now on bbc news, it's sportsday. (1830 weekday sportsday hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm gavin ramjaunn�*s on fire — as man city come from behind to punish rivals united in the manchester derby. frustration for celtic — the defending champions miss the chance to regain top spot in scotland, with defeat today. and arsenal stay in touch at the top in the wsl, with victory in the north london derby at the emirates. also coming up on sportsday... jemma reekie looks to put the finishing gloss on gb's world indoors campaign with gold in the 800 metres later. hello there and welcome along to sportsday. it was always going to be tough for manchester united against their now dominant rivals, manchester city, in today's derby. a marcus rashford wonder strike had them daring to dream going into half time, as city missed a string of chances. but pep guardiola's side were on the money in the second half, with a superb strike from phil foden firing them into gear. joe wilson reports. a star centre forward walked out to play. well, between the two manchesters, there are other strikers. united took th

hello again, welcome along to sportsday this evening. to be that when it came to major football tournaments, wales were perennial absentees. but their new standard is one of success, with one more win standing between them and reaching a fourth finals out of the last five. beat poland tonight in cardiff, and wales will also qualify for their third consecutive european championship. so let's head there now and speak to hywel griffith. hywel, they are next to each other, wales and pulled in, in the fifa rankings. it was always meant to be in a place for the euros. —— and poland. in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , . ,, in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., i. , poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't — poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust in _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust in those - twice don't i trust in those

also coming up on sportsday... are off the mark in the women's six nations as they spoil ireland's day in dublin. hello and welcome along to the programme. rivalries resuming in the tense battle at the top of the premier league following the international break. arsenal started the day top, taking on champions manchester city at the etihad. more on that game in a moment. but it was liverpool who held their nerve first of all in the early game — coming from behind to beat brighton at anfield. andy swiss was watching that one. nervy times for liverpool, but finally it was job done. so, nervy times for liverpool, but finally it wasjob done. so, while the pressure might be going, so are liverpool's title hopes. we had games against brighton when we were never close, so today comes chasing them in the right moments, trigger the press in the right moment, so many good things for a football coach, and that's why i'm really happy with the result, as well. yes, it's nerve—racking, sorry, and for all of us, but that's the fi

you're watching sportsday.way to lead in the closing stages of the milan—san remo race — but was caught by the peloton with 200 metres to go. and jasper phillipsen of belgium sprinted to win cycling's first major one—day of the season byjust a couple of centimetres. world champion emma finucane sprinted to win her second gold of the weekend at the track nations cup in hong kong. it's her third gold medal in this year's series following team sprint success in hong kong yesterday and winning the individual sprint in adelaide. britain's sam bird took the lead in the final lap of the sao paolo e—prix in brazil, and held on to take his first win of the season for the neom mclaren team — it lifts him up to sixth place in the drivers' championship. and mikaela shiffrin won the last women's slalom of the season in the austrian resort of saalbach — which extends her own already impressive record. the amreican has now won 97 world cup races, having already claimed her eighth season slalom title. carlos alcaraz says he'll

hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun.ense finish to a tie with lots riding on it, as scotland edge wales in their women's six nations opener. city do the double over united in the manchester derby, and are back on top of the wsl. and carlos sainz bounced back from recent appendix surgery, but wasn't quite quick enough in qualifying to stop max verstappen from pole in australia. hello there and welcome along to the programme. the women's six nations got under way today, and while attention will turn to stopping england's dominance as the tournament progresses, there was late drama in cardiff, as scotland survived a late wales comeback to secure a vital victory that could prove the difference when it comes to world cup qualification. jo currie reports. the crowds out in force and in full voice for a celtic clash that had more than points and pride on the line. a new generation of fans are eager to see their new heroes on the pitch. both these teams have had struggles in recent campaigns so is this year that one of these sid

also coming up on sportsday...e bearman makes history by becoming the youngest briton to start an f1 race. and after a knockout win for anthonyjoshua, he's gunning for fury or usyk. i think both of them are very credible fighters and i would love the opportunity to face them at some stage. welcome. wow, it's been an incredible day in rugby union's six nations, and the championship is going down to the final weekend. that certainly wasn't ireland's plan — the grand slam champions could have wrapped up the title with a win at twickenham against england. they thought they had until the last kick of the match, england winning 23 points to 22, and that drags them right back into title contention. 0ur correspondentjoe wilson is at twickenham. joe, what an incredible we had there, and brilliant for the championship. i think that is absolutely right, one thing i was pondering just now was what really makes the six nations strong, what makes it work, is when every game is competitive. we really had that today, and in a few

