.. “aid had reviews for .. “if; had reviews for that. it is not a huge apprise the europeans have decided to go with adare manor as the next venue, after the course in rome, which will be the next home match for europe. that is in 2022. i think this is vindication of the success think this is vindication of the success that irish golfers have had. it vindication of the property as well, and there will be the hope that there can be a repeat of what happened the last time the ryder cup was played in ireland. that was in 2006, and of course, that year it was a 9.5—8.5 record equalling when on dedication. iain carter there. the women's challenge cup final is taking place this weekend, and crucially for fans who want to see the sport grow, leeds vs castleford is part

of a triple—header before the men's semi—finals. the line—up is a repeat of last year's final when leeds triumped — so i caught up with two of the players to find out how they're feeling about this year's game and performing in front of such a huge crowd. first and foremost, excited to be the two teams in contention for that triple header at bolton stadium before the men. hopefully will be a wonderful atmosphere and i'm really hoping that people don't show up early for the men's game — i hope they are just early for the men's game — i hope they arejust on early for the men's game — i hope they are just on time for our game. this is your senior debut. what a game to make your debut at that level! how are you feeling about that? so excited about that. ijust can't wait to get on the pitch for my debut. the fact that it's not only my debut but the challenge cup final. tomorrow, the eve of the match, you will be allowed to play because if you are... what a time for 16—year—olds to be playing in the challenge cup final!|j for 16—year—olds to be playing in the challenge cup final! i know, it's great. it's going to be such an experience ijust it's great. it's going to be such an experience i just can't it's great. it's going to be such an experience ijust can't wait to play

oi'i experience ijust can't wait to play on that pitch. you are also and who can be potentially crossing codes. and i know you are also a talented ballroom dancer. why have you chosen rugby league for now?|j ballroom dancer. why have you chosen rugby league for now? i started ballroom dancing when i was three years old. my parents did it, and i just, laster did high school —— when i started high school, rugby was the biggest thing. ijoined it and is just the best game, i think. both of you ladies are multitalented. you played high—level cricket in the big bash, and also ashley bartee, the tennis player. however he ended up playing rugby —— how you ended up?|j have wondered how i ended up on the other side of the globe! i had the chance to cross paths with her. it

was wonderful to share experiences with her, and she has gone on to do bigger and better things than i have come also really proud of the last 12 months for her, getting to the french open, world number one, so we're french open, world number one, so we' re really french open, world number one, so we're really proud of what she has done. good luck to both those teams on saturday. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. from me for now, goodbye. you're watching bbc news. it's officially the hottest july day in uk history. the highest temperature has been in cambridge at 38.1 degrees. but it's hasn't quite beaten the record for the hottest place ever recorded in britain. that was brodgale, near faversham in kent. 38.5 degrees was recorded in august 2003, and the met office says kent's

record could be under threat if these temperatures continue. ian palmer is in brogdale now. there have been delays and disruption on the rail network. earlier, we heard from the director of the industry body rail delivery group, who gave an update of the latest situation on the rails. the latest is come as we expected, we hoped it would not happen but there has been some severe disruption run the network — especially around london and the southeast. many of the major terminals have been affected, including here at euston, and all of this is because of the extreme high—temperature we this is because of the extreme high—temperatu re we have this is because of the extreme high—temperature we have been experiencing which affect metal on the railway and overhead cables as well. in many cases, we have had severe restrictions in terms of speed we also had to cancel services as well and we are chunky with it if you were severely disrupted today, please claim compensation —— we are telling people. to see whether you

are entitled to compensation. robert nisbet from the real delivery group in paris, it's been 42 degrees celsius, it's hot as ever —— from the rail delivery group. the city of light has become the city of heat. 42 degrees — just bearable if you're mostly underwater. the government has repeatedly warned people not to stay out in the sun, but with offices and schools closing early, and most homes without air conditioning, not everyone's listening. it's difficult to enjoy it. here we are in this most amazing city in the world and, you know, it's tough to want to go and do much. it's very hot! er, the summer in brazil is not like this. it's hot too but, here, it's too much. this is a short, sharp spike in temperatures, but what a spike it is!

the heat unremitting now for several days and nights. and in a city not built for this kind of weather, for many people, air—conditioned shops or public fountains are the only place they can find respite. lucy williamson reporting from paris. i heard a rumour that it might be raining here in west london! it would be a relief around if it were. let's take a look at the weather forecast now with chris. hello there. certainly seen extreme temperatures across northwest europe over the last few days. it's all been caused by this area of low pressure pulling up hot airfrom spain, working across france and moving into parts of the netherlands, belgium, western germany and across our shores as well. temperature records have been set. these are new national temperature records in germany, the netherlands and belgium as well. and as far as here in the uk, we have seen the highestjuly temperature ever, temperatures to 38.1 celsius

in cambridge will could be further revisions to this but we think the second—highest temperature ever recorded here in the uk. i think we would have smashed that record were not for this cloud that tripped across eastern england and ijust stopped temperatures rising byjust several tenths of a degree. the focus now is from the hot weather to the thunderstorms already breaking out. those storms will continue to move northwards and eastwards overnight, reaching scotland as well. this forms will bring some localised flash flooding and lots and lots of lightning as well. it's going to be a very warm night for sleeping, temperatures, 11pm, 26 degrees in norwich. an uncomfortable night ahead. heading on into friday, some changes in the weather picture. bit more cloud than we have been use to, again some sunny spells but showers will develop. sunny across eastern areas. going to be

another hot day across eastern england and northern scotland, where temperatures will still reach the high 20s but otherwise, more co mforta bly, high 20s but otherwise, more comfortably, temperatures into low and mid 20s. this weekend, it goes, whether frontal move—in. and mid 20s. this weekend, it goes, whetherfrontal move—in. going and mid 20s. this weekend, it goes, whether frontal move—in. going to and mid 20s. this weekend, it goes, whetherfrontal move—in. going to be heavy and slow moving. we could see some localised flooding issues this weekend but the rain, particulate heavy and long—lived across parts of scotland, down towards lincolnshire as well. it is across wales and southwest england the best weather. where the sunshine comes out, it will feel pleasantly warm. 0vernight, more comfortable sleeping saturday night anything for sunday as well. but he weatherford will still be there, heavy downpours around, so we could see some more problems over the weekend. that's your whether —— the weather front will still be there.

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