COMMENT: It is a sad fact that the main barrier to rugby's progress lies here; in the home nations and those other centres of the sport's narrow European landscape - France and Italy.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: English rugby needs to adopt a central contract system as the game addresses the financial problems which have been exposed by this lockdown.

It is understood Villa splashed out £1m on Barry during the recent transfer window, luring the 16-year-old away from Barcelona just six months after he had joined the Catalan giants from West Brom.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE MADEJSKI STADIUM: Only the most foolish fan would dare predict the outcome of the Championship promotion race but West Brom have sent a powerful message.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Free-scoring Newcastle United are into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup - now there is a statement that requires a double-take.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT ASHTON GATE: A point is a point but you gained the impression this draw wasn't especially helpful to anyone.

Despite Barry having since joined Aston Villa after his short stint in Spain, Barcelona still owe West Brom £235,000 due to FIFA's compensation tariffs for players that move abroad.

The 30-year-old is self-isolating at home and has had no contact with his family since Saturday evening, when he started suffering from coronavirus-like symptoms.

West Brom have come up with an inventive way to show how the coronavirus can spread if people don't stay at home.

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

As CVs go, the one held by Leganes coach Aguirre is pretty impressive apart from a gap he has always wanted to fill, that of managing in England. His one regret is turning down West Brom in 2013.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England may have made a middling start to the Six Nations but they are the only team in the first two rounds to claim an away win and are now in a strong position.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The good news is I sensed a sharpening of intensity with England at Murrayfield - but the bad news is some of Eddie Jones' selections are making me very nervous!

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was expecting a torrid dogfight against an Ireland team with their tails up and nothing to lose. But what transpired was a strong and disciplined England performance.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's been a strange old Six Nations campaign for England, not convincing by any means, yet it could still easily result in them winning the 2020 Championship.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mark Wilson and Anthony Watson will make their first England appearances since the World Cup final against Wales on Saturday.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It has been a disjointed Six Nations full of bad weather and postponed matches. England have spluttered a little but, I'm hoping and expecting to see an all-court performance,

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was really impressed with how England bounced back from their World Cup final disappointment because that will have been difficult.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was not surprised in the slightest at Scotland turning over France because they are a good and improving side. France are still a long way from the finished article.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My gut instinct was to call a halt to this year's Championship but the Six Nations committee are determined to bring it to a conclusion so let's respect that.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've never really reflected on the 1980 Grand Slam - you move on quickly in life and sport - and it has caught me by surprise that the 40th anniversary is upon us.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to bring the curtain down on Premiership rugby for five weeks and postponing European competitions only delays an inevitable shutdown.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The England legend has been answering all of your questions, ranging from the serious to the funny, on subjects such sport obsession and how to drop players.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are difficult times for all sports but I believe such moments create a time for organisations to demonstrate they are in touch with the world around them.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Beaumont and challenger Agustin Pichot are in the final week of their election campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. 

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.

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.

For the first time, the clubs of the Premier League are set for a winter break this month. But it's already proving chaotic and a little controversial with lots of clubs forced to change their plans last-minute.

The Spaniard arrived on a free transfer from West Ham United over the summer and made his debut just four days later in the Reds' Premier League opener against Norwich City.

STEVE STAMMERS AT MOLINEUX: For Nuno Espirito Santo and his men the signs are only positive. For Norwich manager Daniel Farke and his players, the Championship beckons.

Tim Krul had Spurs' penalty takers and the directions they would shoot listed on his water bottle ahead of Norwich's shock win on spot kicks in the FA Cup on Wednesday night.

Norwich manager Daniel Farke will ignore the Premier League's coronavirus edict and shake hands with Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder on Saturday.

CRAIG HOPE AT BRAMALL LANE: Dean Henderson could well be playing his way out of a third season on loan at Sheffield United, as his heroics took them back into the top six.

All English professional football was suspended today for at least three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, with no matches in the Premier League, Championship, Leagues One or Two.

The Premier League has announced it has cancelled all fixtures following the outbreak of coronavirus. But what are the consequences? Sportsmail answers the big questions.

Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set to be confirmed as champions.

The Premier League could face legal action if it decides to end the season with the table as it stands. Norwich, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa would have a claim against them if relegated.

The Premier League has gone into lockdown as efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus intensify around the world. Here's the latest updates from each of the 20 clubs.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Premier League stars are being asked to complete You Tube workouts as clubs desperately try to keep their players fit during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Premier League chiefs are set to hold a crunch meeting with club bosses on Thursday to decide the fate of the season amid the continuing coronavirus crisis. We take a look at all the big questions...

The Premier League, English Football League and Football Association have announced the suspension of all domestic football will be extended to April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus crisis.

Q&A: Amid all of the uncertainty provided by the suspension of football is the situation concerning players whose contracts are set to expire on June 30. Sportsmail answers the key questions.

The sporting calendar has been decimated due to the coronavirus crisis, with it recently being announced that the suspension of football throughout England has now been extended until April 30.

The 2019-20 campaign is currently suspended across the English football pyramid after the coronavirus outbreak wiped out most sport across the world.

A growing number of Premier League clubs reportedly want to abandon the current season, despite last week agreeing to extend the campaign indefinitely.

JOE BERNSTEIN: The last active English footballers in Europe are returning home after lower division football in Sweden was called off until the end of April.

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United's commercial operation has secured a massive £173million in revenue and has bolstered the club at a time when matchday revenue has dried up.

Norwich City players, manager Daniel Farke, owners and directors will donate a percentage of their salaries - amounting to over £200,000 - to help those negatively impacted by coronavirus.

On Saturday, the Premier League leaders joined Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich City in putting them on furlough - although they promised to top up staff wages so they are paid their full salaries.