jim lumsden reports. the wall that chelsea failed to scale three times.ng a perfect response. the shewolf �*s desperately needed to score, but they lapsed in defence and kerr �*s left in —— stepped in. wolfsburg had become listless. this was a commanding performance from chelsea, and kirby confirmed their place in the semifinals for the second time in three seasons. jim lumsden, bbc news. manchester city had it all to do to make the semi—finals. they were 3—0 down against barcelona from their quarter final first leg. janine beckie with the last touch here for the opener as they won 2—1, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit. naomi osaka's impressive 23—match winning streak is over, as she was beaten by maria sakkari in the miami open quarter—finals. osaka had not lost a game since february last year, and the defeat means she stays world number two, missing the chance to regain the top ranking from australia's ash barty. england batsmanjason roy has signed for sunrisers hyderabad in the indian premier league, replacing australian all—rounder mitchel

jim lumsden, bbc news.championship didn't start well for the mighty saracens — they were beaten at cornish pirates by 25 points to 17. saracens were relegated last season after salary cap breaches — and their side boasted seven internationals — but their numerous titles counted for nothing in penzance, as luke scully kicked ten points, and rhodri davies scored a late try to secure a famous win for the pirates. joint head coach alan paver said, "what an arm wrestle, what a game, "what a special moment". premiership leaders bristol were rescued by siva naulago�*s late try which denied bottom of the table worcester a first premiership win since november — the bears just edging it 24—23. leinster powered into the pro“; final with a 38—19 victory over ulster — rhys ruddock�*s try gave them the crucial bonus point — that put them 11 points ahead of ulster in the conference a table with just two games remaining. leinster will defend their title against munster in three weeks�* time. england's women have continued

jim lumsden watched this one. sheedy star shines bright.ore today hundred the parents for club site bristol. made a strongest start to the magic date worth going over. bristol swiftly shove themselves in the front. penalty tried to quinn's burnell to the bin. tries were exchanged before the bin. tries were exchanged before the deft touch provided a straightforward score for bristol spears 0 connor. the bears had only been beaten at ashton game four times in the last two years. the guns were ahead once more with the boot of danny care. he had a hand her the next drive. paving the way for my sham. bristol will back in it from a penalty try it was all square when kyle was bundled through in added time. the conversion would win it for bristol. the last kick of the game and tds shown once more. worcester�*s woes worsen. they haven't won since november and the bottom side were thrashed 62—14 at home by northampton. the saints ran in nine tries, four for ollie sleightholme. elsewhere, london irish beat bath and wasps lost to sale. leinsterare aimi

jim lumsden reports. the wall that chelsea failed to scale three times. pressed chelsea _ wolfsburg walk for a while. they pressed chelsea back— wolfsburg walk for a while. they pressed chelsea back almost summoning a perfect response. the she wolves desperately needed to score, but they lapsed in the fence and kur stepped in, score, but they lapsed in the fence and kurstepped in, all of score, but they lapsed in the fence and kur stepped in, all of which left the opposition needing four unanswered goals to win. wolfsburg had become listless. seldom threatening. this was a commanding performance from chelsea, and kirby confirmed their place in the semifinals for the second time in three seasons. jim lumsden, bbc news. manchester city had it all to do to make the semi—finals. they were 3—0 down against barcelona from their quarter final first leg. janine beckie with the last touch here for the opener as they won 2—1, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit. naomi osaka's impressive 23—match winning streak is over, as she was beaten by maria sakkari in

it finished 5—1 overall. as jim lumsden reports. the wall that chelsea failed to scale.d in a goalfrom losing the first 2—1 but the resolve began to dissolve when she appeared to have been brought down. up stepped harder against her old club and the blues began to thrive. they work for a while, pressing chelsea back, almost summoning a perfect response. they desperately needed to score but they lapsed on the fence and she stepped in it which left the opposition hitting four unanswered goals to win. seldom threatening. this was a commanding performance from chelsea and frank kirby confirmed their place in the semifinals for the second time in three seasons. so chelsea are through, manchester city though couldn't overhaul their first leg deficit against barcelona this afternoon. they did win the home game 2—1. but lost 4—1 overall. maz farookhi was watching at the city academy stadium city left themselves in far too much to do after losing their first leg last week 3—0, there are chasing the game and there on 20 minutes and but because they had to keep pressing forward, be

jim lumsden has this report. happier days for irish fans. delighted. the talk of the tournament they even won an audience with the pope. and beat romania to reach the quarterfinals. in beat romania to reach the quarterfinals.— beat romania to reach the uuarterfinals. . , ., ., quarterfinals. in the last game and the -a quarterfinals. in the last game and the party begins- _ quarterfinals. in the last game and the party begins. four— quarterfinals. in the last game and the party begins. four years - quarterfinals. in the last game and the party begins. four years later. the party begins. four years later another world _ the party begins. four years later another world cup _ the party begins. four years later another world cup adventure. - the party begins. four years laterl another world cup adventure. this time travelling as far... it's now 19 years since they last graced the finals. contrast all that with a previously unimaginable defeat at the hands of luxembourg this week the hands of luxembourg this week the qualifying campaign is in tat

it finished 5—1 overall. as jim lumsden reports. the wall that chelsea failed to scale.pped harder against her old club and the blues began to thrive. they work for a while,

jim lumsden rounds up the action.ed with an unwelcome past. instead of removing it from danger he kicked it straight into a delighted chris ward. the test of chris _ into a delighted chris ward. iie: test of chris wood. into a delighted chris ward. tie: test of chris wood. utterly into a delighted chris ward. iie: test of chris wood. utterly bizarre. arsenal bombarded bernie in the final minute. a penalty overturned by va are and an unfriendly post. 1-1 by va are and an unfriendly post. 1—1 in remain. southampton were on a dreadful street one point in only games. after half—an—hour of their rigour —— head against sheffield united with james ward—prowse. the hosts saw plenty of the ball but seemed at a loss with what to do with it. unlike jay adams who scored his first goal since december. and how. all bad news for the believer blades. rock autumn, 12 points from safety. —— believe it. nice—looking football, don't score enough goals is the criticism often levelled up right but there was a bit of both is adam lallana ga