it was a tough call, warren gatland said today.ve both unfortunately had to leave the tour with injury. the all blacks have also had to deal with injuries as well. it has caused them to make two changes for their side for saturday here in wellington. unchanged in the forward pack, no surprise given how well they dealt with the lions in auckland. steve hansen says he is expecting a big response from warren gatland's side here in wellington. they will be determined to win, you know, and they said that, they said that already. you wouldn't expect anything else from them, because quality teams don't lie down, they stand up and they get counted. losing hurts, it sucks, it's not a great idea and it comes with a lot of pain, so you don't want to do it. the series is on the line for the lions. they have to win here in wellington, although only two side have ever come back from 2—0 down, in 89, so history not very encouraging for warren gatland's side. exactly, what a big weekend for the british and irish lions. we finished tonight with a s

warren gatland has rolled the dice somewhat with his selection for the second test.and johnny sexton in midfield at the expense of nta which is something of a surprise given that they have not played so far this tournament but warren jacklin says it gives them a different option —— ben teo. changes were cited in the forward pack because thatis cited in the forward pack because that is where when gavin said his side did not match up. the address that by bringing sam warburton into the back row. i think the message is having quite clear from last saturday what we have today. the penalty count has to be in single figures and we have to improve our all—around game that comes from the physicality, breakdown, line—out, scrum, visited our excellent last saturday and i expect we have two pick—up. you give away penalties because new zealand exert pressure and they played extremely well putting us under pressure so it is managing that pressure a lot better, a lot easier said than done. this means a lot easier said than done. this m ea ns test a lot easier said than done. this

there has been a war of words between warren gatland and steve hansen. can get the perspective of a top broadcast journalist. jim, the war of words has been happening this week, what to make of steve hansen's attitude, and also changing the line with farrell and sexton starting? when you are1—0 up farrell and sexton starting? when you are 1—0 up you can make comments. steve hansen was riding the moral high horse pretty loud and proud. he has not missed one opportunity to have a subtle dig. he said the lions are magnificent with the ball in hand, they should do it more often. he has had those little su btle more often. he has had those little subtle digs and today it is about the media doing this. well, yes but you have given us the ammunition. the all blacks are more straightforward. bowden barrett is a good full black —— full—back. iain henderson was magnificent against the hurricanes. what does courtney lawes have to do to get in the starting 15? it seems crazy. you mentioned steve hansen has been on the moral high ground, he has been setting the agend

predictable comments from gatland.rums, last week it was blocking and now he is saying this. is really disappointing because what he is implying is we are intentionally going out to injure somebody, that's not the case and we have never been like that and as a new zealander i would expect him to know that in the new zealand side it is not about intentionally hurting anybody, it is about playing hard and fair. galland said he would speak to dhahmaan to the referee about it before the second test but before that the lions face the para canes here, the starting 15 have been announced, jack nowell and george north and jonathan joseph will start. those players are among those looking to play their way into the testing. gatlin said there are opportunities still to be grabbed. it wasn't exactly a secret but crystal palace officially announced frank de boer as their new manager earlier. the former netherlands captain replaces sam allardyce who left selhurst park at the end of last season. de boer has previously coached ajax an

the opportunities were there said warren gatland though the opportunities were there said warren gatlandhis departure to the sin bin forced introduction of scottish prop allan dell. 0ne to the sin bin forced introduction of scottish prop allan dell. one of the controversial late call ups for warren gatland who made quite the impression. after two defeats, a win of any description would do for the midweek clients who just wanted a break. like here through midweek clients who just wanted a break. like here throuthack nowell. in the second tab the lions bully their hosts, a penalty try stretched their lead but there was more thanjust stretched their lead but there was more than just brute force on show. they could do the pretty stuff as well as jack nowell prove. this was becoming a relaxing day trip for the lions, a work—out and then leisurely stroll over. jared payne convinced that achieves the game was up. but this was the perfect oncoming on the toughest of drawers for warren gatland. if we dropped a couple of games we said it would not be the end of the world because it was about getti

the thoughts of warren gatland, alan dell and finn russell willjoin up with the lions.e they have beaten the wallabies in sydney. for gregor townsend. tussles between these two nations have, in recent years, been tight. only one point separated their last two meetings, so best to make an impact. early. duncan taylor did just that. quick thinking catching the wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join up with the lions squad in new zealand would do the same, as scotland pressed further ahead. nothing michaeljagger could do about that, although his team started to find their range. the hosts edged closer. now the wallabies were making their presence felt, on the pitch and on the scoreboard. §u511§l§ égéég 15493959533122” ,. , , w” ,. form, it was close. they had won the last three encounters, but this time, hamish watson made sure that the victory would be scotland's. fast, flowing rugby from the tourists, now the fourth best team in the world and perhaps a few more have crept they play a fast game of rugby, that is as fast as i can remember playing.

