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i will be back with more on those stories at 8pm, but now let's catch up stories at 8pm, but now let's catch up with the sport. hello and welcome to sportsday with me, james pearce, and lizzie greenwood—hughes. yes, hello, good evening. the headlines this evening: history is made at aintree as tiger roll wins the grand national for the second year running. another step closer to the quadruple. an early goal gives manchester city victory over brighton and a place in the fa cup final. hibs beat hearts in the edinburgh derby, but the match is marred by trouble from the fans. also coming up in the programme: more problems for leicester tigers — they're thrashed at home by premiership leaders exeter.

hello, good evening as always on a saturday. it is a packed programme. we start at aintree. it's a grand national that will be talked about for years. all the chat before the race had been about last year's winner tiger roll, and he didn't disappoint. he's become the first horse since red rum 45 years ago to win the famous race two years running. it was such an impressive victory by the favourite. our correspondent andy swiss has spent the day at aintree. welcome to aintree come over the 70,000 fans know they have seen something very special indeed. not since red rum back in 1974 has a horse won back grand national. but in tiger roll, there was such expectation that feet could finally

be repeated. he arrives in a red—hot favourites and he delivered in some style. aintree is the racecourse where they don't forget their heroes. 45 years ago, red rum won back to back grand nationals here. and since then, they have waited for a new icon to do the same. but in 2019, the path was laid for tiger roll. last year's winner the biggest favourite since red rum himself in the ‘70s. but this is the race with 39 other threats and 30 fences. just like a year ago, tiger roll was the smallest horse in the field. he's won the hearts of this sport with the size of his resolve. here comes tiger roll now... for number three in the room, a cluster race was opening up, the kind of gaps davey russell knows how to steer through. the jockey turns 40 injune. now, just like last

year, he had a clear run to the line. by the home straight, it was becoming inevitable. in the end, this pint—size champion finished clear by nearly three legs. it may be, too, for the bookmakers. it's estimated this win could cost them £150 million. this was the back to back champion aintree waited half a century for comedy grand national that will be remembered for the roar of the tiger. joe lynskey, bbc news. what a win there from tiger roll, a spellbinding performance. a win for trainer gordon elliott and jockey david russell. what a moment for him, back to back grand nationals, and afterwards he told me what it meant. i training to get involved in it so much, but it's hard not to. it's such a nervous race. it'sjust

brilliant. i never dreamt of winning... idreamt brilliant. i never dreamt of winning... i dreamt of winning a grand national, never mind two. it's so grand national, never mind two. it's so hard to explain to people what it does, - he's next so hard to explain to people what it does, - he's people talk - red and obviously, people talk about red rum to win... not as good yet, but very similar. they were trying to compare him before the race but now he's at least earned it at this stage. just a tremendous horse and he's got tremendous people around him, andi he's got tremendous people around him, and i think it all put together in one little ball. what a moment there for davey russell and what a day for tiger roll, the smallest horse in the field, but he has become a sporting giants. a historic win and a memorable day for the fence here at aintree. —— for the fence here at aintree. —— for the

fence here. andy swiss reporting from aintree. the sad news that i must add on is that the race had its first fatality for 7 years. the horse up for review was put down after falling at the first fence. moving onto football now. fa cup semifinal weekend — no surprise at wembley. manchester city beat brighton to reach next month's final. let's cross to lizzie at the big screen to get the news on this and the rest of the day's football. no surprise, as you say but i guess a surprise it was not a really good game. i think the fans watching, not just the brighton fence and the city fans, but all the fans watching would have liked to see a bit more goals for a start. city went on to win1—0. they are through to the fa cup final. brighton's plan was to contain city. it did not work. within four minutes, gabrieljesus put city one goal up. that was thanks to a cross from kevin de

bruyne disappointing for the fence. city are still on for the quadruple. no one has done before. they are looking so formidable, and they are still on for the quadruple but they fed a lot of games to play over the rest of this season if they are going to get it. let's look at the bottom of the premier league table. that's where the focus was today. i think burnley are safe now. as you say come in today's premier league action was focused on the bottom of the table. we will have a look at the table in the moment but with fulham and huddersfield town committee race is on for the final spot. burnley will be relieved because they beat bournemouth 3—1 today. burnley have been on a terrible run of form and it looked like continuing when bournemouth took the lead — ashley barnes had headed—in an own goal.

