and we end on some sad news from the world of rugby union.d irish lions fly—half, has died, at the age of 79. after making his debut in 1966, john played in 25 internationals for wales and five tests for the lions. the bbc�*s sports correspondent joe wilson looks back on his life. running on the inside. three yards to go — can he get there? what a try! before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feet of barryjohn. as a fly—half number 10, he dictated the play. he made a split—second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village known for two things — coal and rugby. he first rose to prominence at llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points he could always stop, kick and turn away, knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were his speciality. ha

and we end on some sad news from the world of rugby union.and irish lions fly—half, has died, at the age of 79. after making his debut in 1966, john played in 25 internationals for wales and five tests for the lions. the bbc�*s sports correspondent joe wilson looks back on his life. running on the inside. three yards to go — can he get there? what a try! before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feet of barryjohn. as a fly—half number 10, he dictated the play. he made a split—second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village known for two things — coal and rugby. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points, he could always stop, kick, and turn away, knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were his speciality. having conquered europe, barryjohn toured new zealand with the l

and we end on some sad news from the world of rugby union.y—half, has died at the age of 79. after making his debut in 1966, john played in 25 internationals for wales and five tests for the lions. the bbc�*s sports correspondent joe wilson looks back on his life. running on the inside. can he get there? what a try! before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feet of barryjohn. as a fly—half number 10 he dictated the play. he made a split—second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west weld village known for two —— barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village, in 1945 in a west wales village, notable for two things, coal and rugby, and he first rose to prominence at llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points he could always stop, kick and turn away,

before rugby union was all muscularity.and the pace and the rhythm was in the feet of barryjohn as a fly half. number ten, he dictated the play. he made split second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village notable for two things — coal and rugby. he first rose to prominence at nearby llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971, barryjohn was helping to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points, he could always stop, kick and turn away knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were a speciality. having conquered europe, barryjohn toured new zealand with the lions in the country where rugby is the currency. they called barryjohn the king. the lions won the series in the decisive third test. they scored 13 points to win ten of them to barryjohn. he had the world at his feet. in 1972, aged just 27. he'd had enough. he'd become a

to rugby union and a double setback for scotland _ succeed.six - setback for scotland they are six nation against france on saturday. luc crosby seen here. great will miss the rest of the tournament at the boat and opening weekend. a win against wales without full back king also expect to be missing but guilders return from suspension. setback for wells with frank and james both released from the squad because of knee injuries will pop both scored in saturday's defeat to scotland for that wales had called up scotland for that wales had called up against their match against england in twickenham. france will be with out with theirs scotland and italy for that he's been given a four week band after his red card against ireland. given a yellow card in the first and that was after i read for two yellow, band can be reduced if he completes tackle school. less than five months after being appointed boris becker has stepped down as coach of world number seven route. a statement on social media saying he had to withdraw from the role because of privat

it's part of a rule change rolling out across all elite rugby union games — and alasdair keane's beeny, tiny chip in what looks like a normal mouth guard. yes, it is. essentially, what it does is it measures head accelerations. so how much does your head move, forward, backward, rotational? it has a piece of technology in the left—hand side of the mouth guard, what we call the buccal cavity. and it's got some really interesting tech inside, so... we have now introduced these smart mouth guards into the head injury assessment process. so, essentially, whenever a player sustains an impact or a force or a knock on a field that's above a threshold that's been pre—identified, an alert goes from the smart mouth guard that they're wearing to the matchday doctor that's standing pitchside, and the player then will be removed and entered into the head injury assessment. so this is an addition to the process because, at the moment, there are a variety of criteria that result in a player being removed for a head injury assessment and those are typically observable signs and symptoms — so, like, t

it's part of a rule change rolling out across all elite rugby union games — and alasdair keane's beeniny chip in what looks like a normal mouth guard. yes, it is. essentially, what it does is it measures head accelerations. so how much does your head move — forward, backward, rotational? it has a piece of technology in the left—hand side of the mouth guard, what we call the buccal cavity. and it's got some really interesting tech inside, so... we have now introduced these smart mouth guards into the head injury assessment process. so, essentially, whenever a player sustains an impact or a force or a knock on a field that's above a threshold that's been pre—identified, an alert goes from the smart mouth guard that they're wearing to the match day doctor that's standing pitchside, and the player then will be removed and entered into the head injury assessment. so this is an addition to the process because, at the moment, there are a variety of criteria that result in a player being removed for a head injury assessment and those are typically observable signs and symptoms — so, like, the

