this is bbc news. the headlines — more than 25,000 people are now known to have died after monday's earthquakes in turkey and syria. the united nations estimates the earthquakes may have left nearly five and a half million people homeless in syria. visiting the region, the un's aid chief has described the massive earthquake as the worst natural disaster to hit the middle east in a century. in other news, us fighterjets have shot down an unidentified aircraft over alaska after president biden gave the order to �*seek and destroy�*. fifteen people have been

arrested following clashes with police outside a hotel providing refuge for asylum seekers in merseyside in northwest england. you're watching bbc news. now its time for sportsday. hello, and welcome to sportsday. i'm hugh ferris. 0ur headlines this evening — putting themselves into six nations pole position... ireland win what could be an early tournament decider against france. it's been a rare thing this season... but now it's twice in a row... leaders arsenal drop points in the premier league england off the mark as they beat west indies by seven wickets in the women's t20 world cup opener. also coming up in the programme — and from the streets

of scotland to the red carpet in hollywood — we'll being you the remarkable story of how this triathlete helped make an oscar nominated movie. hello and welcome to sportsday. a match between the top two teams in the world to potentially decide the northern hemisphere�*s big rugby tournament. and it was ireland. top of the pile in the rankings. now top of the six nations table after their 32—19 win over france very much lived up to its billing. dan 0gunshakin reports. the eyes of the rubber board full on dublin. against the reigning glance schram champions. in a clash that would likely determine the

destination of this year six nations championship. i2 destination of this year six nations championship. 12 months ago, the french took the honours. but the ireland was determined to turn the tables. if there were any doubts that these are the best two teams in the world, than they were extinguished and a few breathless first—half minutes. france led 13—7, but ireland responded, and with style. if the timing was perfect, antonio's was anything but. the irish forwards weren't as generous as andrew porter crossed for the third. things could've been worse

for france, but they set strong. gary ringo sealing the bonus point when and perhaps with it the six nations. it's a record 13th straight home win for ireland, who in turn end france's 14 match unbeaten run. and that's why ireland coach andy farrell was impressed by his team's efforts. i think it was heroic from my guys you know. we certainly left a few tries over. i'm not being greedy because we were unbelievably pleased to get the bonus point. we should've came away with the points, but at the same time it was a rowing performance and it has to be against big strong fast men.

there's just a few minutes left in scotland's clash with wales at murrayfield. the scots were looking to build on their victory over england last they haven't triumphed in the opening two games since 1996 but looked in control when george turner was bundled over the line. wales didn't take long to answer back and their captain ken 0wens kept them in touch with scotland who led 13—7 at the break. in the second half the hosts began to build on their lead, finn russell twice combined with kyle steyn for two tries, the second with an inch perfect kick, finished off by steyn. another superb scottish move provided for the bonus point winning fourth try, this time blaire kinghorn getting his name on the scoresheet and they lead 30—7. - 35.7.

this is an emphatic win that looks to be calming for scotland in just a few seconds�* time. to the premier league, where leaders arsenal have dropped points for the second match in a row but do still have a six point advantage at the top of the table. mikel arteta�*s side lost at everton last week, and this afternoon were held by brentford, 1—1 at the emirates. leandro trossard scored his first arsenal goaljust four minutes after coming on as a substitute, but ivan toney got the equaliser 8 minutes later. manchester city can reduce arsenal�*s lead to three points if they win at home to aston villa tomorrow, before the two teams meet at the emirates on wednesday. disappointed because we wanted three points. we score the goal and then it was about controlling the direct play. we didn�*t control one of them, well we did control it but we

applied certain principles in defending because of the rules but sadly they didn�*t apply those rules. another signifcant i— scoreline came at the london stadium, where once against chelsea failed to win in the premier league. it�*sjust one victory in seven league games now, depsite their huge outlay on new players, and after being held by west ham they�*re still ninth, asjenny culshaw reports. graham potter, the man in charge of the most expensive project. chelsea spent over £300 million injanuary but it is one just one so far this year. one of those signings was felix, sent off in his first marks today from a three match ban. making up today from a three match ban. making up for lost time for all those who have come in, chelsea applied to free up space. last summer they covered of emerson. he was signed by west ham. back to haunt his own club. the first goal chelsea in four

