sam kerr was there.on the _ everywhere. sam kerr was there. you're on the coaching _ everywhere. sam kerr was there. you're on the coaching staff - everywhere. sam kerr was there. you're on the coaching staff of i you're on the coaching staff of the matilda's ten years ago when they had to advocate for their laundry to be done. what have you seen in ten years? 0bviously, quality has obviously, quality has improved. matildas as a brand has been _ improved. matildas as a brand has been huge. everyone knows matildas — has been huge. everyone knows matildas and sam kerr. the amount_ matildas and sam kerr. the amount of pay they get's increased, they travel first class — increased, they travel first class now when they go away. just iittie _ class now when they go away. just little things, but an enormous change. only ten or 15 years— enormous change. only ten or 15 years ago— enormous change. only ten or 15 years ago it _ enormous change. only ten or 15 years ago it was a lot less, so it's good _ years ago i

so, talking about australia, tell us about sam kerr. fantasticl tell us about sam kerr.ut sam kerr. fantastic player. and _ tell us about sam kerr. fantastic player. and i— tell us about sam kerr. fantastic player, and i should _ tell us about sam kerr. fantastic player, and i should say - tell us about sam kerr. fantastic player, and i should say there i tell us about sam kerr. fantastic player, and i should say there is| tell us about sam kerr. fantastic| player, and i should say there is a brilliant podcast you can listen to bbc sounds, all about her rise from the town of perth in australia, where i am, all the way through to her time in the usa. she went and played over there and now plays for chelsea. she has been there for a few seasons stop up until this year, had been the usual top scorer in the wsl league, so she is well known to english fans and players. she is the captain of australia. originally wasn�*t actually really into football at all, because you have to remember, in australia, it is quite low down the sporting pecking order, but number five. low down t

it is a game sam kerr's team—mate describes as "do or die".e is ready to step out of the billboard and onto the biggest arena of her life. if she does, australia will need her to deliver. the striker will win the norway game because of injury, she withdrew from the last match after feeling discomfort in doing the warm up. norway are bottom of group e with a point from their two games so far. england have reached 131 at lunch in their second innings on the third day of the fifth and final test at the oval — that's a lead of 118. a win for england would level the series. it's been another entertaining morning. 0ver over five rounds and over stop zak crawley has raised to 71 not out, australia will retain the ashes regardless of the result but i chasing an outright series victory in england for the first time in more than 20 years. new zealand have retained, a victory over chile, the author retain the cup, cellulite 7—5 at one stage but were overwhelmed by a ramp at all black side in front of 80,000 fans at melbourne cricket ground, the australia

sam kerr was there. the matildas ten years ago what have you seen in ten years? obviously, quality has improved. matildas as a brand has been huge. everyone knows matildas and sam kerr. the amount of pay they get's increased, they travel first class now when they go away. just little things, but an enormous change. to get what they deserve. we're going to see that going forward. much excitement about what this is going to bring for the sport. we've also seen around the city huge advertisements both for the cup as well as for the sponsors. no doubt generating more income. it's one of the most hotly anticipated films of the summer — barbie the movie. it's part of a wider business strategy by barbie�*s 0ur reporter dougal shaw has been speaking to their ceo. # close your eyes and find... this is part of the strategy to evolve matell from being a company that was being... people who buy our product are notjust consumers, they are fans. and my heels are on the ground. feet? were you taking a bit of a risk wit

it is a game sam kerr's team—mate describes as do or die.out of the billboard and onto the biggest arena of her life. if she does, australia will need her to deliver. juventus have been kicked out of this season's europa conference league for breaching financial fair play regulations. the italian club have been fined just over £17 million, half of which is suspended pending compliance in the coming years. juve have accepted the decision but maintain they did nothing wrong. fiorentina will likely take their spot in the competition instead. meanwhile uefa has also fined chelsea for breaching financial fair play rules as a result of "submitting incomplete financial information". .. chelsea said they have "fully co—operated and assisted uefa" in their investigations and "entered into a settlement agreement" with the governing body. the cricket's underway at the oval in south london with england on the hunt to level the ashes series with australia. it's day three of the 5th and final test. and england havejust started their second innings, 29 wit

more on that when we get more details of sam kerr�*s injury. will be the greatest women�*s world cup ever. many people who say that women�*s football is still not great a great game where it is not so entertaining, or it is kind of a bad copy of men�*s football awesome stuff like that, you know, when they watch a game for the first time, they will actually see that it�*s a fantastic game. it�*s very entertaining. its great athletes playing. the level has grown incredibly in the last ten years. and the best are coming here. the best are playing here in new zealand. they�*re playing in australia. so the entertainment is assured and guaranteed. let�*s cross to some images we are just getting in from new zealand. let�*s look at the celebrations after the final whistle. abs, let's look at the celebrations after the final whistle.— the final whistle. a great start to their home _ the final whistle. a great start to their home world _ the final whistle. a great start to their home world cup! _ their home world cup! they— their home world cup! they wer

