those showers are example. look out those showers are driven along by winds in fairly organised bands of showers. they have been grouped together for longer spells of rain at times, some of them thundery. in the lighter winds, they have been slow moving as well. all that will drift its way steadily eastwards and hopefully improve a little as we go through the evening and overnight. temperatures will hold up, though. quite a lot of cloud around through the night, and through tomorrow morning, we start with some sunny spells and hopefully fewer showers. there could be more organised across northern ireland into northern england and down into east anglia. here, whetherfront england and down into east anglia. here, whether front sinks steadily south, but wales and south—west england will stay mild. we will keep some sunny spells, butjust a bit colder in scotland. a sign of what is to come. as that from perches steadily southward through saturday night, it will bring some rain but introduce cooler air. a northerly air flow set to return for the second half of the weekend and into

next week. we start off wet across the south—east, brightening up behind, sunny spells, but some of those sellers in scotland could turn increasingly wintry. it will be a cooler story rather than cold for many of us because we still have that spring sunshine, and it has a bit of intensity in it now. so temperatures generally around 6—10, the high. certainly it is worth bearing in mind, don't forget, that it will feel that little bit cooler, but actually, it is the start of british summer time. yes, the clocks will go forward during the early hours of sunday morning. we all lose in our�*s sleep, the daylight hours start to get longer. thank you for the reminder. that is today's bbc news at six. you can keep up with all the latest developments on our website. from the six o'clock team, goodbye, but the six o'clock team, goodbye, but the news continues here on bbc one, is is time to join the news continues here on bbc one, is is time tojoin our the news continues here on bbc one, is is time to join our colleagues across nations and regions for the news when are. goodbye.

hello, i'm olly foster. here's what's coming up on sportsday this evening. the red roses are targeting another grand slam. we'll look ahead to what could be a record—breaking women's six nations. life without bale... we're with wales in croatia as they embark on their euro qualification campaign without their talisman. and everton say they've done nothing wrong, but they have been referred to an independent commission over an alleged breach of financial fair play rules. also coming up on sportsday... you have to go back to 1984 for the last british medal at the world figure skating championships... but that long wait could be coming to an end. from the bbc sports centre, this is sportsday.

welcome, lots to pack in over the next half an hour. well, mark your card for the weekend. the women's six nations starts tomorrow. there's going to be some terrific rugby over the next six weeks. wales face ireland in cardiff then the favourites england face scotland in newcastle. it's italy/france on sunday. jo currie is at the england team hotel ahead of their match at kingston park against the scots. jo, the red roses are the grand slam champions, who can stop them? well, that is the question that rugby fans have been asking for some time. as you say, the last england have been champions. france had been runners—up in every single tournament. and it's really been the rest of the sides fighting out for the other positions. it is worth mentioning this year however that this is the first time that all six

nations taken part had been offered some sort of full—time or professional contract by their own reviews. so perhaps not this year, but certainly in the coming years, the hope is that the gap between the rest of the teams and england and france will start an hour. no england will start as heavy favourite once again this year, but there are big changes afoot for the red roses. at the end of the tournament, simon milton will step down as england head coach and tomorrow england captain sarver hunter will call time on her rugby career. the 37—year—old is england's most cut player male or female. tomorrow will show up with mi cups. tomorrow will show up with m1 cups. she's the most cup winner anywhere in the world. tomorrow she bows out in the world. tomorrow she bows out in her hometown. it's a tribute here and expected to be an emotional into the game, certainly for sarah hunter. but on the eve of the tournament i've been catching up with england's locke publicly clear to get the vibe. the

