The 20th annual Laureus World Sports Awards will take place on Monday in Berlin, with Lionel Messi and Liverpool in the hunt.
Worcester Warriors posted an update on Michael Fatialofa, while Saracens announced a pledge towards his recovery fund.
Allianz admitted it was a "difficult decision" to cease their sponsorship of disgraced Premiership champions Saracens.
There was mixed news from head coach Eddie Jones for England on the injury front on Thursday.
Several Saracens stars are expected to stay despite the club's relegation from the Premiership, and Jamie George said he is going nowhere.
The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are set to go ahead this year in Tokyo, with officials vowing to deal with coronavirus concerns.
Owen Williams suffered a hamstring injury while warming up ahead of Wales' Six Nations defeat to Ireland on Saturday.
Lee Blackett has taken over as interim Wasps head coach, with Dai Young moving away from first-team duties for an unspecified period.
Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France.
Finn Russell looks unlikely to play for Scotland under Gregor Townsend after a statement released by the head coach on Monday.
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The RFU distanced itself from a report claiming Rassie Erasmus was being lined up to replace Eddie Jones as England head coach.
Only Usain Bolt would have been able to stop Matteo Minozzi scoring Italy's first try against France, according to Teddy Thomas.
Finn Russell has criticised head coach Gregor Townsend and said "it's not really possible for me to be involved" for Scotland.
England coach Eddie Jones was far from impressed with the behaviour of some Scotland supporters as England regained the Calcutta Cup.
Ireland's all-round performance hugely impressed coach Andy Farrell, who then warned England his side have plenty more in the tank.