games. it looked like they had let in a second late in the second half, but the ar root thomas potential winner out. did his hand intentionally stop a shot from gallagher? no penalty, said the referee. no big finish for the big spenders. a interest west ham away from the relegation zone, potter signed firm limit table. so chelsea�*s struggles continue as they try continue as they try to bed in new players. but at least graham potter was encouraged by what he saw. david sizer always well organised and offer a threat. second half was and offer a threat. second half was a bit more of a reflection of where we are as far as integrating new players and getting them to speed

with the intensity of the premier league, but will get better with that experience i think. after 20 minutes, we started to go into, we gave ourselves a chance the second half. more of an uneven game but obviously the first half will played by chelsea. after a week when manager nathanjones�* comments to the media drew unwelcome attention, southampton lost for the sixth time in seven games under their new boss. they led against ten man wolves before jan bednarek�*s own goal. and a late winner from joao gomes that leaves southampton bottom, and jones under further pressure. for me that is pleasing in terms of for an hour of performance in terms of everything we did. today, as i said it�*sjust of everything we did. today, as i said it�*s just very difficult to say.

spurs scored the first goal of the three o�*clock kick offs, and yet ended up on the end of the biggest defeat so far, losing 4—1 at leicester. james maddison�*s was the second of two goals in three first half minutes as leicester turned the game around to pick up their second win in a row. we scored four goals and maybe we could fetter few more. but overall played with real bravery today because you have to. they were absolutely outstanding. fulham�*s are up to seventh after beating nottingham forest 2—0, ending their opponents�* five game unbeaten run. willian and manor solomon with the goals at craven cottage as fulham won for the first time in four league games. and it finished all square between rivals crystal palace and brighton,

who went ahead through solly march before james tomkins equalised for the home side, heading in after an error from brighton keeper robert sanchez. that gift was also palace�*s only shot on target in the entire game. and in the late game, bournemouth hosting newcastle. whose boss eddie howe goes back to his former club for the first time since he left in 2020. newcastle could take advantage of spurs�* defeat by solidifying their place in the top four... while bournemouth can move out of the bottom three with a victory. marcos senesi scored the opener before miguel almiron�*s equaliser in first half injury time. it is 1-1 it is 1—1 at the vitality stadium. two premiership sides were knocked out of the scottish cup by lower league opposition in the fifth round today. motherwell lost 3—1 at championship side raith. who are into the quarter finals for the first time since 2015. while inverness, also from the second tier, beat livingston 3—0. kilmarnock won at dundee united, and league two elgin�*s run is over. they went ahead before losing at championship ayr. celtic in the late kick

off against st mirren. they lead by a goal— zero. manchester city gained revenge for their league cup semi final defeat to arsenal earlier this week by winning their women�*s super league match 2—i this afternoon. citys�* england internationals took them two up in the first half. the first from lauren hemp afterjust 4 minutes, then chloe kellyjust before half time. rafaelle souza got one back in the second half from a free kick, but city�*s win takes them above arsenal into third in the table. it was pretty relentless remorseful it was pretty relentless remorseful i spoke to the players at half—time. they showed great character. but i think 2—0 is a bit, we had another couple of good opportunities. i

think we lost possession way too many times in the game, especially very dangerous areas. i don�*t know if it�*s information or positioning that we had at that time, but we need to review that of course. but when you lose possession and those dangerous areas it�*s going to be very difficult. real madrid can win the club world cup for a fifth time this evening in morocco, where the final kicks off in under half an hour�*s time. the spanish champions haven�*t claimed the title since the last of three in a row back in 2018, and are taking on the first saudi team to reach the final. al hilal beat copa libertadores winners flamengo to get this far. and their team includes most of the saudi arabia international players that beat argentina at the world cup. you�*re watching sportsday. these are some of our other headlines today. the rugby league season has returned with the challenge cup. edinburgh eagles were beaten 30—20 by saddleworth rangers. the officials at this and all 17 other cup ties this weekend