will this persuade warren gatland to change his mind?the hurricanes, but in ian henderson they had a one—man blockade. minutes later, seymour again broke clear to put his side 14 points ahead. surely they could not let it slip from here. but the match would turn on one rush of blood to the head. henderson sent to the sin bin, and in his absence the hurricanes struck. a flurry of late tries, including this from vaea fifita, saw the lions‘ morale boosting victory slip from their grasp. this was a desperate draw. and after the match warren gatland was asked why he hadn't used his bench more, when it was clear that his starting players retiring out here on the pitch, and he admitted that it was the backlash over his controversial call—ups that influenced his decision not to bring them on. those players were called out as cover. there's not much been made about that in terms he a decision to bring players in for cover. and protect as many of the test 23 as we could. if we did not have those players here tonight, then we probably would have ha

gatland was briefly part of a team against these opponents 11 years ago. under 21s are in action against slovakia in their second group game of the european championship in poland. after drawing their opener against sweden, england need to win this, but they went behind midway through the first half. martin chrien headed slovakia into the lead. england hit back less than five minutes after the break though, with swansea city defender alfie mawson finding a way through. and how about this for a turn around in fortunes? just ten minutes later england took the lead thanks to southampton forward nathan redmond. there is less than ten minutes to go in this game. england are still leading 2—1. a little over two weeks after the champions league final the draw for the qualifying rounds of next season's competition has been made. and celtic could face northern irish champions linfield in the second qualifying round. linfield will have to get past la fiorita from san marino in the opening round for that to happen. welsh champions the new saints will face europa from

gatland is seeing there are opportunities still there to be grabbed.before in their history have they ever lost the first test but gone on to win the series. the year was 1989 and the lions were in australia. here's a reminder of what happened after finlay calder‘s team went one down in their three—match series. position again, a chip and chase, beautifully placed. what a try. that must seal it. a brilliant moment of individual skill and the young lad is over the moon. a drop goal attempt by andrew. just wide. it could be a score, he's got it. one of those disastrous moment. sometimes the hero, sometimes the villain. he has put the british isles back with a gift of a score. so the lions hoping that history can repeat itself over the next two test matches. also to come on sportsday this evening. cricket took a step into the future today with the first complete set of county championship matches oplayed as day—night games — with a pink ball. it wasn't exactly a secret but this afternoon crystal palace officially announced dutchman frank de boer as their

warren gatland said it was a step backwards.ave a psychological blow for the players this close to the test. no matter what happens, in winning or defeat, obviously winning is better to follow on with, but sometimes you have to get up from defeat as well. this is easily the toughest it has ever been. it is not three test matches, it is ten. that is how tough this is. you have seen rugby union and how tough they are. for us, it is about keeping ongoing and opportunity. we don't want to get injuries and loss of form. they will keep working on the training field. the good news for the lions is jonathan davies and ross moriarty will resume and hope they can play on saturday. warren gatland is expected to show his hand close to what could be the test 15. this is traditionally seen as the fourth test. the lions know they need a win if they are to build to the ultimate test against the all blacks. to the nhl and the pittsburgh penguins celebrated their 2017 stanley cup championship with a hometown parade on wednesday it drew an estimat

, sprung for this test, but warren gatland, sprung a for this test, but warren gatland, sprung a few us, mostly in the backline, liam williams coming in at full—back in place of leigh halfpenny, who hit 20 points against the maoris. elliot daly comes in on the wing. warren gatland 's true to his word when he said there were opportunities available for those that could take them. that is a pacey backline. a lot of pace, probably the most attacking line—up that warren gatland has named on this tour so far. talking to the former fly half, all blacks fly— half, andrew merton is, he thinks this team has a bit of anx is, he thinks this team has a bit of an x factor about it. kieran read returns after being out since april with a broken thumb. -- andrew mehrtens. that is a boost, out since april with a broken thumb, coming backin april with a broken thumb, coming back in to captain a side that could really use his experience. sonny bill williams in the midfield, playing at centre, but the standout selection, on the wing, mika you arnie, 20 years old, he comes in to start in favour of the pr

the thoughts of warren gatland, alan dell and then russell will join thoughts of warren gatland, alan wins out of two for gregor townsend. tussles between these two nations - in between these two nations have in recent yea rs between these two nations have in recent years been tied. 0nly between these two nations have in recent years been tied. only one point separated their. two point separated their last two meetings, so best to make an impact. meetings. so best to make an imoact. . . duncan taylor did just that. early. duncan taylor did just that. quick thinking catching the wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading tojoin up wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join up with the lions squad in new zealand would do the same as scotland pressed further ahead. nothing michael jagger could do about that although his team started to find their range. the hosts edged closer. now the wallabies were making their presence felt, on the pitch and on the scoreboard. australia ahead for the score

warren gatland in a serious mood there.w zealand in their second icc champions trophy match in cardiff tomorrow — today their group rivals have been thwarted by the weather. bangladesh were bowled out for 182 — despite 95 from tamim iqbal. australia had made good progress in reply, reaching 83—1 before the rain arrived just four overs shy of what would make it a completed game — and the match has been abandoned. so rain at the oval and the forecast isn't great for cardiff tomorrow where england play new zealand. joe wilson has been wading through the puddles and looks ahead to a game which, if england win, will put them into the semi—finals. here we are at a cricket ground in cardiff, but no cricketers. just some groundsmen and covers. gloomy, never mind. press on, the opportunity for indoor exercise for england's cricketers today in a competitive football match going on. ben stokes has been taking part, payne three for several days. one of several players staying over the weekend, the threat of terrorism after the attack t

