**While there is still a shortage of live action to keep fans entertained, it was nonetheless a busy weekend in the rugby world as the news kept coming thick and fast.** We start today’s Media Watch in Ireland where Ulster and Connacht were given the [green light to return to full rugby training](http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/53205237) after testing at both provinces detected no cases of COVID-19. Leinster and Munster have both been back since Monday last, with both teams observing strict protocols, but now Connacht and Ulster have also been cleared to return to action. Over in Wales, new Ospreys boss Toby Booth has added former Clermont Auvergne outside-half [Brock James to his back room staff](http://www.wru.wales/2020/06/ospreys-make-james-attack-coach/) at the Liberty Stadium. Australia playmaker James spent 14 years playing in the Top 14 in France and will become the Welsh region’s attack coach for the new season, replacing outgoing Matt Sherratt. Meanwhile, [The Sunday Times is reporting that Welsh players could face long-term pay cuts](http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/permanent-pay-cuts-loom-for-players-to-rescue-welsh-game-l690k6ql8) as part of plans to protect the future of rugby in the country amid the coronavirus crisis. Dragons, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and Scarlets are all facing financial challenges and the Welsh Rugby Union could be facing a £50 million loss if the national side don’t play again this year. Players took a 25 per cent temporary pay cut in April but talks are taking place between the Professional Rugby Board and the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association over longer term reductions. Elsewhere, Wales Online is reporting that international outside-half Dan Biggar is among a raft of English Premiership players [being sounded out for a move to Beziers](http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-morning-headlinesas-welsh-star-18501974). The Northampton Saints man and All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett are believed to be on the wish list of the ambitious Pro D2 club, who are set to be taken over in the coming days. In Scotland, former Edinburgh centre Matt Scott has been revealing all to [Rugby Pass about his move to Leicester Tigers](http://https://www.rugbypass.com/news/matt-scott-edinburgh-rugby-leicester-tigers-richard-cockerill/ ), bringing to an end months of uncertainty. While Scott says he doesn’t look back with bitterness at the way he left the club, he admits there is some disappointment in how the whole episode ultimately unfolded. Staying in Scotland, Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says he [remains open to extending his Edinburgh contract](http://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/rugby/1404278/richard-cockerill-edinburgh-contract-extension/) beyond next season when his current deal is due to expire.