also coming up on sportsday... off the mark in the womens six nations — as they spoil ireland's day in dublin. hello and welcome along to the programme. rivalries resuming in the tense battle at the top of the premier league today following the international break. arsenal started the day top, taking on champions manchester city at the etihad. more on that game in a moment. but it was liverpool who held their nerve first of all in the early game — coming from behind to beat brighton at anfield. andy swiss was watching that one. you could shield their belief. liverpool fans knew they would go top of the table for a few hours at least as long as he didn't lose to brighton, so fair to say this wasn't quite part of the plan. it is brighton, so fair to say this wasn't quite part of the plan.— quite part of the plan. it is far done straightaway! _ quite part of the plan. it is far done straightaway! and - quite part of the plan. it is far done straightaway! and what | quite part of the plan. it is far| done straightaway!

now on bbc news it is sportsday. and welcome to sportsday — back to back titles in the six nations as irleand prove their northern hemisphere dominance once more. four goals from the 83rd minute onwards — the first fa cup quarter final has a blistering climax and a win for coventry. joining them — manchester city, two deflections but smooth progress nonetheless against newcastle. and a good first day — not great on day two. how do rory mcilroy�*s chances look during his third round at the players championship? hello again. ireland have secured back to back six nations titles, beating scotland in dublin by 17 points to 13. a victory that gives them an unassailble lead in the championship with just france against england to come tonight. our correspondent andy swiss was there to see it at the aviva stadium. it was close at the end, but ireland are over the line. as you can probably hear the party is very much in full swing. ireland are once again the sensations for that goodness me, they had to work for it. in the last

now on bbc news, it's sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. the women's six nations gets under way — as wales and scotland go head to head in cardiff, we'll have the latest. city do the double over united in the manchester derby, and are back on the top of the wsl. the first of two friendlies for england — and it's a big one, brazil at wembley, with kick—off in less than half hour. and carlos sainz bounced back from recent appendix surgery, but wasn't quite quick enough in qualifying to stop max verstappen from pole in australia. hello and welcome along to the programme. all the latest from the women's six nations coming up, with wales and scotland in action. but first to wembley, and the first of england's friendlies in the international break — and they take on brazil. several big—name players missing from both sides, including captain harry kane who's injured, with england on a 10—match unbeaten run stretching back to their loss to france in the quarters of the world cup in 2022. their opponents have form on their side in this fixture, so g

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hello and welcome to sportsday with me will perry. poland stand in the way of wales, who are are one game away from a place at euro 202a. the ugly side of the game — brazil's viniciuer breaks down as he's asked about racism ahead of his country's friendly against spain. and we hear from the first female runner to complete one of the world's toughest races as she arrives home in britain. welcome to sportsday. wales are just one game away from the euros in germany this summer. they take on poland in their euro 2024 play—off final in cardiff on tuesday night, knowing only a win will do or they'll miss out on reaching their third successive european championships as tomos daffyd reports. shoulders, head! pressure? what pressure? the players seemingly unburdened by the big match ahead. you wouldn't think there is a high pressured game. they just take everything in their stride. they're excited by the challenge. they're not nervous about it, they're excited by it. they've been exposed to pressurised situations. wales are aiming to reach the

thank you forjoining us on sportsday. to the women's champions league semi—finals for a second season running with a comfortable

now on bbc news, it's sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm hugh ferris.he headlines this evening... a seventh goal on a day of mayhem at manchester united. they beat liverpool to reach the fa cup semi—finals. chelsea come alive in injury time to knock out leicester and make the last four. is it now a two—way race in the wsl? manchester city and chelsea are level pegging once more. also coming up on sportsday... matt fitzpatrick leads the british hopes in the final round of the players championship in sawgrass. and can carlos alcaraz claim back to back titles in indian wells? hello again. sometimes we can be a little prone to hyperbole with the fa cup. but this weekend's quarter—finals... well, three of them, have matched every cliche and more, with none beating the drama at old trafford. amad diallo�*s 120th minute winner ended a game that captivated and confounded. manchester united 4, liverpool 3 was the score. patrick gearey has the story. a rivalry that began with a canal is now channelled through football. manchester united versus liverpool, a local