it's part of a rule change rolling out across all elite rugby union games — and alasdair keane's beeniny, tiny chip in what looks like a normal mouth guard. yes, it is. essentially, what it does is it measures head accelerations. so how much does your head move — forward, backward, rotational? it has a piece of technology in the left—hand side of the mouth guard, what we call the buccal cavity. and it's got some really interesting tech inside, so... we have now introduced these smart mouth guards into the head injury assessment process — so, essentially, whenever a player sustains an impact or a force or a knock on a field that's above a threshold that's been pre—identified, an alert goes from the smart mouth guard that they're wearing to the matchday doctor that's standing pitchside, and the player then will be removed and entered into the head injury assessment. so this is an addition to the process because, at the moment, there are a variety of criteria that result in a player being removed for a head injury assessment and those are typically observable signs and symptoms — so, lik

it would have further inspired hopefuls of playing in the showpiece event, including former rugby union—zammit. the wales and gloucester wing shocked the rugby world last month when he announced he'd be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the nfljust weeks before the start of the six nations. he's since moved to florida and started on a ten week program with big ambitions ahead, as he's been telling adam samuel. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. and itjust came to me that it was it was just the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people. but i think now�*s the perfect time for me to give this a go. and i love challenging myself. so, i mean, why not? why not do it now? how was your transition from rugby to american football being? what have been the easiest aspects of that and the most difficult? i think training isjust completely different. you're using different muscles that you wouldn't use in rugby. the soreness is differ

it would have further inspired hopefuls of playing in the showpiece event, including former rugby unionrees—zammit. the wales and gloucester wing shocked the rugby world last month when he announced he'd be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the nfljust weeks before the start of the six nations. he's since moved to florida and started on a ten week programme with big ambitions ahead, as he's been telling adam samuel. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. and itjust came to me that it wasjust the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people. but i think now�*s the perfect time for me to give this a go. and i love challenging myself. so, i mean, why not? why not do it now? how was your transition from rugby to american football being? what have been the easiest aspects of that and the most difficult? i think training isjust completely different. you're using different muscles that you wouldn't use in rugby. the soreness is differen

it would have further inspired hopefuls of playing in the showpiece event, including former rugby unionammit. the wales and gloucester wing shocked the rugby world last month when he announced he'd be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the nfljust weeks before the start of the six nations. he's since moved to florida and started on a ten week program with big ambitions ahead, as he's been telling adam samuel. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. and itjust came to me that it was it was just the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people. but i think now�*s the perfect time for me to give this a go. and i love challenging myself. so, i mean, why not? why not do it now? how was your transition from rugby to american football being? what have been the easiest aspects of that and the most difficult? i think training isjust completely different. you're using different muscles that you wouldn't use in rugby. the soreness is differen

rugby union's six nations tournaments gets under way on friday with a mouthwatering opening—day matchd as scotland play wales on saturday with both sides ringing the changes after last year's world cup. england have named to debutantes with their match against italy in rome. they named their teams on saturday, they have two players making their debuts, ethan roots starts in the back row. roots was born in new zealand but he has an english father and he's been really impressive for them this season. fraser dingwall also makes its debut at centre alongside returning henry slade while tommy freeman starts on the wing. wales and scotland have named their team for their match in cardiff on saturday. a first for cameron at fullback while sam costello starts at fly—half, scotland have also got something of a newcomer at fullback as well with kyle rowe making his first start for his country. the six nations after a world cup year is always a chance for teams to ring the changes a little bit to bring in few fresh faces and that will certainly be the case. before we go, a reminder of our top st

let's move on to rugby union now in the six nations, because ireland are still on for back to back grandn easy win over italy. they scored six tries in the home match in dublin, and despite italy's impressive performance against england last week, they failed to score a single point in this one. it finished 36 points to nil. we got what we want to go to the game. obviously a bonus point. winning and keeping them to zero always is very pleasing. and, you know, some nice, some nice tries, some nice performances by individuals, etc. got a bit clunky in part, you know, but the tricky enough to play against, you know, they've changed the way that they play and a little bit more pragmatic. so you've got to find different ways of getting the ball back. now some very sad news from the world of athletics. kelvin kiptum, the marathon record holder, has been killed in a car accident. the 24—year—old kenyan is said to have been with his coach, who also died in the crash on a road in a high altitude region of western kenya, where there's a training base for long distance runners. the news comes only

