are trying to achieve with the rfu are trying to achieve with the girls and women's game.g on a full—time contract, sitting in a gym all day and playing six times a year. they have to play more than 20 times a year to be competitive, we have to get the competition right and that's what i'm working on, and working on the kids below because so many kids are picking up the ball and running with it for the first time. the strategy to double the number of participants is very special, moving us participants is very special, moving us forward and that is where we are going. it's been a spectacular summer going. it's been a spectacular summer of sport for british women's teams so far, mortensen notably the cricket at lord's on sunday. having a greater depth in the game. we're ten days away from the world athletics championships in london and the british squad has lost one of its biggest hopes for a medal. greg rutherford, champion four years ago, is out. he said he was "truly gutted" not to be able to defend the title he won in moscow — and to miss out on performing in the stadiu

the rfu say several players will be offered sevens contracts.world cup winner maggie alfonsi says more investment is needed in both formats. i guess it's always been a bit of, i guess, a cycle, and i guess now we are seeing such a success in women's sport, we want to change that cycle and get to the point where there is investment in both formats, the seventh game and the 15s game, so post—world cup, the rfu said they would renew i7 contracts and they would renew i7 contracts and they would be for the sevens players, so those who are involved in european by those who are involved in european rugby at the elite end will have to look for further employment to sustain their ability to be an athlete. that is where the frustrations are coming about, but what is positive is there is funding, there is support and it is not enough, and going forward, then it's to be further investment, not just in rugby but other sports, as we have seen with england cricket. the perfect segue there, talking about england cricket. the england cricket captain heather knig

the rfu say several players will be offered sevens contracts...ie alfonsi says more investment is needed in both formats. i guess it has always been a bit of a cycle. now we have seen such success in women's sport, we want to change that cycle. we want to get to the point where there is investment in both formats, sevens and fifteens. what the rfu has said, post—world cup they will renew the 17 contracts and those will be for the sevens players. those who are involved and fifteens rugby at the moment at the elite and will potentially have to look for another further employment to sustain their ability to be an athlete. that is where the frustrations are coming from. what is positive is that there is funding, there is support, but it is funding, there is support, but it is just not enough. going forward there needs to be further investment not just there needs to be further investment notjust in there needs to be further investment not just in rugby there needs to be further investment notjust in rugby but other sports as we have seen with england

as a former player it's disappointing but i also have to to the fact that the rfu are investing a largeity level. but i think now, looking at the success of the england women's cricket team, it's important to ensure that there's further investment poured into the england women's side because that's what we want. we want further success. so the focus of attention here in aldershot is very much on that world cup. speaking to some players before we came on air, they didn't want to be distracted about the stories about the contracts, nevertheless there will be questions coming up, members of the rfu will be talking to us this afternoon about that but the focus is very much that this is a cyclical nature, the focus will be on the seven aside world cup next year then the focus will switch back to the 15 aside game. given the success of women's sport we have seen success of women's sport we have seen this summer, many think the rfu should make a greater commitment towards this team. thank you. richard conway. adam peaty has broken his own world record in the 50 metres breaststroke, winning a h

the rfu say several players will be offered 7s contracts.investment is needed in both formats. i guess it's always been a bit of a cycle. and i guess now when we're seeing such success in women's sport, we want to change the cycle and we want to get to a point where there is investment in both formats, there is investment in both formats, the seventh and fifteens. the rfu have said post—world cup they will renew 17 contracts for the sevens players. so those involved in the 15th rugby at the moment at the elite tend will have to look for another further employment to sustain their ability to be an athlete. that is where the frustrations are coming about. what is positive is that there is funding and support but it isn't enough and there needs to be further investment not just there needs to be further investment notjust in there needs to be further investment not just in rugby there needs to be further investment notjust in rugby but in other sports, like we've seen with england cricket. the england cricket captain heather knight says their w

revenues of more than £400 million last year, the rfu claim that change reflects the rfu claim thaten's by, the cyclical nature of women's rugby, but does the money go far enough? those who are involved in 15s at the moment, at the elite end, they will potentially have to look for further employment, so that is where frustrations are coming. what is positive is there is funding and support but it is not enough and going forward there needs to be further investment, not just going forward there needs to be further investment, notjust in by, further investment, notjust in rugby, but other sports, as we have seen rugby, but other sports, as we have seen with england cricket. the changes are likely to make a difference. england won the six nations seven years before they focused on seventh ahead of rio, that meant they went four years without winning it. since the money has been aimed at 15th, england won the six nations this year. it seems to have a direct effect. another great day for swimmers in the world championship saint budapest. the world aquatics championships, they have given

the rfu will instead switch the funding to rugby sevens.s slegg has been speaking to one of their most experienced players — rachael burford. at this years six—year —— at this yea r‘s at this years six—year —— at this year's six nations england swept all before them. now the world cup. harlequins centre has played in three already, including the last one in france which england won.|j just remember there was a pivotal timing of when we knew we would be able to come back because we knew we we re able to come back because we knew we were about to celebrate being world champions, running on the pitch and shouting champions. i was between laughing and crying. with johanna konta becoming the first british woman to reach wimbledon‘s semi—finals for a 39 years and england women's cricketer claiming the world cup on sunday, the rugby players are determined to extend the wealth —— this feel—good factor.m is fantastic to be part of that. we wa nt to is fantastic to be part of that. we want to keep women in sport within the limelight. even if they win

the rfu say several players will be offered sevens contracts.lly have to look for further employment to sustain being athletes. that is where the frustrations are coming about. what's positive is that there is funding and support, it isjust what's positive is that there is funding and support, it is just not enough. there needs to be further investment, not just in enough. there needs to be further investment, notjust in rugby but in other sports as we have seen in england's cricket. england's cricket captain heather knight says their win in the world cup final could be a watershed moment for the women's game and for women's sport. a sell—out crowd at lord's watched her side narrowly beat india on sunday as they secured the world cup trophy for a fourth time. there has never been a better time to play women's sport or cricket in this country. a lot of people growing up, including myself, we looked at the landscape when we were younger and didn't have a lot of role models. i think we would be very proud that a lot of young girls now can watch wom