warren gatland to do his word that a good performance against the chiefs could be rewarded with a testland has made a because in the second row, mauro zarate, rate forfrom them, but the second row, mauro zarate, rate for from them, but no, the second row, mauro zarate, rate forfrom them, but no, alun the second row, mauro zarate, rate for from them, but no, alun wyn jones. —— mauro zarate. —— maro itoje. not even starting for ireland at the beginning of the six nations, 110w at the beginning of the six nations, now he is about to lead them. the all blacks have not lost at eden park since 1994. we will see soon if they have what it takes to beat the all blacks. katie russell can from auckland. the all blacks team to face the lions has also been announced, kieran read ca pta i ns has also been announced, kieran read captains the side, expected to win his 90th cap for the world champions, rico gear amy ryan is julius array —— julian survey. 0ne more spot to be filled in the squad, head coach choosing between aaron cruden and limits at the lava. —— rico gear only. —— rieko ioane. south afr

warren gatland has made a bold change to his team for the second test. he's included owen farrell and jonny sexton in the same midfield, despite them not having started a game together so far this tour. now, if that's a surprise, this next change was expected. maro itoje and sam warburton come into the forward pack as the lions try and match the all blacks physically. you play rugby because you enjoy the physical side of the sport, and that's definitely the case for me. so when you come off second best there, it does hurt you as a player. we're looking forward to trying to get a win and making it 1—1, but if not, then you can look back on the game and put your hands up and say, perhaps we were beaten by the better team. in their efforts to salvage the series through sexton and farrell, the lions have decided to go on the attack. it's a risky strategy. one man who faced the same situation as captain back in 1993 told me the odds are stacked against the lions. we've just got to go and play the game of our lives. we've got to believe first and foremost that

one of gatland's controversial late call—ups, he made quite the cameo. wanted a break. like here throuthack nowell. in the second half, the lions bullied their hosts. a penalty try stretched their lead but there was more than just brute force on show. nowell proved they could do the pretty stuff too. this was becoming a relaxing day trip for the lions, a light work—out and then a leisurely stroll over. jared payne convinced the chiefs the game was up. for gatland, a waikato legend, this was the perfect homecoming on the toughest of tours. we said if we had to drop a couple of games, it wouldn't be the end of the world because it was about improving and getting better from week to week and i think we have demonstrated that as a group. i think we have got better, the longer we have been in new zealand. this was a comprehensive win for the lions, the first for the midweek team on this tour. and although it came against a young and depleted chiefs side, it keeps the momentum building ahead of saturday's all—importa nt first test. katy gornall, bbc news, in h

warren gatland has made a bold change to his team for the second test.hem not having started a game together so far this tour. now, if that's a surprise, this next change was expected. maro itoje and sam warburton come into the forward pack as the lions try and match the all blacks physically. you play rugby because you enjoy the physical side of the sport, and that's definitely the case for me. so when you come off second best there, it does hurt you as a player. we're looking forward to trying to get a win and making it 1—1, but if not, then you can look back on the game and put your hands up

after losing williams to the sin—bin, warren gatland's side worked hard, but blues were waiting for thet to pounce and west was sent charging for the line. the perfect sucker punch. the lions had one chance, but couldn't take it. there is time to improve. but they know it is a match they should have won. there is so much strength and depth in this country, i don't think there will be a lot of difference between the super rugby sides and the all blacks. they have been together for seven months and the all blacks are coming together cold. there is a massive amount of depth and strength andi massive amount of depth and strength and i don't think a lot of difference between the teams. you can't come here and expect to give more than ten penalties away and think you will win. when we got an opportunity we gave them another out and they put the pressure back on to us. and they put the pressure back on to us. look, it's something we need to work on. luckily it is something we can fix. we got into our structures well and took it to them in some regards. but i think we just sort of let them get

gatland has also benched his tour captain sam warburton.r captain sam warburton. prior to this, he had been criticised a little bit in new zealand for being a little formulaic and a bit predictable but not this time. he really wants to take the game to the all blacks. we know we have to be courageous coming here, we must be bold and go and play some positive rugby. the things that we have been working on in terms of general staff and our set pieces getting better and stronger from game to game. defensively, we think we have improved and now we need to bring the other elements of the game which is about playing with some flair, taking some risks and being courageous and ball. leading the lions out in place of warburton is peter 0‘mahony and his journey to this point is really nothing short of remarkable. if you think back to the six nations, he wasn‘t even a regular starter for ireland and then jamie he‘s slipped was injured in the warm up and 0‘mahony was thrown into the starting line—up and that platform for him to get here today and becom