former rugby union player louis rees—zammit.a career in the nfl. he's moved to florida, started on a 10—week programme and he says he has big ambitions — he's been speaking to adam samuel. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. itjust came to me that it was just the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people but i think now is the perfect time for me to give this a go and i love challenging myself so, why not do it now? how was your transition from rugby to american football? what had been the easiest and most difficult aspects? i think training isjust completely different. using different muscles that you wouldn't use in rugby. the soreness is different. in general, because it is a ten—week camp and i'm having to learn the sport in ten weeks, it is so intense and it is something different and i'm absolutely loving it. i would probably say the most challenging thing is how mu

now someone hoping to reach the nfl is former rugby union player louis rees zammit.wing shocked the rugby world last month when he announced he would be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the nfljust weeks before the start of the six nations. rees—zammit has moved to florida and started on a 10—week programme and he says he has big ambitions. i think ithink in i think in the back of my head i've always wanted to give it a go, but being a welshman, rugby from the age of six is like you have to play it. i absolutely love playing rugby and it was the sport i fell in love with from such a young age, but now i thought it was the perfect time to try and switch and ultimately try and make my dream a reality. it was the hardest decision of my life, by far. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. and itjust came to me that it was just the right time in terms of age. if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people. i think now is the perfect time for me to giv

before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feetarryjohn. as a fly—half number 10 he dictated the play. he made a split—second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. i think i mentioned this to george best. george and i had a chat, if you are comfortable, any musician will tell you... ba—ba—bee—da—da—ba... to him it is like drinking up, have a pint, and that's it. i don't think there is a rationale to it, there is no explanation to it. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village, notable for two things, coal and rugby, and he first rose to prominence at llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points he could always stop, kick and turn away knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were his speciality. having conquered europe, barryjohn toured new zealand with the lions. in the country where rugby is the currency, they called

rugby unions six nations tournament gets under way in marseille on friday with a mouth watering openingfavourites, france and ireland. scotland play wales on saturday with both sides ringing the changes after last years world cup. england, have named two debutants for their match against italy in rome, as our correspondent andy swiss reports. they have named their teams on saturday. they have two players making their debut�*s. ethan wrote starts in the background. now, he was born in new zealand but he has an english father and he is been really impressive for eggs that are this year. fraser ding law also makes his debut at centre alongside the returning henry slade while tommy freeman starts on the wind. wes and scott have also named their teams for their match in cardiff on saturday. fa rewells to my first capture cameron when it at fullback, but for sam castello. .. they also have something of a newcomer at fullback as well with kyle rowe making his first start the six nations after world cup year, always a chance can i bring the change is a little bit to bring in a few fresh faces a

rugby union's six nations tournaments gets under way on friday with a mouthwatering opening—day match and scotland play bails on saturday with both sides ringing the changes after last year's world cup. england have named to debut turns with her match against italy in rome. and this was reports. they named their teams on saturday, they have two players making their debuts, ethan roots starts in the back row. he was born in new zealand but he has an english father and he's been really impressive for them this season. fraser dingwall also makes its debut at centre alongside returning henry slade while tommy freeman starts on the wing. wells and scotland have named their team for their match incarnate on saturday. a first for cameron at fullback while sam costello starts at fly half, scotland have also got something a newcomer at fullback as well with carl rowe making his first start for his country. the six nations after world cup year is always a chance for teams to ring the changes a little bit to bring in few fresh faces and that will certainly be the case. before we go, a reminder o

let's move on to rugby union now and the six nations, because ireland are still on for back to back grand win over italy. they scored six tries in the home match in dublin, and despite italy's impressive performance against england last week, they failed to score a single point in this one. it finished 36 points to nil. we got what we wanted from the game. obviously a bonus point win and keeping them to zero always is very pleasing. and, you know, some nice tries, some nice performances by individuals, etc. got a bit clunky in part, you know, but the tricky enough to play against, you know, they've changed the way that they play and a little bit more pragmatic. so you've got to find different ways of getting the ball back. now some very sad news from the world of athletics. kelvin kiptum, the marathon record holder, has been killed in a car accident. the 24—year—old kenyan is said to have been with his coach, who also died in the crash on a road in a high altitude region of western kenya, where there's a training base for long distance runners. the news comes only five days after the worl

