joe lynskey reports. tiger roll makes each jump despite his size.gacy. he's now won two grand nationals and five times at cheltenham. this horse takes on the cross country marathons, butjust reaching the start lines being a challenge. tiger roll was trained by gordon elliott, who's now suspended from the sport. the horse's age and form meant few thought he'd win win — but in the twilight of his career and perhaps his last race in the uk, they couldn't catch him. tiger roll! heading for a fifth success at the cheltenham festival! in the end, tiger roll won by 18 lengths. he may not race this year, but still, this horse inspires. keith donohue said tiger roll was all that kept him in the sport. that race would have heard cheltenham roar — as it is every win between horse and jockey. in the champion chase, coleman said he rode the toughest mare in the sport. the horse's call put the kettle on. it never looked like running out of steam. we'll follow up! this was a race win for henry. he's now won two out of two. put ina put in a week when the sport look

now, those at the top work out how much trust they still have in the process. joe lynskey, bbc news.n maitland misses out as the sru were limited to selecting five english—based players because of an agreement with the premiership teams. maitland scored two tries against the french in last years six nations. this is the final game of the tournament, which was supposed to be played last month, but there was a covid outbreak in the french camp. the scots can finish second with a win, while france need to win by at least 21 points and score four tries to take the title. now to the pro 1a, where scarlets have secured champions cup qualification for next season after a stunning second half comeback against connacht. trailing 33—12 at halftime, the welsh side stormed back into the contest to collect a bonus point win with 29 second half points, which included this tom rogers try putting them right back in the contest before they finished the job, winning 41—36 and taking third place in conference b. cardiff picked up a bonus point 34—15 win over edinburgh, this try here typifying their ski

——joe lynskey. you can follow this on the bbc sport website.fornia, tiger woods is back home. he says "he's working on getting stronger every day." sale won't have the chance to defend the premiership rugby cup, as the competition has been scrapped this season. the decision has been taken because of continuing concerns around coronavirus. the british pair are up and running at the all england badminton championships in birmingham. seated forth, they beat the irish pair in the first round. now to international sport's oldest trophy — as team new zealand won the 36th americas cup with a 7—3 victory over italy's luna rossa. the defenders clinched the series in race ten just off the auckland coast, making it the fourth time new zealand have won the event. patrick gearey reports. after days spent at sea. one last chance. new zealand parties like it's 2019. large and free from coronavirus, waves conquered by the home group. the only social distancing was between the two boats, new zealand needing only one way race to win. they pulled clear of their i

joe lynskey, bbc news.ening at the european indoor athletics championships in poland, which is the first major multi—event competition for more than a year. there's live coverage of it all weekend here on the bbc — and to look ahead to those big races tonight, here's austin halewood. it's great to have athletics back on our screens, it's great to have athletics back on ourscreens, isn't it's great to have athletics back on our screens, isn't it? it's great to have athletics back on ourscreens, isn't it? more it's great to have athletics back on our screens, isn't it? more than 700 of the continent's best athletes are competing, and we're looking ahead to the first night of finals, here's world champion... thanks so much for speaking to us, great to have athletics back and it could be a good night for fans of british athletics, as well. three women in the final of the 3000 metres. amy eloise markovich, and then amelia quirk all competing. how likely do you think we are to see at least one or maybe a few meta

joe lynskey, bbc news.e — it's1—1 between burnley and arsenal. that's all the sport, back to you. you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. the next news on bbc one is at 5:20pm. bye for now. imran khan's supporters have been imran khan's supporters have been imran khan's supporters have been celebrating this as a hello. you're watching bbc news with me reeta chakrabarti. let's return to the news that pressure is mounting on the government over its proposed pay offer of 1% for health workers in england, after it was claimed that a long—term plan had assumed an increase of double that. conservative bankbencher and mp for north thanet sir roger gale gave me his reaction to the news. i don't like the way, the lines that the unions are taking, any more the way i like the way the government has handled this issue. i way i like the way the government has handled this issue.— has handled this issue. i fully understand — has handled this issue. i fully understand the _ has handled this iss

joe lynskey reports.sh trained horses combined. now she goes for the greatest race. at the gold cup, she rides a plus tard. the gold cup is the race every jockey wants to win. i've an unbelievable chance in a plus tard. we'll all be heading out there trying to to beat al boum photo and we'll be giving it our best shot. commentator: al boum photo has done it again. _ al boum photo's one of 11 she looks to beat. it's won the last two gold cups in a row. but if that horse has the history, blackmore has the form. she could be the first woman to win this race. male orfemale, she's the top jockey this week. she has been quite extraordinary. the level of ability- she's shown this week. her skill set has been absolutely amazing and it heads her into. the gold cup full of confidence. just how ground—breaking would it be for racing for rachael blackmore to win this race? everybody's known for years - and years that female riders have always got the opportunity if they're good enough, i and they're showing _ that th