wore a head—cam as part of the rugby football league�*s crackdown on disciplinary issues. british teenaers sky brown & lola tambling are both through to the skateboard world championship finals in the uae. 14—year—old brown topped the semifinal standings, with the final to take place tomorrow evening. ravi ashwin took five wickets as india thrashed australia by an innings and 132 runs insidejust three days in the first test in nagpur. mohammed shami took the last wicket as australia were dismissed forjust 91 in their second innings. the second tests starts on friday. england have beaten west indies by seven wickets in their opening match of the women�*s t20 world cup in south africa. the batters in particular continued their form from the warm up games. reaching their target of 136 with plenty to spare. joe lynskey reports. this is where england take the first

step to what they hope is cricket so much. 1a years since that last won their surprise, much. 1a years since that last won theirsurprise, now much. 1a years since that last won their surprise, now they feel their strength is a challenge. they have the worlds top rank bowler. sophie is part of a vibrant attack that kept west indies restricted. there are batters did reach 135, west in higher score in tea 20s in nearly two years. but not enough to frighten england. sophie dunkley had 34 frighten england. sophie dunkley had 3a off frighten england. sophie dunkley had 34 off 18 frighten england. sophie dunkley had 3a off 18 balls, and to get her out took something extraordinary. somehow chanel henry reached out and told, but england attacking. the winning runs came with five overs to spare. confidence and comfortable. henry morean is part of the bbc�*s

team in south africa. he�*s with the world cup winner alex hartley. chase down a36 against the side they know very well indeed. alex hartley world cup winner was watching, and england in that run chasing, they were impressive. that entertaining cricket. were impressive. that entertaining cricket john _ were impressive. that entertaining cricket. john lewis _ were impressive. that entertaining cricket. john lewis he _ were impressive. that entertaining cricket. john lewis he has - were impressive. that entertaining cricket. john lewis he has been - cricket. john lewis he has been around — cricket. john lewis he has been around the _ cricket. john lewis he has been around the men's test environment. he said _ around the men's test environment. he said they— around the men's test environment. he said they will come by the way they played, they're going up when many— they played, they're going up when many games and critic like that. sophia _ many games and critic like that. sophia was absolutely outstanding. she took _ sophia was absolutely outstanding. she took the ball, she played to her strengths _ she took the ball, she played to her strengths and got england off to a ftyer _ strengths and got england off to a ftyer we — strengths and got england off to a fl er. ~ , . ., ., flyer. we need runs coming through their ri . ht flyer. we need runs coming through their right through _ flyer. we need runs coming through their right through the _ flyer. we need runs coming through their right through the storm. -

their right through the storm. with havin: their right through the storm. with having three _ their right through the storm. with having three months out of the game as welt, _ having three months out of the game as well, she's a fantastic cricketer. sheep came in, shejust scored _ cricketer. sheep came in, shejust scored quickly she made it look easily— scored quickly she made it look easily and — scored quickly she made it look easily and then she was also assisted _ easily and then she was also assisted by captain, who actually played _ assisted by captain, who actually played some lovely powerful shots. normally— played some lovely powerful shots. normally she doesn't have big boundaries but now she is a real explosive — boundaries but now she is a real explosive player as well. england a little bit slow _ explosive player as well. england a little bit sloppy in _ explosive player as well. england a little bit sloppy in the _ explosive player as well. england a little bit sloppy in the field. - explosive player as well. england a little bit sloppy in the field. yeah l little bit sloppy in the field. yeah a little bit early _ little bit sloppy in the field. yeah a little bit early on. a _ little bit sloppy in the field. yeah a little bit early on. a few- a little bit early on. a few nerves around, — a little bit early on. a few nerves around, unfortunately the ball wasn't — around, unfortunately the ball wasn't swinging as much as she would've — wasn't swinging as much as she would've liked, therefore a few wives _ would've liked, therefore a few wives were involved. first game nerves — wives were involved. first game nerves it — wives were involved. first game nerves. it can happen, it does happen — nerves. it can happen, it does happen. england will reflect on that, _ happen. england will reflect on that, look to improve and they will. they that, look to improve and they will. they could — that, look to improve and they will. they could have quite easily hide only been— they could have quite easily hide only been chasing one time. england off to the perfect _ only been chasing one time. england off to the perfect start _ only been chasing one time. england off to the perfect start at _ only been chasing one time. england off to the perfect start at the - off to the perfect start at the beginning of this icc world cup as