we've been talking about sam kerr, the chelsea | talking about sam kerr, the chelsea player who is hereent her country. she has said she will be out of the first two games for australia after sustaining a calf injury. she tweeted that about an hour ago. injury. she tweeted that about an hourago. not injury. she tweeted that about an hour ago. not good news for the matildas, who will be starting without her. 0ut matildas, who will be starting without her. out of the two teams, they are the more experienced. they played eight tournaments, this is their eighth tournament in the row. 0nly their eighth tournament in the row. only when they missed was the first one in 1991, so they go in with a good record. this is the first time that australia is going to be meeting the republic of ireland. the first time was when ireland actually won 3—2 ne first time was when ireland actually won 3-2 ne 2021 first time was when ireland actually won 3—2 ne 2021 friendly, but this is the republic of ireland's first world cup. they are one of the debutants, if you will, and they will want to make a good impre

sam kerr, good news, she was available to play in that match, but they did not need her, she stayed oner, she stayed on the bench. why would you risk her when you have such a convincing win? the other game in the group b was between nigeria and ireland, that finished 0—0. ireland have scrapped so much but we knew they were out already because they lost to australia, and their second match as well. we knew they were out. but nigeria although they were held to a draw, that means that they have finished second, so they are also through, along with australia, because canada have lost in that group. an interesting outcome. the permutations start to be examined as to who will play whom in the knockout stages. australia will play england if england finished second in their group. if england beat china tomorrow in adelaide and top their group, then they will play nigeria. they will have to do that without one of their star players, keira walsh, who was stretchered off against denmark with a knee injury. we know already she will not play tomorrow against china. we don't know the extent of her i

but sam kerr missing that game is not good news for them. it is a big loss.good news for them. it is a big 1055-— that game is not good news for them. it is a big 1055-— elsewhere in football, declan rice made his first appearance for his new side arsenal overnight as they comfortably beat the mls all—stars 5—0 in washington. it was rice's gunners debut following his £100 million transfer from west ham. there was a debut too forjurrien timber. it was a great occasion, great atmosphere. it was great to see so many arsenal supporters telling the stadium. so, yeah, we had great moments in the game. especially in the first half, there were not that many great moments, but it was great to see some debuts. really pleased at the end with the result. staying with football and more big—named players look set to make their move to saudi arabia, including the first englishman to make the switch this summer. liverpool captain jordan henderson looks set for a reunion with former teammate and now al etti—faq manager steven gerrard — after liverpool agreed a initial deal of

from star to spectator — this is not how it was supposed to be for sam kerr at her home world cup.w for australia but a boost for an ireland side, making its bow on the biggest stage. her absence did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the capacity crowd but without their talisman, the matildas struggled for inspiration early on. against a resolute irish defence, set pieces seemed australia's likeliest route to goal first half, as hayley raso headed narrowly wide. but as the half wore on and ireland showed no signs of cracking, the hosts began to resort to more desperate measures. 0—0 at the break. just five minutes after the restart and ireland finally buckled. contact in the area. penalty! penalty, says the referee. in kerr's absence, steph catley took the responsibility for the matildas. she kept a cool head, and she had to. with the lead finally secured, cool heads would be required for australia as ireland looked to strike back. and vera pauw�*s side did create chances but lost their composure when it mattered most. if kerr was feeling nervous on the sidelines as ireland began

australia got the better of debutants ireland in sydney — and without their captain sam kerr.of the group stage. and a famous first ever victory in the tournament for new zealand, with records set at eden park. their 1—0 win over norway meaning so much to the team — following tragedy earlier in auckland with that deadly shooting. a day for the history books then for the football ferns — as nick parrot reports. new zealand waited three years for this moment since being named co—host with australia in 2020. fifa predicted 2 billion people will watch the tournament on tv and record crowd for a football match in new zealand crammed into eden park. the celebrations were paused before take—off for the victims of the deadly shooting in auckland on the morning of the match. the home fans had never seen their side when a world cup game. the football friends and spent nine weeks in a training camp working under fitness and tactics and it paid off in the second half when hannah wilkinson struck. . . , ., struck. new zealand they had! champions _ struck. new zealand they had! champions in

yes, and so much of the pressure was on sam| so much of the pressure was on sam kerr who was a player in england, the star striker for chelsea, a formidable talent, and they are potentially the most famous sporting icon in australia at the moment and the attention was on her but she missed the game today with a calf injury and may be a doubt for the second and third group games as well. but in terms of their chances, they have a number of wsl players, sam kerr is the real superstar of that team. her fitness will be vital for how deep in the tournament they can go. for how deep in the tournament they can to. . ., for how deep in the tournament they can io,~ ., ., for how deep in the tournament they can go. what about the expectations for england? — can go. what about the expectations for england? pressure _ can go. what about the expectations for england? pressure on _ can go. what about the expectations for england? pressure on them - can go. what about the expectations for england? pressure on them as i for england? pressure on them as always. it for england? pressure on them as alwa