but as burnley dug in, bournemouth‘s defence really disappeared. ashley barnes made amends — scoring at the right end to seal the victory. a crucial win for burnley and their manager sean dyche. i thought so many parts of the performance was strong there. we know they're strong and it's not an easy place to come down to, and i thought we worked in all areas today, especially the mentality the mentality of going one down. there was no nervousness. we stayed clear minded. we came back quickly and affected the game from then on in. good shape, good energy and a good desire. and some real good moments of quality, actually. to other teams at the wrong end of the table playing at st. james park. newcastle encrusted palace. surely the winners safe. crystal palace have got the three points. they are safe. —— newcastle and crystal palace. this was a real six pointer at st. james park. it looked like it might bea james park. it looked like it might be a one pointer.

it was nervy and goalless for most of the game. both sides had a goal disallowed. in the 81st minute, wilfried zaha did what he does best — win penalties and palace's skipper scored. 1—0 the result and palace almost certainly safe much to the relief of their manager. 40 points the big number to get. it's important to get beyond this. it's a lot of points to get with just... it is so nice to have those five games to play. no need to sit back on those laurels and let those chances pass us by. we are going to try and get those points, too. but it is certainly a very nice feeling when you have virtually got over the line — if not absolutely over the line. those nice feelings are not going to be shared by huddersfield town by the end of the season. they know they're going to be down four more goals shipped by leicester.

leicester, we know they are safe after they were under brendan rodgers. it took a while for the game to get going, but when it did it was goal tastic. 4—1 it ended, jamie vardy scoring twice. how good has he been since rodgers took over? huddersfield put—up a fight, scored their first penalty this season. but for both sides, this is now all about next season. huddersfield in the championship, and leicester looking to build on their new found confidence. let's take a look at the bottom half of the table, newcastle now down to 15th, but still 7 points above cardiff. burnely not out of danger. most people assume they might be safe. palace pretty much guaranteed safety. southampton still in trouble after losing to liverpool last night. and that takes us to the top of the table. liverpool are back on top,

a couple of points above manchester city, who have played one game less. city play tottenham in europe on tuesday. arsenal and chelsea play tomorrow and monday respectively. we know does smack of the teams going down. it looks like we know one of the teams going up stop it looks like it is going to be norwich. norwich fans would like to think so. they are another step closer to automatic permission after beating queens park rangers 4—0 today. norwich went 2 goals up within 12 minutes before top scorer teemu pukki added a third before half—time. then after the break, one of their scorers — emiliano buendia — was sent—off for a wreckless challenge. despite that, pukki scored again — his 26th league goal of the season and norwich‘s 8th straight win. they're now 7 points clear of sheffield united in second and qpr are hurtling towards the relegation places. let's have a look at the other

chamber chip mac matches. —— championship matches. elsewhere, i mentioned sheffield united who are second and keeping the pressure on norwich with an important win at preston. but leeds are third — beaten at birmingham — and west brom also lost to strugglers millwall. aston villa are still firmly in the play off places after a comfortable win at sheffield wednesday and 6th placed bristol city drew. at the bottom end, ipswich won their first game in a very long time against bolton, who are just above them and in the midst of a financial crisis. rotherham also won. iam i am looking forward to the last few weeks of the championship mac season. “— weeks of the championship mac season. —— chamber championship. pretty good day in scotland. celtic could have one delete tomorrow if rangers had lost. that did not happen. they were held to a goalless draw at home to livingston.

meanwhile, there was a feisty edinburgh derby at tynecastle, where hibernian came from behind to beat hearts and move into fifth in the scottish premiership. the result, though, was overshadowed by some troubling behaviour from the fans, as patrick gearey reports. it is the issue that is clouding scottish football. for the second time in a week, a flare is thrown onto the pitch in a scottish premiership match, delaying kick—off in the edinburgh derby. the scottish police federation says supporter behaviour is driving the game to a crisis. and when peter haring headed hearts in front, the red mist descended once more. a similar incident happened after celtic scored against st mirren on wednesday. more followed three minutes later. hibernian equalised. during daryl horgan's celebrations, another aberration. this time, a coconut was thrown onto the pitch, accompanied by yet more smoke. in the second half, those problems were extinguished. the most notable flare came in the build—up to hibs' second, scored again by horgan. this match may yet decide which of these sides can qualify for european football next season, but despite some late scrambling, hearts could not regain a foothold. this game was memorable enough

for what happened on the pitch, but what landed on it may have further repercussions. patrick gearey, bbc news. in the battle at the bottom, dundee lost at home to aberdeen. hamilton v st mirren was a draw, and 3rd—placed kilmarnock closed in on rangers abover them with a win over stjohnstone. just before we go, got to show you something from last night's major league soccer in the usa. when you're up against la galaxy, you really need to be at the top of your game. i'll for vancouver whitecaps, thatis game. i'll for vancouver whitecaps, that is not how it went. let's have a look at this. in the opening minute of the game, vancouver were given a penalty and it's safe to say it didn't go exactly to plan. then, a failed attempt at a bicycle kick. and it didn't get much better after that — la galaxy won 2—0. it was none other than ibrahimovic who scored the second goal. he has still got it, and i think you would imagine he would probably