with england's locke publicly clear to get the vibe.— with england's locke publicly clear to get the vibe. the atmosphere and vibes are so — to get the vibe. the atmosphere and vibes are so good _ to get the vibe. the atmosphere and vibes are so good at _ to get the vibe. the atmosphere and vibes are so good at the _ to get the vibe. the atmosphere and vibes are so good at the moment. i to get the vibe. the atmosphere and i vibes are so good at the moment. the new girls _ vibes are so good at the moment. the new girls coming in, the fact that it is sarah— new girls coming in, the fact that it is sarah hunter's last game, it's an amalgamation of all those sorts of things — an amalgamation of all those sorts of things. the vibes are positive. people _ of things. the vibes are positive. people are — of things. the vibes are positive. people are having a good sendoff. with thinking about all the girls coming — with thinking about all the girls coming in for the first cups and what _ coming in for the first cups and what a — coming in for the first cups and what a special occasion there six nations— what a special occasion there six nations is— what a special occasion there six nations is going to be in this opening _ nations is going to be in this opening game is going to be. we have seen them _ opening game is going to be. we have seen them written about all their stocks _ seen them written about all their stocks. they've lost the last six games — stocks. they've lost the last six games by— stocks. they've lost the last six games by seven points or less. they are so_ games by seven points or less. they are so close — games by seven points or less. they are so close. the scotch team, i think_ are so close. the scotch team, i think it's — are so close. the scotch team, i think it's going to be a tough game. there's_ think it's going to be a tough game. there's some phenomenal athletes and some really— there's some phenomenal athletes and some really good players and when they come — some really good players and when they come together as a team i'm sure they're going to be really up for it— sure they're going to be really up for it and — sure they're going to be really up for it and it's going to be a massive test for us. instead of having to — massive test for us. instead of having to wait another year we've -ot having to wait another year we've got the _ having to wait another year we've got the woman six nations now, the

weekend _ got the woman six nations now, the weekend after, and the fact that we can come _ weekend after, and the fact that we can come out and stand on her own two feet— can come out and stand on her own two feet and — can come out and stand on her own two feet and the amazing amount of tickets— two feet and the amazing amount of tickets we _ two feet and the amazing amount of tickets we the last game. i think it's phenomenal the amount of media attention, _ it's phenomenal the amount of media attention, every think shining a tight— attention, every think shining a light on— attention, every think shining a light on us. we're going to get our names on— light on us. we're going to get our names on the back of our shirts. i think we — names on the back of our shirts. i think we are — names on the back of our shirts. i think we are breaking away out of the shadows of the men.- think we are breaking away out of the shadows of the men. should be a treat few the shadows of the men. should be a great few weeks. she _ the shadows of the men. should be a great few weeks. she was _ the shadows of the men. should be a great few weeks. she was saying - the shadows of the men. should be a l great few weeks. she was saying good things about scott lemaire. scotland. the scots lost all five matches last year and picked up the wooden spoon, could just be damage limitation tomorrow? last year would probably be one scotland would like to forget. a number of those defeats whereby very narrow margins which should give them some confidence. however last year they had a disappointing six nations but also had a disappointing world cup where they failed to get out of the groove. off of the back though the scottish ff you have

offered the players a full—time contract. we not expecting miracles tomorrow but this is england versus cotton. there's no love lost here. scotland, i can assure you, will be doing everything they to cause one huge upset mouth. the championship starts in cardiff, wales and ireland were fairly evenly matched last year, wales finishing third in the table ahead of the irish courtesy of a few extra bonus points. absolutely. these two sides were middle of the table last year. whales and third also got to world cup quarterfinals. last year was a good year for cup quarterfinals. last year was a good yearfor them. this is their second year of having professional couege second year of having professional college right and having finished third last year is going to be interesting to see now how those contracts have made an impact on how much they have managed to close the gap on england and france had of them. now when it comes to ireland they will certainly be hoping that tomorrow really marks the start of a new period for the women's set up. they failed to qualify for the world cup. the results of this very public spot between the players in the

irish rfq and now they have also been offered full—time contract. when it comes to island it's worth mentioning that a number of their key players are currently going to be away on sevens duty trying to qualify for the olympic so it's not exactly a full—strength island squad but look we saw last week on the irish rugby was enjoying, dementia with the dot grand slam in there six nations and the women will be certainly hoping for similar support when they step out this weekend as well. everton have been referred to an independent commission by the premier league over an alleged breach of financial fair play rules. it's for a period up to the end of last season. the club has denied any wrongdoing and say they are prepared to robustly defend their position. our sports correspondent andy swiss is here. andy, we know that a couple of other clubs had asked the premier league

to have a closer look at everton�*s accounts last year after they posted substantial losses. the prior league released a statement earlier that didn't give a lot of detail about these breaches but as you say is what we do know is that last in may two years to leaks wrote to them to question evidence finances. at the time you may remember that they were involved in a mighty regulation struggle and everton ultimately, huge celebrations that you can see. what the other clubs were questioning was that everton had posted losses of £370 million over a three—year period. under premier league rules clubs are only allowed to post losses of a over three year period. now everton insisted they had complied with the rules. they said that a large amount of their losses were caused by the pandemic and those could be written off. in the last hour or so everton have issued a statement saying that they strongly contest the allegations.

