Worcester 9 Newcastle 30

TWO moments of Gallic brilliance from Thomas Castaignede and two tries from Sevens star Richard Haughton inspired Saracens to end their winter slump at Vicarage Road yesterday.

Steve Williams believes there is more to come from Northampton as the Saints visit Heineken Cup rivals Cardiff tomorrow.

Dean Richards has dismissed the prospect of tomorrow’s Zurich Championship play-off clash between Leicester and Bristol developing into a grudge match.