natalie pirks reports.emic abuse in the us women's top league this week, both teams sent a powerfuljoint message. but that's where the friendship ended and the fun started. when england's player of the year, beth mead, marauded down the wing, defender alana cook flapped at the cross, and lauren hemp took full advantage. injured captain leah williamson enjoyed that. but when lindsey horan parried, georgia stanway was outmuscled, and sophia smith pounced. stanway would make amends soon enough, though. only it wasn't. no goal. that was a bum decision. away, this victory might help change things in the future. natalie pirks, bbc news, wembley. earlier this week, after losing to relegation rivals leicester — a result that was expected to put steve cooper's position in jeopardy. but the forest boss has signed a new contract today, keeping him at the city ground until 2025. cooper took charge of forest last september with the team bottom of the championship, but guided them to play off success in may, ending their

natalie pirks reports.r night, too. following a damning report into systemic abuse in the us women's top league this week, both teams sent a powerfuljoint message. but that's where the friendship ended and the fun started. when england's player of the year, beth mead, marauded down the wing, defender alana cook flapped at the cross, and lauren hemp took full advantage. injured captain leah williamson enjoyed that. but when lindsey horan parried, georgia stanway was outmuscled, and sophia smith pounced. stanway would make amends soon enough, though. lucy bronze took a kick to the head, and var took an age. but finally the referee pointed to the spot, and stanway was emphatic. but you don't keep the world champs down for long. check out this sumptuous backheel to set up an equaliser. only it wasn't. as they crossed their fingers, var was busy again. no goal. half—time brought reflection — the first lionesses finally recognised with caps after 50 years. remarkably, var intervened again, after the ref said this

natalie pirks reports on all the evening's action.ty. after liverpool's worst premier league start in a decade, and grappling with a lengthy injury list, the reds resolved was about to be tested. commentator: good chance for rangers. i commentator: good chance for rangers. goalfor rangers! scott arfield with rangers' first champions league goal in 12 years. ibrox literally bouncing. but a glancing headerfrom a corner just seven minutes later took the wind from rangers' sails. firmino rising highest. liverpool back in the game. with mo salah on the bench, firmino was revelling in his role as main man. some think liverpool have lost their spark... ..but substitute salah was about to set fire to rangers' dreams with three goals inside six minutes. the fastest champions league hat—trick in history was rounded off with a seventh for harvey elliott on the night liverpool ran riot at rangers. over in london, tottenham conceded early to the europa league champions eintracht frankfurt with some sloppy defending. but son and kane pulled spurs i

natalie pirks reports.wing, defender alana cook flapped at the cross, and lauren hemp took full advantage. injured captain leah williamson enjoyed that. but when lindsey horan parried, georgia stanway was outmuscled, and sophia smith pounced. stanway would make amends soon enough, though. lucy bronze took a kick to the head, and var took an age. but finally the referee pointed to the spot, and stanway was emphatic. but you don't keep the world champs down for long. check out this sumptuous backheel to set up an equaliser. only it wasn't. as they crossed their fingers, var was busy again. no goal. half—time brought reflection — the first lionesses finally recognised with caps after 50 years. remarkably, var intervened again, after the ref said this was handball. that was a bum decision. a friendly can't change history, but with the world cup ten months away, this victory might help change things in the future. natalie pirks, bbc news, wembley. nottingham forest dropped to the bottom of the premier league ear

thrashed rangers seven one at ibrox while tottenham held on to beat eintracht frankfurt three two as natalie pirkserpool was worse premier league start in a decade and grappling with a lengthy injuring list the reds resolved was about to be tested. rangers first champion league goal in 12 years. ibrox literally bouncing. but a glancing headerfrom a corner to seven minutes later took the wind from rangers sales. rising highest, liverpool back in the game. with mo salah on the bench, for nino was reveling in his role as the man. something liverpool have lost their spark but substitutes mo salah was about to set fire to rangers dreams with three goals inside six minutes. the fastest champions league hat trick in history was rounded off with a seventh bar harvey elliott on the night liverpool ran riot act rangers. over in london tottenham conceded early to the europa league champions with some sloppy defending. pulling sport two spurs into a 2—1 lead and then this thunderous volley from song was picture perfect. even a late friend for a consolation goal and penalty and injury couldn't spoil the 3- 3—