they say they are entirely confident that they remain compliant with the financial rules and they will robustly defend their position. the case will now be heard by an independent commission. if everton are found guilty they could face a fine. they could even face a points deduction. but as i say, everton insists they have done nothing wrong. insists they have done nothing wronu. . ~' insists they have done nothing wronu. ., ~ ,, let's stay with football because a new era begins tomorrow for wales. no gareth bale for the first time since 2006. he retired after that disappointing world cup campaign that saw robert page's side score just once and earnjust one point. they are in split where they start their european qualification campaign against croatia. tomos dafydd is there. before the tourism starts here there has been an influx of fans of the last few hours. all trying to grapple without bail. captain, talisman, the man who'd delivered those key moments over the years.

i've been asking the fans for their hopes head of this new campaign. we've got a lot of really good players coming through. even though he's not playing in croatia, he's definitely a star for the future. and we still got some of the old guard. ramsey. and we still got some of the old guard- ramsey-— and we still got some of the old uuard. ramse . 1, . ~ ., ., , guard. ramsey. back to the old days. will have a good _ guard. ramsey. back to the old days. will have a good time _ guard. ramsey. back to the old days. will have a good time regardless. - will have a good time regardless. it's will have a good time regardless. it's about— will have a good time regardless. it's about the experience. we've got, _ it's about the experience. we've got, hopefully will get through but if not _ got, hopefully will get through but if not we'lljust sit there. hopefully the new group of lads we've _ hopefully the new group of lads we've got— hopefully the new group of lads we've got can _ hopefully the new group of lads we've got canjell_ hopefully the new group of lads we've got can jell together- hopefully the new group of lads we've got can jell together andl hopefully the new group of lads - we've got canjell together and make it happeh _ we've got can “ell together and make it ha en. a ~ we've got can “ell together and make it ha en. ~' ., ,, we've got can “ell together and make it ha en, ., ,, ., it happen. make it happen without garrett bail's _ it happen. make it happen without garrett bail's will _ it happen. make it happen without garrett bail's will that _ it happen. make it happen without garrett bail's will that be - it happen. make it happen without garrett bail's will that be possible | garrett bail's will that be possible because mac we garrett bail's will that be possible because ma— garrett bail's will that be possible because ma- , ., because mac we play without them in the ast. because mac we play without them in the past- for — because mac we play without them in the past. for many, _ because mac we play without them in the past. for many, garrett - because mac we play without them in the past. for many, garrett is - the past. for many, garrett is siml the past. for many, garrett is simply irreplaceable. - the past. for many, garrett is simply irreplaceable. but - the past. for many, garrett is - simply irreplaceable. but brennan johnson is his natural heir but he is not in croatia, hasn't linked up

with a squad. he is due to be assessed by the wales medical staff. he picked up a groin injury earlier this month and won't play any part against croatia here tomorrow. but he hasn't been ruled out for the match on tuesday. one man who is here is our new captain, aaron ramsey. here is our new captain, aaron ramse . , . , here is our new captain, aaron ramse . , ., , ., ., ., here is our new captain, aaron ramse. , ., , ., ., ., ., ramsey. the squatters got a nod of auali in ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it- — ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it- it's _ ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it. it's got _ ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it. it's got a _ ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it. it's got a lot _ ramsey. the squatters got a nod of quality in it. it's got a lot of- quality in it. it's got a lot of young players who have experience in tournament football and big games and playoffs and things like that. there squad is definitely ready. we've got some really exciting players that are playing at the top level. �* . ~ , players that are playing at the top level. �* . ~' , ., players that are playing at the top level. �* ., ~ , ., _, level. armenia, turkey to conquer first but it's _ level. armenia, turkey to conquer first but it's croatia _ level. armenia, turkey to conquer first but it's croatia that _ level. armenia, turkey to conquer first but it's croatia that will - level. armenia, turkey to conquer first but it's croatia that will be . first but it's croatia that will be a tough start with them because croatia finished third at the world cup last winter. whales are looking for their first win over their opponents. they haven't beaten them in the previous six attempts. former wills captain ashley williams. brute wills captain ashley williams. we couldn't wills captain ashley williams. - couldn't have asked for tougher game