thank you forjoining us on sportsday.helsea are through to the women's champions league semi—finals for a second season running with a comfortable aggregate victory over ajax. emma hayes�* side, who are chasing the quadruple this season, had a 3—0 lead from the first leg and only needed to complete the job at stamford bridge. it finished 1—1. mayra ramirez with chelsea's goaljust after the half hour mark before chasity grant equalised for the dutch side. chelsea will face either defending champions barcelona or norway's brann in the last four. meanwhile, eight—time winners lyon are also through to the semi finals with a convincing 4—1 victory over benfica. the french champions confidently dispatching the portuguese side 6—2 on aggregate. delphine cascarino with a double on the night. lyon last won the trophy in 2022 and will play either hacken or paris saint—germain in the semifinals the ukraine manager, serhiy rebrov, says his sides victory over iceland to reach euro 2024, was a very important one for the players and the

hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm jane dougall. sorry" — swim england apologises after a report finds a toxic environment and a culture of fear, shocking athletes at all levels. it was horrible hearing those things. however, ifeel really positive now because i feel like a swim england have said there has been an issue with the culture. harry kane is in champions league action later, but will the england captain end another season without silverware? plus, another season without silverware? a reprieve for! being plus, a reprieve for simona halep, being handed a dramatically shorter drugs band. also coming up on sportsday — a huge milestone awaits jonny bairstow. he'll become only the 17th man to play 100 tests for england. and we meet mclaren�*s first female development driver, who's ready to race this weekend. welcome to the programme. racism, a toxic environment, and culture of fear. those are just some of the findings of a review into swimming clubs in england, which are said to have enabled abusive training practices and bullyin

now on bbc news — sportsday. here's gavin. hello, and welcome to sportsday — i'm gavin ramjaun.n the show... a dominant start for england in the women's six nations, despite a red card in their opener with italy. a monumentous collapse sees england lose the third t20 against new zealand. and max verstappen feels the melbourne heat, as carlos sainz leads a ferrari one—two in the australian grand prix. and chelsea are back on top of the women's super league after they beat west ham. hello there, and welcome to sportsday. it will take something special to stop england in the women's six nations this year, as the defending champions cruised past italy in their opening match today. the red roses turned on the style in the second half, as they begin their campaign for sixth tournament victory in a row, with 48—0 bonus point win in parma — as jane dougall reports. for the 100th time, marley packer strode out to represent her country. the red roses have blossomed in profile and support since her debut 16 years ago. under blue skies in parma, they were given the best chance of beating en

now on bbc news, sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. square at anfield — jurgen klopp and pep guardiola embrace a point, but that keeps arsenal top of the table celtic are the second team through to the scottish cup semis, but they left it late against livingston. and more woe for wales, they remain bottom of the six nations table, beaten in cardiff by the french by a record score. we'd been looking forward to this game for weeks, liverpool and manchester city at anfield with the table set for one of them to move to the top with a win. neither could manage that, a pulsating 1—1 draw, which keeps arsenal looking down at them, goal difference and a single point separating the three of them. hugh ferris reports. around anfield, you're never too far from being reminded of past greatness, but liverpool and manchester city's rivalry is one that defines the present. the premier league has not been won by anyone else for a while, and in their last english league meeting, jurgen klopp and pep guardiola exchanged pleasantries, then once more resu

hello and welcome to sportsday. growing in a greenhouse in devon, there are big hopes and big ambitions. they're sprouting from seeds and twigs gathered from the broken branches of the sycamore gap tree, the iconic tree whose felling last september sparked an ongoing police investigation and caused a national outpouring of emotion. tony gates is the chief executive of the northumberland national park authority. he says more than a0 seedlings have already been established genetic clones, which could now be planted in different parts of the country. we all felt a bit low last september when the tree was cut down, you know, such a great symbol of the north east. we thought, well, maybe that's had gone forever. but raising seedlings isn't the only way the tree's legacy is being preserved. a technique called grafting is also being used, with nine of the 20 grafts now showing signs of life. it'll take the seedlings around 100 years to grow into full, mature trees. not many of us will be around to see that. but for those w