they beat west indies comprehensively. defending champions australia are strong favourites to win the tournament again in their opening game is against new zealand. the white ferns had the ideal start, with beth mooney out for a duck. loughborough lightning have won the opening game of the new netball super league season, beating team bath 86—52. the game was between two of the teams that made the competition�*s semi finals last year, with bath eventually finishing runners up. but the lightning won the first of the five games that are being played today all in nottingham. they included the london pulse, who finished third in last

year�*s competition. they beat leeds rhinos 6a—a8, while there were also wins for seven stars and surrey storm. and defending champions manchester thunder are underway in the last match of the day against the celtic dragons. a week on from his first ranking snooker title in seven years, ali carter has told the bbc he�*s got his belief back. the cancer survivor�*s win at the german masters puts him back into the coveted top 16 in the world rankings. and he�*s been speaking to the bbc�*s framed podcast. when you have been a pro for 25 years like i have and you, family things come in your life, your children and all that. but now i must look at player and obviously i do want to win. and seeing other players, i put myself on par with lifting trophies and you�*re not, it does sort of get a little bit, you can get you a bit. that�*s why i called chris and said come on, we

need to start again. do you think i can when�*s and he was like of course you can, there�*s no doubt about that. so i took a little bit of convincing and he said were doing the right things, we keep doing this and sooner or later it�*s going to happen. when i got diagnosed they told me, it is cancer and you�*re going to have to have chemo and it�*s going to have to have chemo and it�*s going to have to have chemo and it�*s going to be tough for you. but we can cure you. then obviously that was pretty accurate. i got that removed and that was over. when it came back i really did think it was, i went to the hospital and they said it is in your lung. this is going to be really tough for you but we think you can get through this. my son, who was five at the time, he said to me daddy go my best friend. i don�*t know where it came from. there�*s no way that i can leave him. no way. so whatever i have to do to get through it, i was prepared to do it was so

simple as that. now i�*m eight, nine years old clear so it�*s a part of my life honestly. your brain must be quite clever at blocking out trauma, because it�*s almost like i was a different person then. i don�*t even feel like the same person now like i was done. maybe a brain blocks that part of it out, i don�*t know. you don�*t know you�*re going to be here in ten years, so i don�*t look too far ahead. winning in ten years, so i don�*t look too farahead. winning in the in ten years, so i don�*t look too far ahead. winning in the german masters has put me back in the top 16. forthe masters has put me back in the top 16. for the foreseeable future, i�*m in a good place and i don�*t need to do anything else. i�*ve got to concentrate and try to win more tournaments. a decade ago triathlete lesley paterson was a waitress at the oscars. this year she�*s going as a nominee. after a career in which she became world champion five times she�*s since turned her hand to screen writing and has now been nominated for an oscar. colin paterson — no relation —

has been out training with lesley, in her hometown of stirling in scotland to find out how her career as a triathlete paved the way for her film—making success. all quiet on the western front. the german language warfilm all quiet on the western front. the german language war film with 1a nominations, has another nine of the oscars. none of this would�*ve 0scars. none of this would�*ve happened if it wasn�*t for a scottish triathlete. happened if it wasn't for a scottish triathlete. , , , ,. triathlete. this is my school, primarv- _ triathlete. this is my school, primarv- so _ triathlete. this is my school, primarv- so a _ triathlete. this is my school, primary. so a pretty- triathlete. this is my school, primary. so a pretty speciall triathlete. this is my school, - primary. so a pretty special place for me. ., , ., for me. your first theatrical production _ for me. your first theatrical production here? _ for me. your first theatrical production here? leslie - for me. your first theatrical - production here? leslie patterson is a five—time triathlete world champion. she grew up here in sterling but moved to california in her early 20s, combining her athletic some career with trying to break into the movies. are you ready for hollywood? alert; break into the movies. are you ready for hollywood?— for hollywood? very much so. just ractice for hollywood? very much so. just practice and _ for hollywood? very much so. just practice and resilience _ for hollywood? very much so. just practice and resilience and - practice and resilience and overcoming failure, which is what

