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.

England face a packed autumn of Tests at home and abroad after RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirmed post-coronavirus plans. 

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.

The English league champions confirmed last night they had taken advantage of the government's furlough scheme - meaning all their players' wages are now part-funded by the state.

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.

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 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.

On the eve of the Big Day, Elsa McAlonan looks at the best Royal Wedding beauty buys...

On a Friday night it's more common to be sipping a vodka cocktail than to be applying one to your hair.

Usually it's a dab of perfume or a spritz of deodorant that makes us smell good, but a new company believes that candy is the way forward when it comes to body fragrance.

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.

Terri Silacci, from Monterey, California, uses discarded skins, which are naturally shed by the animals, with a gel manicure for the unusual treatment.

To celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show, we bring you the best in floral beauty products...

Just when you thought Justin Beiber's influence on his teenage fans could not get any bigger, he's now deciding what they should smell like.

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.

Instead of relying on expensive beauticians, the 38-year-old admitted that she dyes her naturally blonde brows with a men's home hair dye kit.

The purple-tinted glass and pink rose lid bore many similarities to Marc Jacobs' much-loved Lola fragrance.

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

Our beauty experts pick the coolest looks and share their best tips and tricks to get you set for summer...

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.

We round up a bumper crop of new products that will get you glowing for summer...

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.

You don't have to struggle to find the perfect present for Father's Day as we've tracked down grooming gifts galore to make him look, feel and smell like a new man

Olay are about to launch their first ever range of professionally-inspired anti-ageing skin care, aptly called Olay Professional. The range sold out in 17 minutes in the U.S.

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.

As it’s revealed that women spend more than £24,000 on wrinkle creams and treatments in a lifetime, we show you the products that will save a fortune while getting the results.

Summer's most wanted beauty products for the face, body and hair are selling fast, so get them before they go!

The artist, 57, has created three collections for the make-up giant, which take their lead from typically unconventional subjects.

Women spend as much as £2,000 a year on make-up, according to a recent survey. Here we present the fantasy make-up bag with enough products to last a year.

The laws governing the labelling on organic foods do not extend to beauty products. A product can be called organic if it contains only tiny amounts of organic ingredients.

With so much choice, where do you begin with sun protection? We’ve done the hard work by finding some of the best products around. Here, we help you choose the best sunscreen for your age, skin type and budget...

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.

Face masks are the unsung heroes of the beauty world, as they immediately give skin a boost. But some now cost more than a salon facial.

I had no idea what to expect when I volunteered to go and try Ila’s Kundalini back treatment. What I received is quite hard to put into words.

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.

The new crop of high-end, locally produced bath and body goodies are as patriotic as they are luxurious. So raise a flag for the best British beauty products .

New wonder creams to help prevent the signs of ageing have swept into the beauty market this season. Here, we reveal the best — to suit every skin type and budget 

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