to start the group. we don't have that one dominant player part for maybe erin. but this team has got to put their stamp on it and they have a lot of cups between them. not all young kids. the a lot of cups between them. not all young kids-— young kids. the manager admitted that mistakes _ young kids. the manager admitted that mistakes were _ young kids. the manager admitted that mistakes were made - young kids. the manager admitted that mistakes were made during i young kids. the manager admitted l that mistakes were made during the world cup and lessons would be learned. scott's credit in the bank among the fans because he was the first man to take whales to world cup and more than six long decades. but i suspect that goodwill will soon evaporate should whales your qualifying campaign falter. scotland begin their european qualifying campaign at home to cyprus tomorrow. and ahead of that match, there's been some good news for manager steve clark. he's agreed to remain as manager of the mens' team until the world cup in 2026. clarke took over from alex mcleish in 2019 and led the side to the euro 2020 . scotland are bidding to reach back to back euros, after failing to make

the qatar world cup. england are back from italy and preparing for sunday's game against ukraine. now he's broken the goal—scoring record, harry kane will be looking to extend it at wembley. today's' football news show takes a close look at the england captain's record. here's ben croucher. he england's captain, their talisman and it had to be up penalty. this strike in naples puts hurricane clear on his own for the top of england's all—time list. 5a goals in 81 games. that's 39 fewer than it took wayne rooney to reach 53. 48 of those have come in competitive games, i'll be at the nation's league meeting in england don't play any friendly�*s any more. he has bagged five hat tricks. he scored 18 times from this box. where it all

started for cain told us his mentality is what helped him reach the very top. mentality is what helped him reach the very top-— the very top. he's worked himself ve hard the very top. he's worked himself very hard over _ the very top. he's worked himself very hard over these _ the very top. he's worked himself very hard over these years - the very top. he's worked himself very hard over these years from i very hard over these years from being _ very hard over these years from being an — very hard over these years from being an academy kid, even from a junior~ _ being an academy kid, even from a junior~ he _ being an academy kid, even from a junior. he was exceptional as a kid. but nobody— junior. he was exceptional as a kid. but nobody really thought he was going _ but nobody really thought he was going to — but nobody really thought he was going to push onto the level he reached~ — going to push onto the level he reached. he thought —— mark we thought— reached. he thought —— mark we thought he — reached. he thought —— mark we thought he was good to be a squad player, _ thought he was good to be a squad player, maybe a championship team, something _ player, maybe a championship team, something like that. him fitting into the — something like that. him fitting into the method that he liked to play. _ into the method that he liked to play, from there on in, you can't take _ play, from there on in, you can't take away what he started what is achieved — take away what he started what is achieved. ., ., ., ., j , achieved. enough to fill today's football news _ achieved. enough to fill today's football news show. _ achieved. enough to fill today's football news show. there's . achieved. enough to fill today's i football news show. there's more achieved. enough to fill today's - football news show. there's more to come including whether or not michael caine would make it into an all england 11. find out more in the bbc iplayer. harry kane, england's record breaker, you can find the football news show

on the iplayer. it's a huge weekend in the women's super league. leaders chelsea travel to manchester city on sunday. meanwhile, tonight it's the merseyside derby between everton and liverpool at goodison park. more than 20,000 tickets have been sold for the game. i think it shows where the game is going in the direction. obviously it's going up and i think about with the euro starts definitely helped and how the line assisted. this is what we want to do is play of this these massive stadiums and get loads of funds as well to support our teams. yeah, ithink of funds as well to support our teams. yeah, i think it'sjust going to be a great game. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories making the headlines today.. bayern munich have sacked manager julian nagelsmann after less than two years in charge. and appointed thomas tuchel as his replacement until 2025.

manners been arrested a security threat. england's issy wong has taken the first hat—trick in the inaugural women's premier league. mumbai indians... beating the warriors. we touched on this in yesterday's sportsday, but there has been so much reaction to world athletics decision to ban transgender women from competing in the female category at elite events. it's raised more questions about fairness and inclusion across sport. the former british shot—put champion amelia strickler has welcomed the rule change.