it ended in defeat for warren gatland's team.gle point in dunedin to highlanders, the super rugby side winning 22—23. gatland has pinpointed the scrum as an area that needs work with just 11 days before the first test against the all blacks. another concern — injuries. james burford reports. for the lions, and a chance to read everything on the pitch. but they do so everything on the pitch. but they do so would the news that stuart hogg has been ruled out of the rest of the tour through injury. and in the highlanders, they saw a side with tricks, power, and all blacks. after trading penalties, the lions are on the back foot, and to add insult to injury, and injury. jonathan johnson scored to ease nerves before tommy seymourjumped scored to ease nerves before tommy seymour jumped at the scored to ease nerves before tommy seymourjumped at the chance to take the lion's share of the score. and with tries coming at a premium on august two, suddenly opportunities we re august two, suddenly opportunities were starting to come. captain s

it comes as coach warren gatland added four wales players to his squad.an dacey, gareth davies and thomas francis willjoin the set—up this afternoon. it's now two wins from two as scotland head coach for gregor townsend. and they'll remember this one for a while. they've beaten australia in sydney for the first time ever. 24—17 the final score — as alex gulrajani reports. tussles between these two nations have in recent years been tight affairs. 0nly points separated the last two meetings so best to make an impact early. duncan taylor did just that. quick thinking catching the wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading tojoin up wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join up with the lions squad in new would do the same as scotland pressed further ahead. nothing michael cheika could do about that, although his team started to find their range, israel folau scored twice as the hosts edged closer. now the wallabies were making their presence felt on the pitch an

all the predictable comments from gatland. two we e ks predictable comments from gatland. new zealander i expect him to know the new zealand psyche. it is not about intentionally trying to hurt somebody, it is about playing hard and fair. the lions face the hurricanes in wellington. the starting 15 has been announced. george north will start in and jonathanjoseph george north will start in and jonathan joseph will george north will start in and jonathanjoseph will play centre. they are looking to play their way in the test team. gatland said there are opportunities to be in the test team. gatland said there are opportunities to he grabbed. in the warm—up to next week‘s wimbledon, britain‘s heather watson is playing a second round match against defending champion cibulkova in eastbourne. watson‘s world ranking has slipped to 126 but she‘s looked in good form against the number four seed and has taken the first set 7—5. cibulkova has struggled throughout the match and watson is one game away from a notable victory. it‘s now 5—4 to the british player in the second set. wildca

british and irish lions coach warren gatland insists places are still up for grabs in the first testos is an early withdrawal from the queen's club tournament due to injury. and germany beat australia 3—2 in their first match at the confederations cup in russia. hello and welcome to the programme where we start with rugby union and the news that british and irish lions head coach warren gatland insists there's still an opportunity for players to force their way into the reckoning for the first test against new zealand which takes place on saturday. the lions play the chiefs in the coming hours with all six of the recent call ups from scotland and wales among the replacements. ireland's rory best will captain the side as maz farookhi reports. going through final drills ahead of the last warmup match. rory best will be the fifth captain for tomorrow's six game on tour. the whole squad, in fact, if sharing the workload. the six additional players drafted in, straight into playing and straight into bench ahead

it finished 31 points all, as warren gatland's side squandered a 1k point lead. now shifting to the two must win tests against new zealand to come. katie gornall reports. the final midweek match of the lions tour and willing to give it a sense of occasion. for many of these players, this could be the last time that the pool on the famous red jersey. great labour seized this moment and when he ran out of options there was a scotland team will tommy seymour to finish the job. the banks kept the scoreboard ticking over but before half—time hurricanes powerfully hit back. but several additions for test places, time was running out to impress. george north was a surprise omission last week, will this persuade warren gatland to change his mind? the line struggled to hold back the hurricanes but in ian henderson we had a one—man blockade. tommy seymour broke again clear to put his side a0 points ahead. surely they could not let it slip from here? the match would turn on one rush of blood to the head. henderson sent to the sin bin and in his absence they are constructs.

those scenes a few moments ago in ca rd iffful british and irish lions head coach warren gatland saysistake, as his predecessor, by splitting the teams into midweek and test sides. the squad, arrived in new zealand yesterday, ahead of the start of their tour. gatland says suggestions the schedule is too tough, are overblown, and has been talking about the importance of keeping the squad together for the tests, and midweek matches, unlike graham henry in 2001. iis i is paramount for these guys at the moment. i know the players involved with graham henry in 2001, he lost half the team on day one, you guys over here and ewe guys over there, they were this is a test side and we are making up the moments. it is important these guys feel like they are putting themselves in the shop window, that i have a chance to go and prove themselves. that's all from sportsday. coming up in a moment, the papers. from myself and the rest of the team. bye. hello, and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are the former director of communications for the cons

after losing liam williams to the sin bin, warren gatland's site worked hard to regain the lead.to pounce. west charging for the line, the perfect sucker punch. the lions had one last chance to roll the dice, but could not take it. still plenty of time to improve, but they know this is a match they should have won. jamie vardy has pulled out of the england squad and will miss saturday's world cup qualifier with scotland and the friendly with france next week. (oov) the exact nature of the injury isn't clear — a short statement said he had left the squad as a precaution. gaerth southgate's side travel to hampden park top of their qualifying group, before heading to paris for a season ending friendly. liverpool have apologised to southampton over any misunderstanding surrounding their interest in defender virgil van dijk, and have dropped their interest in the player, despite reports suggesting they were willing to meet his reported £50 million pound valuation. great britain olympic development programme's squad for next months world para athletics championships has been announced.

