SARAH VINE: Sunday was a very sad day for us. The mother of a dear friend passed away in hospital from Covid-19.

With each day that passes, we learn a little bit more about the nature of this ghastly virus. Statistics show that obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for Covid-19.

The league leaders, refreshed by a first weekend off of the year, produced arguably their best performance, running in seven tries to two on Friday night.

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.

Great Britain's underwhelming tour of the southern hemisphere came to a humiliating end when they were condemned to a 28-10 defeat by Papua New Guinea.

Sonny Bill Williams insists the magic will come after making a low-key return to rugby league in Toronto Wolfpack's 28-10 defeat by Castleford in their opening Super League match.

Super League clubs are threatening legal action against Catalan Dragons if there is a significant financial loss at their clubs following the signing of Isreal Folau. 

Super League clubs are set to confront Catalans Dragons officials at a board meeting this morning amid talk of a revolt over the French club's controversial signing of Israel Folau.

Super League clubs have voted to tighten up the rules to prevent further controversial additions to the competition following the Catalans Dragons' signing of Israel Folau.

Clubs on Wednesday voted to give themselves ‘greater authority’ to stop similar contentious moves following outrage at the French side’s move for the former Wallaby. 

Rugby league clubs have been bizarrely prevented from defending their commitment to diversity, following instructions by Super League not to discuss the controversial signing of Israel Folau.

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.

IAN HERBERT: Wakefield Trinity, where Folau's new club Catalans Dragons arrive this weekend, do not need to answer to anyone on diversity. Prop Keegan Hirst wondered how he would survive.

While fixtures in most professional sports in the UK have been postponed because of the crisis, rugby league is yet to follow suit. A meeting of Super League clubs is planned for Monday.

Amir Khan is hoping to end his boxing career with a Saudi Arabia showdown with Manny Pacquiao. 

Dib's corner threw in the towel after Khan showed his hand speed to floor the Australian for the second time with a flurry of body shots. Khan now wants to fight Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao knocked down Keith Thurman in the first round and persevered for an exciting split-decision victory on Saturday night, adding a third straight win to his career resurgence.

Jinkee Pacquiao, 40, is a socialite, politician and wife of record-breaking Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. FEMAIL looks at their remarkable love story and the lavish life they lead today.

Johnny Depp takes over as lead vocalist for a cover of David Bowie's classic song Heroes from Hollywood Vampires upcoming album Rise.

Johnny Depp, 56, and the Keith Richards, 75, gave fans a shock when they turned up to Indian-Bangladeshi restaurant, Le Raj in Epsom.

Nicolas Cage told the New York Times Magazine that he's responsible for getting Johnny Depp to focus on acting over music by talking him into doing the audition that made him a star.

She's Johnny Depp's ex-wife and appears to be ready to move past the drama. Amber Heard stepped out for dinner with a friend on Sunday evening looking effortless as they headed inside.

The actor, 56, was in high demand as he departed Rome to make his way to Venice, stopping to sign autographs for a slew of fans on Thursday.

Amber Heard is demanding that Johnny Depp hand over information on his drug treatment and arrests, which she claims is critical evidence to her case.

She confirmed her romance with actor Timothée Chalamet in a series of steamy make-out photos in Capri, Italy that made headlines last week. 

The 20-year-old genetically blessed daughter of Hollywood star Johnny Depp and French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis showed off her fabulous figure when she was seen out Wednesday.

As if this international film star didn't have enough legal troubles on his plate already, he's taking on the legacy of a particularly embattled music legend with an unauthorized new project.

Burglars broke into the home Day, 57, shares with his wife Ruth and stole their Jack Russell Pug crossbreed. The gang ransacked the couple's home, stealing two cars and his wife's handbag.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor has been named as one of the acts that will perform for the annual MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute honoring Aerosmith.

The pair were seen kissing as they left a hotel in the upscale Southern California resort town of Palm Springs before engaging in some heavy PDA in Heard's vintage Ford Mustang car.

Not only is he asking for his answers to be kept private, but he was also hoping to keep his participation in the case from the public, period. Franco's lawyers sent Depp's legal team a letter.

Due to recent 'revelations' made in the court case between Depp and ex wife Amber Heard, Disney executive have allegedly been 'lobbying' for the 56-year-old actor's return.

Kate James, who worked for Amber Heard between 2012 and 2015, claims she was mentally abused by the US actress including streams of texts sent in the early hours while Heard binged on drugs and wine.

The actress, 31, has enthused she feels 'honoured' by her new role as she joins the likes of Game of Thrones' Gemma Whelan and broadcaster Edith Bowman on the panel.

Days after co-starring in the Jonas Brothers' new music video, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner shared a sweet kiss in Sherman Oaks.

The 22-year-old British actress is the star of a new Audi commercial which is set to debut on television during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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

She always manages to look effortlessly stylish.  So it came as no surprise to see Rose Leslie looked typically on-trend as she ran some errands in London on Monday.

She always manages to turn heads on an outing.  And Maisie ensured all eyes would be on her as she attended the Sky Up Next 2020 event at London's Tate Modern on Wednesday.

The Game Of Thrones star, 23, shielded her 'bump' in a brown leather bomber jacket as she took a stroll with her spouse, 30, in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday.

Maisie Williams put her best fashion foot forward as she and boyfriend Reuben Selby led the stars at Christopher Kane's LFW show, on Monday.

The Game Of Thrones actress, 22, cut a casual figure in cow print joggers and a grey checked trench coat as she and her boyfriend Reuben Selby arrived in Paris on Saturday.

Jack Gleeson is making a return to acting six year's after his character King Joffrey Baratheon was killed off in Game Of Thrones during series four.

The 41-year-old actor sent out a photo on Instagram with him and his wife, Gry Molvaer Hivju, from their home in Norway, along with a heartfelt message to his fans.

Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner had harsh words for Evangeline Lilly on Friday as she urged her fans to socially distance and self-quarantine to fight the coronavirus outbreak.

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.'

Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke popped out for some essential supplies near her London home last week wearing a woollen hat and black face mask.

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.

The Game Of Thrones star, 23, adopted her own pet pooch, Sonny, from the shelter in 2016 and decided to help out after discovering online they were facing difficulties.

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.