only a few hours to go before the first test match between the british and irish lions and new zealandourites for the game, but many analysts think it will be tight. 0n the line is gavin hastings, former lions captain who took on new zealand in 1993. thanks forjoining us, gavin. a mouthwatering event in prospect, but they've got a tough ask, haven't they, the lions? they certainly have, the new zealanders haven't lost at eden park in any test match since 1994 and it was way back in 1959 the lions last won a test match at eden park, so that shows the enormity of the challenge that awaits the british and irish lions tea m awaits the british and irish lions team this afternoon. the team had a good warmup, they‘ re team this afternoon. the team had a good warmup, they're coming to the boil nicely? i think they are, absolutely. they've played six matches, five of them against top—quality opposition, they've lost a couple of matches and those losses have been very narrow, by less than a score and the feeling is they've beaten probably the best two sides they've played in the canterbury crusa

after the british and irish lions we re after the british and irish lions were soundly beaten by theated between the two coaches ahead of the second test in wellington with the all blacks boss steve hansen calling warren gatland predictable and a little bit desperate. it was in response to gatland's comments about new zealand's treatment of their scrum—half conor murray. he thinks murray was unfairly targeted and could have been potentially injured. predictable comments from gatland. two weeks ago it was weak cheated in the scrums, 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 a

and the british and irish lions remember those affected in the london terror attacks from new zealand and the gb athlete who's hitting the right note on very different kind of stage. hello and welcome. after victory over bangladesh in their opening match of the champions trophy england knew that a win today would guarantee them a semi—final spot — but faced much tougher opposition in new zealand. batting first they were 310 all out in cardiff — which is hosting its second major sports event of the week. joe wilson reports. weekend champions league tuesday champions trophy, cardiff is the international sporting city with everything guaranteed. except for the weather. keep warm, keep moving, not too far, batsman. jason roy alt—right 13. blowing on the boundary and tried being a spectator, knowing the forecast, that took face. england were start stop, joe would looked untroubled. he eased to 64. but no more. ben stokes he eased to 64. but no more. ben sto kes o n he eased to 64. but no more. ben stokes on 48, set for his boundary bonanza. he found a fielder. still the boss jos bonanza. h

stay with us here, still to comes the british and irish lions versus the british and irish lions versuswill bring you the results from auckland. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news. 15 bodies have been found after a massive landslide in china. more than 100 people are still missing as rescu e rs than 100 people are still missing as rescuers search for survivors. the leader of the british labour partyjeremy corbyn has appeared at glastonbury festival. he has spoken about how people need to come together to build a better society. is it right that so many people in our country have no home to live in and only a street to sleep on? is it right that so many people are frightened of where they live at the moment, having seen the horrors of what happened in grenfell tower? is it right that so many people live in such poverty in a society surrounded by such riches? howell was jeremy corbyn received? glastonbury prides itself on being a politically engaged festival. he got a very warm, positive reception from the crowds here. a large audience in front of the main pyra

the british and irish lions players have been told to man up for the must—win second test against newealand tomorrow. the lions will lose the series if they fail to beat the all blacks in wellington in the morning. if their ambitious selection pays off, a victory would take it to the final test in auckland next weekend. our correspondent katie gornall is in wellington looking ahead to the big showdown. the all—importa nt second the all—important second test is just one day away and the all blacks captain seems relaxed about it. most teams would shut themselves away with such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealand. with such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealandlj with such a big game on the horizon, but not new zealand. i think is a good balance to get out and interact with people around the city and take your mind off it. so the players are pretty relaxed but they know they are upfora pretty relaxed but they know they are up for a challenge tomorrow. the all blacks took a grip on the series with a ruthless wind in auckland as the lines found themselves out forced and

and we have the latest on the british and irish lions as they prepare for their fourth match on the tourealand. england manager gareth southgate says his under pressure goalkeeper joe hart won't play in tomorrow's friendly against france. hart was criticised for his performance in the draw against scotland at the weekend, but southgate says he was always planning to try out the other goalkeepers in his squad against the french. it was never my intention to play joe in this. tom heaton will start. jack berglund walked with a second her. we have got to maintain the squad environment when people feel involved. the goalkeeping situation, and give players game time. definitely one of the best in the world. bit is exciting to play against that. we want to play against that. we want to play against the best. it is a great french team, and one that we are looking forward to the challenge. england striker harry kane will keep the captain's armband for the match. the tottenham forward was made skipper for the world cup qualifier against scotland on saturday, scoring a stoppage time equaliser in th