today they play without two of the most dangerous strikers, sam kerr, the captain. to make an announcement, but as it stands, she is not going to take part in a game against nigeria but the rising star, mary fowler is not going to play because of concussion. so two strong strikers will be on the sidelines. but the matildas are continuing backed campaign to get to the next round and the knockout stages. they play against nigeria and they have managed to keep canada at bay. the olympic champions with a goalless draw and their goalkeeper, who was the woman of the match. they are up against a very experienced team and it is an uphill battle. they know they have one hell of a game tonight and i can see from the crowds and i can see from the crowds and the people who are already joining, it is going to be a big crowd, both on the screen and at the stadium. he big crowd, both on the screen and at the stadium.— big crowd, both on the screen and at the stadium. he had been there for all _ and at the stadium. he had been there for all eight _ and at the stadium. he had been t

, advantage, they have sam kerr, a lot of supporters here, no doubt many barracking them on this topicver competed before we may see a dark horse here as well. ,., ., may see a dark horse here as well. , ., ., , , may see a dark horse here as well. _, ., , , , well. going to be very, very exciting- — well. going to be very, very exciting. we _ well. going to be very, very exciting. we will _ well. going to be very, very exciting. we will speak - well. going to be very, very exciting. we will speak to l well. going to be very, very l exciting. we will speak to you again soon. katie saw but one of the many we have covering the event. kicked off in just under three hours time. you can follow it across the bbc. you will find the latest from australia and new zealand on the bbc sport website or at and we will have more later in this programme as well. next, a developing story out of iraq. protesters have stormed the swedish embassy in the capital, baghdad, and set part of it on fire. it's the second attack on the building since a copy of the quran was burned outside a mosque in stockholm la

after a mix—up, as nigeria exposed australia's lack of potency, with the matildas�* main striker sam kerrh injury. the late effort from alanna kennedy wasn't enough and after this 3—2 loss, australia face going out, if they don't beat canada next. the netherlands are also without their star forward, with vivianne miedema missing through injury. looking for inspiration elsewhere, they rose to the challenge against the united states, going into the lead, throuthill roord, against the defending champions. the usa's head coach admitted his side lacked control against a side they beat in the 2019 world cup final, but captain lindsey horan rescued a point, with a second—half header. even so, the us could face early elimination in group b, because portugal are also in the hunt for a last 16 spot after goals from encarnacao and nazareth saw them beat vietnam, 2—0. portugal face the usa next to try and cause one of the world cup�*s greatest upsets. adam cottier, bbc news. in the men's game, atalanta striker rasmus hojlund, very much a player in demand. french side paris st germain havejoined the r

and australia, led by superstar sam kerr, are capable of beating anyone on their day. all the excitement on the pitch, many teams face problems off it. jamaica had to crowdfund to travel to the tournament, while at the other end of the scale, england are in a pay dispute with the fa over bonuses. you know, we want to keep pushing the game further thanjust being like, "ok, this is where we're sitting." it's something that we do regularly, every single tournament, every single year is what's next, how we can push the game on. growing the game starts at the grassroots. as one of the oldest clubs in australia and the hope is that a world cup on home turf will turbo—charge interest in women's football. could be a reallyl big wake—up call. this is a sport i can do, this is something i cani do at my local club. the girls are just wanting to play and they're giving up their netball and playing soccer, it'sjust fabulous. what would it be like if australia did win? hopefully a public holiday off school! this world cup has already broken new ground. the question is, will there be

australia captain sam kerr says she is "definitely" available to face canada in monday's crucial groupning two games with a calf injury suffered on the eve of the tournament. 0n on saturday, sam kerr played for the first time since her injury struck on the eve of the world cup. she says that she has been doing everything under the blistering queensland sun to get ready. and she is ready, she is available, and she is ready, she is available, and she is excited for monday's game. what does that mean? will she start? will she be a substitute? and how long has he lost? all questions being pondered by everyone, including the canadians, because kerr and the canadians, because kerr and the canadians do not want to give anything away to the opposition. i have done everything under the sun to make sure that i'm ready for the next game. yes, it has always been the plan, so obviously, the plan, for me, is to be involved, and i'm excited. i have done everything i can, and no matter what happens, i know that i have given everything, notjust in the last ten days, in the last four years, i have given

