EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND CHRIS FOY: The contingency idea could become a reality later as an autumn without internationals would mean 'serious issues' for home unions' finances.

Eddie Jones has warned his England squad to expect major surgery at the next World Cup. Jones' side reached the final of the Rugby World Cup last summer where they lost to South Africa.

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.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby has found itself at a revolutionary crossroads after Agustin Pichot launched a late bid to challenge Bill Beaumont in the presidential elections.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Vunipola is glad Jones will continue to provoke trepidation and inspiration among players because he believes the Australian can lead them to World Cup glory.

Steve Borthwick will become Leicester's new head coach on July 1, as current boss Geordan Murphy moves to become director of rugby. 

With sport a long way from being permitted, rugby is bracing itself for catastrophic losses and Six Nations countries are desperate for the November Test matches to go ahead.

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.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Picked as a Six Nations 'apprentice' in January, complete with the customary asterisk to mark his status, Alex Mitchell is Eddie Jones' latest England project.

Without the state-of-the-art medical equipment he is used to at Leicester Tigers and the England camp, Jonny May has installed a hyperbaric chamber at his home to help him bounce back from injury.

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.

The Premier League had already warned their 20 clubs last month that they were budgeting for a £1.1bn loss because of refunds to broadcasters, ticket-holders and commercial partners.

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: As agreed long before coronavirus shut down the sport, the idea next summer is that England will tour the USA and Canada while the Lions are in South Africa.

Call it the Lady Gaga effect, but with make-up becoming increasingly outlandish, it was only a matter of time before lip transfers were developed.

Wondering how to pick the right fake tan to suit your skin? We have tested the newest products in a quest for the top tans this summer...

Dr James D'Adamo - who pioneered the eating plan - has launched a beauty regime that promises radiant, soft, younger-looking skin.

This week, celebrity make-up artist Rozelle Parry’s step-by-step guide to creating a daytime smokey eyes look.

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.

Areas Leah Hardy got pruned included her eyebrows, lip, chin, underarms, full arm, including hands, full leg, including toes a Brazilian or Hollywood bikini wax and, ahem, her bottom.

As unlikely as it sounds, the smoky eye is proving the look for summer. More typically associated with winter glamour, the look works extremely well with a bold summer wardrobe. And it’s a surprisingly easy trend to create at home.

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.

Celebrities such as Madonna and Demi Moore guzzle coconut water by the gallon while cosmetic companies are also promoting its benefits.

The kids are going back to school, so with a little more time on your hands there’s no better time to brush up on your beauty routine for autumn.

Here we examine the season’s four top trends, as seen on the fashion runway, and how to make them work for you.

The latest product promising to work miracles has arrived in the shape of a face serum which claims to achieve smoother skin in minutes with just a few gentle dabs.

From achieving statement eyebrows to curing puffy eyes or turning to the dark side... Elsa McAlonan brings you the smart solutions to all of your beauty dilemmas.

Lisa Armstrong is the head make-up designer on Strictly Come Dancing and is responsible for the glamorous looks worn by the stars of the show.

The active ingredient in an anti-ageing lotion launched this week won its developers a Nobel Prize but unsurprisingly Bioeffect EGF Serum doesn’t come cheap.

The latest way to look beautiful is to eat your products rather than apply them to your skin

Recognising that modern women are savvy and seriously short on time, the nation’s supermarkets have been busy compiling chic capsule beauty collections.

Whatever the Britain's Got Talent judge wants to do to her face and body is entirely her choice. But the metamorphosis is truly astounding, says LIZ JONES.

Exclusive research for the Daily Mail has shown that most of us get only a fraction of the protection we think we're getting from our cosmetics and as a result we are putting ourselves at serious risk of skin damage.

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.

Despite her wardrobe remaining impeccable and smile as dazzling as ever, the Duchess of Cambridge’s bruise-like under-eye circles and puffy eyebags are showing the strain.

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.

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.

One quarter of women surveyed confessed to having at least one beauty secret, while 23 per cent confided that nobody (even their friends) really knows the extent of their beautifying.

The Made In Chelsea star has created a camera-ready make-up look that will make you feel like a million dollars.

The actor is the latest A-lister to unveil a fragrance but his unusual perfume comes with a cannabis top note. He explains why.

The reality star, 24, recommends investing in a decent UV lamp - but do remember to fully prep your hands with SPF hand cream to protect fingers.

Less is more is a wise mantra, especially when it comes to make-up products. Old make-up does go off and loses its effectiveness, so it's wise to have regular clear-outs

The Made In Chelsea star has conjured up a pretty seasonal look that is super quick and easy to apply - and it works well for both day and night.

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

This week, our Made In Chelsea beauty guru picks out her Parisian pharmacy favourites.

Beauty purists will argue that the bronzed look is only suited to blondes. However, Binky can't live without a little sunkissed shimmer, here she and make-up artist, Daniel Sandler show you how to achieve the golden look.

Binky, who is filming MIC in New York, says American girls really know their grooming, adding that while Brits are 'slap-dash' when it comes to applying make-up, our US sisters look sleek and glossy every day.

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.