and irish lions appear for a game against the all blacks, and it is the start of the tour de francermany. we will be hearing from chris froom as it goes for a hat—trick of titles. wimbledon is three days away and we're been at the club where all eyes a re we're been at the club where all eyes are on andy mori. his form has been pure and his fitness is a worry as well. he put in the practice sessions today to try to shake off a hip problem. we will also hear about a change in cricket licensing and tae kwon do in korea. that is coming up tae kwon do in korea. that is coming up at 6:30pm. now it is time for the film review. hello and welcome to the film review on bbc news. to take us through this week's cinema releases is mark kermode. so mark, what do we have this week? a mixed bag this week. we have a portrait of a grumpy old man. we have despicable me three, the minions are back. and risk. lots to talk about but my most important role this week is to get the pronunciation right. this is a film that will make you feel and his sympathy for all the people in your life. the tag line is,

and the british and irish lions suffer defeat in new zealand.finals of the french open but the defending champion novak djokovic is out. murray beatjapan‘s kei nishikori in four sets to keep alive his hopes of reaching the final for a second year in a row, as adam wild reports blue skies over roland garros, welcome sight after yesterday's reign. for andy murray, storms to be weathered. something he's used to of late. any questions over his form in paris have been firmly answered. this was kei nishikori displaying a greater force. first set full of aggression, precision come into a headwind, murray turned around, blown way off course. the first set was lost, prevailing winds coming from the east. the world number one needed something to change, time violation called against him, frustrating, yes. murray knows how to channel the aggression. the spark propelling him, roaring into water second set. momentum switch that looked decisive. murray keeping just ahead before blasting his way to a third set tie—break. for nishikori, was this his chance miss

emotional, huge condolences from the whole squad, the management and players of the british and irish lionsamilies who lost seven lions. it's devastating and we send our deepest condolences to the families. out of respect it was important that we held a minutes silence. and one of britain's big medal hopes at the up coming world championships in london, the long jumperjasmyn sawyers said severe period pain was the reason she pulled out of a recent competition in boston. she said she wanted to be clear on the reasons for her withdrawal because it isn't talked about enough in sport. why shouldn't i be honest about it, it is something that some in the female athletes deal with, and it isn't treated like other illnesses and injuries. we talked openly about other illnesses and they are solved, but this isn't openly talked about. pa rt but this isn't openly talked about. part of the population, it is something that we deal with, we should talk about it and it shouldn't be this taboo, difficult thing to have conversations about. that's all from sportsday. bye for now. hello and welcome to the pape

there will have been a change in the mood of the british and irish lions team, after warren gatland'sst challenging match on their tour of new zealand so far. the lions beat the crusaders 12—3, in christchuch, and it was all about the boot of owen farrell. tim hague reports. this is the time for the british and irish lions to call in the cavalry in canterbury. regarded as the best club team in world rugby, the crusaders, and the tourists would play like they were on home turf stopping a side with eight all blacks in it from the start. always influential, owen farrell put them 6—0 up and despite the odd bump in the road, as well as a solitary penalty, it was his first start on tour and it was going rather well. while it wasn't free—flowing, riveting rugby it was solid. the lions sniffed out danger. the pressure was telling here and a penalty awarded. it was a fourth and final owen farrell success. make no mistake, this was effectively a test match. the first defeat this season for the crusaders and a cavalry charge for the english and irish lions. with a comfortable 34—13 win over ital

hello and welcome to the programme where we start with rugby union and the news that british and irish lionsll 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

and coming up in sportsday on bbc news, the british and irish lions have been told they need to man upf they are to beat the all blacks in the second test and keep the series alive in new zealand. good evening. the leader of kensington and chelsea council, nicholas paget—brown, has announced that he's standing down — after days of mounting criticism of the authority's response to the grenfell tower fire. it was rebuked by downing street after a decision last night to abort a public meeting — and there's been further evidence that cost—cutting resulted in a downgrading of building refurbishments. in his statement, mr paget—brown said he had to accept responsibility for what he called "perceived" failings after the tragedy — which has claimed, according to police, at least 80 lives. here's our home affairs correspondent, tom symonds. were you pressured by no 10 to resign? the pressure simply got too great. he was the leader criticised with failing to cope with the crisis in his backyard. his council quickly lost the confidence of grenfell‘s victims. chanting: we wantjustice! we want just

