Prop Vunipola had returned with injured brother Billy to Tonga for a family emergency, but was on Monday included in a 34-man group for the Welsh match. Vunipola's return is a timely boost.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes.

England prop Mako Vunipola is set to miss the rest of the Six Nations after going into self-isolation because of coronavirus fears. 

Mako Vunipola has been cleared to train with Saracens despite being stood down by England due to fears surrounding the coronavirus. 

In a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak in the country, there was an announcement that all sporting events in Italy will be suspended for 30 days, unless played behind closed doors. 

Mako Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting side to face Leicester Tigers this weekend despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears.

The match between Scotland and France in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday has been postponed as a player has contracted coronavirus. The identity of the player has not been revealed.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: England are likely to face a seven-month wait to finish their Six Nations campaign - with plans taking shape for the postponed match against Italy in Rome.

The couple were seen in the stands during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium this afternoon.

Fans have flocked in their droves to the few sporting events on show this Saturday as punters head to Uttoxeter racing while football fans go to non-League games amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Blackpool fan Simon Sadler has completed a 96.2 per cent acquisition of the club following approval of the purchase by the English Football League.

Free agent striker Nicky Ajose is weighing up a number of offers after attracting interest from Blackpool, Exeter City and Lincoln City following his release by Charlton.

Terry McPhillips has resigned from his position as Blackpool manager. McPhillips took over as permanent manager in September 2018 having had a successful spell as caretaker.

ON THE ROAD: The joke wasn't lost on the home fans as they gathered at the Happy Abode. Supping on pre-match lager from plastic pint pots and surrounded by the wrong shade of blue.

The former Celtic and Aston Villa striker had been talking to Southend United about becoming part of their management team with Henrik Larsson and Johan Mjallby until Johnson pulled out.

Tommy Johnson has joined Blackpool's recruitment staff in a move which led to the collapse last week of Southend's bid to appoint Henrik Larsson as manager at Roots Hall.

A shocking video has shown the moment a football fan was punched in the face by an 'aggressive' and 'out of control' steward during Blackpool's EFL Trophy clash with Scunthorpe.

Blackpool have sacked manager Simon Grayson after a dreadful run of just one win in 12 games. The League One club were fourth in December but are now down in 15th.

The 41-year-old spent six-and-a-half years at Liverpool's academy and oversaw two of the Reds' first-team games this campaign but will now take charge of the League One side.

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE HIGHBURY STADIUM: Neil Critchley started coaching at Crewe's academy in his teens but taking charge of his first Blackpool fixture did not figure in the grand plan.

MATT BARLOW: When football last ground to a halt back in 1939, Cyril Lawrence was a teenager on the verge of a breakthrough into the Blackpool first team.

Calvin, who is the world's highest paid DJ, was 'really interested in Sophie and made a beeline for her as soon as he got inside', according to sources.

The musician, 37, discussed her daughter's reaction to her moment in the spotlight during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday.

The star caused a stir when she hit the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards — held at New York City's Radio Music Hall — carrying a wrapped-up bundle on Monday night.

Whitney announced the big news by posting a throwback photo of herself at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Whitney entered The Hills mix after working with Lauren Conrad at Teen Vogue.

She stole the spotlight at the MTV VMA's the week before. And Bebe Rexha continued the trend as she commanded attention on the red carpet for the iHeartRadio MMVAs in Toronto on Sunday.

On Monday afternoon, Camila Cabello stepped out in New York without her new boyfriend. The 22-year-old singer was spotted wearing tan overalls as she carried a tiny white puppy.

The Jonas Brothers came in hot on Monday when they stepped out together on the MTV VMA red carpet in New Jersey with four nominations.

Drea de Matteo is the proud mother of two children Waylon and Alabama. And on Monday evening the 47-year-old actress brought her little ones to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

She's a reality TV star who got her start on MTV's The Hills, and she's had somewhat of a turbulent summer. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Whitney Port looked effortlessly chic and flawless.

Halsey debuted the look at Monday night's MTV VMAs, and it looks like the colorful hairdo is here to stay. She paired the vibrant hairstyle with a cozy flannel and paint splattered jeans.

The 24-year-old Grammy nominee tweeted that she 'loved' the 22-year-old Englishman, who blasted Russia's 2013 'gay propaganda' policy in Moscow

Tammy Hembrow has fired back at claims 'nobody knew who she was' at the MTV Video Music Awards in August.

George and Amal Clooney was left panicked after a plumbing disaster left the pool at this £26 million Italian mansion ice-cold ahead of Barack Obama's visit over the weekend.

The 35-year-old English actress has joined the cast of a Netflix post-apocalyptic drama starring George Clooney, 58.

Craig's has become THE place to be seen among Hollywood's A-list in Los Angeles.

The 40-year-old blonde beauty, who used to date George Clooney, will welcome the baby in May, she told People on Wednesday.

Alexander Stern, 36, was last seen on CCTV leaving The Bull pub in the exclusive village of Sonning, Berkshire, on Saturday evening. Police fear he may have fallen into the River Thames.

Jeffrey Epstein's 20-something companion, Julia Stepanova, spent months working for public relations powerhouse Peggy Siegal, 72 , as an intern.

George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber took out their classic sports cars for a drive around Los Angeles. George rode what looked like a classic Porsche Roadster, while Rande drove a Corvette.

If the Glastonbury festival ever staged a Shakespeare, it might look like this.

Michael Douglas, 74, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 49, were among the famous faces lined up to see Lady Gaga perform Monday night at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem.

Glastonbury 2019 is set to take place at Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 26 and June 30, with revellers already starting to make their way to the site.

Dua Lipa courted attention with her latest sultry Instagram which she shared with her 31.3m followers on Wednesday from Glastonbury Festival.

The TV presenter, 34, was sure to set pulses racing as she stepped out for the third day of Glastonbury Festival on Friday.

The TV and radio presenter, 24, ensured she was the epitome of glamour at the music event by slipping into a plunging mini dress that was printed with an intricate floral and bird design.

Joe Blain, 29, popped the question to his 27-year-old girlfriend Sarah Adams by arranging a plane streaming the proposal message to fly over the Somerset farm site.

Anais Gallagher stepped out for the first time since her uncle Liam Gallagher apologised to her over a threatening text to estranged brother Noel's wife.

Anais Gallagher, 19, proudly displayed her toned abs in a quirky double denim ensemble on Wednesday, as she attended the Magnum Pleasure store launch in London.

Wales are aiming to claim the third Grand Slam of the Warren Gatland era by dispatching Ireland in the second of the final day's three matches.