CHRIS FOY: England are showing no sign of gaining ground on rugby’s leading nations after their 12th loss to South Africa in a row. Here are the pressing issues that need to be sorted out quick smart…

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As an England ‘fan’, I’m still buzzing about that win over Wales, while the coach in me is trying not to get too carried away. However, that the result was huge leap forward.

EXCLUSIVE: Once he had come round after emergency surgery, Ben Morgan asked the surgeon two pressing questions; would he ever play again and could he make it back in time for the World Cup?

England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes the 'fantastic potential' of Henry Slade will drive his challenge for a place in the 2015 rugby World Cup squad.

WORLD OF RUGBY: Brilliance is not enough in these days of forensic professionalism. In another era, Nick Abendanon would have lit up Test rugby, but he no longer fits the mould.

Former England star Jason Robinson believes that Stuart Lancaster should adhere to current selection policy for next week's World Cup training squad announcement.

Martin Johnson has waded into the debate about England’s refusal to pick players based overseas with an emphatic endorsement of the RFU policy which has divided opinion.

Dylan Hartley’s World Cup dream is over after the hooker was axed from Stuart Lancaster’s England squad and told he cannot be trusted to keep his cool in the high-stakes matches.

SARAH VINE: When I saw the picture posted online by Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao of her son's bedroom, I couldn't resist a wry smile.

INTERVIEW BY MIKE KEEGAN: With his chiselled jaw, bulging biceps and St Helens polo shirt, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook looks every inch the rugby league player.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTSWRITER: In September 2017, former Leigh Centurions director Andy Mazey, announced that he would be Swinton's new chairman. From then, changes were afoot.

The 34-year-old will be officially unveiled at a press conference at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium next Thursday and join up with his new team-mates after a period of rest and recovery.

MARTIN SAMUEL CHIEF SPORTSWRITER - Rugby League claims to have an 'enviable track record' when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion. Except fundamentalist Christians, it seems.

The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, 20, made sure she turned heads at the event in a stunning pink Chanel strapless corset top and matching mini skirt.

Her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, filed a motion against a privacy request she made in their bitter legal battle. And on Friday, Amber Heard stepped out with a pal in Los Angeles.

The actor, 56, looked suave in a nautical blue and white T-shirt which he layered with a navy linen jacket and a pair of distressed blue jeans.

The fitted design drew attention to her slender physique as she made her way out of Manhattan venue L'Avenue at Saks Fifth Avenue.

The Coronation Street star, 35, paid tribute to his lost loved one in a touching Instagram post on Sunday, and said Charlie was 'loved by everyone.'

Depp is suing Heard for $50million claiming she defamed him by writing an op-ed in 2016 about domestic violence. She did not include his name in but he says she publicly implicated him by writing it.

Jonny Depp hired Buckley LLP to represent him against his former entertainment law firm, parting ways with Buckley this past January. The firm wants to take a lien against Depp's LA homes.

Amanda Large, from Downpatrick, met ghost Jack Teague and within two years had sailed into international waters to wed him at sea using a spiritual medium.

She was recently in her hometown Paris. But Lily-Rose Depp has jetted out of town and was glimpsed this Saturday emerging from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Johnny Depp and good friend Tim Burton stepped out for a night of fun while hitting the town in London. The 56-year-old actor was spotted out with the director and his new girlfriend Berenice.

Amber Heard is said to be 'happier than ever' with new girlfriend Bianca Butti as the court battle over defamation lawsuit with ex-Johnny Depp looms.

Johnny Depp's libel trial in London against The Sun, which accused him of beating his ex-wife Amber Heard, has been adjourned due to the coronavirus (pictured, Depp in February).

Paul Barresi was hired by Amber Heard's legal team to find people who had been verbally or physically abused by Johnny Depp. But the P.I. said he couldn't find anyone to say a bad word against Depp.

Johnny Depp and his then-wife Amber Heard had an explosive argument at Depp's rented home in Queensland, Australia, in March 2015.

While Game of Thrones was a huge hit for HBO, legions of vocal fans have spoken out against the final season, and now author George R.R. Martin has hinted his books will have a different ending.

The actress - who was recently unveiled as Clinique's new Global Brand Ambassador - attended an event at Somerset House, London, on Friday

Newlyweds Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas hit the Grammys red carpet for the first time as husband and wife at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

The actress, 22, looked relaxed as she embraced her natural beauty by going make-up free while leaving London Heathrow Airport on Thursday.

The-30-year-old joined the cast for the 'Road to F9' concert held at the Maurice A. Ferrà Park, Miami on Friday in a graphic T-shirt paired with a floaty skirt

Richard Madden posted a shirtless selfie from a gorgeous mountainside and proceeded to get roasted by some celebrity friends and praised for his hunky physique by fan followers.

Birthday girl Sophie Turner was the object of some serious affection from her husband of almost one year Joe Jonas on her birthday on Friday, when he uploaded a stunning image of her.

The actress looked gorgeous in the earthy toned stylish ensemble when she arrived at the BBC Radio 2 studios on Tuesday morning. 

The former Lost star stated that last week's comments had been insensitive 'to the very real suffering and fear that has gripped the world through COVID19.'

Sophie Turner entertained herself on Thursday by practising her make-up skills on a surprisingly willing Joe Jonas.

They have been isolating together whilst the UK is in lockdown. But Reuben still managed to pull off some birthday surprises for Maisie Williams as she celebrated her 23rd birthday in their home.

Rashida Ellis, 38, from Atlanta, Georgia, took to Twitter on Tuesday to post a snapshot of her three-year-old dog Big Poppa looking sad.

The Game Of Thrones star, 33, cradled her dog Ted as she stood on her doorstep to applaud NHS workers, while her friend Oliver 'Gommie' Gomm proceeded to jump around in excitement.

'Spring quarantine essential: the comfy cotton maxi dress,' the former Miss Universe captioned a series of stunning series, which flaunted her enviable physique.

Eriviat Hall, in Henllan, Denbigshire, Wales, has been designed to run as both a private home and a wedding venue as well as a house for rent, and has been put on the market for £1.65million.

Staff working in the children's Panda Unit at Salford Royal came up with the innovative way to reassure young patients after fearing they could be spooked by the medics' concealed faces in PPE.

Scientists found singletons were much more likely to be captivated by their date if they ate something sweet. Tucking into puddings made men and women more attracted to other people, they said.

Experts at the CDC spent weeks working on a report titled 'Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework', but it was blocked by The White House.

JEFFREY ARCHER: Julian didn't reply. He was distracted by a screeching sound outside, as if a car was trying to avoid a collision.

Shoppers at some stores were given health screenings by staff before they were allowed to enter, with all abiding by strict capacity limits.

Centenarian Fredie Blom was born on May 8, 1904, in Adelaide near the Great Winterberg mountain range of South Africa's Eastern Cape province. He celebrated his 116th yesterday.

On the desk in front of the Queen was her Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) khaki-coloured peaked cap - part of her uniform when she undertook National Service as a teenage princess in February 1945.

Kai Havertz is one of Europe's most exciting young players and is sought-after by clubs across Europe including Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United.