still to come, i speak to a rugby legend ahead of the first test match between the british and irish lionsmbers of the neo—nazi resistance stormed to the world trade center armed with pistols and is shot down. we believe that according to national law that we have a right to claim certain part of this country of ourland. claim certain part of this country of our land. i take pride in the words, blocks. blocks. ich bin ein berliner. he pleaded guilty to murdering john manning. research council say that the great increase in line cancer is due may leave that to smoking tobacco. closing time for checkpoint charlie which has starred on the border as a mark of our determination to defend the city. —— allied determination. this is bbc world news today. 800 households in tower blocks in camden, north london, are being evacuated because of safety concerns over cladding in the aftermath of the grenfell fire. and other news today, a cool response from the eu's top bureaucrat to britain's's first bid to the divorce talk. he says the offer about the status of eu citizens here is not sufficient. trump'

so, after the all blacks outclassed the british and irish lions in auckland, the tour has moved further this be where new zealand wrapped up the series or can the lions fight back —— bite back? wellington is where warren gatland's side hoped to get back contract, and as thousands of fans arrived in the city, we asked them if they still had hope for the lions. still optimistic. i think there were enough positives from the first test to save we can just get a bit more intensity and stop them being so clinical as they are, there is still cause for a few more lions roars. we should have been much better. we made a lot of mistakes. at the end of the day, the all blacks are the best and the best team won, sol can't complain. i would question how many of those guys would get in the all blacks team ? many of those guys would get in the all blacks team? that is the question to ask. after saturday i would say none. as the tour itself, i'm sure it will not spoil your enjoyment? no! we drowned our soi’i’ows ol'l enjoyment? no! we drowned our sorrows on saturday night and i will be doing the same th

and 46 years after their last series triumph in new zealand, the british and irish lions prepare to takethe all blacks. coming up on sports day on bbc news, we'll look ahead to the women's cricket world cup. hosts england start things off tomorrow against india in derby, looking to reclaim the trophy they last won eight years ago. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the cladding and insulation on grenfell tower has failed initial fire safety tests, according to the police. they say they are now looking at criminal offences, including manslaughter, and documents and materials have been seized from a number of organisations. at least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze at the tower block last week. the nationwide hunt for high rise buildings with flammable cladding continues. the government says 1a buildings across nine local authorities in england have the potentially dangerous cladding, none in wales or scotland, one building is being checked in northern ireland. tom symonds reports. in the first horrifying minutes of the disaster, a resident of grenfel

and 46 years after their last series triumph in new zealand, the british and irish lions prepare to takethe all blacks. and coming up in sportsday on bbc news: "i made a mistake and i must face up to it" — the words of british number three tennis player dan evans, after announcing he tested positive for cocaine in april. good evening. a mass evacuation is underway tonight of nearly 4000 people from 800 households in tower blocks in north london. camden council says it took the decision this evening, after it was told by fire services that the cladding on the blocks is not up to standard and the safety of the residents can't be guaranteed. the police have revealed that the cladding and insulation on grenfell tower has failed initial fire safety tests. they say they are now looking at criminal offences, including manslaughter. at least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze at the tower block last week. tom symonds has more. there was no warning, just a request. we need you to move out because we can't be sure you are safe. i just because we can't be sure you are safe. i

this is the time for the british and irish lions to call in the cavalry in canterbury.b tea m in canterbury. regarded as the best club team in world rugby, the crusaders and the tourists would play like they were on home turf stopping a side with eight all blacks in it from the. always influential alan farrell put them 6-0 influential alan farrell put them 6—0 up and despite the odd bump in the road as well as a solitary penalty, it was his first start on tour and it was going rather well. while it wasn't free—flowing, riveting rugby it was solid. the lions sniffed out danger. the pressure was telling here and a penalty awarded. it was a fourth and final 0wen farrell success. make no mistake, this was effectively a test match. the first defeat this eden for the crusaders and a cavalry charge for the english and irish lions. alfie hewett has become the first british wheelchair tennis player to win a french open title. he lost the first set to love against the defending champion, argentina's gustavo fernandez, before fighting back to win his first grand slam title. he als

the british and irish lions have lost the opening test against new zealand.005 series, which the lions would rather forget. this was a tale of underdogs, unfancied by 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 face the dangerfrom every a ferocious start but they face the danger from every angle. a ferocious start but they face the dangerfrom every angle. a a ferocious start but they face the danger from every angle. a forward on the wing? well, this is new zealand and this is total rugby. liam williams was too fast and too good. one of the great lions test tries was finished by this player but started by many. a run through the tourists‘ defence as few sides can. the lines were forced to admire new zealand‘s best at their best. this 20—year—old was not even born the last time the all blacks lost at eden park. the all blacks have not played champagne rugby. they were very direct. we need to make sure we are better in those areas in terms of combating. they are

