A player exodus from Britain to Japan is in prospect, after former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced a move to the Far East and other high-profile names are set to follow him.

Sir Bill Beaumont will discover on Saturday if, as expected, he has been elected to continue as World Rugby chairman for another four years - after the result announcement was brought forward.

The 68-year-old fought off a challenge from his vice-chairman Agustin Pichot and will stay at the head of the governing body for the next four years.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When Bill Beaumont clocks back on Monday morning, it would be worth remembering that, although the official tally says 28-23, he actually won by only one vote.

Sir Bill Beaumont will prioritise rearranging July's Covid-19 hit Tests after narrowly beating Agustin Pichot in the elections for World Rugby chairman.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is outcry over the game's governance, smaller nations are sick of being treated like second-class citizens and this crisis is threatening financial meltdown.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The Nations League concept is back on the table as a means of galvanising international rugby, but if it is going to make a difference, it can't be half-hearted.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: New World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has pleaded with Agustin Pichot not to walk away from the sport after his 28-23 election defeat.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Pichot will give up his council seat and take up no further roles having become frustrated with the lack of progress in the game.

Princess Beatrice, 31, donned a black dress which featured flower pattern detail as she arrived at Centrepoint's 50th Anniversary Gala at the Roundhouse in Camden yesterday.

Rita Ora put on a very quirky style display as she arrived at Hits Radio Live in Birmingham on Saturday wearing a mask.

Rita Ora and her fellow Albanian-born singer Bebe Rexha have pledged their support to the families hit by Tuesday's deadly earthquake in Albania.

Rita Ora looked incredible as she took to the stage at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball at London's 02 Arena on Saturday.

The Girls songstress, 29, flashed her gym-honed midriff in a kooky brown polo neck dress, which boasted a sultry keyhole section across her abs.

Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall attended a press call for their new show The Masked Singer on Thursday, for which they sit on the panel with Rita Ora.

The singer, 29, turned heads in a red bandeau bikini, which showed off her figure to perfection as she pulled back her hair with a paisley printed silk scarf for a stroll along the beach.

The British singer opened up on Friday about her role in the new series, which airs in January and sees 12 famous faces sing while shielding their identities behind impressive costumes.

Their mother Vera took to Instagram to share a snap of her daughters soaking up the sun on a beach in St Barts, snoozing between reading books, with their toned physiques on display

Twelve celebrities wearing elaborate costumes compete in an entertaining singing competition as they are watched by a panel of judges in new eight-part series, The Masked Singer.

The Lonely Together singer, 29, gave her latest photoshoot as she posed against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Anywhere singer, 29, looked bohemian chic in a plunging blue striped shirt teamed with a pair of black wide-leg plissé trousers.

The pair looked in good spirits as they attended the private dinner, held at the private residence of the CEO of Absolut Elyx Jonas Tahlin, on Tuesday.

The Girls hitmaker, 29, revealed that she 'loves being able to relax in beautiful bedding' as she winds down following a day managing her hectic schedule.

The model, 48, dazzled in a plunging silver sequinned wrap dress as she posed for a glamorous photoshoot while promoting her latest bedding range.

The singer took inspiration from Victoria Beckham, 45, for her latest post on Tuesday as she clambered into a Celine shopping bag.

She's spent the past few days focusing on rest and relaxation, after being left in  'agony' following her tonsillectomy.

The Hot Right Now singer, 29, took to her Instagram stories on Sunday to document her time larking about with friends, as she insisted she 'can't be sexy it's a joke'

Bedding collaborations have become the latest unlikely show of celebrity star power, British branding experts revealed, replacing commercial opportunities like eponymous fragrances.

The Hot Right Now hitmaker, 29, proved there's no rest for the wicked as she arrived at London's St Pancras International via Eurostar, where she was mobbed by fans on Wednesday.

She enjoyed a 24-hour party with the likes of Joey Essex and a host of other celebrities from Thursday to Friday.  

The singer, 29, took to her Instagram Stories and posted an adorable photo of herself as a tot sitting on her father Besnik's lap.

In exclusive behind the scenes images from the Miami shoot, Rita wows in glam gowns teamed with the rainbow bright shoes.

The three-minute long video, titled How To Be Lonely (Live From Dance Rehearsals), sees the singer, 29, show off her impressive moves with an entourage of dancers.

The healthcare professional is a psychiatrist and former GP, but revealed she will be lending support to A&E staff as they battle with the influx of coronavirus cases.

In the teaser, the singer, 29, strips off into the nude and covers herself in gold paint as she writhes around in a bath full of the metallic liquid.

She was flaunting her stunning credentials in the clip, which will be released in full on Friday, much to the delight of her devoted fans

The quirky three-minute long offering sees the singer, 29, dramatically peel a mask from her face, writhe around on a floor of broken eggs and dance with a skeleton.

Filmed in London prior to the nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis, the singer, 29, looked sensational in a white co-ord ensemble.

The 29-year-old singer took to Instagram on Thursday night to share another glimpse of the video accompanying her recently-released track How To Be Lonely, ahead of its imminent unveiling.

The singer, 29, became a space warrior in the sci-fi inspired video as she donned a a metallic bralet with matching shorts and a skirt.

The musician, 29, put on a sporty display as she performed a sizzling dance to her new single How To Be Lonely in an Instagram clip shared on Wednesday evening.

The singer, 29, gushed about her proud mum, 56, during an interview on ITV's This Morning, after Vera revealed she's returned to work as a psychiatrist and GP during the outbreak.

d Rita Ora delighted fans as she uploaded a live performance of her single How To Be Lonely on her You Tube channel on Friday.

The famous couple said they've been grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time together as a family during the lockdown.

Ellie joined a slew of British stars performing in the worldwide pre-show and the following televised concert, including David Beckham, Rita Ora and Liam Payne.

The Hot Right Now hitmaker, 29, looked back at moments outside of isolation as she shared a series of sizzling throwback images on Instagram on Sunday.

KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Jo Konta's half of the draw had opened up this week, with world No 1 Ashleigh Barty withdrawing and Elina Svitolina suffering a surprise defeat.

The suicide bomb blasr targeted a police patrol in Charles de Gaulle Street in the centre of Tunisia's capital, Tunis.

Tunisia's 92-year-old president, Beji Caid Essebsi, who helped guide the North African country's transition to democracy after a 2011 revolution, has died, the presidency said on Thursday.

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, 28, who has walked for the likes of Chanel and Oscar de la Renta, married fiancé Amerpal Lamba in her hometown of Nabeul, Tunisia, last month after a whirlwind engagement.