. —— they are a key player sam kerr.o cricket now are a partnership of moeen ali and jack crawley has helped england get off to a great start. the very first ball of the morning helped dismiss and josh hazlewood dismissed not long after to leave australia out out for 317 with ben stokes side suffering an early blow to their innings with the loss of ben duckett for one run but they steadied the ship, both passing their half centuries and moeen ali eventually falling on 5a, being caught and joe root is now in an england currently 151—2. as well as the world cup in the ashes, today is also the first day of the open. australian cam smith looking to defend his title from last year but it's been a lesser—known name making the headlines on day one, we go live to our reporter ben croucher who has been watching the opening rounds. and it is a south african amateur. not many people are talking about the four the tournament. and it is christo lamprecht. tommy fleetwood just up the coast here in the north west of england making thre

star striker sam kerr is only fit enough for the bench but they're currently managing without her, they goals from hayley rasso. nigeria need to avoid defeat against already—eliminated republic of ireland to go through, it's currently goalless there. japan showed why they're among the favourites by thrashing spain 4—0 to finish top of group c. the 2011 champions were 3—0 up at half—time, with two goals from hinata miyazawa. substitute mina tanaka rounded off the scoring in the second half. japan will stay in wellington where they'll play norway in the last 16 on saturday. despite the heavy defeat spain still make it through as runners—up — they'll play switzerland in the first knockout round. here's how group c finishes. zambia end up third after their first women's world cup win, a 3—1victory against costa rica. two—time defending champions the usa play portugal on tuesday in group e, with qualification still not guaranteed. they've dominated women's international football in recent years and boast global stars such as alex morgan and megan rapinoe. but, after a 1—1 draw with the nethe

just a couple of hours beforehand we heard that the star player, sam kerr, australia's darling wasn'tstadium, indeed, the vibe was electric. there were 75,000 people there, more than 75,000. it is the largest ever attended women's sporting event in the country. you can feel on the streets that world cup fever is in full swing even though it is only day too, is a mention. there is a lot of support, grounds or support for the matildas. they are about 10th at the moment, that they are predicted to win, most money is going on the us in that sense. here in australia it feels that this level of home—field advantage, perhaps they may actually be able to take a victory in this. we will see. but there is buzz here. shaimaa, you heard the words vibe, electric, buzz. how is this whole tournament going where you are? t’m this whole tournament going where you are?— this whole tournament going where you are? i'm sure katie has the same _ where you are? i'm sure katie has the same but _ where you are? i'm sure katie has the same but if _ where you are? i'm sure katie has the same but if you - where

. —— mark sam kerr. �* lack of excitement here for the final16. .. y., �* , final16. i can tell you've been talkin: final16. i can tellyou've been talking for— final16. i can tell you've been talking for days _ final16. i can tell you've been talking for days on _ final16. i can tell you've been talking for days on end i final16. i can tell you've been talking for days on end and i final 16. i can tell you've been i talking for days on end and probably cheering along at matches as well. you mentioned the excitement in the air but i would imagine as well that the pressure is really growing in some of the teams to get into that next stage of the match. does it feel a bit different now as you watch these matches in all the fans? that's right, it does and i think it also makes it very real when you see some teams walk out of the tournament as well. zambia left the world cup yesterday so as we see more teams and that it becomes more real how and it becomes, there is more pressure. there is also pressure on au

you played, sam kerr came up underneath you.in your time as a matilda and the way things are developed? look, the progress has been pretty rapid, especially the last decade but if we look at the matildas context, they have literally gone from sewing their own coat of arms onto their playing kits and asking for their kits to be washed as like a minimum for what they were wanting to expect, to now having parity with the socceroos, so the journey has been long and winding and they know that they stand on the shoulders of giants who have paved the way for them but they also know that they need to keep progressing the game forward to allow for broader opportunity for those that follow in their footsteps. i was struck as well that they had to advocate to have their laundry done for them. you mentioned how they stand on the shoulders of giants — of the matildas certainly see themselves as advocates amazing, historic agreement back in 2019. can you talk us through what that achievement was? in 2019, the players, along with the football

the biggest i brand now, that is the biggest change everybody knows the matildas, everyone knows sam kerrt of pay they get, they travel first class when they go away. just little things, but an enormous change, i can only imagine what happened 30 years ago. ten to 15 years ago was a lot less to what they get now, but it is only what they deserve. we will see that development - only what they deserve. we will see that development going - see that development going forward and much excitement about one month of good pr is going to bring to the spot. also around the city, huge advertising for the kop and for the sponsors. no doubt generating more income as time goes forward. it is one of the most hotly anticipated films of the summer. barbie has turned into a film. we'll hear from its chief executive. that's right, barbie the famous — some might say infamous — children's doll, after more than 60 years on the market, has been turned into a film. it's part of a wider business strategy by barbie's manufacturers, the toymaker mattel. 0ur reporter dougal shaw has been speaking to their ceo. # clo

on saturday, sam kerr played for the first time since her injury struck on the eve of the world's cup is ready, and she is available for monday's game. what does that mean? will she start? will she be a substitute? how long can shoot glass? all questions being pondered by everyone, including the canadians, because kerr and the australians do not want to give anything away to the opposition. t anything away to the opposition. i have done everything under the anything away to the opposition. t have done everything under the sun to make sure that i'm ready for the next day. it has always been the plan, so obviously, the plan is for me to be involved. i have done everything that i can, and no matter what happens, i know that i have given everything, notjust in last sundays, in the last ten years, i have been giving everything to be here. ~ , ., , ., here. the knockout stages have come earl for here. the knockout stages have come early for australia. _ here. the knockout stages have come early for australia. realistically, - early for australia. realistically, they have to beat the olympic