plenty of tries, but the british and irish lions blow a iii—point lead to draw the final midweek match to new zealand. fifa has decided to publish a controversial internal report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 world cup tournaments in russia and qatar. it follows a leak of the report written by fifa's own ethics investigator michael garcia to a german newspaper. 0ur sports news correspondent richard conwayjoins me now. what is new in the report? it has been under lock and key for number of years, been under lock and key for number of yea rs, fifa been under lock and key for number of years, fifa not intending to publish it and for a long time to come because they said they were legal reasons, they did not want to interrupt the legal process going around the bidding for the world cup is run by russia and qatar. we have a lot of detail about things that went on during the bidding process, involving all the countries involved for 2018 and 2022. the focus is on russia and qatar, of course russia destroyed their computers in the aftermath of winning the bid so evidence from

it could be a pivotal week for the british and irish lions on their tour of new zealand.lost with a repeat outcome in the second match in wellington this saturday. before then, the lions face another tough—looking game against super rugby side the hurricanes tomorrow morning uk time. gatland has been involved in one or two feisty exchanges with his opposite number steve hansen this week and things escalated again earlier today. 0ur sports correspondent katie gornall is in wellington. after the lions were soundly beaten by the all blacks in auckland things we re by the all blacks in auckland things were treated between the two coaches ahead of the second test in wellington with the all blacks boss steve hansen collingwood and predictable and a little bit desperate. it was in response to the comments about new zealand's treatments of their scrum—half conor moray. he thinks moray was unfairly targeted and could have been potentially injured. it is predictable comments from gatland, it is disappointing and what he is implying is that we are intentionally going out to injure s

the british and irish lions win big in their last warm—up up match, ahead of the first test against thehere was defeat for odds—on favourite churchill in the big race on day one of royal ascot. and as part of women's sport week, britain's most decorated paralympian and soon to be mother—of—two dame sarah storey looks into how elite sportswomen are treated when they have a baby. welcome to the programme. we start with a huge shock in the last half hour because defending champion andy murray is out of the aegon championships at queens — beaten by world number 90 jordan thompson of australia. thompson was only playing because murray's original opponent aljaz bedene pulled out injured this morning. adam wild reports on a remarkable turn of events. back on the green grass of home, a familiar reception for andy murray at queens, even if the opponent was not quite who he was expecting. australian jordan thompson not quite who he was expecting. australianjordan thompson drafted in at short notice and here he was making the most of his opportunity. there are plenty who would have been daunted by

news now on the british and irish lions. fly halfjonny sexton and owen farrell in his starting line up for the must win second test against new zealand, the first time the pair have started together on tour. farrell comes in to replace ben teo at inside centre in what some will see as a gamble, with the duo having spent such little playing time together. this is the side to face them. katie gornall is with the squad. warren gatland has rolled the dice somewhat with his selection for this second test. bringing in eoin flanagan jonny sexton second test. bringing in eoin flanaganjonny sexton together in the midfield, at the expense of ben te'o. that comes as something as a surprise given sexton and farrell have played together so far this tour. gatland says it gives them a different attacking option. changes we re different attacking option. changes were expected in the foreword pack because that is where gatlin said his side didn't match up to the all blacks in auckland. he has addressed that by bringing in maro itoje and wet

less than 48 hours to go now before the british and irish lions kick off their test series against them selection with liam williams in at full—back instead of leigh halfpenny, elliot daly on the wing and not george north and peter 0‘mahony included as skipper. with all the reaction from auckland, here‘s our sports correspondent katie gornall. warren gatland said he didn‘t want to show his hand too early to the all blacks entry to his word, he a three tricks up its sleeve. we saw elliott davie and liam williams trains year earlier. they are the two surprise selections in the back line ahead of leigh halfpenny and george north who does not even make the match day squad. gatland has also benched his tour captain sam warburton. prior to this, also benched his tour captain sam warburton. priorto this, he also benched his tour 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

was a guy who works as a maintenance engineer, who's scored the first try against the british and irish lionslty, he had missed an earlier one, but then it was part time player sam anderson heather, who had the tools to engineer a way through the lions defence — he's the captain of the provincial barbarians today and has recently been playing club rugby in dunedin. the try was converted by bryn gatland, and if the name sounds familiar. . . he is the son of the lions head coach warren gatland. the boot of his son making it 7—3 to the barbarians side who have been on top. cardiff is hosting european club football's biggest night of the season — the champions league final. a lot of speculation it isa it is a great stadium in the middle of the city. it is good for cardiff to host a champions league final and with such a good one withjuventus and real madrid, it is great. when wembley was being rebuilt, so many big games and fa cup finals, and league cup finals as well. it is tremendous, to hold a final. it was a positive evening for northern ireland as they beat new zealand1—0 in belfast last nig

