aviva Premiership victory.

Wasps moved five points clear of Exeter at the top of the Premiership with a 40-33 win over Worcester at the Ricoh Arena.

England international Gareth Widdop emerged unscathed from a car accident to lead his NRL side to victory.