and australia, led by superstar sam kerr, are capable of beating anyone on their day. all the excitement on the pitch, many teams face problems off it. jamaica had to crowdfund to travel to the tournament, while at the other end of the scale, england while at the other end of the scale, england are in a pay dispute with the fa over bonuses. thanjust being like, "ok, this is where you know, we want to keep pushing the game further thanjust being like, "ok, this is where we're sitting." it's something that we do regularly, every single tournament, every single year is what's next, how we can push the game on. growing the game starts at the grassroots. as one of the oldest clubs in australia and the hope is that a world cup on home turf will turbo—charge interest in women's football. could be a really big wake—up call — could be a really big wake—up call this _ could be a really big wake—up caii this is _ could be a really big wake—up call. this is a _ could be a really big wake—up call. this is a sport— could be a really big wake—up call. this is a sport i- could be a re

you played, sam kerr came up underneath you. your senior time as a matilda and the way things are developed. look, the progress has been pretty rapid especially the last acre but if we look at the matildas context, they have literally gone from sawing their coat of arms into their kits and asking the kids to be washed as like a premium of what to expect now having parity with the journey has been long and winding and they know they stand on the salt shoulders of giants but they also know they need to progress again followed full before the follow in their footsteps. i was struck as they had to advocate to have their laundry done for them. you mentioned how they stand on the shoulders of giants was of the matildas suddenly see themselves as advocates globally because they have managed to secure this amazing historic agreement backend 2019. can you talk us through what that achievement was? in 2019, the players along with the players along with the football federation australia which is now football australia, so to really live fo

huge support for them, particularly the star player sam kerr.side of the tasman in auckland, as i say, we will see the new zealand team, the home team, take on the norwegian grasshoppers. norway predicted to win that battle. new zealand has played a lot of internationals but doesn't often win at the high level, so norway predicted on that side of the tasman.— norway predicted on that side of the tasman. katie, thank you for that update. _ in europe, extreme heat and winds are continuing to stoke dangerous wildfires across switzerland, spain, and greece. the blaze has been exacerbated by the days—long heat wave that is feeding the flames. it's destroyed homes and forced evacuations. farms and stables, like this one in greece, have also been destroyed. nature is often the forgotten casuality of these wildfires. dr stephanie roe, lead scientist at the world wildlife fund, spoke with my colleague carl nasman about the impact on wildlife. thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. i want to start by asking you about this latest ipcc synt

australia captain sam kerr says she is definitely available to face canada.o games with a calf injury which she suffered on the eve of the tournament. i a calf injury which she suffered on the eve of the tournament.- the eve of the tournament. i feel aood. the eve of the tournament. i feel good- the _ the eve of the tournament. i feel good- the plan — the eve of the tournament. i feel good. the plan has— the eve of the tournament. i feel good. the plan has always - the eve of the tournament. i feel good. the plan has always been l the eve of the tournament. i f--i good. the plan has always been the same, missed the first two games and then reassess so i'm feeling good. i was out on the pitch today. as good as i can be. it will go down to the wire. i will definitely be available but how we decide to use that is not to be given to the opposition, i think is the main thing. norway's striker has withdrawn because of injury. she withdrew after the last match, after feeling discomfort in her groin during the warm up. norway havejust one point from their two games s

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perhaps beginner�*s luck for them with the news that australia�*s star player, sam kerr, wasn�*t fit the 80,000—plus inside stadium australia into rapture! ireland rose up to attack, but just couldn�*t finish. and despite that scare, the matildas had their home victory. jane dougall, bbc news, sydney. we recently reported on concerns about do not resusicate forms used in hospitals — an end—of—life care decision that can be appropriate for some people. 0ur report led to dozens of people getting in touch with evidence that the system, particularly in england, has significant ongoing problems. families have told us that both patients and medics, including ambulance staff and doctors, are regularly confused by the process. 0ur social affairs correspondent michael buchanan has been hearing some of their stories. denise smith was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year. the 50—year—old had a do not resuscitate decision in place, so when her husband charlie felt her take her last breath, he called the ambulance service to certify her death. the call handler turned round and said, "well, yo

perhaps beginner's luck for them with the news that australia's star player, sam kerr, wasn't fit to80,000—plus stadium into rapture! ireland rose up to attack but just couldn't finish. and despite that scare, the matildas had their home victory. jane dougall, bbc news, sydney. it's been a great day for england at old trafford in the fourth ashes test. zak crawley hit 189, as the hosts ended on 384—4. england must win to keep their ashes hopes alive. here's our sports correspondentjoe wilson. remember the days of test cricket where not much happened? watch out, it's england batting. first, this man at his best, mr adaptable, "i'll bat at three" — moeen ali, made 5a. zak crawley changed the game. his ability as a batter can be seen in the reaction of the bowler. did he do that there? it's almost unfair. with no time to lose under relatively cloudless skies, england needed to score quickly, but they do that naturally. with no time to lose under relatively cloudless skies, england needed to score quickly, but they do that naturally. everything worked for zak crawley. a vindication of hi