there will have been a change in the mood of the british and irish lions team, after warren gatland'sit was all about the boot of owen farrell. this is the time for the british and irish lions to call in the cavalry in canterbury. regarded as the best club team in world rugby, the crusaders, and the tourists would play like they were on home turf stopping a side with eight all blacks in it from the start. always influential, owen farrell put them 6—0 up and despite the odd bump in the road, as well as a solitary penalty, it was his first start on tour and it was going rather well. while it wasn't free—flowing, riveting rugby it was solid. the lions sniffed out danger. the pressure was telling here and a penalty awarded. it was a fourth and final owen farrell success. make no mistake, this was effectively a test match. the first defeat this season for the crusaders and a cavalry charge for the english and irish lions. a tough week. it has been really tough. a lot of criticism. people have written the tour off already after two games and it has been challenging for all of us and we have

the british and irish lions players have been told to man up for the must—win second test against new

it seems like it's been a long time since the british and irish lions landed in new zealand, but todayally started — and the all blacks showed the lions precisely why this tour will be their biggest challenge in decades. yes, the world champions beat the lions 30 points to 15, and coach warren gatland says they have no excuses. it means the lions must win the next two to win the series. katie gornall was watching in auckland. the lions arrived with optimism and momentum, but that had all but evaporated by the final result. this was a sobering defeat for a warren gatland's side, but not as one—sided as the scoreline suggests. they're the team with the 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 machin

all blacks continued their 23—year unbeaten run at eden park after overpowering the british and irish lions the score, and katie gornall was watching. the lions arrived here with momentum but that positivity had all but evaporated at the full—time whistle with the all blacks showing just how dangerous they are from every position. theirfirst dangerous they are from every position. their first try was scored bya position. their first try was scored by a forward charging down and then they added another two tries in the second half through a 20—year—old player who was not even born the last time the all blacks lost year at eden park. the way things are going, that record may never change. as for the lions, the match was not as one—sided as the scoreline suggests. they scored a wonderful in the first half and warren gatlin said afterwards that he is confident they can i announce some mistakes and make this a closely fought series. they nail to make now travel to wellington knowing they need to remain both remaining tests if they are to award a series defeat and i think the all blacks demonstra

as a result, thousands of british and irish lions supporters in auckland, it is lunchtime here in aucklandqueen street and all you can see are hundreds and hundreds of british and lions supporters. there is huge anticipation leading into the night ‘s game. many believe that set plays will be crucial to any chance they may have. do you agree with mark i think they've established dominance up think they've established dominance up front and that has allowed them to keep the opposition on the back foot. it is not often the new zealand all blacks are on the back foot but from the point of view of a supporter of the british lions, the ball will be slightly were and if they can get the dominance up front, they can get the dominance up front, they have been bought in the selection in the back and if they are able to take their chances, who knows, they might just are able to take their chances, who knows, they mightjust pull off a historic victory certainly something that i am happy to witness and hope that i am happy to witness and hope that that may be the case. there's no heat wave on offer thi

and the british and irish lions take on the all blacks in auckland, hoping to end 20 years of hurt.housands of people are being evacuated from five tower blocks in north london, so that urgent fire safety work can be carried out. the buildings in camden have the same type of cladding that contributed to a huge blaze last week at grenfell tower. at least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze, and authorities are now looking at criminal offences including manslaughter. tom symonds reports. there was no warning, just a request. we need you to move out because we can't be sure you are safe. i just don't want to go now. i feel bad to just suddenly i have to leave my flat. tonight, camden council's mobilising its staff, block booking hotels, opening a rest centre in an attempt to find somewhere to sleep, for 4000 people. individuals have been told to leave for their own safety and it's down to them to make the decision. in the aftermath of the grenfell fire, the cladding on these towers had already been ruled unsafe, but on top of that residents raised concerns about o

