David Moffett, chief executive of Australia’s National Rugby League, is being linked with a move to London to take over a similar role with Sport England.

Officials from rugby union and rugby league are expected to meet later next week to thrash out a dispute which has emerged over the 'poaching' of young talent from the 13-man code.

No decision over the 2009 Ryder Cup venue will be made until at least July, chief executive Sandy Jones announced today.