let's move on to rugby union now in the six nations, because ireland are still on four back to back grandn easy win over italy. they scored six tries in the home match in dublin, and despite italy's impressive performance against england last week, they failed to score a single point in this one. it finished 36 points to nil. we got what we want to go to the game. obviously a bonus point. winning and keeping them to zero always is very pleasing. and, you know, some some nice, some nice tries, some nice performances by individuals, etc. got a bit clunky in part, you know, but the tricky enough to play against, you know, they've changed the way that they play and a little bit more pragmatic. so you've got to find different ways of getting the ball back. now some very sad news from the world of athletics. kelvin shipton, the marathon record holder, has been killed in a car accident. the 24—year—old kenyan is said to have been with his coach, who also died in the crash on a road in a high altitude region of western kenya, where there's a training base for long distance runners. the news comes

league, may be rugby union fans, there is lots of excitement around the six nations at the moment.n to this will see a faster, more intense version of that. there is more on our website and app but that's it from sportsday. bye—bye. you're watching bbc news, hello, i'm azadeh moshiri. let's look at some of the other stories making news here in the uk. we start with more on that breakthrough in the search for a man wanted over a brutal chemical attack on a mother and her children in south london. police believe his body has been recovered from the river thames. detectives previously said they believed abdul shokoor ezedi — a 35—year old refugee from afghanistan — went into the river, and died, hours after the attack. on monday afternoon, a boat reported seeing a body in the water at tower pier. the body was then recovered by the met�*s marine policing unit. detectives working on the investigation said they strongly believe it's ezedi — based on the distinctive clothing he was wearing at the time of the attack and the property found on his body. let's speak to charlie rose in the new

before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feetn. as a fly—half number 10 he dictated the play. he made a split—second decisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. i think ithinki i think i mentioned this to george best. i think i mentioned this to george best. george and i had a chat, if you are comfortable, any musician will tell you... to him it is like drinking up, have a pint, and that's it. i don't think there is a rationale to it, there is no explanation to it. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village, notable for two things, coal and rugby, and he first rose to prominence at llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points he could always stop, kick and turn away knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were his speciality. having conquered europe, barryjohn toured new zealand with the lions. in the country where rugby i

rugby union, and it is ahead of the six nations match for england.entre has recovered from groin injury. england have won both their matches so far at the tournament and are chasing a first six nations title since 2020. lewis hamilton is hopeful the new mercedes car for the upcoming season will help the team become more competitive again. the seven time champion moves to ferrari in 2025, and was speaking at the unveiling, where the team hope the new car can offer a complete relaunch for their fortunes. i offer a complete relaunch for their fortunes. ~ . offer a complete relaunch for their fortunes. ~' . . . fortunes. i think we have had a difficult couple _ fortunes. i think we have had a difficult couple of years - fortunes. i think we have had a difficult couple of years which i fortunes. i think we have had a i difficult couple of years which has been really grounding for us, and it is nowjust going through the important process, being diligent with our work, understanding the data and the car and maximising at practice, evenjust one data and the

and we end on some sad news from the world of rugby union, where barryjohn, the legendary former walesin 25 internationals for wales and five tests for the lions. a family statement said: "barryjohn died peacefully today surrounded by his loving wife and four children. and that's all the sport for now. parisians have voted in favour of introducing higher parking charges for suvs parked in the city by non—residents. the increase had been backed by the city council. live now to paris correspondent hugh schofield. tell us more. can you repeat the question? tell us more, i can you repeat the question? tell us more. i thought _ can you repeat the question? tell us more, i thought you _ can you repeat the question? tell us more, i thought you might _ can you repeat the question? tell us more, i thought you might be - can you repeat the question? tell us more, i thought you might be the i more, i thought you might be the best person to elucidate. you more, i thought you might be the best person to elucidate.- best person to elucidate. you are riuht. best person to elucidate. you are right- th