hollywood is really. in overcoming failure, which is what hollywood is really.— overcoming failure, which is what hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bou~ht hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bou . ht the hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film _ hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film rights _ hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film rights to _ hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film rights to us - hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film rights to us a - hollywood is really. in 2006, leslie bought the film rights to us a book| bought the film rights to us a book she loved at school, all quiet on the western front. late she loved at school, all quiet on the western front.— she loved at school, all quiet on the western front. we then embarked on ado -atin the western front. we then embarked on adopting the _ the western front. we then embarked on adopting the novel. _ the western front. we then embarked on adopting the novel. it _ the western front. we then embarked on adopting the novel. it took- the western front. we then embarked on adopting the novel. it took 18 - on adopting the novel. it took 18 years. and tried to get off the ground. it was impossible. almost a decade later— ground. it was impossible. almost a decade later and _ ground. it was impossible. almost a decade later and things _ ground. it was impossible. almost a decade later and things were - decade later and things were serious. to keep hold of the film rights, she needed $10,000 by the end of the week and didn�*t have it. she came up with a plan, enter a triathlon in costa rica and if she won, the prize money would be enough. this was her last shot? it was. i turned up at the race, fighting for it. i thought i�*m going to win this race all right. and the day before the race i actually fell off my bike and broke my shoulder. with no alternative, she still entered. swimming a mile on one arm. it was brutal. i was so exhausted. my it was brutal. i was so exhausted. my husband was watching from the

shore and all he could see was my leg kick. all of the people were behind him saying look at that professional athlete, she�*s not very good. i came out of the water 12 minutes behind. i went berserk on the bike. i really ran forward. there was nothing to lose. i ran into the first place, and yeah. that was how i did it. into the first place, and yeah. that was howl did it.— was howl did it. how did it feel to win the race? _ was howl did it. how did it feel to win the race? it was _ was howl did it. how did it feel to win the race? it was magic. - was howl did it. how did it feel to win the race? it was magic. you . was howl did it. how did it feel to i win the race? it was magic. you have our win the race? it was magic. you have your banner— win the race? it was magic. you have your banner that _ win the race? it was magic. you have your banner that you lift _ win the race? it was magic. you have your banner that you lift up, - win the race? it was magic. you have your banner that you lift up, and - win the race? it was magic. you have your banner that you lift up, and i - your banner that you lift up, and i couldn�*t lift it up because of my broken shoulder. so i was grimacing and smiling and trying to lift this thing up and i couldn�*t. the and smiling and trying to lift this thing up and i couldn't. the book riahts thing up and i couldn't. the book rights were _ thing up and i couldn't. the book rights were saved, _ thing up and i couldn't. the book rights were saved, eventually - rights were saved, eventually netflix became interested. with the idea to translate nestle script into german, in 2022 the film was released. and then last month, the nominees are all quiet on the western front. an 0scar

nominees are all quiet on the western front. an oscar nomination. leslie patterson. maybe someday her story will be made into a film. and just to recap on one of our lead stories, scotland have comfortably beaten wales in the six nations. 35 points to seven. the first—ever lifting of the dotty are cop. this is the first contesting of the cup between scotland and wales. doddie weir cup — named of course after the socttish rugby legend, who sadly passed away last year with motor nuerone disease. significant moments accordingly and emotionally as well. much more coming up over the cost of the next few hours of course. that�*s all from sportsday. goodbye for now.

there was a bit of sunshine across northeast england and scotland but fold tonight we will have large areas of cloud floating around. if there are breaks in the clouds they are crossed wales and especially in northeast scotland. most of us will stay for a 5 degrees above freezing. into tomorrow, a lot of clout again to start off with but with more of a breeze developing around these western and northern part of the uk. there is more chance of seeing some sunshine across wales, northern island and across the north of scotland. parts of england are likely to stay gray throughout the day with lighter winds, nothing

much, temperatures ten to 12 degrees. it�*s another mild day. it stays mild into the start of the new week. monday, tuesday could have some fog in the south.

this is bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. the headlines... more than 25,000 people are now known to have died after monday�*s earthquakes in turkey and syria. in other news, us fighterjets have shot down an unidentified aircraft over alaska after president biden gave the order to seek and destroy. fifteen people have been arrested following clashes with police, outside a hotel providing refuge for asylum seekers on merseyside in northwest england. and coming up in sport, we will have the latest from rugby union�*s six nations championship, and the day�*s

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