even a late frankfurt consolation goal and a missed kane penalty natalie pirks, bbc news.e have seen some beautiful autumn sunshine recently, this was the south coast in hampshire today. quite a lot of cloud around but glorious in the sunshine, 19 degrees for high, but you can see how parched are grounded. you need rain and you might get some over the next few hours. it will chiefly stay towards the channel islands and hug the channel coast. it may linger for a time first thing in the morning across essex and kent, clearing by dawn and with a blanket of cloud around, temperatures will hold up, double figures first thing tomorrow, a milder start, further north, chilly and a touch of frost likely. early morning rain clears quite quickly, the cloud will break up and the sunshine come through and lovely autumn sunshine for many, even across eastern scotland. we have worked and 20 weather pushing into the far north—west and temperatures more subdued —— we have wet and windy weather. temperatures likely to be in the mid to high teens. by friday low—pressure dominates, brisk wind

natalie pirks, bbc news.e likely to go into administration within days. the club have twice filed notice to get insolvency experts in to help with their debts, which run to tens of millions of pounds. it comes just weeks after worcester warriors went into administration. the club say they are working tirelesly to secure its future. this possibly has to be the line in the sand. we talked about the darkest day last week. there has to be change within english rugby from this point forward. i can potentially see a league with fewer clubs moving forward, ten perhaps. we talk about player welfare a lot in the sport, fewer games may potentially be the outcome and the benefit of that but a more centralised league with centralised funding and governance may well be the aim for those who are left standing at the moment. hopefully, brighter days to come. onto the world track cycling championships in france and great britain won a hat—trick of bronze medals on the first day of the compeition. the women's sprint team race

thrashed rangers seven one at ibrox while tottenham held on to beat eintracht frankfurt three two as natalie pirksleague goal in 12 years. ibrox literally bouncing. but a glancing header from a corner to seven minutes later took the wind from rangers sales. rising highest, liverpool back in the game. with mo salah on the bench, he was reveling in his role as the man. some think liverpool have lost their spark but substitutes mo salah was about to set fire to rangers dreams with three goals inside six minutes. the fastest champions league hat trick in history was rounded off rangers. and injury time couldn't spoil the night. 3— to the score. in var will make it's debut in scottish football at hibernian's premiership meeting with stjohnstone next week. the start date was originally set for after the world cup but after nearly three years of testing it has been brought forward to begin with the match at easter road next friday. it will be coordinated centrally from the video operations room at clydesdale house in glasgow. english domestic rugby's financial problems have deepened — six time champions

from 1972, who were also never given the official recognition of england international caps, as natalie pirks recognition. the england bench and all eyes on number eight, sylvia gore. on a frozen pitch in november, england came back from 2—0 down to beat scotland. left back, maggie pierce, won herfirst cap of a0 that day, but it was never made official until now. the squad and a lot of the past players have been battling with the fa to have some sort of recognition. but through the summer i was proud to know that i was part of that, a stepping stone for them to be where they are now. tonight's opponents are no strangers for fighting for their rights, but this week in a damning report revealed systemic verbal abuse and sexual misconduct from some coaches towards players in the top us league. former olympic champion, megan rapinoe, says players have been left emotionally exhausted but that facing england was perfect timing. another team, you know, fighting for respect in their country and fighting for the right treatment, having an incredible run and being able to galvanise their fans in the co

natalie pirks, bbc news, wembley.ally tight, too. so you don't know ahead if you are going to win a game. we have done really well and we are in a very good place, but we have to keep doing it and we have to keep working really hard on getting our plans and executing our plans. aha, really hard on getting our plans and executing our plans.— really hard on getting our plans and executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england- — executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england. for— executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england. for them _ executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england. for them is _ executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england. for them is the - executing our plans. a grade 2-1 win for england. for them is the czech i for england. for them is the czech republic, anotherfamily in brighton on tuesday. nottingham forest dropped to the bottom of the premier league earlier this week after losing to relegation rivals leicester, a result that was expected to put manager steve cooper's position injeo

natalie pirks, bbc news. a much needed win for liverpool.ompletely different. we usually drink a beer after away games, it is that long since we had a beer that they will probably be drunk. it's changed the mood completely and that is good, but we all know who we are welcoming on sunday and this will be a different game, we know that, but it is better to go in the game with this feeling we have to night than with any other. some huge news from rugby union. one of the biggest names in the premiership has been suspended. wasps say they are likely to go into administration within days. the club have twice filed notice to get insolvency experts in to help with their debts, which run to tens of millions of pounds. they face becoming the second side to go into administration within weeks, following worcester last month. the club say they are working tirelesly to secure its future. we'll be discussing this in detail with rugby presenter alex payne ataround 7:40. onto the world track cycling championships in france and great britain won a hat—trick