to rugby union now, and the six nations, where france are playing host to italy in lille.e score is 13—3 to france, charles ollivon with the try in the first half — thomas ramos put them further ahead with a penalty in the second. but the home side find themselves a man down — jonathan danty�*s yellow card has been upgraded to a red. a year after losing his tour card, darius van driel claimed his maiden dp world title on sunday after a two—shot victory in the kenya open. the dutchman — who was working as a delivery driver after losing his place on the tour — hit a final round of 67 to finish on 1a under par, he ended the tournament two shots clear of england'sjoe dean and nacho elvira of spain. and that's all the sport for now. we will be back with more later on, we will see you then. it was the screen actors guild awards in los angeles on saturday night — a ceremony that is seen a good predictor for the oscars. and oppenheimer was the big winner. christopher nolan's film won the top prize for best film cast. accepting the award on behalf of the cast, sir kenneth branagh s

scotland have a slender 0nto rugby union, where it's tight between scotland and france in their six nationse looking for a second when in a row, as are england in the later game on saturday. they are playing wales at twickenham. india will be without batsman virat kohli for the remainder of the test series with england. kohli missed the first two tests due to personal reasons, and that has been extended for the remaining three matches. the third test gets under way on thursday, with the series currently tied at 1—1. there is a lot of familiarly about this year's super bowl, which takes place in las vegas on sunday. the two teams and their head coaches met in the nfl�*s big game four years ago, when the kansas city chiefs won the lombardi trophy against the san francisco in what was their first of what is now four super bowl appearances in five years. there are some new faces though on the playing side, none more significant than the man on whose shoulders the 49ers chances rest. 24—year—old brock purdy is set to become the third—youngest quarterback ever to start a super bowl and only the t

before we go, it seems everyone is getting swept up in the patriotic spirit ahead of the rugby unionfriends. take a listen to this. dog howls along to tune of hen wlad fy nhadau this is rescue dog molly howling along to the welsh national anthem. her owner, donal banister, who's principal trombone at the bbc national orchestra of wales, says molly picked up the tune as he practised at home during covid lockdowns. no doubt they'll both be howling their support for the welsh side when the match kicks off later this afternoon. ——donal bannister. dog howls along to tune of hen wlad fy nhadau certainly a story to cheer you up this saturday morning. now it's time for a look at the weather with simon king. hello again. we have a generally quiet weekend of weather compared to the last few days. there are still numerous flood warnings in force across england and wales after all that rainfall we have had rushing down into the rivers. this morning, though, has been quite serene and beautiful in wigan with the few bright spells. this is the satellite image through this morning. you can see the s

we will start with rugby union, and ireland have made it three wins out of three with a comfortable 31extended their lead late on. ireland extended their lead late on. ireland closing in on back—to—back six nations titles. scotland are aiming for a fall straight calcutta win against england in half an hour. andy swiss looks ahead from murrayfield. andy swiss looks ahead from murrayfield-_ andy swiss looks ahead from murrayfield. andy swiss looks ahead from murra ield. ., , , murrayfield. the calcutta cup is the oldest trephy _ murrayfield. the calcutta cup is the oldest trephy in _ murrayfield. the calcutta cup is the oldest trophy in rugby. _ murrayfield. the calcutta cup is the oldest trophy in rugby. scotland - murrayfield. the calcutta cup is the| oldest trophy in rugby. scotland and england first played in 1879. over the last few days it�*s been very much in scotland�*s hands, they have won at the last three times including the thrilling victory at twickenham last year, letter by one of the great 6—nation tries. they will start as the favourites once again, helped by the return of

before rugby union was all muscularity, there was poetry and the pace and the rhythm was in the feetcisions without even thinking. it is the quality shared by only a few that may truly be described as sporting genius. barryjohn was born in 1945 in a west wales village, notable for two things, coal and rugby, and he first rose to prominence at llanelli before moving to cardiff. by 1971 he helped to command wales, perhaps their greatest team, grand slam champions in the five nations. when wales needed points he could always stop, kick and turn away knowing where the ball had flown. drop goals were his speciality. having conquered europe, barryjohn toured new zealand with the lions. in the country where rugby is the currency, they called barryjohn the king. the lions won the series. in the decisive third test they scored 13 points to win, ten of them to barryjohn. he had the world at his feet. in 1972, aged just 27, he had enough, it become a celebrity he'd had enough — he'd become a celebrity and struggled with the concept and the attention. after his playing career he was paid to spea