joe lynskey reports. tiger roll makes each jump despite his size.the twilight of his career and perhaps his last race in the uk, they couldn't catch him. tiger roll! heading for a fifth success at the cheltenham festival! in the end, tiger roll won by 18 lengths. he may not race this year, but still, this horse inspires. keith donoghue said tiger roll was all that kept him in the sport. that race would have heard cheltenham roar — as it is every win between horse and jockey. in the champion chase, coleman said he rode the toughest mare in the sport. the horse's call put the kettle on. it never looked like running out of steam. put the kettle on! we'll follow up! this was a race win for trainer henry de bromhead. he's now won two out of two. but, in a week when the sport looks to save its reputation, it's still the horses�* names that are most revered. tiger roll could just be cheltenham's most popular champion. joe lynskey, bbc news. england can wrap up the t20 series with victory against india tomorrow. they lead the five match contest 2—1 with the

joe lynskey, bbc news. and 2017 championjohanna konta is through to the third round. in only her second win of the season, she beat poland's magda linette in straight sets. konta has been struggling with an abdominal injury. everything else on the bbc sport website. and that's all the sport for now. hello there. the weather will be turning much colder today. we look at the temperatures we got to yesterday, in the warmer spots we had highs of around 15 celsius, for example, in sheffield. today, those temperatures quite widely across the uk down by about five celsius. from 15 to about ten later this afternoon. the change is brought about by an area of low pressure, this one here, and there are a couple of weather fronts on it. the first one an imposter bringing in a little bit of rain eastwards. the second one is the cold front and it is behind that that the colder air will be spreading its way in across the uk. over the next few hours, ourfirst band of rain moves from wales across into central and western en

joe lynskey has more. a world cup final and says he can fix this. it's been a tough one. yeah, we haven't been at our best. but we are in the process of changing the team and we need to reset the team, and we'll continue with that process. but the eddiejones process can be unpredictable— he's critics say he's boom or bust. he's won the six nations three time with england, including last year, but he's now come fifth—place twice. the last time that happened was in 2018, and 18 months later, england beat new zealand at the world cup. a famous victory in english rugby history! now they're back as a crossroads, but sacking jones comes with risks. he signed a new contract last april, just as sport was hit by a bigger crisis. to sack him now could cost him much. to sack him now could cost too much. with the figures on the pitch, england conceded 121 points, their worst tally at a six nations. and gave away the most penalties. now, those at the top work out how much trust they still have in the process. joe lynsk

joe lynskey has more.king closely at how eddie jones english rugby reflects, looking closely at how eddiejones team could finish fifth in the six nations and what could now change. this was england's year of unwanted records. they lost to scotland, wales and ireland. beaten by all three for the first time since the 70s. three for the first time since the 705, ,,, . ., three for the first time since the 705, . .,, ' ., 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sort, 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport. the _ 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport, the head _ 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport, the head coach _ 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport, the head coach takes - 70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport, the head coach takes the i in sport, the head coach takes the blame, butjones is built up credit. taking them to world cup final and says they can fix this. it is taking them to world cup final and says they can fix this.— says they can fix this. it is been a t

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joe lynskey, bbc news. you can follow tomorrow's matches on the bbc.ing to be another blockbuster weekend. five live will have commentary on both games. and on sunday, you can watch scotland and ireland on bbc one. gabby logan will be on air at 20 past two, kickoff at three o'clock. discussions about race and sport exploded last year, and following the success of uk athletic�*s �*let�*s talk about race�* sessions, they launched a new race equality network last month. miriam walker—khan caught up with kadeena cox, imani—lara lansiqout and donna fraser to discuss their experiences with race and the new network. what kind of preconceptions do you think you've experienced as black women within athletics? comments on m hair. women within athletics? comments on my hair- little — women within athletics? comments on my hair. little comments _ women within athletics? comments on my hair. little comments about - women within athletics? comments on my hair. little comments about your. my hair. little comments about your hair is not tidy, or what's this? just litt

joe lynskey reports. france beat ireland on valentine�*s day.y were meant to be on a strict bubble. now 27 days later, their six nations resumes, and with two wins from two they are still on for a grand slam. the papers say the french public are still with them. they still have a very positive image because this generation of players, people like the way they play, they like the solidarity, if there are some responsibilities, it will be on the staff people at the french rugby union, not the players or the team. do we know how this outbreak happened in this squad? some people had been careless, the players had been careless, but the big problem is that the manager, fabien gaulthie had been careless, he went outside the bubble. there are a lot of question marks about his behaviour. now france go where they have not won in 14 years, but this tournament�*s ended one twickenham curse. the first win for scotland at twickenham since 1983, 38 years. england have lost twice already, their title defence is now a rebuild job. one of the changes is elliot d