it was their toughest test today, but the british and irish lions have beaten the crusaders 12—3 thisorning. after a shaky crusaders 12—3 this morning. after a s ha ky start crusaders 12—3 this morning. after a shaky start marked by an embarrassing defeat in auckland on wednesday. this was a huge improvement for the side. this was the time for them to call on the ca lva ry the time for them to call on the calvary at canterbury. against the tea m calvary at canterbury. against the team regarded at the best in the world, he would play like they were on home turf. setting the tone with the always influential when farrell. he put the lions 6—0 up and despite the odd bump in the road, together with a solitary penalty for the home side, they would return to six. while it was not free—flowing, riveting rugby, it was solid. sniffing out danger and a threat. penalty awarded and it was a fourth and final farrell success. this was effectively a test match. a first defeat this season for the crusaders and a calvary charge from the british and irish lions. for england and scotland football fans, t

to recap, andy murray is into the semi—finals, but defeat for the british and irish lions in new zealand on tonight. now back to birmingham where theresa may has made herfinal speech now back to birmingham where theresa may has made her final speech of the election campaign. we were bringing you that speech before the sport. now to our political correspondent ben wright. what was her final message to the voters? the same as it has been for weeks. a lot of refrains and phrases were familiar to us all. i think we may have heard about strong and stable leadership. perhaps for the final time. she wa nted perhaps for the final time. she wanted to bring this back and again and again to brexit of course. arguing that there will be this huge political drama that unfolds days after the general election and in her view it is a choice between her and jeremy corbyn as to who the prime minister will be to deal with brussels and get a deal. she is arguing again tonight that only she has a plan for delivering brexit, taking britain out of single market and doing new deals with others. we are familiar w

studio: the british and irish lions are preparing for the biggest match of their tour of new zealand eaten in two of their four matches and having lost key players through injury. tomorrow they face the toughest of tests, playing the maori all blacks in rotorua, from where katie gornall sent this report. in new zealand, passion is never far from the surface. this is how rotorua boys' high welcome back one of their own. for these schoolboys, liam messam is a reminder of the dizzy heights rugby can take you. once the first xv captain, he now has 43 all black caps to his name and will play for the maori all blacks against the lions on saturday. the whole energy has changed about the country, about them being here, so i'm looking forward to going out there. they are the best in europe. we get to test ourselves against the best opposition in the northern hemisphere. with a population ofjust over 4 million people, new zealand really punches above its weight when it comes to rugby. they start them young here, these boys will have begun playing when they are around four years old, and almost

the british and irish lions kick off their tour of new zealand tomorrow when they play the provincial the toughest ever. so let's look at what they have to do. there are six warm up games ahead of the first test, starting with that game tomorrow. then they play every three of four days for the next three weeks, playing some of new zealand's best club sides. the first test against the all blacks is onjune 24th, then there's another warm up game, followed the second and third tests. our reporter chrisjones our reporter chris jones is our reporter chrisjones is with the lions camp. they had off for the delete mac —— to the sunny skies for the first fixture. the lions should and must beat the provincial barbarians tomorrow. those selected for the lions have a wonderful opportunity to make an early impression. it really felt like i was chasing at four years ago because i miss the first games, the la st because i miss the first games, the last guy in the whole tour to play a fixture, so good to get the things in my kit bag. we all know every game now is a massive audition for the test match

the british and irish lions held a minute's silence at their training session today, ahead of their seconde squad fell silent in tribute to the victims of the london terror attack. they take on auckland blues tomorrow but coach rob howley said they wanted to send a message home. quite emotional, and huge condolences from the whole squad, management, players, everyone connected with the british and irish lions for those families who lost seven lives. it is devastating, and we send our deepest condolences to all of the families, and out of respect, it was important that we held that one minute's silence. sir ben ainslie's land rover b:a.r team have had a major set—back in the america's cup challenger semi—finals in bermuda. they're 2—0 down to new zealand after damaging a wing in the first race — they couldn't fix it in time so they had to forfeit the second. it's a best—of—nine series — so this was a real blow to the crew. we are absolutely gutted because we thought it was our day today. in three years of sailing, we have had maybe one wing breakage, and you're in the first race of the semi

the british and irish lions made a winning start on their of tour new zealand.fective one. they beat the provincial barbarians in the first of their ten matches in the country which culminate in three tests against the world champions. and having only arrived in the country on wednesday, head coach warren gatland admitted jet lag was a factor in his side's laboured 13—7 victory. nick parrot reports. the fireworks were limited to the pre—match build—up. taking on a barbarians side featuring builders and painters should have been easy for the vastly experienced british and irish lions. things got off to a stuttering start withjohnny sexton missing a penalty before landing the first points of the tour. blunt in attack, they were brittle at the back as the barbarians looked the more likely to roar. they fell short at their first attempt, but gambled into the lead thanks to maintenance engineer sam anderson—heather. to rub salt into head coach warren gatland's wounds, his son bryn added to the hosts' total. greig laidlaw took over kicking duties from johnny sexton, b