women are not a testosterone level. we are women. where biological women. and a biological male is going to still have so many more advantages, no matter what they reduced at level two. so this is the result. women wanted. and so many of us are happy that they have done this. ., _ us are happy that they have done this. ., ,. , , ., this. you say the scientists out there. this. you say the scientists out there- lou _ this. you say the scientists out there. lou cohen _ this. you say the scientists out there. lou cohen himself- this. you say the scientists out there. lou cohen himself said| this. you say the scientists out - there. lou cohen himself said that it's not fully conclusive yet. he setting up a working group over the next 12 months. they will continue to be led by the science, he says. there has been quite a few research, trials, and they have still shown that within two years of reducing testosterone levels there is still a significant percentage advantage. women deserve your support. any kind

of male advantage that would be there, no matter how small, is an advantage. and it is not fair because women athletics is an important governing body. we are hoping other sports and other organisations will see this and take that and athletics community will be the leader in this.— the leader in this. there is a lot of trans athletes _ the leader in this. there is a lot of trans athletes out _ the leader in this. there is a lot of trans athletes out there - the leader in this. there is a lot of trans athletes out there who | the leader in this. there is a lot. of trans athletes out there who are very disappointed and disheartened by world athletics move. kristin worley says what is happening is the most vulnerable are being excluded from sport. more for political reasons. she says the effects aren't just at international level, but subsequently over communities across the globe as well, trans immunity. it is not about excluding anyone. and they are not. it is not a ban on trans athletes. it is saying that you're going to have to compete in

the category which you fit biologically. it is not banning anyone, actually. to say that, media outlets in a lot of trans activists are said that. if not abandon all. sport is for everyone, truly, and i wish people would see that this is not based on hate or anything towards our community. it is just about protecting the women's game and protecting that fairness and women sport. i am grateful that they put this, their foot out in regard to this. ,, , ., , ., , put this, their foot out in regard tothis. , ., , ., to this. sport should be open to everyone- _ to this. sport should be open to everyone- how _ to this. sport should be open to everyone. how do _ to this. sport should be open to everyone. how do you - to this. sport should be open to everyone. how do you think - to this. sport should be open to j everyone. how do you think this could negatively impact young trans people who suddenly see a pathway to the very top being cut off for them? and they may turn their back on sports altogether.— and they may turn their back on sports altogether. hope they don't see it that way. _ sports altogether. hope they don't see it that way. they _ sports altogether. hope they don't see it that way. they are _ sports altogether. hope they don't see it that way. they are still - sports altogether. hope they don't see it that way. they are still able | see it that way. they are still able to compete in the category which they are biologically. hard work is

rewarded. so i hope it doesn't turn them away. i hope they can see that it is just about protecting the women's game. so many women worked so hard, day in and day out, and we deserve their sport. yorkshire county cricket club are holding their annual general meeting ahead of the new season. plenty on the agenda, not least the damage that has been caused by the racism scandal. this is been hanging over the club for the better part of two years. our reporterjoe lynskey is at headingley. joe, so much on the agenda. normally this meeting is full of

optimism here, but this year this agm takes place amid uncertainty, amid concern about the very future of this club. the verdict of sorts from the critic discipline commission looking into allegations of racism at yorkshire is expected and the next few days and weeks. yorkshire has accepted liability already for a number of those charges, which of course all stem from the emotional testimony of the former polar azeem rafiq who nearly 18 months ago told the dcms community about the racism he allegedly suffered during his time at the club. that cdc verdict could lead to sanctions which will impact the financial situation at yorkshire that already looks bleak. they are facing multiple settlement payouts to former staff members for unfair dismissal as well as millions of pounds in loan repayments, all the time of rising interest rates. so given all that, some of their