agree that he still has it, james can as well. absolutely, and you do too as well. let's go on and talk about the rugby union. for leicester tigers. things aren't getting any better for leicester tigers. still considered one of the giants of domestic and european rugby union, but before today a run of 8 defeats in 11 games had meant they'd dropped to tenth in the premiership, and in danger of relegation. today, they were thrashed 52—20 at home by league leaders exeter. james burford reports. the tigers flag is once synonymous with success. the premiership‘s most decorated team are trying to claw their way out of danger. the chiefs, top of the league, have drawn the gaze of many admirers, and this is why. this kind of speed would not be amiss at aintree. galloping with all the power of a resource, the early score. but determined to keep leicester firmly in the loop,

johnny may did whatjohnny may does best — catch, shimmy, score. cue the tiger's roar. the chiefs are the leaders of the pack for a reason. theirs is a swashbuckling brand of rugby, near impossible to stop. they don't just find the line, they leap forward. such acrobatics forced mistakes. a red card for tom youngs, much of the fans' dismay, capping off a dismal day. and thereafter, the floodgates opened. a man down, they could not stop the england man, with the freedom of the pitch to score their seventh try. this, a victory as comprehensive as they come. james burford, bbc news. bath boosted their hopes of a spot in the permit ship play—offs with a dirty win against bristol. bristol aren't yet safe from the drop. this loose pass let rhys priestland in to score what proved to be the game's decisive try. bath are nowjust five points behind harlequins in fourth, the final play—off place. saracens kept up the pressure on leaders exeter with a bonus point comeback win against bottom side newcastle falcons.

sarries are now closer to securing their top—four play—off place. wasps beat worcester 28—16. 0spreys have kept alive there pro 14 playoff hopes with a bonus point 31-14 playoff hopes with a bonus point 31—14 win over cheetahs in bloemfontein. centre cory allen scored their final try after full back dan evans found a gap in the cheetahs' defence. the victory also maintains their bid to make next season's european champions cup. let's have a look then at the other scores from today. connacht have narrowly beaten zebre. and scarlets currently beating at home to edinburgh, 12—0 in the first half. still to come on sportsday: (00v)we'll tell you about the football pitch in scotland that we'll tell you about the football pitch in scotland that fifa says is one of the most remarkable in the world. you cannot slack the pitch off because it is a regulated

pitch from fifa. you can play football anywhere. if you can't play football on a wee pitch, you shouldn't be playing. rugby league, and st helens's100% record was ended by catalans dragons. saints were looking for a ninth straight win and got off to a great start thanks to dominic peyroux. but the dragons twice came from behind to win by 18—10. the third season of the women's super league starts on sunday. this year, wakefield have been added to the league — taking it from 7 to 8 teams. the wigan warriors start their title defence this sunday, as they host local rivals st helen's. miriam walker—khan reports. it could not have been a better start to life for wigan, the team that did not even exist until 2017. fast forward 11 months, and they were super league grand final champions. from where we started — girls were paying for their own kit,

girls training on the backs of fields at the end of a lads' session, girls not getting a full team out of a weekend. they're working full—time. some of them have got families and stuff. and they come and they give it everything they've got, and i don't think when they formed the super league they really thought it would be as good a quality as it was. if we can build on what we did last year, it can go from strength to strength. coaches say they want to maintain the standards of the league so they can develop players in the best possible environments. but there is more to it thanjust winning and losing. it's the biggest girls to the smallest girls, it doesn't matter. and i think that's one thing outside of the obvious health benefits. it's body confidence when you're growing up and that real self—esteem that it gives you. it's a brilliant sport for that. it's a really welcoming environment for any girls wanting to get involved. the sport has grown massively in the last few years and this year's challenge cup final will be played as part of a triple header

alongside the two men's semifinals injuly. i never thought the women's game would be in the position it is in now. to see how far it's come, it is really a testament to the ifl, who have helped grow the game, and the clubs backing it as well. to play a ground like bolton, not only before the men play, but it just shows how far it has come. the fact we've got a new team, itjust makes the game a lot better. clubs say the super league brand alone is bringing new people into the sport. wigan start the season with three new 16—year—olds on their team. plus, school leagues and amateur clubs are bringing more pathways into the game, so the hope will be that the 2021 world cup in england is coming just at the right time. miriam walker—khan, bbc news.