in rugby union, it's a big day at the six nations — scotland are looking to record successive victories.. they take on a france team who will be wounded after a heavy defeat to favourites ireland last week. ireland play tomorrow. but scotland are expecting their opponents to respond after that opening weekend loss. from the french perspective they know that they didn't play their best rugby so there will be a reaction from that. i would imagine we would get a reaction from that performance but they were a man down for most of that game so they will take encouragement that with 15 on the field they came back even with 14 on the field at one stage but we know that they are a quality team, the top three or four in the world. after that, england and wales renew their rivalry at twickenham. wales are looking to get their first points. after starting with a defeat to scotland, despite their stirring fight back last week, while the hosts will want to continue building momentum, as they try to whip up, a frenzy on their return to twickenham. some big cricket news, because india will now be with

to rugby union and the six nations, where france will host italy later, but it is ireland who remainhree. they beat wales 31—7 in dublin in what was a bonus point win for the irish, as they move a step closer to becoming the first team to win back—to—back grand slams in the six nations era. that's now three defeats in a row for this young welsh side at this year's tournament. ireland play england next. they were beaten by scotland as duhan van der merwe scored a hat—trick in a deserved 30—21 victory at murrayfield. it's the first time in almost 130 years scotland have won four successive six nations matches against england, and it means the calcutta cup stays with them. and finally, at wembley, the first major trophy of the english football season will be won later. chelsea face liverpool in the carabao cup final as nesta mcgregor reports. for more than eight years, jurgen klopp has been liverpool's chief conductor. although his style, attacking, aggressive, high pressing, has been branded more heavy metal football. yet, for the german, who is no stranger to the wembley stage, this i

and to rugby union, and the six nations, where france are playing host to italy — it's not long kickednce, charles 0llivon with the try. france winger louis bielle—biarrey pulled out earlier, after picking up a knock in training yesterday so is replaced by mathis lebel. after losing their opening game to ireland, france bounced back with victory against scotland at murrayfield, leaving them fourth in the table. undisputed boxing world champion claressa shields secured her second victory in mma after a split decision win over kelsey de santis in riyadh. the fight made history as the first professional mma bout in saudi arabia featuring two women. shields was visibly emotional when she was confirmed the winner. it comes 18 months after british fighter ramla ali and the dominican republic's crystal garcia nova became the first female boxers to compete in a pro fight in the kingdom. women's rights continues to be a major issue in the country despite recent reforms. and that's all the sport for now. you can keep up with all the latest football scores on the bbc sport website. that is as for

and we end on some sad news from the world of rugby union where barryjohn, the legendary former wales, john played in 25 internationals for wales and five tests for the lions. a family statement said: "barryjohn died peacefully today at the university hospital of wales "surrounded by his loving wife and four children." tributes have been paid tojohn, including from the former wales fly—halfjonathan davies who said: "rip barry. "another one of my heroes sadly gone." the british and irish lions said: "truly one of the greatest. "we are hugely saddened that the great barryjohn "has passed away at the age of 79. "barry inspired so many "and will forever be remembered for how much he gave to the sport." "all our thoughts are with his family and friends. "rest in peace." and john's former club, cardiff rugby said: "we are absolutely devastated to learn of the passing "of barryjohn. "one of the greatest players to pull on the blue and black "and what a partnership he shared with sir gareth. "an absolute icon of cardiff, wales and the lions "who will be dearly missed. "long live the king." lo

to rugby union now — and a thrilling match to cap off the weekend — with italyjust a whisker away fromf, and were pegged back by a resurgent italian team, who missed the crucial kick to win it in the dying seconds. the teams settling for a draw. joe lynsky was watching. a kick for the win with the last play of the match for italy, agony. a post with the way from one of the sport's great upsets. this was meant to be today french rugby relaunched. a first six nations match in lille and 50,000 in to see a fixture that is a banker. france had one of these teams last 1a meetings and put 60 points on italy after last year's world cup. a first try was meant to open the floodgates, instead, this match drifted. and whenjonathan launched in two and a tackle, a referee's review put this came up for grabs. at half—time, a yellow became a red card. so for italy, opportunity. they stayed in touch with the boot ten with ten minutes left, moved the ball to the flanks. this is going to be to try! italy get their try!— this is going to be to try! italy get their try! this is going to be to try! italy ae