supporters and members on the way into the stadium this evening for this meeting just want to know how this meeting just want to know how this club can move forward.- this club can move forward. taken into consideration _ this club can move forward. taken into consideration our _ this club can move forward. taken into consideration our supporters, j into consideration our supporters, and i_ into consideration our supporters, and i hope — into consideration our supporters, and i hope we can have an end to racism _ and i hope we can have an end to racism and really positive believable strategies in place. the club is not been as inclusive of fans— club is not been as inclusive of fans as — club is not been as inclusive of fans as it— club is not been as inclusive of fans as it could _ club is not been as inclusive of fans as it could be _ club is not been as inclusive of fans as it could be and - club is not been as inclusive of| fans as it could be and some of club is not been as inclusive of- fans as it could be and some of the evidence _ fans as it could be and some of the evidence that is _ fans as it could be and some of the evidence that is heard, _ fans as it could be and some of the evidence that is heard, you - fans as it could be and some of the evidence that is heard, you can- evidence that is heard, you can see why that is — evidence that is heard, you can see why that is been _ evidence that is heard, you can see why that is been. but— evidence that is heard, you can see why that is been. but if— evidence that is heard, you can see why that is been. but if we - evidence that is heard, you can see why that is been. but if we can - why that is been. but if we can use this as _ why that is been. but if we can use this as an— why that is been. but if we can use this as an opportunity— why that is been. but if we can use this as an opportunity to _ why that is been. but if we can use this as an opportunity to change i why that is been. but if we can usel this as an opportunity to change the club, _ this as an opportunity to change the club, make — this as an opportunity to change the club, make it— this as an opportunity to change the club, make it more _ this as an opportunity to change the club, make it more progressive, - this as an opportunity to change the i club, make it more progressive, make it more _ club, make it more progressive, make it more inclusive. _ club, make it more progressive, make it more inclusive, that— club, make it more progressive, make it more inclusive, that i— club, make it more progressive, make it more inclusive, that i think- club, make it more progressive, make it more inclusive, that i think good - it more inclusive, that i think good will come — it more inclusive, that i think good will come out _ it more inclusive, that i think good will come out of _ it more inclusive, that i think good will come out of it. _ it more inclusive, that i think good will come out of it. i— it more inclusive, that i think good will come out of it.— will come out of it. i would like to hear some _ will come out of it. i would like to hear some positive _ will come out of it. i would like to hear some positive attitudes, - will come out of it. i would like to hear some positive attitudes, not| hear some positive attitudes, not 'ust hear some positive attitudes, not just on— hear some positive attitudes, not just on the — hear some positive attitudes, not just on the field and the players and outside of it but the way the club is _ and outside of it but the way the club is run. _ and outside of it but the way the club is run, the coach of the club, because _ club is run, the coach of the club, because that makes the change. so because that makes the change. sc plenty because that makes the change. plenty on because that makes the change. ’sr plenty on the agenda because that makes the change. sr plenty on the agenda for those members in the lounge. you canjust perhaps he over my shoulder here, including on that agenda will be an update on who may be the next chair

of yorkshire county cricket club with lloyd patel after 18 months in charge of announcing that he is stepping down from that role this evening. stepping down from that role this evenina. . noam moulay will be in the cambridge boat for sunday's boat race. he's taken an unusual route to the start line, growing up in paris, he started rowing a the age of nine and he'll become one of a handful of non—white male oarsmen to take part in the historic contest. he's been speaking to our reporter, james burridge. translation: this is quite something i would translation: this is quite something iwould sa . translation: this is quite something i would say. this _ translation: this is quite something i would say. this is _ translation: this is quite something i would say. this is very _ i would say. this is very challenging. there's a lot of pressure obviously. i've never been that stressed about rowing in my entire life. . , that stressed about rowing in my entire life. ., , ., ., entire life. has mum wanted him to do an outdoor _ entire life. has mum wanted him to do an outdoor sport. _ entire life. has mum wanted him to do an outdoor sport. little - entire life. has mum wanted him to do an outdoor sport. little did - entire life. has mum wanted him to do an outdoor sport. little did she i do an outdoor sport. little did she know how far that's but were taken. from the suburbs of paris to the

wild and lonely —— mark for one of romans biggest endeavours. istai’heh wild and lonely -- mark for one of romans biggest endeavours. when you tell --eole romans biggest endeavours. when you tell people in — romans biggest endeavours. when you tell people in france _ romans biggest endeavours. when you tell people in france -- _ romans biggest endeavours. when you tell people in france -- macs _ romans biggest endeavours. when you tell people in france -- macs are - tell people in france —— macs are people who don't do rowing, it's hard for them to imagine because something that seems very old—school and very uk based it seems like almost a glitch in them matrix or french i could do this thing. while the boat race _ french i could do this thing. while the boat race has _ french i could do this thing. while the boat race has always - french i could do this thing. while the boat race has always had - french i could do this thing. while the boat race has always had an international flavour, the boat race has always had an internationalflavour, it the boat race has always had an international flavour, it attracts many robbers from around the world, it doesn't have a great reputation when it comes to diversity. , noam is not rear exception this year. across the board when you look at rowing clubs in this country, just 6% of this members come from diverse backgrounds. 696 of this members come from diverse backgrounds-— backgrounds. people in the uk mostly learn at rowing _ backgrounds. people in the uk mostly learn at rowing schools. _ backgrounds. people in the uk mostly learn at rowing schools. in _ backgrounds. people in the uk mostly learn at rowing schools. in france - learn at rowing schools. in france doesn't have enough money to have good rowing equipment and so you need to be in a private school and