some golf news now... the south korean is looking for redemption seven years after missing out here on her first major title. england's charley hull is the highest placed briton, tied for fifth place on three under. england's meghan maclaren just missed out on winning the jordan mixed 0pen. the tournament was the first to see women compete against men for the same trophy and prize money. maclaren started the final round in the lead and produced this remarkable putt on the third hole. but a bogey and double bogey on the back nine allowed dutchman daan huizing win by two shots. as we said earlier, it was the grand national today. tomorrow it is the turn of another british sporting institution. the boat race. it will see the oldest competitor in its 190 year history. james cracknell, who won two 0lympic rowing gold medals for great britain, will be part of the cambridge crew — aged 46. that breaks the previous record by eight years. it's 13 years since cracknell

retired from elite rowing, and he says getting into the team has been a "humbling experience". definitely a lot harder. i don't bounce back in the same way. i have to be a bit more careful about that. you don't want to burn the candle at both ends, but it is quite fun... these 20—year—olds, their cultural references are totally wrong. they educated me on a manner of things from equations to tender. this year has been a very defining yearfor me. mentally, i need to prove it to myself and hopefully ask a few questions. the island of eriskay in the outer hebrides is home to about 200 people. it's less than two miles wide, but among the amenities there are a pub, a shop and a football pitch. now fifa say eriskay fc is one of the top 8 most remarkable places to play football in the world. the tiny island is included in a display at their headquarters in zurich. and as part of their new friday

night show, a view from the terrace, bbc scotland has been there to find out why football on this island is so special. pretty much if you are from eriskay, you play for eriskay. eriskay is a small island on the west coast of scotland. small population. it's got a few unique features about it. 0n the island, there's a pub, a shop, a community hall, a church, couple of beaches and a football pitch as well. fifa recognised the pitch as one of the most unique places to play football in the world. it's hard to play football in eriskay because the conditions aren't always ideal.

the pitch is different from most pitches most people have played on before. it's not exactly flat. there is a wee hill in the corner, and the top half is a wee bit higher than the bottom half. it's right on the edge of a really steep hill. it's really exposed to the elements as well. you can't slag the pitch off because it is a regulated pitch from fifa. you can play football anywhere. if you can't play football on a wee bumpy pitch, you shouldn't be playing. football means a lot to the island. it's good for the community. the community supports it. notjust to coming out to watch the games but financially as well. we couldn't run it without the

community. what team on that pitch? could probably get barcelona to enter our level on that pitch. it means the world to them, playing foot ball it means the world to them, playing football appear. i do this because i love the club, and the island. i will keep it going for as long as i can. stunning. i don't know if there is such a thing as a eriskay tourist board but they will be pleased. i think they would be pretty cold in the winter. you need more thanjust some football shorts and a shirt. let's move on. our some football shorts and a shirt. let's move on. 0urfinal story, life after playing in elite sport can ta ke after playing in elite sport can take athletes in many directions, often in sport either as coaches or pendants. the former france rugby union forward sebastian chabal was such an imposing player in his time, he was nicknamed the caveman for his

popular team and journalists used to write about cha bal popular team and journalists used to write about chabal mania. but we're not quite sure what they, or his fans will make of this performance before the hong kong sevens. look at this! music: i'm gonna be (500 miles) by the proclaimers at least he picked a good song! we're just at least he picked a good song! we'rejust going to at least he picked a good song! we're just going to remind you at least he picked a good song! we'rejust going to remind you of today's story. tiger roll has won the grand national for the second time ina the grand national for the second time in a row for the first time in 35 years. in manchester city through to the final of the fa cup. that is all for now.

good evening. if you were lucky enough to see a little bit of sunshine out there today, you will probably see on the little bit more tomorrow. west is best in terms of the sunnier skies. much more cloud north and east across the uk. the breaking cloud, sunny spells widely across wales and southwest of england. as we move to the rest of this evening and overnight, we've still got some clear skies towards the west. a few heavy showers. elsewhere, a lot of cloud around. it won't be a cold night. sunday dons ona won't be a cold night. sunday dons on a pretty murky node. mist and fog around. a lot of dry weather. heavy showers are set to roll in across parts of eastern england. could be the odd rumble of thunder in it may affect the boat races in london during the afternoon. further west, sunshine across wales and the south of inman. it's mild in the south

with temperatures as high as 17 degrees. lower figures with temperatures as high as 17 degrees. lowerfigures to with temperatures as high as 17 degrees. lower figures to the north.