hello there and welcome along to sportsday. after more late drama saw atletico madrid seal their spot in the last eight, after beating inter on penalties. inter went 1—0 up, thanks to federico dimarco's first—half goal. but atletico levelled and went ahead on the night, thanks to memphis depay�*s brilliant late finish. that made the score 2—2 on aggregate,

hello there and welcome along to sportsday.he quarter final line—up for the champions league is complete after more late drama saw atletico madrid seal their spot in the last eight, after beating inter on penalties. inter went 1—0 up, thanks to federico dimarco�*s first—half goal. but atletico levelled and went ahead on the night, thanks to memphis depay�*s brilliant late finish. that made the score 2—2 on aggregate, and it was still level after extra—time. and from the resulting spot—kicks, it was argentinian lautaro martinez who skied the crucial one for inter. atletico winning 3—2 on penalties. and dortmund are into the quarterfinals for the first time in three years. they beat dutch side psv 2—0. they got off the mark early, thanks to jadon sancho — his early goal settling any nerves for the home side — marco reus wrapped up the victory in stoppage time, as the germans won 3—1 on aggregate to go through. so, confirmation then of the last eight teams standing in europe's top tier competition. atletico and dortmund joining ar

that's very much the sting in the sportsday tale.he skies continue to clear overnight tonight, it's going to get quite cold — in fact, it'll be a frosty start to the weekend for some. by the end of the weekend, though, we will flip our fortunes, it will feel much milder. along the way, we'll see some spells of rain, but also some spells of sunshine. so, we've had quite a lot of cloud today, showers or longer spells of rain, but all tending to drift away eastwards — and notice this clear gap. so, through tonight, largely clear, starry skies, bit of cloud just plaguing these eastern coasts for a time. 1—2 showers in northern scotland, cloud, and some rain into the southwest of england by the end of the night. but under those clear skies, there'll be a few mist patches. temperatures will drop away around or below freezing in places. so, yes, a cold and frosty start to saturday morning underneath this slice of clear weather, this ridge of high pressure. however, it won't last long because our next frontal system will already be approachi

that's all from sportsday. we will see you soon. thanks to gavin and the sportsday team in salford.tinued to be paid following the death of richard taylor — who campaigned against knife crime for more than two decades following the death of his son damilola, aged just ten years old, in south london. alison earle has been to peckham to see how his work affected many in the community. no parent will experience what we experienced will just forget about it, because this child was a gift. the murder of ten—year—old damilola taylor as he walked home from a library shocked the nation back in 2000. but for his grieving father, richard, it became the start of a crusade to tackle violent crime. jennifer met him through her youth work in peckham. he was just this humble man that, you know, he had so much to say about young people. it didn't matter if a young person was doing wrong, he still had a good word to say about them and to them as well. and one day you will change. and he helped to set up a place for them to go. this centre opened back in 2002 in memory of damilola. it offers a range

also coming up on sportsday.s south east to seattle — we talk to the british coach breaking new ground in the nfl. hello and welcome to the programme. some news from the last hour. decorated bringing an end to the conclusion of one of the most significant careers in the game. our reporterjo currie is at stamford bridge tonight. i know were there to tell us about chelsea but for i know were there to tell us about chelsea but for so i know were there to tell us about chelsea but for so long i know were there to tell us about chelsea but for so long steph houghton has been one of the most recommendable faces women's football. absolutely the word legend is thrown around a lot, but when it comes to steph houghton, there are a few that deserve it more. she started out as a young girl in sunderland and went all the way on to become captain of england's leading her country to a world cup bronze medal in 2015 and onto the semifinals of the european championships in 2019. her last appearance in an england shirt came in 202

hello and welcome to sportsday. toxic environment and a culture of fear at al levels of aquatic sports, swim england say they are committed to change. the lionesses have found out their path to euro25, but qualification could be complicated. and looking to graduate from the f1 academy, we meet mclaren's first female development driver. a two year long review has found that dangerous training practices and bullying within swimming clubs in england has been allowed to prevail for years and that extreme competitiveness has led to a culture of fear at all levels of aquatic sports and is a major threat to its future. swim england commissioned the independant review in early 2022 after several athletes told the bbc they had suffered bullying, emotional abuse and body—shaming. 0ur correspondent nesta macgregor is here. you've been looking through the report's findings, what else is in there? it makes grim reading. it found competitive amateur swimming in england had, in theirwords, developed a toxic environment with danger