so good news for england, and good news too for australia because their captain sam kerr says she isroup match. the chelsea striker missed their opening two games with a calf injury suffered on the eve of the tournament. not such good news for norway. their striker has withdrawn because of injury. she withdrew after their last match, after feeling discomfort in her groin during the warm—up. norway are bottom of group a and have just one point from their two games so far. in rugby union, new zealand have eased past australia to win their third rugby championship in a row. eddiejones of�* miserable start as head coach continues. australia scored the first try but then there were six unanswered new zealand tries, they won 38—7 and the victory means the all blacks retain the cup for the 21st year in a row. jones has no win in his first three matches. it was looking like being a struggle for australian cricketers on day three, the fifth and final ashes test at the oval. england were showing off their batting capabilities, racing pass 250 for the loss of two wickets. they have a lead of 27

england, and good news as well for england, and good news as well for australia because their captain sam kerr's crucial group match. she missed their opening two games with a calf injury suffered on the eve of the tournament. i feel good. the plan has always been the same, missed the first two games and then reassess, so i'm feeling good. i was out on the pitch today. erm, as good as i can be. it will go down to the wire. i will definitely be available but how we decide to use that is not to be given to the opposition, i think is the main thing. so that is the good news. now to the bad for norway. norway's striker has withdrawn because of injury. she withdrew after their last match, after feeling discomfort in her groin during the warm—up. norway are bottom of group a and have just one point from their two games so far. australia were comprehensively beaten by new zealand at a packed cricket ground in melbourne. the all blacks responded with five unanswered tries to thrash the hosts 38—7. eddiejones has lost all three of his matches since taking over as australia head coach. it was looking li

match of the day, the other hosts, australia were dealt a huge injury blow when their star player sam kerr out of their opening two matches. it didn't trouble them too much though, as steph catley�*s second—half penalty saw the matildas began their campaign with victory over the republic or ireland. we practised penalties all the time and i am a confident penalty taker. i'm usually up there if sam does not want to take it for whatever reason and i am waiting to take it but that is definitely the first one i have taken for australia so just happy it went in. let's move on to cricket where zac crawley is spearheading a strong england display on the second day of the fourth ashes test against australia. australia all out for 317. ben stokes�* side then suffered an early blow to their innings with loss of ben duckett forjusti run — but crawley alongside moeen ali steadied the ship, both passing the half century mark. ali though eventually went for sa, caught by usman khawaja. crawley has passed his century. as well as the world cup and the ashes, today is also the first day of the open at hoyl

match of the day, the other hosts, australia were dealt a huge injury blow when their star player sam kerrf their opening two matches. it didn't trouble them too much though, as steph catley�*s second—half penalty saw the matildas began their campaign with a 1—0 victory over the republic or ireland. we practice premises all the time and i and a confident penalty taker. i'm usually up there if sam doesn't want to take it for whatever reason then i am waiting there to take it but yeah, that is definitely a first when i have taken for australia. obvious the big occasion so when i saw it hit the back of the net i was very relieved and i can see why strikers are strikers because that adrenaline is like nothing else. we do not fear anyone. and these players. _ we do not fear anyone. and these players, they adapt so quickly that we need _ players, they adapt so quickly that we need to see where we stand again next game _ we need to see where we stand again next game but it will be clear that, like this— next game but it will be clear that, like this game, we went in for a result, — like this game

and australia, led by superstar sam kerr, are capable of beating anyone on their day.end of the scale, england are in a pay dispute with the fa over bonuses. you know, we want to keep pushing the game further thanjust being like, "ok, this is where we're sitting." it's something that we do regularly, every single tournament, every single year is what's next, how we can push the game on. this world cup has already broken new ground. the question is, will there be a new name on the trophy come august? katie gornall, bbc news, in brisbane. it's been an intriguing first day in the crucial fourth ashes test at old trafford. england must win, with australia 2—1 up in the five match series. the hosts having won the toss, put the tourists in to bat, with australia ending the day on 299—8. here'sjoe wilson. this man has dismissed more australians than any other english cricketer. maybe that's what keeps stuart broad looking so young. here he was bowling to usman khawaja. strong appeals. wait, come on, umpire. yep, that was a start at old trafford. and david warner didn't last l