on to rugby union's six nations, and ireland are still on for back—to—back grand slams after an easyaly's impressive performance against england last week, they failed to score a single point. it finished 36—0. we got what we wanted out of the game, keeping them to zero is very pleasing. some nice tries, performances by individuals, etc. got a bit clunky in parts. they are tricky enough to play against, they have changed the way they play, a little more pragmatic, so you have to find different ways to get in the ball. to get the ball back. now, super bowl 58 is almost here. in just over three hours' time, the kansas city chiefs face the san francisco 49ers — and for the first time, it's taking place under the lights of las vegas. all eyes will be on the two quarter—backs, patrick mahomes and brock purdy. the two—time super bowl champion payton manning says he's been impressed with them. they are both great stories, right? they both have earned the right to be here. patrick, this is getting to be kind of old hat for him. i think he books a reservation for the super bowl every year for

to rugby union, and the six nations, where france will host italy in the next hour, but it is irelandwins from three. they beat wales 31—7 in dublin. in what was a bonus point win for the irish, as they move a step closer to becoming the first team to win back—to—back grand slams in the six nations era. that's now three defeats in a row for this young welsh side at this year's tournament. ireland play england next — they were beaten by scotland as duhan van der merwe scored a hat—trick in a deserved 30—21 victory at murrayfield. it's the first time in almost 130 years scotland have won four successive six nations matches against england, and it means the calcutta cup stays with them. and that's all the sport for now. we will be back with more later on with all the football. see you then. it was the screen actors guild awards in los angeles on saturday night — a ceremony that is seen a good predictor for the oscars. and 0ppenheimer was the big winner. christopher nolan's film was the top prize for best film cast. accepting the award on behalf of the cast, sir kenneth branagh said they

rugby union's six nations returns after a two week break.over england. our correspondent andy swiss is at murrayfield for us. the calcutta cup is the oldest trophy in rugby. scotland and england first played for eight in 1879, but over the last few years it's been in scotland's hand. they have won at the last three times, including the thrilling victory at twickenham last year, lit up by one of the great six nations tries. they will start as the favourite once again. they been held by the return of a few key players, including their winner, and therefore black. as for england, they have won their two matches of the championship but haven't looked impressive. they've made five changes to their starting line—up, and they will have to raise their game if they are to get a win at murrayfield this afternoon. there are six games in england's premier league today, with four of them kicking off in the next hour. aston villa host nottingham forest. brighton play everton. crystal palace are at home burnley and manchester united face fulham at old traf

scottish rugby have called on the sport's governing body, the world rugby union, to publicly acknowledgegby say the integrity of the tournament was compromised, when sam skinner's try wasn't given by the officials, which would have put them ahead with minutes left. scotland head coach gregor townsend has written to the head of referees at world rugby as part of the process. both suggested at one point they might allow the score. scottish rugby say the integrity of the torment was compromised as a result. archie griffin and tom rogers have been released griffin suffered a knee injury during his international debut against england on saturday. they say a replacement we —— will be named in due course. england could play two fast bowlers for the first time in the india test series for the third match in rajkot on thursday. with a couple of days to go, the pitch had a bit of grass on it, and so both james anderson and mark wood may play. that could mean rehan ahmed misses out, although he nearly didn't get back into india after the england squad spent their week off in abu dhabi. the leg spin

onto rugby union now — and after a fortnight�*s break, the six nations is back tomorrow.ost wales, then england will be looking to maintain their 100% record when they take on scotland in the calcutta cup in edinburgh. and scotland will be keen to bounce back after their controversial defeat to france in their last match at murrayfield. they've won the last three calcutta cups against england. i , back, it was a massive game and one of the biggest games on the calendar —— coming back. but i think now we've got into a great position where they are all similar, were not satisfied byjust beating 1—2 teams in this competition. it is still a massive game and everything that's behind it, buti massive game and everything that's behind it, but i think for us we have to approach it as another game, another chance for us to get a victory. there's been more embarrassment for bahrain at the formula 1 because, for the second day running, testing at the international circuit has had to be delayed for track repairs. the morning session on the final day was stopped for two hours to fix a

into rugby union and after a break the six nations is back this weekend. host wales tomorrow while england will be looking to maintain their 100% record when they take on scotland in edinburgh for the calcutta cup. england captain says the match will be special and emotional following the death of his mother last week. he says he has decided to play because his mother never missed a game and it is what she would have wanted. the rest of his family will be in the stands. it wanted. the rest of his family will be in the stands.— be in the stands. it has been amazin: be in the stands. it has been amazing to _ be in the stands. it has been amazing to come _ be in the stands. it has been amazing to come back- be in the stands. it has been amazing to come back into l be in the stands. it has been - amazing to come back into camp. it has been a tough couple of weeks but what a great environment for me to come back into that of the boys are welcomed me back and been there from me and give me time and space but, you know, this is a huge game this weekend. i am desp