sportsday is here at 630 with the challenge cup draw.llenge cup draw. let's bring you more on the controversy over the photo of the princess of wales. and we can go back to our royal correspondent sarah campbell who's outside westminster abbey, where the prince of wales has attended the commonwealth day ceremony. we've had the first picture of the prince and princess of wales together in public and it is they are on the screen just now for our views to see. just take us through where and when that was taken. i understand it was earlier today. they were making their way from windsor. we know she has been recuperating at the family home in windsor resents that operation, the abdominal surgery that she had in january. just coming up to two months ago now. the prince of wales in the car, he was on his way into central london because as you alluded to it he was participating in a big royal event, the commonwealth day service that was how they are at westminster abbey. the princess was accompanying him. he did not accompany him to the abbey he

also coming up on sportsday...ndon to new york fashion weeks, it's paris next forjack aires, where he hopes to fulfil his paralympic dream. good evening. the international break is officially over, the premier league returns tomorrow, but there's a full fixture list across the football league today. the championship could not be tighter at the top or bottom, and leicester city who were looking to move to the top of the table, could actually drop out of the automatic promotion spots after losing 1—0 at bristol city. joe lynskey reports. springtime in the second tier where two games over easter can make or break a season. at one stage, leicester city led this league by ten points. they looked set since august for a top—flight return. but at just the wrong time they've gone out of form. premier league winners are still in this team, but they faced bristol city with one win from five. still, jamie vardy had chances to put this match out of sight. well, can you believe it? this has been a week of overspending allegation

hello and welcome to sportsday.up shortly — the 6th round draw for rugby league's challenge cup. featherstone came through the weekend and the mud to take their place in the last 16. also in the draw are the first winners of that famous trophy, batley bulldogs and we'll be live with the holders leigh leopards. a with the holders leigh leopards. great weekend fo premier a great weekend for arsenal. but the premier league leaders will have to win again tomorrow night to reach the champions league quarterfinal. it's a beautiful opportunity in 1a years. everything that we've put in there is very worth it. also coming up on sportsday... 0n the eve of this years cheltenham, we visit the festivals most successful british trainerit�*s 73 winners and counting for 73—year—old nicky henderson. good evening. plenty coming up on sportsday but we're going start with the draw for the last 16 of rugby league's challenge cup, this is the stage when the 12 super league sides enter the competition, iestyn harris who lifted the trophy

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hello and welcome to sportsday with me will perry.e. brazil's viniciusjunior breaks down as he's asked about racism ahead of his country's friendly against spain. and we hear from the first female runner to complete one of the world's toughest races as she arrives home in britain. welcome to sportsday. wales are just one game away from the euros

hello and welcome to sportsday.anager rob page wants to take the team to the 2026 world cup despite missing out on this summer's euros. chelsea look to finish the job, they take a 3—0 lead into tonight's champions league quarter—final against ajax. paris calling, gb swimmer matt richards tells us about his quest for individual gold at this summer's olympics. the wales manager rob page says he wants to stay in the job and try to guide his young squad to the next world cup, despite narrowly missing out on this summer's european championship. they lost to poland in the penalty shoot—out in cardiff last night, but page is proud of what his side has achieved. absolutely, we are a team in transition, and while we are in the transition, and while we are in the transition, we were one penalty get away from qualifying. so we have games injune, we have nations league in autumn, then the start of a world cup qualifying campaign, so thatis a world cup qualifying campaign, so that is my full focus, and building what we have alre

welcome along to sportsday on bbc news. i'm ben croucher. are your monday headlines: a new bbc sport study reveals how some female athletes in the uk are chasing international honours whilst earning less than the minimum wage. we'll have all the details. we'll find out about the campaign where olympians and paralympians aim to give back to their communities this summer. and just how does it feel to become the first women to complete one the first woman to complete one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world? aside from probably quite tired! welcome to the programme. a bbc sport study of over 100 elite british female sportspeople has found that more than a third say they have considered giving up their sport due to the cost of living crisis. the research is part of wide—ranging look into issues facing women athletes in 202a. our reporter katie falkingham has been looking at this and told me earlier about some of the figures involved. this study was in the form of an anonymous questionnaire was sent to 615 athletes and we got 1a3 responses

hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm hugh ferris. our top stories this lunchtime.y 72 minutes since september... but aaron ramsey is recalled for wales�* big euro playoffs. but another welsh veteran is saying goodbye to the intenraitonal game. george north will bow out after the six nations. and still unbeaten. jannik sinner�*s yet to lose in singles this year... reaching the quarterfinals in indian wells after win number 18 hello again. wales manager rob page has selected the players he hopes will take them through the two games they need to win later this month to reach euro 202a. and captain aaron ramsey is a surprise inclusion after his recent injury issues. ramsey has been limited to only two appearances for club side cardiff since a knee injury in september. then a calf strain meant he was expected to miss out. but he's made a quicker than expected recovery. and he's part of the squad for the game against finland. and then a possible play off final against either poland or estonia. if there's a chance of having him involved in the squad then i'm going to take

now on bbc news, it is sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun.ration for celtic — the defending champions miss the chance to regain top spot in scotland, with defeat today. and arsenal stay in touch at the top in the wsl — with victory in the north london derby at the emirates. also coming up on sportsday...

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also coming up on sportsday before seven...llywood to the homeless world cup — oscar—nominated actor bill nighy tells us about his new football film. welcome along, thank you forjoining us. we start tonight with the news that newcastle united midfielder sandro tonali has been charged with misconduct by the football association for alleged breaches of betting rules. our sports correspondent andy swiss joins me now — what do we know? tonali joined newcastle last summer but is only played a few times for them. in october last year he was banned by the italian football for the ration for ten months because he had broken betting rules in his previous clubs in italy. that band was extended worldwide. he hasn't been able to play for newcastle since then. today the english fa has charged him with alleged breaches of bedding rules. these charges relate to separate allegations during his time as a newcastle player. —— betting rules. he placed 50 bets between august and october last year. newcastle has issued a statement saying they ackno

also coming up on sportsday... weekend of sport ahead in saudi arabia, anthonyjoshua says anthony joshua says his anthonyjoshua says his fight against francis ngannou is no gimmick. i against francis ngannou is no uimmick. , ., , ., against francis ngannou is no uimmick. , ., . gimmick. i said this was a chance for me to show _ gimmick. i said this was a chance for me to show how— gimmick. i said this was a chance for me to show how good - gimmick. i said this was a chance for me to show how good i - gimmick. i said this was a chance for me to show how good i am, l for me to show how good i am, how good i can be. and on international women's day, we see how netball is helping female refugees and asylum—seekers. good evening. another bumper weekend to look forward to, it could be a great one for ireland rugby fans — it's the penultimate round of matches in the six nations championship, and the grand slam champions will retain their title with a game to spare if they beat england. to weigh up their chances of that le

also coming up on sportsday.ennis spat — former world number one simona halep takes issue with caroline wosniaki who says players shouldn't get wildcards if they've been banned for doping. and, juggling paralympics with parenthood — lora and neil fachie, talk family and ambitions ahead of paris. welcome to the programme and to a busy international week. england, northern ireland and scotland all have friendlies, but wales�*s match tomorrow is a crucial one. they have to win against finland in their euros qualifier semifinal if they are to have any chance of getting to germany this summer. well, when it comes to the euros, aaron ramsey has served his country well in the past, he's back from an injury, and included in the squad, but will he be fit enough to help his country qualify? tomos dafydd reports. relaxed and relishing another chance of making it to a major tournament. the manager says his players will draw on the experience of recent world cup matches in cardiff when wales made the most of home advantage. w

and coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news.mpionship winning weekend for unbeaten ireland. we will be at twickenham ahead of their six nations match against england. good evening. his actions cost more lives than they saved — that's the conclusion of a report into a british spy who operated at the highest levels of the ira during northern ireland's troubles. violent conflict lasted for 30 years between loyalists, who wanted to remain part of the uk, and republicans, who wanted a united ireland. the ira killed people suspected of leaking secrets to the security forces. the troubles ended with the good friday agreement in 1998. today's report is about freddie scappaticci — codenamed stakeknife — who worked inside an ira unit tasked with identifying british agents, like he was. he was reputed to have prevented hundreds of deaths, but today's findings put the figure far lower and link him to the murder of at least 14 people. mr scappaticci, who died last year, always denied he was stakeknife. our correspondent sara girvin is in bel