medal for his bravery, as the queen's birthday honours are announced. in rugby — the british and irish lionset a confidence boosting win, as they power to victory against the maori all blacks. and the click team try out the latest games, gadgets and consoles at the world's biggest gaming event in los angeles. good afternoon. welcome to bbc news. snment we start with the latest events concerning the grenfell tower fire. let's cross to ben brown in london. we are expecting in the next few minutes a - conference with the minutes a news conference with the metropolitan police commander, who we are hoping will update us on the latest investigation into the disaster here at grenfell tower and perhaps update the casualty figures. we know 2a people are in hospital, 12 in critical care. also the death toll, which currently stands officially at 30, although we understand from sources that 70 people are either missing or have died. i may get updates on those died. we may get updates on those figures at that news conference in a few minutes. this report now on the latest developments this afternoon from

first, rugby, and the british and irish lions are making final preparations before their opening test against the all blacks this weekend. tulsen tollett, bbc sport centre. shaping up as a big game? the three tests, the first one getting underway this weekend in auckland, that is where we can go now, sports correspondent katie joining us, go through some information, katie, peter 0 mahony, of the munster men, captaining the lions, in favour of sam warburton, taking his place on the bench, should we be surprised at the time only —— should we be surprised that peter o'mahony is captaining the team? welcome to auckland, top of the sky town, what a murky day, the lines will be very happy if the weather stays like this for the big test of course on saturday. —— sky tower. in answer to your question about peter 0'mahony, sam warburton has been struggling for fitness on this tour. he has come in great game against the maoris, in the backline, taking the armband, we expected him to be captain for this one but it caps of what has been a fantastic year for caps of what has been a fantastic year

the british and irish lions have started their tour of new zealand with a victory, but it wasn‘t convincing will need to improve, with the first test three weeks away. nick parrott reports. the fireworks were limited to the pre—match build—up. taking on a barbarians side featuring builders and painters should have been easy for the vastly experienced british and irish lions. things got off to a stuttering start with johnny sexton missing a penalty before landing the first points of the tour. blunt in attack, they were brittle at the back as the barbarians looked the more likely to roar. they fell short at their first attempt, but gambled into the lead bank ‘s two maintenance engineer sam anderson—heather. to rub salt into head coach warren gatland‘s wounds, his son bryn gatland added to the host ‘s total. greig laidlaw took over kicking duties from johnny sexton, but the lions couldn‘t silence the lambs. their resistance was stubborn until owen farrell entered the fray. replacing johnny sexton he seized his chance to reclaim the fly—half position, setting up anthony watson for the try he co

a convincing win for the british and irish lions sets them up for the first test match against the alls. on bbc news we understand andy murray will donate any of his winnings at queens to the families of the victims of the grenfell tower fire. welcome to bbc news. philip hammond has called for a brexit deal that puts jobs has called for a brexit deal that putsjobs and has called for a brexit deal that puts jobs and prosperity first, saying the government was looking to manage migration, not shut it down. giving his delayed mansion house speech in london, he said the current border should be kept for what he said was a period of implementation. the governor of the bank of england said the time is not right for interest rate rises, as growth is falling and the impact of brexit on the economy is not clear. andrew verity reports. the chancellor's brexit agenda was supposed to be delivered over a banquet in mansion house last week but was cancelled after the grenfell tower tragedy. today he turned up at the same venue for a glass of water, no bowtie and not a single mention of austerity. on

the first test between the british and irish lions kicks off in the morning and our sports correspondent katie gornall is in auckland. these are the headlines they are waking up to in auckland this morning. king of the clashes is how they describe it. it underlines what they describe it. it underlines what the challenge this is for the lions, a team that has been together a few weeks, about to take on the world champions in their own backyard. the received a motivational boost from brian o'driscoll, the legendary irish centre, the four time tourist. his talk was cruelly ended 12 years ago against new zealand in the opening minutes by a controversial tackle. he spoke about what it meant to him to be one of the lions and that will be poignant for the irish test ca pta i n that will be poignant for the irish test captain for this game, peter o'mahony. we spoke to his father yesterday. he described it as mind—boggling. nobody said it would be easier in auckland. there is positivity and momentum about this lions side but whether that is there by the final whistle is another question. england'