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rugby unions six nations tournament gets under way in marseille on friday with a mouth watering openingnamed two debutants for their match against italy in rome, as our correspondent andy swiss reports. they have named their teams on saturday. they have two players making their debut�*s. ethan wrote starts in the background. now, he was born in new zealand but he has an english father and he is been really impressive for eggs that are this year. fraser ding law also makes his debut at centre alongside the returning henry slade while tommy freeman starts on the wind. wes and scott have also named their teams for their match in cardiff on saturday. farewells to my first capture cameron when it at fullback, but for sam castello. .. capture cameron when it at fullback, but for sam castello... they also have something of a newcomer at fullback as well with kyle rowe making his first start for his country. the six nations after world cup year, always a chance can i bring the change is a little bit to bring the change is a little bit to bring in a few fresh faces and that will certainly be the

on to rugby union now — and after a fortnight�*s break, the six nations is bac tomorrow.ould have wanted. the rest of his family will be in the stands. it has been amazing to be able to come back into camp. it has been a tough couple of weeks but what a great environment for me to come back into. the boys have welcomed me back and been there for me, giving me enough time and space, but this is a huge game this weekend and that is why i'm desperate to be involved in it. we have a huge amount of respect for scotland and what they have done over the last couple of years and the team they have created here. we know it is a huge test and i love playing at murrayfield so it is nice to be back in edinburgh. well, scotland will be keen to bounce back after following their opening victory against wales, with a controversial defeat to france in their last match at murrayfield. they've won the last three calcutta cups against england. lewis hamilton says mercedes have "definitely improved" their car for the new season, but red bull "clearly are out in the distance". hamilton could o

it will have further inspired hopefuls of playing in the showpiece event, including former rugby union wales and gloucester wing shocked the rugby world last month, when he announced he'd be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the nfl — just weeks before the start of the six nations. he's since moved to florida — and started on a ten—week programme with big ambitions ahead, as he's been telling adam samuel. i had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. it just came to me that it was just the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people but i think now is the perfect time for me to give this a go and i love challenging myself so, why not do it now? ., ., , challenging myself so, why not do it now? ., .,, i. challenging myself so, why not do it now? ., ., , ., ., now? how was your transition to ru . b to now? how was your transition to rugby to american _ now? how was your transition to rugby to american football? - now? how was your trans

it will have further inspired hopefuls of playing in the showpiece event, including former rugby union had to sit down with my family and go through everything with them. and itjust came to me that it was just the right time in terms of age. i think if i did this in a couple of years, it would be too late for me and i wouldn't be able to pick up the game as quick as other people, but i think now is the perfect time for me to give this a go. and i love challenging myself, so why not do it now? how was your transition from rugby to american football? what has been the easiest and most difficult aspects? i think training's just completely different. you're using different muscles that you wouldn't use in rugby. the soreness is different. i thinkjust in general, because it's a ten—week camp and i'm having to learn the sport in ten weeks, it is so intense and it is something different and i'm absolutely loving it. i would probably say the most challenging thing is how much you have to learn. the classroom staff is full—on, and as i said earlier, i'm absolutely loving learning a completely d

we�*re starting with rugby union because the 6 nations are back this weekend.from 10—0 down to lead 17—13 at murrayfield. earlier, ireland moved a step closer to becoming the first team to win back—to—back grand slams in six nations�* history — they beat wales 31—7 to make it 3 wins from 3 — the young wales side yet to win in the tournament. we got there in the end by being really tenacious and tough and i thought we were powerful. i thought the band came on and made a massive difference and we kept punching, and the expectation to want to get that bonus point. was there in spades, wasn�*t it? on to football — and manchester city will be looking to close down the gap on leaders liverpool over the next 90 minutes. their match at bournemouth has just kicked off. it is goalless at the moment. city four points behind liverpool at kick off. but earlier, there was a shock defeat for their rivals manchester united, who lost 2—1 at home to fulham, who scored in the 97th minute. the result ends united�*s run of five wins in all competitions. crazy. i mean, there was a s

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