it was predictable comments from gatland.n the scrums, now he is saying that. it is disappointing because he is implying that we are intentionally going out to injure somebody and that is not the case. we have never been like that and as a new zealander, i would expect him to know that they are not intentionally trying to hurt anybody. it's about playing hard and fair. gatland says he plans on speaking to the referee ahead of the game. the players, well, they seem to be just getting on with it. physicality is one of the main components of rugby and i think everyone knew they use it in abundance. i don't think they take it too far. sometimes, you know, in a moment, people may stick out an arm and hit someone high, it is not intentional and once it is not intentional, people make mistakes, but obviously it is up to the officials what happens on the pitch. crystal palace will officially name former ajax and inter coach frank de boer as their new boss this afternoon. he was the first choice of chairman steve parish and succeeds s

gatland say5 5ugge5tion5 the schedule is too tough are overblown, and has been talking about the importanceg the squad together for the test5, and midweek matches, unlike graham henry in 2001. it is paramount for these guys at the moment. i know the players that are involved with graham henry in 2001, he lost half the team on day one because he said, you guys over here, and you guys over there, and the players knew straightaway that thati5 the players knew straightaway that that is a test side and we are just making up the numbers. i think it is important that these guys feel like they are putting them5elve5 important that these guys feel like they are putting themselves in the shop window, that they've got a chance to go and prove themselves. iri5h rugby chief philip browne say5 ireland's bid to host the 2023 rugby world cup is on track despite the revelation that new government legislation is required. they officially submitted their bid this afternoon. ireland rugby legend brian 0'driscoll led an open—top bus, musicians and flag—bearers from the aviva stadium in dublin to world rugby‘s h

with no room for england's captain on this tour, warren gatland has others to lead the lions. warburton will be on the bench. he was meant to be joined there by owen farrell, before the fly half was ruled out with a thigh strain. with the test a week away, this was expected to be a first choice team. we've got to make sure we are not fully showing our hand, keeping some combinations back. we need to keep the all blacks guessing a little bit about what the final squad maybe. their immediate opponents boast a site with pace and experience, with nine all blacks turning out for the maoris looking to replicate their 2009 win against the lions. you know, they are the best in europe, so we get to test ourselves against the best in the northern hemisphere. so far, in new zealand, the lions have found hazards at every turn. the maoris will be no different. this is their moment and they intend to seize it. warren gatland will have had his scouts at eden park as new zealand ran in 12 tries against samoa this morning. if the 78—0 scoreline wasn't worrying enough, it's the knowledge that t

it comes as coach warren gatland added four wales players to his squad.an dacey, gareth davies and thomas francis willjoin the set—up this afternoon. scottish duo allan dell and finn russell have also been called up. it's now two wins from two as scotland head coach for gregor townsend. and they'll remember this one for a while. they've beaten australia in sydney for the first time ever. 2a points to 17 the final score — as alex gulrajani reports. tussles between these two nations have recently been tight affairs. 0nly have recently been tight affairs. only a point separated their last two meetings. best make an impact... early. duncan taylor did just that. quick thinking catching the wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading tojoin up wallabies off—guard. finn russell, one of those heading to join up with the lions in new zealand, would do the lions in new zealand, would do the same as scotland pressed further ahead. nothing michael cheikhou kouyate do about that, although his

and gatland says there are still test places available for anyone who performs.per for their best win on the tour so far, against the chiefs last week. every game, we have taken each one in isolation, building up, and obviously everyone knew the biggest picture was the first test selection, that has been and gone now so now we have a chance as a squad to put our hand up for selection for the second test and that is what is important and i think if we start to look beyond and think too much about saturday, you take your eye off tuesday, and if you take your eye off the ball, the defending champions, one of the strongest franchises there is, you'll come unstuck and you will not need to worry about saturday. great britain were pipped to a european team championships podium finish byjust one point, as the men's 4x400m relay team came ninth in the final event in lille. one of the best performances came from marc scott in the men's 3000 metres. he finished second and gained a new personal best of 7 minutes 58.52 seconds. england's men have come third in the hockey worl

coach warren gatland has named george north and johnathan joseph game.ren gatland has named george north and johnathanjoseph in the starting 15 for the match against the hurricane fly wellington on tuesday. rory best returns as captain, he was skipper for their best win on the tour so far against the chiefs last week and gatland believes all of the problems from the first test can be sorted out for the first test can be sorted out for the next two. those things are all fixable for me. the all blacks haven't played champagne rugby and throwing the ball all over the place, fairness to them, they were very direct up front so we need to make sure we're better in those areas in terms of combating them for next week. england's cricketers had a really disappointing start to the women's world cup. in the opening match, they lost by 35 runs against india in derby. it would have been a record—breaking victory if they'd made their target of 282 — but they fell short, asjoe wilson reports. think globally, what women's cricket needs is to motivate interest in india.

