SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wonder if all those voting for the chairmanship of World Rugby on Sunday realise the great gift and opportunity they have - or what a pivotal moment for the game this is.

The four Welsh regions are banking on their £40m share of the proposed deal helping them to balance their books and to help them become more competitive on the field.

Premiership Rugby is facing a huge drop in the value of its broadcasting rights because it failed to agree a new deal with either BT Sport or Sky before the coronavirus crisis.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: The World Rugby elections were rocked last week by allegations of homophobia and discrimination against Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The Premiership appeared to stand alone on Thursday night as the only league in world rugby still seeking to complete this coronavirus-disrupted season.

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 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 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.

The British sportswear company will take over the manufacturing rights from Canterbury in September. As reported in October, Umbro outbid adidas to agree a partnership worth more than £5m a season. 

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.

The singer, 28, proved there's no rest for the wicked as she continued to film scenes for the upcoming film Twist alongside Keith Lemon in London on Friday afternoon.

Rita Ora took a break from her hectic filming schedule for a raucous 29th birthday bash in Vegas, at the On The Record Speakeasy and Club in Park MGM.

Rita Ora, 29, and Rafferty Law, 23, are said to be 'loved-up' after falling for each other on set of Sky Cinema's Oliver! remake Twist.

Rita Ora cut a solemn figure as she stepped out after performing emotional tribute to late friend Avicii at a concert to raise mental health awareness in Stockholm.

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.

The Anywhere hitmaker, 29, has joined her mother Vera, father Besnik, sister Elena and brother Don, 22, for the luxury trip.

The singer, 29, looked nothing short of sensational in the photo where she covered her modesty with well-placed strawberry emoji's as she posed in front of the mirror.

Rita Ora's fortune has doubled in just 12 months to £10.2million. The Girls hitmaker, 29, earned £5.3million during 2019.

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 singer, 29, showed off her latest ink in an Instagram post on Friday, after she got a tattoo in honour of her mother Vera.

Singer Rita, 29, opted for edgy white co-ords with a black feathered trim while Davina, 52, dazzled in a black sequinned mini dress as they prepared for a double elimination in Saturday's semi-final.

Rita Ora looked incredible wearing a sheer lace bra on Instagram on Wednesday.

Wearing nothing but a white dressing gown, the singer, 29, flaunted her leggy frame as she prepared for the Miu Miu Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday.

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.

She was pictured leaving her home with Joey Essex following a 24 hour party session last week, with a host of celebrity friends. 

The singer, 29, looked incredible in a white satin corset top as she performed her new single How To Be Lonely to open Sport Relief on Friday.

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 Girls hitmaker, 29, also revealed that she exercises 'all the time' to keep her mental health in check, and has built a 'thick skin' over the years

The X Factor star exchanged vows with partner of nine-years Marcel in front of 120 close friends and family members at a 'secluded venue' in the Atlas Mountains.

These pictures, from the U.S to the UK, have all been taken by Thomas Cook employees, including pilots, who voted for the flights that they think are the best for awe-inspiring views.

Tunisia ended Madagascar's remarkable Africa Cup of Nations run when they beat the rank outsiders 3-0 in their quarter-final, notching their first win of the tournament in the process.

Worried Britons who flew to Ibiza on Thomas Cook package holidays yesterday said staff carried on as normal despite the likelihood of the 178-year-old firm going bust today.

Survivors and relatives who lost loved ones in terror attacks including the Bataclan and Manchester Arena have penned an impassioned letter urging MPs to focus instead on protecting victims.

The airline will operate two flights a week from London Gatwick to the beach resort of Enfidha, starting on May 2, 2020. UK airlines stopped flying to Tunisia in 2015 following Foreign Office advice.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Abigail Fernandez who lives in Cornwall said she was 'horrified' after her wound became infected following the botched tummy tuck surgery in Tunisia.

A couple who have had a 'crazy' love story after finding each other online didn't meet in person until four days before their wedding. Lisa, from Nottingham, flew out to Tunisia to wed Yusef.

Tunisia has denied becoming the first Arab government to honour same-sex marriage after the civil union of two gay men in the country was celebrated by an LGBTQ organisation.

The Hammers signed Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Brazilian club Corinthians.

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