Player's union chief executive Damian Hopley has urged rugby authorities to apply 'common sense' to the process of re-scheduling matches postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The world of sport is a quiet place right now, as competitions spanning all disciplines across the globe have slammed shut their doors amid the growing pandemic. It is, however, not the first time.

Rugby's total shutdown was confirmed on Monday night as the Premiership, European cups and all community games were suspended. But the England tour of Japan is still on - for now.

Gloucester have informed players and staff that their wages will be slashed by 25 per cent and several rivals are set to follow suit, amid fears of a looming financial apocalypse.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Only seven days ago, Jack Nowell still had a note in his diary earmarking this weekend as the time for him to return to Exeter's starting team.

NIK SIMON: Millions will be lost through matchday takings and broadcast rights if the league goes into long-term lock down. The epidemic could force some club finances to the brink of collapse.

The World Cup winner said his 'Aunty Jean', who was in her 80s, 'never ever ever did anything but bring sunshine in to my life', adding that she had passed away on Saturday morning.

Leading officials staged a conference call on Monday night to address urgent issues arising from the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. England are due to fly to Japan in late June.

Billly Vunipola has ended speculation about his future by confirming that he will stay at Saracens next season, despite their demotion to the Championship.

World Cup stars George Ford, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been catching up with fans of their respective teams to make sure they are happy and healthy with the country on lockdown.

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has also said that the Marriott hotel adjoining the stadium could be used to accommodate doctors and nurses, and the north car park for drive through testing.

Eddie Jones's men were due to play two Tests against the 2019 World Cup hosts in July, but plans now appear in jeopardy after the latest announcement from the Japanese governement.

England face a packed autumn of Tests at home and abroad after RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirmed post-coronavirus plans. 

Sport in all corners of the world has ground to a halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But some teams and players are returning to training and plans are being drawn up to get going again.

On a Friday night it's more common to be sipping a vodka cocktail than to be applying one to your hair.

Just when you thought Justin Beiber's influence on his teenage fans could not get any bigger, he's now deciding what they should smell like.

Even celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole Kidman and Madonna, who are known for defying the ageing process with their taut physiques, have been undone by their hands.

Blondarexia followers (or should we say sufferers) include Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton and Rachel McAdams.

Hair can suffer at this time of the year, with sun and sea leaving it dry and unmanageable. But there are plenty of products designed to restore hair health in a matter of minutes.

Face masks are the unsung heroes of the beauty world, as they immediately give skin a boost. But some now cost more than a salon facial.

Although I visited a couple of weeks ago I'm still holding on to the memory of feeling deeply relaxed and pleasantly pampered. A return trip is on the wishlist.

In the final part of our series celebrating the wit and wisdom of the Hollywood screenwriter, who died last week, she turns her attention to the daily battles women wage in a bid to stay looking youthful …

She’s long been heralded as Team GB’s Olympic poster girl, but on my way to meet Jessica Ennis, I mused on what it must be like to add another moniker to her already impressive list of titles.

Having a bad hair day? Well, you’re not alone. Even the Duchess of Cambridge succumbed to an attack of the frizz last week while on the Diamond Jubilee tour.

Standing at a statuesque 5ft 8in with a slim but curvaceous size ten figure, it's unsurprising that Annabel Davis is a model. But she's also grey haired, with laughter lines.

From daisies to prickly pears, many of the latest beauty products are plant-based and sound as if they should be chopped into salads rather than rubbed on to faces.

The latest creation, which was spotted on Roberto Cavallim Temperley and Dolce & Gabbana's catwalks this season, is the perfect accessory for Christmas parties and the must-have stocking filler.

Next week Binky will launch her very first book, Being Binky. It will give details of her childhood, teenage years and Chelsea lifestyle.

Binky hows you how to achieve an off-duty day look inspired by the Victoria's Secret Angels, such as Lily Aldridge (pictured right).

Binky shows you how to achieve her sexy smoky eye look from her calendar shoot without looking washed out and greasy from camera flashes.

Following Cheryl's return to the limelight Binky captures her fellow brunette's signature beauty look of sultry eyes, glowing skin and pale lips.

This week Binky shares her top tips for autumn skincare and refreshing dried summer skin. The MIC star also shows you how to achieve the perfect Hollywood wave.

Binky opted for Hollywood waves and air brushed beauty for a night out with the girls completing the look with a £500,000 ring. She was joined by Rosie Fortescue and Louise Thompson for the evening.

This week Binky recreates Queen Elsa's make-up from Disney's Frozen. She is joined by Olivia Newman-Young who shares her tips on how to achieve the wide-eyed Disney look.

The lipstick challenge first originated on Chinese social media app Dou Yin. It shows women carefully applying bright lipstick before taking a big bite of food, opening their mouth wide for comic effect.

Amazon is venturing into the beauty market with their own make-up range. Prices for the brightly coloured make-up, which includes nail varnishes (left) and lipsticks (right) are all under £13.

Cuvee Beauty's founder and CEO, Rachel Katzman, shares three easy and on trend hairstyles to try this summer using her champagne infused product line.

FEMAIL tested six sheets that aim to help tame hair frizz. The E.L.F Frizz Taming Hair Shine Sheets took the edge off ‘second day’ dry ends and only cost 14p per sheet.

Sometimes it's the small things that make all the difference when cooking. From a strawberry huller to a cheese melt pan, these clever tools will instantly upgrade your kitchen.

There has been an asterisk against much of Manchester City's recent achievement ever since UEFA opened their investigation against the English champions in 2018.

IAN LADYMAN: Lamenting this week of the passing of Harry Gregg, I found myself thinking about Sir Bobby Charlton and, in turn, the 1966 World Cup final.

IAN LADYMAN: As English football conjures ever more fanciful ways to conclude an interrupted season, this is the problem. Anyone can get coronavirus, that includes footballers.

MATT LAWTON AT OLD TRAFFORD: A sixth successive league win that cements United in third place owes much to the revival of Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.

Radamel Falcao's former Monaco team-mate Nabil Dirar believes the Colombian must be regretting his failed loan move to Manchester United even though he was not happy in France.

Radamel Falcao has been having a tough time in recent months, but the struggling striker will have benefited from some much-needed perspective after hanging out with Jonas Gutierrez.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considering signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer, but the Manchester United flop is just one of five forwards on his summer shortlist.

Will it be third-time lucky, or does bad luck strike in threes? Jose Mourinho is close to signing Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but there is the possibility he will follow in Fernando Torres' footsteps.

Former Atletico Madrid strikers Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao can star together under the guiding hand of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and rekindle a fearsome double-act next season.

Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the 0-0 draw between Colombia and Peru as both sides managed to book a place in the Copa America quarter-finals.

Chelsea's new striker Radamel Falcao has officially been confirmed as their new No 9 ahead of the 2015-16 season, following Fernando Torres in wearing the traditional striker's shirt.