it's only a certain demographic which goes into private schools, which goes into private schools, which is why it has little bit less diversity here in rowing at least. but that's really not the case here in france. people arejust but that's really not the case here in france. people are just rowing just rowing and rowing clubs. and so for example you have people who wrote for their school, but they use the facilities, so, rowing club facilities. which makes the sport noticeably more diverse. british rowin: noticeably more diverse. british rowing say _ noticeably more diverse. british rowing say they _ noticeably more diverse. british rowing say they are _ noticeably more diverse. british rowing say they are increasing l noticeably more diverse. british l rowing say they are increasing the number of outreach programmes and underrepresented communities and want to change the makeup of gp rowing. noam doesn't want to be a trailblazer but is hopeful he can encourage more people into the sport. if encourage more people into the sort, , ., ., encourage more people into the sort. ., , ~ encourage more people into the sort. ., ., sport. if someone feels like rowing is not for them _ sport. if someone feels like rowing is not for them because _ sport. if someone feels like rowing is not for them because people - sport. if someone feels like rowing | is not for them because people who grow are different from them, and if that person sees that i am doing the boat race, oranyone that person sees that i am doing the boat race, or anyone else, and then they think, or maybe i could try. maybe i could give it a shot at my local club or at my school or ever.

well yeah, definitely, iwould local club or at my school or ever. well yeah, definitely, i would say i guess i'm happy. bhd well yeah, definitely, iwould sayi guess l'm happy-— well yeah, definitely, iwould sayi guess i'm happy. and if you were to win, what guess i'm happy. and if you were to win. what will— guess i'm happy. and if you were to win, what will the _ guess i'm happy. and if you were to win, what will the reaction - guess i'm happy. and if you were to win, what will the reaction be - win, what will the reaction be like in france's win, what will the reaction be like in france'— in france's special. so they are caettin a in france's special. so they are getting a big — in france's special. so they are getting a big screen _ in france's special. so they are getting a big screen to - in france's special. so they are getting a big screen to bring i in france's special. so they are getting a big screen to bring to in france's special. so they are - getting a big screen to bring to the rowing club so that people can watch. some of the kids in the older people are going to watch this race live on the 26th. my parents are going to be there. many friends are going to be there. many friends are going to be watching online as well. so i think if i win, yeah, that would be very special.- so i think if i win, yeah, that would be very special. good luck to noam. would be very special. good luck to noam- and — would be very special. good luck to noam- and of. _ the british pair, lilah fear and lewis gibson, are in contention to win an ice dance medal at the world figure skating championships in japan. they were runners up at the european championships injanuary and finished in fourth place in this morning's rhythm dance section of the competition. they will go for a medal in the free dance early tomorrow morning. the last british medal came in 1984 when jane torvill

and christopher dean won gold. you can see how they get on across the bbc — including the iplayer and bbc sport website. doctor from sports day. whatever your following, doctor from sports day. whatever yourfollowing, have doctor from sports day. whatever your following, have a great weekend. hello there. it's been another unsettled day, a day of sunny skies and heavy showers, some of them thundery. here in wiltshire, you can see storms stretching onto the horizon as far as the eye can see. this line of showers created quite a few thunderstorms across parts

of southern england, extending into areas of east anglia as well. and during this evening and overnight, the showers won't be quite as heavy, but they'll still be quite widespread overnight. temperatures 48 celsius. enter the start of the and unsettles part. there will be some sunshine coming through but the showers tend to concentrate in the zone across east anglia. these areas could see one or two thunderstorms but the weather should turn sunny air for england later in the afternoon. for most of us it is still on the mild side.

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