warren gatland is looking ahead to the next test on saturday.tamed by the all blacks in the first test in auckland. george north and jonathan joseph will both start against the hurricanes in wellington on tuesday. and rory best returns as captain, he was skipper for their best win on the tour against the chiefs last week. and gatland believes all their problems from the first test can be fixed for the next two. those things are all fixable for me. the all blacks haven't played champagne rugby and throwing the ball all over the place, fairness to them, they were very direct up front so we them, they were very direct up front so we need to make sure we're better in those areas in terms of combating them for next week. it was a really disappointing start for england, the hosts of this women's world cup. they lost by 35 runs against india in derby. it would have been a record—breaking victory if they'd made their target of 282 but they fell short. joe wilson reports. think globally, what women's cricket needs is to motivate interest in india. derby'

british and irish lions warren gatland has named an entirely different starting 15 for the second matchon wednesday. wales hooker ken 0wens will captain the side. fellow welshmen rhys webb and dan biggar are the half—backs, with the england pair of maro itoje and courtney lawes in the second row. there's also a start for james haskell at flanker. there are eight all blacks in the blues side. we are going to have to create momentum gained on game and improve deep into the test match. 15 new quys deep into the test match. 15 new guys starting with an opportunity to put our hands up to obviously raise the standards week on week and game on game so the standards week on week and game on game so that is what we will need to do to beat the all blacks in three orfour to do to beat the all blacks in three or four weeks' time. we've got to make sure we match fire with fire in terms of our approach to the game and i think the fact that we would have been here for a week on wednesday, settled into new zealand, understanding what's coming and how difficult the task will be, i think will put us and

warren gatland said afterwards that he is confident they can i do some of those mistakes and make thisries. but they will now travel to wellington knowing that the need to win both the remaining tests if they are to avoid a serious defeat. but tonight the oil blacks —— all blacks showed how difficult they will be to beat. the score in the end looks like it was easy, but it was not. the lions played meant that doesn't lay, and when they can score tries like that first one, you are sitting there, thinking, they should be doing that a bit more often. that is one of the best test tries i have ever seen. lewis hamilton edged out his team—mate to take pole position for the azerbaijan grand prix. championship leader sebastien vessel qualified fourth. hosts england have been beaten by india in the curtain—raiserfor this year's women's world cup in derby. india's batsmen set england an imposing 282 to win — leaving england needing the highest run chase in world cup history if they were to win. maybe every world cup needs to begin with a shock. if this world cup is about trying to unlock the cri

warren gatland said the opportunities were there.ance brought in allendale. a late call—up, he made quite the cameo. after two defeats, a win of any description would do for the lions who wanted a break. click here through who wanted a break. click here throuthack who wanted a break. click here through jack nowell. who wanted a break. click here throuthack nowell. in the second half, the lions believed the hosts. a penalty try stretched their lead but there was more than brute force on stroke —— on show. this was becoming a relaxing day trip for the lions, a light work—out and a leisurely stroll order. jared payne convinced the chiefs that the day was up. if we dropped a couple of games it would not be the end of the world. it was about improving and getting better week to week. we have demonstrated that. we have gotten better the longer we have been in new zealand. this was a comprehensive win for the lions, the first for the midweek team on this tour. even though it came against the young and depleted chiefs side, it keeps the mome

gatland says those involved on tuesday will be playing for themselves and for the whole squad.australia here on breakfast yesterday morning, and that was just the start of it as england completed a 2—0 series victory over argentina after winning the second test in santa fe. full back mike brown broke clear before producing a brilliant offload to send piers francis over for a great try before half time. england went on to win 35—25 but eddiejones's squad was missing 30 of their best players, largely due to the lions tour. very pleased. today we found a way to win, we were outgunned in the first half, second half, we came back in the forwards, particularly, and scrums and our maul defence improved and that got us back in the game and then our ability to score off their mistakes i thought was fantastic. johanna konta could become the first british woman since virginia wade a0 years ago at wimbledon to win a tour event on home soil. she's reached the final of the nottingham 0pen after coming through in straight sets against magdalena rybarikova of slovakia. it's the first time the

and gatland says there are still test places available for anyone who performs.e tour so far, against the chiefs last week. every game, obviously everyone knew the big picture was the first test selection. that has been undergone 110w selection. that has been undergone now so now we have a selection. that has been undergone now so now we have a chance as a squad debate or hand up for a selection for the second test and thatis selection for the second test and that is what is important. i think if we start to look belonged and think too much about saturday, you ta ke think too much about saturday, you take your eye off tuesday and if you ta ke take your eye off tuesday and if you take your eye off tuesday and if you take your eye off the board and the defending champion and one of the strongest franchises that is, you won't need to worry about saturday. a chance to go out there and be very physical defensive play and the contact area, it is the one area that was disappointing from that point of view. there were lots of things that we did that were incredibly posit