a player like sam kerr for example is earning over $.5 million.that is fantastic but it is nothing compared to male players of her sort of stature. the nigerians have come here, very controversial because they haven't played -- have not been paid for two years. similar things are happening with some of the smaller nations. the advertisement the matilda's did in terms of their legacy for this world cup is to try to bring the rest of the more underprivileged countries up to a level that is at least comparable and suitable. shery: when it comes to monetary compensation a lot of it comes from sponsorships from government support as well. how much are we seeing in terms of visibility and popularity of women sports around the world? >> i think it is huge. i'm often asked what is the difference between this world cup in previous world cups i have to say i am unable to post -- able to boast the fact it is my seventh women's will appeared i've been to the last five. this one being on home soil shared with our friends from new zealand across the tasman sea

australia, even without sam kerr for the first two games, but we know what home advantage does for teamseven with the injuries. and then a few other teams, germany, and i'm a big fan of brazil and japan. nice to see new zealand winning theirfirst ever world nice to see new zealand winning their first ever world cup game. nice to see new zealand winning theirfirst ever world cup game. so their first ever world cup game. sr great. their first ever world cup game. 5r great. you could see the emotion on their faces. great. you could see the emotion on theirfaces. they great. you could see the emotion on their faces. they played so wonderfully.— their faces. they played so wonderfully. their faces. they played so wonderfull. ., ., ., wonderfully. sylvia, thanks for “oininu wonderfully. sylvia, thanks for joining us- _ hello. whilst much of southern europe is still feeling the effect of that intense ongoing heatwave, here in the uk, no sign of any heat in the forecast because things are staying rather cool and unsettled. the next few days bring a few scattered showers but through the weekend i

one other bit of news to bring you from australia, for the world cup, sam kerr announced again that shef the tournament. it was a massive blow to them at the time. she is the poster girl for this world cup. she is now backin girl for this world cup. she is now back in some capacity. it's not clear what part she was able to play, but she says she has done every thing in our power to be able to be fit. she is deftly fit and available for selection, and that will be a huge boost for australia, because it is a must win game against canada if they are able to keep their hopes for this tournament alive. and this weekend thousands of lgtbq+ people will march through liverpool, as the city hosts a joint pride celebration with ukraine. kyiv�*s own march cannot be held there, due to the russian invasion, so liverpool is hosting the event on its behalf. live now to liverpool, and we can speak to our lgbt and identity reporterjosh parry, who's there. josh, tells what we can expect from today? josh, tells what we can expect from toda ? ., ., josh, tells what we can expect from toda ? ., ._ . josh, t

sam kerr says australia won't risk wearing a rainbow armband at the women's world cup in australia andis month. the chelsea forward wants to show solidarity for the lgbtq community but says the threat of punishment for a making a political statement is not a risk worth taking. we would love to wear it and like most _ we would love to wear it and like most of — we would love to wear it and like most of the — we would love to wear it and like most of the teams _ we would love to wear it and like most of the teams in _ we would love to wear it and like most of the teams in the - we would love to wear it and like most of the teams in the world . most of the teams in the world everyone — most of the teams in the world everyone has_ most of the teams in the world everyone has voice _ most of the teams in the world everyone has voice that - most of the teams in the world everyone has voice that they. most of the teams in the world i everyone has voice that they will love to _ everyone has voice that they will love to wear _ everyone has voice that they will love to wear it. _ everyone has voi

sam kerr says australia won't risk wearing a rainbow armband at the women's world cup in australia andchelsea forward wants to show solidarity for the lgbtq community — but says the threat of punishment for a making a political statement is not a risk worth taking. we would love to wear it and most teams _ we would love to wear it and most teams have — we would love to wear it and most teams have voiced _ we would love to wear it and most teams have voiced they— we would love to wear it and most teams have voiced they would - we would love to wear it and most| teams have voiced they would love we would love to wear it and most i teams have voiced they would love to wear it _ teams have voiced they would love to wear it but _ teams have voiced they would love to wear it but we — teams have voiced they would love to wear it but we saw— teams have voiced they would love to wear it but we saw with _ teams have voiced they would love to wear it but we saw with the _ teams have voiced they would love to wear it but we saw with the men's - wear it but we saw with the men's world _ wear it but

cups but have one just four teams and now, they face australia who were still without the star, sam kerrhey need goals from elsewhere. up front for the second game was in the lead. a breakthrough created in brisbane by 50,000 fans and the striker on the bench. at the first half stoppage time, the noise changed. nigeria level and at this world cup, they are hard to beat it in the second match year, they killed the candidate to a draw and now they dreamed of more. —— health canada. and is still pushing. nigeria are 3—1 up. fix, canada. and is still pushing. nigeria are 3-1 up. canada. and is still pushing. niceria are 3-1 u. �* , ., ., nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for niceria, it nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for nigeria. it was _ nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for nigeria, it was a _ nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for nigeria, it was a moment. _ nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for nigeria, it was a moment. for- nigeria are 3-1 up. a mix-up and for nigeria, it was a moment. for a - nigeria, it was a moment. fora moment they will be on course to go through. there was an aussie co