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and we've got the latest back lash after the rfu's decision not to renew the contracts of england's women's15ayers. hello. welcome to the show. first tonight — he's done it again! adam peaty‘s broken his own world record for the second time in the same day at the world aquatics championships in budapest. the olympic gold medallist broke the 50—metre breaststroke record this morning in the heats, after saying he "wasn't really up for it". well, he's gone and done it again in the semi—finals, clocking a record—breaking 25.95 seconds. honestly, that is... this morning, i went 26.1 and i thought it would be hard to beat that, but coming out there tonight i was a bit down because the situation last few days, get yourself up for it, do what you do and i thought i'm not going to waste a day or an opportunity because i don't know if it's going to be my last. went out tonight and did what i do. i cannot see this being your last, we are seeing you improving and growing in confidence all the time, what are you doing that is producing these fantastic times? i honestly don't know. every day, hard work, i

in sportsday bbc news, more criticism for the rfu after they decide not to renew contracts for the englandworld cup title. adam peaty has had an extraordinary day at the swimming world championships in hungary. 22 years old, he was already the owner of the fastest ten times ever in the 100 metres breaststroke and today he smashed his own record not once, but twice, in the 50 metres. this is perfect from peaty... adam peaty is human, but there are things he does which might make you doubt that. well, wait until he's in the water. tuesday morning, he woke up and went to the pool in budapest for a heat in the 50 metres breaststroke. just a heat, hejust needed to get through. 0h, a world record? well, he hadn't really meant to do that. i wanted it, but i don't know if i wanted it in the heats. but you can't pick and choose. i'm so grateful to be in front of that crowd and hopefully again, tonight, we'll push it on a bit further. well, 5.15 uk time, peaty was back. the semifinal of the 50 metres. you know him by his reputation. he barely needs a name. peaty in lane four. already the world 100 m

cup title next month, most of england's rugby players will not have their contracts renewed by the rfuth this coaching session at lord's, it was a reminder of how tough life can still be for some sportswomen. but for the next generation, never before has there been so much time for a look at the weather. here's tomasz schaferbaker. sometimes there is a nice change to the weather, and the change today was that scotland was the hottest place in the country, 26 celsius. look at this picture off the coast of the highlands. looking again, it looks like something in the tropics, a stunning day across so many western parts of the uk. another one from scotland, also sunny skies. here we have london. very disappointing today, cool and drizzly. a cloud stretching from the yorkshire coastline through lincolnshire, east anglia into the south east am a miserable afternoon here. western areas enjoying that fine weather. tonight, eastern areas, particularly east anglia, hanging onto cloud with spots of rain. foremost, a dry night. not desperately cold, around 13 or 1a in most major towns and cities.

cup title next month, most of england‘s rugby players will not have their contracts renewed by the rfuht‘s about to begin over on bbc2 in a few moments. here‘s emily maitlis. tonight, a rare public appearance from a man whose name dominates washington, but whose face we rarely see. we‘ll be hearing from jared kushner, who says he‘s done nothing wrong. join us now on newsnight, bbc two. here on bbc one it‘s time for the news where you are. hello, i‘m mark edwards and welcome to sportsday. here is what is

cup title next month, most of england‘s rugby players will not have their contracts renewed by the rfuother attempt taking place in cornwall today. sheep—shearer rowland smith has been hard at work since seven this morning trying to beat the world record for the number of sheep—sheared in eight hours. so did he do it? here‘s heidi davey. the pressure is on. those watching look anxious, but the main man? well, he is calm and determined. oh and by the way, he is sharing 80 sheep an hour. tests have shown that sharing this many sheep is the same energy as running a marathon, so essentially he is running three marathons back to back. to beat the current record, rodent has to share each sheep in under 47 seconds. the challenge has been broken down into four sections, in one run he shared 167 sheep and has managed to keep that pace up throughout the afternoon. this time beats every 45 seconds see have to mentally keep yourself around that, doing a sheep every 45 seconds. if you are a bit slow you have to try and catch up. it can be really tough. physically and mentally. every two hours he ta

much criticism today the rfu decision not to renew the contract will the in the women's 15 aside teaminance to their sevens squad ahead of the combo of games. they said several players will be offered contracts. —— commonwealth games. those in 15 rugby at the moment at the elite will potentially have to look for further employment to sustain their ability to be an athlete. that is where the frustrations i think are coming from. what is positive is there is funding and support but it is not enough and going forward we need more investment, not only in rugby but in other sports as we have seen for english cricket. six years after partially severing his arm, robert commits a's hopes of returning to formula one get one step closer when he tests a renault car in hungary. he has already tested in a 2012 car and said his physical limitation will not affect his driving. the official test will allow renault to compare his performance against other teams and drivers. that is all the sport for now. i am back in the next hour. studio: thank you. see you later. let's talk more now about the "unfai