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.

The match, to be staged in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, was thought to be under serious threat after the rapid spreading of the virus. But Six Nations chiefs say they expect the fixture to go ahead.

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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. 

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.

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.

Whittingham died as a result of the head injuries he suffered after falling down the stairs at a pub in Barry on March 7 having watched Wales' Six Nations clash with England.

Tyrrell Hatton is hoping to rekindle an old flame in the 148th Open Championship after admitting he has struggled for motivation since his successful Ryder Cup debut.

IAN HERBERT AT THE GLOBE ARENA: In Morecambe, they have grown accustomed to making the best of relatively little. West End seems like an ironic commentary.

Legendary Blackburn Rovers coach Tony Parkes broke down in tears during a revealing interview with his daughter about his struggles with Alzheimers.   

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.

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.

Miley Cyrus gave fans a rather tame MTV VMA performance on Sunday night, except for a bizarre moment when she groped an elderly woman onstage.

Mel B was spotted kissing celebrity hairstylist Gary Madatyan at a VMAs after party in West Hollywood, DailyMail.com can reveal. Madatyan is an avid supporter of charities aiding abused women.

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

According to The Sun , the Your Song hitmaker, 27, will belt out the pair's hit single Lonely Together on August 20, which served as the Swedish musician's last song before he passed away.

MTV Video Music Awards are reported to have upped the amount of security at the event in case Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels confront each other during their appearance at the awards.

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards will take place Monday at New York's Radio City Hall. The show will feature a slew of performances including a tribute to Aretha Franklin, who died on August 16.

Jennifer Lopez's Video Vanguard performance set pulses racing before she took to the stage to gush over her twins and call her beau Alex Rodriguez her 'twin soul' at the 2018 VMA Awards.

Sophie Kasaei, 28, stayed close to her roots as she attended the annual Video Music awards hosted by the television channel on Monday evening.

They couldn't keep their hands off each other as they arrived at the MTV VMAs in New York on Monday night in their first public appearance as a couple.

She reentered the showbiz world in a big way on Monday night, when she attended the MTV Video Music Awards five weeks after the birth of her daughter Kulture Kiari.

Ariana Grande saved Nicki Minaj from a major wardrobe malfunction during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. The Chun-Li rapper then praised Ariana in her acceptance speech.

Hart has previously refused to speak about Trump during interviews and his stand-up routines, but broke with that stance in New York on Monday night as he told the President to 'suck it'.

Cairo Dwek, 20, didn't appear in the best of moods as she stepped out solo in London on Tuesday - just hours after her beau enjoyed the company of a number of beautiful women in New York.

After dying her hair platinum blonde for her 21st birthday bash, Kylie Jenner's stylist needed to take proper precautions when creating the star's VMA look to protect her fragile locks.

They are the picture of romance whenever they are seen together. And Noah Cyrus looked loved up as ever when she and Lil Xan made their red carpet debut at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod looked like soulmates as they put on a saucy display at her star-studded MTV VMAs after-party at NYC hotspot Beauty & Essex.

Swedish musician Avicii tragically died in April at the age of 28, after battling mental health issues, and was honored with a posthumous award at the VMAs 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.

The 32-year-old, who is the sister of series villain Spencer Pratt, announced Tuesday on Instagram that she would be heading back to the show by posting an Instagram snap of herself at the VMAs.

Rita Ora has been 'getting cosy' with her ex Tyrone Wood - son of Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie - despite their relationship supposedly being finished with. She is also meant to be 'dating' Andrew Watt.

The reality show's original star Lauren Conrad, 32, reportedly couldn't commit to her TV comeback as she is reportedly too busy with her other business ventures.

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.

She is set to be MTV Australia's correspondent for the the night at the VMAs on Monday.

The 31-year-old singing sensation delivered a showstopping performance of her rollicking songs Truth Hurts and Good As Hell.

The Nightmare artist and Mendes were romantically linked earlier this summer amid speculation after they tweeted kind words at one another.

Heidi Klum did not disappoint Monday night as she hit the VMAs red carpet in New Jersey, The 46-year-old showed off her model assets in a metallic black sequined mini dress ahead of the award show.

The 23-year-old singer took over the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday in a mermaid dress that showed her admirable abs.

They are a husband and wife team, and they showed up in a big way on Monday night for MTV's VMAs. Ice T and Coco Austin were on hand for the awards show.

On Monday night Lil Nas X was ready to start a new phenomenon with summer single Panini, released in June. The 20-year-old made his VMA debut at the 2019 award show, and took a futuristic turn.

Fans were quick to take to Twitter accusing French Montana of being intoxicated and staring at his fellow presenter's chest. Allison Brie was in a plunging black dress he seemed to be fixated on.

Camila Cabello stunned in a revealing white dress with train as her rumored-beau Shawn Mendes showed off his elegant style in forest green suit at MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.

Normani electrified the audience when she performed onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.

The TOWIE star, 29, left many scratching their heads as he posed for photographs on the red carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Monday

Sophie Turner is the dream audience member.

Five years after mistakenly introducing Idina Menzel as the 'wickedly talented Adele Dazeem' at the Oscars, John Travolta has struck again with another cringe-worthy awards show moment.

The 5ft5 entertainer, whose full name is Bleta Rexha, pushed back at the sexism and ageism she experienced with the music exec.

Megan Thee Stallion rocked two sexy looks while at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday in Newark, New Jersey where she performed and also took home the prize for best power anthem.