the latest from the british and irish lions camp.ance champion chris froom. and cricket will return to bbc television. that is all 10:a5pm. now on bbc news, the film review. hello and welcome to the film review on bbc news. to take us through this week's cinema releases is mark kermode. so mark, what do we have this week? a mixed bag this week. we have a man called 0ve, which is a portrait of a grumpy old man. we have despicable me 3, the minions are back. and risk, a documentary. lots to talk about but my most important role this week is to get the pronunciation right of a man called 0ve. it seems to be "0ver". that is the closest. it is adapted from a bestseller and the blurb says, it will make you feel a new sympathy for the curmudgeons in your life. the tag line on the movie poster is, you will love him as much as he hates you. 0ve is widowed, he is embittered. he wants to end his life but it keeps being distracted by his neighbours to keep breaking the housing association rules, of which he is a stickler for keeping to. when a n

and the british and irish lions take on the all blacks in auckland, hoping to end 20 years of hurt.

world champions new zealand have named kieran read as their captain to face the british & irish lionsyed since breaking his thumb in april and will lead the all blacks in the opening match of the three test series knowing they've not lost at eden park since 1994. the lions have named their team with ireland's peter o'mahony given the captaincy amid a few selection surprises thrown in. welcome to auckland. we are overlooking the town. quite a murky day somewhere out there is eden park and that is where the lines will ta ke and that is where the lines will take on the all blacks and they have named their team today. won all to surprises. particularly in the backline. liam williams preferred full—back. not many people expect things out. the daily on the wing as well. we thought george north ait start that but he has not even been named in the squad. a pacey line—up. the fly half, owen farrell comes in in place ofjonny sexton. a big call in the second row. alun wynjones preferring his leadership. as expected, the two captain on the bench. peter of money will lead the lions. —— peter omani

the british and irish lions play the fifth match of their tour of new zealand on saturday when they taken gatland's squad has had a mixed start to the tour winning two and losing two and our sports correspondent katie gornall can bring us the latest. the lions arrived on wednesday evening ahead of their game against the all blacks on saturday. before that, they have to look over their defeat to the islanders in dunedin. —— highlanders. it has been two wins and two defeats. in both of those losses, they had problems with discipline. the captain described the defeat as unacceptable. warren gatland said it was a step backwards. neiljenkins, the coach, denied defeat would have 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 opportunit

surrounding van dijk but it's expected they'll will intensify their efforts to reach a deal british and irish lionsd an entirely different starting 15 for the second match of the tour of new zealand. the lions face the blues in auckland on wednesday wales hooker ken owens will captain the side. fellow welshmen rhys webb and dan biggar are the half—backs, with the england pair of marc 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 will have to create momentum game on game and improve leading into the test match. 50 new guys are starting, is the opportunity to put our hands up, and obviously raise the standards week on week, game on game. that's what we need to do to beat the all blacks in three or four weeks' time. we need to make sure that we meet 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 and settled into new zealand and understanding what is coming, and how difficult the task will be, it will hopefully prepare us wil

the british and irish lions have two more matches on tour before the first test against the all blacksey have won two and lost two on so far. up next are the maori all blacks this saturday. johnny sexton could now be favourite to start against the all blacks. warren gatland had this to say about the battle for the fly half jersey before he knew about the injury. he was good coming off the bench. the combination with ten and 12 was pretty sea mless. combination with ten and 12 was pretty seamless. jonny himself knows that his last two games before that, the semifinal, and the game against the semifinal, and the game against the barbarians... he wasjust the semifinal, and the game against the barbarians... he was just down and out of confidence. he has got his mind back. we want to give him a start against the maoris. the scotland team are playing australia. towns and says he has picked a stronger side than the one who beat italy last week. the wallabies will be expecting a fired up wallabies will be expecting a fired up scottish side who had very narrow and recent defeats to australia.

the british and irish lions record in new zealand now reads: played four, lost two.3—22 to the super rugby side highlanders in dunedin. they have two more warm—up matches before the first test against the all blacks in 11 days, and their injury list is growing too. james burford reports. for the lions, another chance to leave everything on the pitch. but they do so with the news that stuart hogg has been ruled out of the rest of the poor through injury. in the highlanders, they saw a side with tricks, power and all blacks. after trading penalties he eyed another 93p- trading penalties he eyed another gap. this time firmly in his hands. the lions on the back foot. to add insult to injury, and injury for courtney lawes. jonathan joseph scored before the seymourjumped at the chance to take the lion's share of the scoreline. with tries coming ata of the scoreline. with tries coming at a premium suddenly the opportunities were starting to come. sam warburton first. liam coltman then for the highlanders. so it came down to two kicks. marty bank took the lead, before elliot