joe lynskey has more.ould finish fifth in the six nations and what could now change. this was england's year of unwanted records. they lost to scotland, wales and ireland. beaten by all three for the first time since the �*70s. spectacular stuff from ireland! in sport, the head coach takes the blame, butjones has built—up credit. taking them to world cup final, and says they can fix this. it has been a tough one. we have not been at our best but we are in the process of changing the team and we need to reset the team and will continue with that process. but the eddiejones process can be unpredictable. his critics say he is boom or bust. he has won the six nations three times with england including just last year, but he has now come fifth twice. the last time that happened was in 2018, in 18 months later, england beat new zealand at the world cup. now they are back at the crossroads but sacking jones the crossroads but sacking jones comes with risk. he signed a new contract just as sport was hit with a big

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joe lynskey reports.ed horses combined. now she goes for the greatest race, the gold cup. she rides a plus tard. the gold cup is the race every jockey wants to win. i have an unbelievable chance in a plus tard. we'll all be heading out there trying to to beat al boum photo and giving it our best shot. commentator: al boum photo has done it again. _ al boum photo is one of 11 she looks to beat. he's won the last two gold cups in a row. but if that horse has the history, blackmore has the form. she could be the first woman to win this race. male orfemale, she is the top jockey this week. she has been quite extraordinary. the level of ability| she has shown this week, her skill set has. been absolutely amazing and it heads her into the gold cup full of confidence. just how ground—breaking would it befor racing for rachael blackmore to win this race? everybody has known for years and years that female - riders have always got - the opportunity if they are good enough, and they are showing that they are _ more

joe lynskey reports.e had done one part run. but one night his friends showed him a race through the sahara. it is 150 miles long. i had some friends who did it in 2016. i did it in 2016 after betting them and i said i reckon i could do better than them, after a few beers. i was fit, i played rugby and i went to the gym but i did know i was so naive. he to the gym but i did know i was so naive. �* , , naive. he didn't 'ust finish the race, he came i naive. he didn'tjust finish the race, he came third, - naive. he didn'tjust finish the race, he came third, britain'sl naive. he didn'tjust finish the i race, he came third, britain's best result. now he runs trails around the world full—time. he left his career in the army to become an ultra runner and he approaches endurance from a different perspective. the endurance from a different perspective. endurance from a different --ersective. ~ , ., ,, ., ., ., perspective. a professional athlete is trainin: perspective. a professional athlete is training to _ per

joe lynskey, bbc news. but are they wonderful story.ss onjust the left side. despite this he still struggles to hear people who do have facemasks on. he even struggles to hear me when we are in the shops together. he doesn't lip read properly, but he can get the gist of it more if he can see my lips, and that has helped a lot. shall we go to the till? ijust think it's a really difficult time for everybody, especially those who are deaf. i struggle to hear people with face masks on because the sound gets muffled and harder to hear. i think it's important to have more deaf awareness within the community. not everybody wants to wear a badge that says, i am deaf, i have hearing loss. i feel sorry for those who have teachers who wear facemasks and they have hearing loss, but i do understand why they have to use it to protect themselves from the virus. i guess at the end of the day it comes down to each school and each individual person and what they want to wear. i would just like to think that if they had a child in their classroom who was

joe lynskey looks ahead. france beat ireland on valentine's day.e. the first win for scotland at twickenham since 1983, 38 years. england have lost twice already, their title defence is now a rebuild job. one of the changes is elliot daly left on the bench, and when he is fit he has not been dropped for five years, but does looking forward come at a cost? results are important, but not the be—all and end—all. as an england side we are expected to win every game, and we want to win every game, but at the same time, there is a responsibility to make sure we develop the team for 2023. the six nations takes us from winter into spring, and wales are a team transformed from the autumn. last year they beatjust georgia and italy, now they are going back to rome on course for the title. they have three wins from three. most people would agree we are improving in different areas but we still have a long way to go and this team is building momentum and we want to stay with that momentum and certainly it is another opportunity to work on our game ready for the

joe lynskey reports. just one win at cheltenham is enough for some jockeys. race that every jockey wants i the greatest race. the gold cup as| the race that every jockey wants to win. i have an unbelievable chance. we will all be heading out there trying to win and we will give it our best shot.— trying to win and we will give it our best shot. she is looking to beat 11 horses, _ our best shot. she is looking to beat 11 horses, including - our best shot. she is looking to beat 11 horses, including the i our best shot. she is looking to i beat 11 horses, including the winner heat 11 horses, including the winner of the last two gold cups in a row, but rachel blackmore has the form. she could be the first woman to win this race. male orfemale, she is the topjockey this this race. male orfemale, she is the top jockey this week. she this race. male or female, she is the top jockey this week. the top 'ockey this week. she has been the topjockey this week. she has been quite _ the topjockey this week. she has been quite extraordinary, - the topjockey this week. she