When David Hurst’s soulmate took his own life, his emotions ranged from disbelief to anger, to a numbing sorrow. In a celebratory book, the writer now seeks to honour Tim Martin’s memory

English rugby's disciplinary chiefs are set to assemble a team to launch a full inquiry into racism allegations that have rocked the game.

Austin Healey has been banned for three weeks by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel after being found guilty of kicking an opponent.