warren gatland has said he has had to make tough calls.after testing positive for a banned substance. jadejones reach the world tae kwon do semifinals in korea. that guarantees her at least a bronze. dame katherine grainger, the incoming chairof uk dame katherine grainger, the incoming chair of uk sport says she has huge concerns about athlete welfare, given the number of sporting bodies under the cloud of bullying allegations. that is all the sport for this morning, victoria. more during newsroom live after 11am. violent albanian criminal gangs now have "considerable control" over uk drug trafficking, the national crime agency says. it's increasingly worried at the albanians' high—profile influence in organised crime here. it isa it is a group that is small in number but big an impact. we have seen number but big an impact. we have seen the emergence of violence, particularly around enforcing the drug trade in this group, and hence, we have a specific response with partners where we try the best we can to disrupt that. we have cases going

after that defeat to the all blacks yesterday, warren gatland has made some changes.ed in has made some changes. george north and jonathanjoseph named in the starting 15 against the hurricanes in wellington. rory best returns as captain — he was skipper for their best win on the tour so far — that was against the chiefs last week. and gatland believes all their problems from the first test can be sorted out for the next two. for me, those things can all be fixed. the all blacks haven't played champagne rugby and throwing the ball all over the place. in fairness to them, they were very direct up front, so we need to make sure we are better in those areas, in terms of combating them for next week. england's cricketers are regrouping after defeat in the opening match of the women's world cup. in the opening match, they lost by 35 runs against india in derby. it would have been a record—breaking victory if they'd made their target of 282 — but they fell short, as our sports correspondentjoe wilson reports. think globally, what women's cricket needs is to motivate interest

it just means gatland already called up four welsh players.ifficult for him because wales played last night in auckland, so all of these players are in the same time zone. but it has been the subject of some controversy because those for players, the majority of them would have been nowhere near them would have been nowhere near the lyons—— lions‘ test squad when it was first announced. eddie jones says he thinks players should be picked on merit, not geography, and that has caused the debate around here. whether that devalues the lions in some way, but i am sure warren gatland will be asked about that. we will have to see what he says afterwards. and we‘ve already had a good game and a really good result for england‘s women? had a good game and a really good result for england's women?m had a good game and a really good result for england's women? it is a cracking game. it was here on the pitch in the stadium. inaudible... if it's pitch in the stadium. inaudible... if it‘s anything like the match we have seen them we are in for a real treat.

for gatland it will mean a return to the club that he used to coach.ve has been amazing. and to support us. can to support wales. —— came to support wales. it is nice to be back and see some friends. that is all the sport for the moment, now on bbc news, it is time for the travel show. this week on the travel show we are in bermuda. coming up... as the america's cup reaches its nail—biting climax above the water this weekend, we find out if a robot can stop the drama unfolding underneath, as an invasion of these creatures wreaks havoc on the local ecosystem. so he is not expecting you to electrocute him and slurp him into a tube. and i'll be finding out how the best way to beat these venomous invaders is to eat them! once you remove these spines you are moving from malicious, to delicious! hello, welcome to the travel show, with me, ade adepitan. this week coming to you from bermuda, which this year is hosting one of the world's biggest sporting events, the america's cup, right here in the north atlantic ocean. the america's cup is the formula one of t

the british and irish lions have a huge week ahead of them, according to head coach warren gatland.llington on tuesday. and gatland has indicated that there are still test places available for anyone who performs well in the match. rory best returns as captain — he was skipper for the lions biggest win on tour so far, against the chiefs last week. every game with taking each one in isolation building up. 0bviously eve ryo ne isolation building up. 0bviously everyone knew the bigger picture was the first test selection which has been and gone so now we have a chance as a squad to put our hand up for selection and the second test and that is what's important and if start to look beyond and think too much about saturday, you take your eye off tuesday and if you take your eye off tuesday and if you take your eye off tuesday and if you take your eye off the ball against the defending champions, with one other franchises, you don't need to worry about saturday. they've got it all to do, the lions. we'll have another in—depth look at the papers in a few minutes but in the meantime, here's

this was a sobering defeat for a warren gatland's side, but not as one—sided as the scoreline suggeststhe hopes of four nations on their shoulders. the lions may be guests in new zealand, but they don't intend to leave empty—handed. recent results have given these fans genuine hope, but no—one thinks it is going to be easy. many here will remember the 2005 series in new zealand, a whitewash the lions would rather forget. once again, this was a tale of underdogs. unfancied by almost everyone at the start of the tour, taking on a fearsome machine. the all blacks just don't do defeat. the lions made a ferocious start, but they faced danger from every angle. a forward on the wing, well, this is new zealand, and this is total rugby. time for the lions to regroup. they stood firm and wriggled from the all blacks‘ grasp. liam williams too fast, too good. one of the greatest lions‘ test tries finished by shaun 0'brien but created by many. 13—8 at half—time, but the all blacks ran through the tourists‘ defence as few sides can. the lions forced to admire new zealand‘s best at their best. mistak