. _ were so cute the chelsea player, sam kerr. you _ were so cute the chelsea player, sam kerr, you willve half an eye on the ashes and half on the football. �* ., , , ., football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport — football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because _ football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because of - football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because of the - football. but it means you get 24. hours of sport because of the time difference. it kind of keeps going. hugh at old trafford, whose space are you invading now?— hugh at old trafford, whose space are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that _ are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that matters. _ are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that matters. the - that's all that matters. the australia game kicks off at the same time as— australia game kicks off at the same time as the — australia game kicks off at the same time as the test match starts this morning. — time as the test match starts this morning, day two of the fourth ashes test and _ morning, day two of the f

have quite the spirit, they are quite the force, they are experienced, but to actually pay without sam kerrleader. she is a very effective leader. the thing she does, the runs she makes, the spaces that she creates, she is an all—rounder, and i think she�*s really missed the day. when she came on screen, sitting on the bench, there were huge cheers in the crowd, telling her how much they value her and miss her. she sustained a calf injury and will be missing the first two games, and they are feeling it out on the pitch.— out on the pitch. thank you very much indeed. _ out on the pitch. thank you very much indeed. our— out on the pitch. thank you very | much indeed. our correspondent out on the pitch. thank you very i much indeed. our correspondent in much indeed. 0ur correspondent in sydney, following all the ups and downs of the women�*s fifa football world cup, as we will be here on bbc news. around the world and across the uk, you are watching bbc news. now — let�*s have a look at some other news from across the uk. polls are open in three parliamentary seats where by—elections are being

sam kerr was expected to be scoring in the form of her life in this tournament at this has been a huge is going to be a real struggle for them now to get through. chelsea have some really talented players. it is one that i really think is troubling, they have not been able to get the best out of their players tactically and a squad of that calibre and out in the position of having a must win the final game, it is going to be a really interesting one to follow. it is going to be a really interesting one to follow.— one to follow. it is interesting, it is upsetting _ one to follow. it is interesting, it is upsetting for— one to follow. it is interesting, it is upsetting for some, _ one to follow. it is interesting, it is upsetting for some, it - one to follow. it is interesting, it is upsetting for some, it also - one to follow. it is interesting, it. is upsetting for some, it also makes it hard to predict doesn't it? but who do you think is going to win? i think my eye has been on the us read from the beginning. but yes, they are very much a squad in transition. as much as the us can be

and the matildas delivered against canada — without needing to call upon star player sam kerr... — who have to be considered in the mix to win this year... ben croucher reports. this could have been australia's last dance at their own broke up at the matilda's will keep on waltzing. with the home crowd proving the perfect soundtrack in melbourne it did not take long for them to find their group. bi; did not take long for them to find their groun— did not take long for them to find their group. by so giving australia delete! some _ their group. by so giving australia delete! some goals _ their group. by so giving australia delete! some goals are _ their group. by so giving australia delete! some goals are pretty, i their group. by so giving australia delete! some goals are pretty, all effective come _ delete! some goals are pretty, all effective come here _ delete! some goals are pretty, all effective come here russell's - effective come here russell's setting them up for the wind but safe passages of the knockouts with puff, puff and scuffed the olympic champions were blown away.

, the other hosts — australia — were dealt a huge injury blow when their star player and captain sam kerrlly up there, if sam doesn't want to take it for whatever reason, i'm waiting there to take it but, yeah, that's definitely the first one i've taken for australia. obviously a big occasion, so it sort of hit the back of the net i was very relieved. for strikers, that adrenaline is like nothing else. and the action continues tomorrow, three matches kicking off with nigeria against the olympic champions canada in group b. but set your alarms early for that, it's 3:30am in the morning, live on the bbc. reminder you can get all the latest sports news from the bbc sport website and app, but that's all the sport for now. hello. whilst much of southern europe is still feeling the effect of that intense ongoing heatwave, here in the uk, no sign of any heat in the forecast because things are staying rather cool and unsettled. the next few days bring a few scattered showers but through the weekend it's going to turn increasingly wet and windy for all of us at times. this is the expected rainfall

hosts australia will hope a fit again sam kerr can help them in their crucial game against canada.r premier league star has completed his move to saudi arabia. allan saint—maximin left newcastle and joined al—ahli, for an undisclosed fee. the french forward made over 100 appearances for newcastle sincejoining from nice four years ago. we're under two weeks away from the premier league returning. here's a goalfrom pre—season that's worth a watch — this is aston villa defender ezri konsa taking the ball from his own half and scoring in a friendly against brentford in the us. it finished 3—3. max verstappen's dominance continues, as he looks to ease towards another formula one world title. despite starting from sixth on the grid at the belgian grand prix, he carved through the field and finished 22 seconds ahead of his red bull team—mate sergio perez for his eighth win in a row. verstappen's championship lead is now 125 points with ten races left. lewis hamilton was fourth. all three home nations taking part in the netball world cup are into the the next phase of the tournament. and s