and gatland believes all their problems from the first test can be sorted out for the next two. it gets better and better. we've demonstrated that as a group. so longer we've been in new zealand, the better we got. we said we do that and i think we've achieved that. 0ne football line for you — and england's under 21s now know who'll they'll face in the semi—finals of the european championship in poland. it'll be germany, after they lost to italy last night and finished runners—up in their group. england cricket captain heather knight says her side will recover from their surprise defeat by india in the opening match of the women's world cup. this being a round—robin stage, all eight teams play each other. she says that they are determined. we are an emotional team but we will keep our heads up. we look to tuesday and see the positives. we competed today but there are a few areas in which we need to get better. we will look at tuesday. it could be a busy day for marin cilic at queen's. he's in the sinlges final at two o'clock, after beating gilles muller yesterday — and he's also

to rub salt into head coach warren gatland's wounds, his son bryn added to the hosts' total.king duties from johnny sexton, but the lions couldn't silence the lambs. their resistance was stubborn until owen farrell entered the fray. replacing sexton, he made his claim for the fly—half position, setting up anthony watson for the try he converted. farrell might have turned the game, but he couldn't add any polish to an overall poor performance. nick parrott, bbc news. for us, the most important thing was a result, getting the tour off to a good start, and we can go away knowing that there are a number of things for us to work on, some positives in terms of the opportunities and chances that we did create, knowing we have to be better at finishing those. that is how we learn, thrown into difficult situations, that is how you find out about yourself as a team, so we have got something to work off now, get back into training. tomorrow will be a day off, then monday start building again. i thought it was good, they tested us, a good first game, much rather that than a 50—point win.

and gatland says there are still test places available for anyone who performs. for their best win on the tour so far, against the chiefs last week. every game, we have taken each one in isolation building up. everyone knew the bigger picture was the first test selection. that has been and gone now. we have a chance as a squad to put our hand—out for selection for the second test. and that's what is important. if we start to look beyond and think too much about saturday, you take your eye off tuesday. if you take your eye off tuesday. if you take your eye off tuesday. if you take your eye off the ball against the defending champions, and one of the strongest franchises there is, you can come unstuck. valentino rossi has won a moto gp race for the first time in over a year after claiming victory at the dutch grand prix earlier. the seven time world champion started from fourth on the grid and fought off fellow italian danilo petrucci to take the chequered flag in assen. marc marquezjust edged out britain's cal crutchlow to take third. the other british riders scot

warren gatland always said that every member of his squad would get a start in the first three matchesnterbury crusaders, who are unbeaten this season. after yesterday's defeat to auckland blues, gatland said there wasn't much difference between the super rugby sides and the all blacks, but the new zealand coach steve hansen, who has named his squad for the test series, took exception to that. 0h, oh, look, ithink oh, look, i think he was probably just trying to jape, a bit of humour, you know, after struggling before that. i don't think there's any comparison to super rugby and test rug by, any comparison to super rugby and test rugby, but he was just trying to make a light comment, possibly, i don't know. sir ben ainsley‘s america's cup challenge is all but over. they are saying right now in bermuda, up against new zealand in the semifinal, and it looks like new zealand are about to win that semifinal 5—2 and knock sir ben ainslie's land rover team out of the america's cup. they trailed 3—1 at the start of the day, they lost the opening race to go 4—1 down, pulled it back to 4—2, ben

they take on the super rugby champions hurricanes in wellington on tuesday, and gatland says there arecaptain for the hurricanes match — he was skipper for their best win on the tour so far, against the chiefs last week. every game, we've taken each one in isolation, everybody knew the bigger picture was the first test selection, that has been and gone and we have a chance to put our hand up and we have a chance to put our hand up for selection for the second test, andl up for selection for the second test, and i think if we start to look beyond and think too much about saturday, you take your eye off tuesday and you are of the ball of the defending champions, then you will not to worry about saturday. the guys are going to get the chance to go out there and be very physical, and one area is the contact attack that was disappearing, but we did lots of things that were positive as well. england cricket captain heather knight says her side will recover from their surprise defeat by india in the opening match of the women's world cup. this being a round—robin stage, all eight teams play e

warren gatland has named alun wynjones as skipper of another all—new starting line—up for saturday's after yesterday's defeat to auckland blues, gatland said there wasn't much difference between the super rugby sides and the all blacks, but hansen wasn't biting. ijust think he i just think he was ijust think he was probably i just think he was probably trying to ta ke i just think he was probably trying to take a bit of humour after struggling a little bit with his press c0 nfe re nce struggling a little bit with his press conference before that, i suppose. i don't think there is any comparison to super rugby and test by, comparison to super rugby and test rugby, but he's properly trying to make a light comment, possibly. i don't know. defending champions india are on their way to posting a big total in their champions trophy match against sri lanka. they were put into bat at the oval and the openers made a strong start. shikwar darwan has passed his century and is still at the crease and rohit sharma backed him up with a 78 before he was caught. the middle order has struggled a litt