wayne pivac is over. very much so. wayne pivac is under a — is over. very much so.have come against italy and georgia. before — come against italy and georgia. before that they were in a world cup semi-final — before that they were in a world cup semi—final. so they haven't achieved in the _ semi—final. so they haven't achieved in the last— semi—final. so they haven't achieved in the last 12 — semi—final. so they haven't achieved in the last 12 months. that said, they— in the last 12 months. that said, they picked a pretty experienced squad _ they picked a pretty experienced squad to— they picked a pretty experienced squad to go up ireland today, and experienced pack in particular, the likes of— experienced pack in particular, the likes of kevin owens, alan wynne jones _ likes of kevin owens, alan wynne jones back. those are the sorts of players _ jones back. those are the sorts of players that are going to be fuelled by emotion to beat ireland today, and the _ by emotion to beat ireland today, and the sort of players that are informed — and the sort of players that

wales were under some pressure to perform after a disappointing campaign in the autumn — head coach wayne pivace made it hard for ourselves, didn't we?

wales were under some pressure to perform after a disappointing campaign in the autumn — head coach wayne pivacandably pleased with how things turned out. yes, we made it hard for ourselves, didn't we? very relieved obviously, happy to get off to a winning start, that's the main thing, it is round one, wejust talked about that in the changing rooms, so we will take that win any way we can and push forward to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of the boys and the effort and the position we put ourselves in. ultimately it came down to a few mistakes at key times. wales are a very good side and we only have ourselves to blame. we spoke about discipline earlier in the week and i think that let us down at key times as well as some key unforced errors. 10 points behind — that's the stark reality for liverpool fans this evening. they conceded four goals at home for the first time in 12 years, as manchester city dominated them at anfield this evening and look to be pulling away in the title race. ben croucher reports. get a closer look, juergen. his side are learning just how hard it is to p

rhys webb sent out a message to wales coach wayne pivac after being left out of the six nations squadly try of the game as they beat zebre 10—0 in cardiff. two games are under way. the conference beerleaders monster are playing edinburgh. connacht host cardiff blues, cardiff leading there. —— conference be leaders. covid—i9 is continuing to spread within the french squad ahead of their six nations game against scotland next sunday. winger gabin villiere and prop mohamad haouas are the latest players to test positive. it follows the news yesterday that scrum half antoine dupont had returned a positive test. earlier in the week, head coach fabien galthie and assistant william servat began isolating following the news they both had coronavirus. let's take a quick look at some other stories making the news today. ben ainslie�*s ineos team uk face a real struggle if they're to reach the pinnacle of sailing — the america's cup final. in the latest qualifiers in auckland, they won one and lost one against the luna rossa team from italy, which means they trail 5—1. the first to seven wins the

wales were under some pressure to perform after a disappointing campaing in the autumn — head coach wayne pivacwith how things turned out. yes, we made it hard for ourselves. very relieved obviously, happy to get off to a winning start it is round one, wejust talked get off to a winning start it is round one, we just talked about that in the changing rooms, so will take that when the can and look forward to scotland next week. we that when the can and look forward to scotland next week.— to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud _ to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of— to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of the _ to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of the boys - to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of the boys and - to scotland next week. we did well and i'm proud of the boys and the i and i'm proud of the boys and the effort _ and i'm proud of the boys and the effort and — and i'm proud of the boys and the effort and the position we put ourselves in. unfortunately it came down _ ourselves in. unfortunately it came down to— ourselves in

in a minute, we'll hear from wayne pivac on his side's incredible turnaround.t's not all about wales — eddiejones, who, as usual, has had plenty to say in the lead—up to this fixture. he's been talking to sonja mclaughlin. six nations come every game is an important game, and that is what we love the tournament so much. and we are looking for to putting our best foot forward. you are looking for to putting our best foot forward-— are looking for to putting our best foot forward. ., ., ., foot forward. you went on to win the title lester — foot forward. you went on to win the title lester after _ foot forward. you went on to win the title lester after losing _ foot forward. you went on to win the title lester after losing your - title lester after losing your opening game, so what do you loose from —— learned from that experience? from -- learned from that exerience? ., . ., ., experience? concentrating on each name, experience? concentrating on each game. making _ experience? concentrating on each game, making sure _ experience? concentrating on each game, maki

wales coach wayne pivac says his side will be ready, despite the game being behind closed doors.ith no crowds in the autumn and i think everybody did, some did it better than others, and i think it is something that we have learnt from and we will look to, within the camp, generate some sort of spirit and the ability to go on as if there was a crowd there, to be honest. dustinjohnson underlined why he's the number one golfer in the world by winning the saudi international on the european tour. he started the day two shots ahead of the chasing pack and that's also how he finished after shooting a final round of 68, finishing on 15 under par overall. england's justin rose was joint—second on 13 under. that's all the sport for now. thank you very much indeed, we will see you later. let's get more now on the covid vaccination programme. this time yesterday, nearly 11 and a half million people in the uk had received theirfirst dose of the jab. the government says it's on course to get all over—50s inoculated by may, should supply of the vaccine remain stable. let's talk to the labour

wales coach wayne pivac says his side will be ready, despite the game being behind closed doors.playing with no crowds in the autumn and i think everybody did, some did it better than others and that something that we've learned from and we will look to within the camp generate some sort of spirit and the ability to go on as if there was a crowd there, to be honest. we're into the final session on day three of the first test between india and england in chennai, withjoe root�*s side on top. after being bowled out for 578, england's bowlers have stepped up withjofra archer taking two wickets before dom bess dismissed india's key man and captain, virat kohli forjust ii. ajinke rehanne was next to go, a fantastic catch from captain joe root off the bowling of bess again. such a great 100th test matchjoe root is having india are now 172—4. -- 181-4. football and manchester united missed the chance to go level on points with leaders manchester city after a dramatic 3—3 draw with everton at old trafford. united went 2—0 up in the first half, thanks to goals from edison cavani and then

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in the pro—14, rhys webb sent out a message to wales coach wayne pivac after being left out of the sixord equalling fifth the rocket was at his brilliant best as he beat mark williams in the semi—finals by six frames to one at celtic manor. he plays northern ireland'sjordan brown in the final today. just before we go, sir ben ainslie's america's cup dream is over. he has just lost in the challenger series final in auckland. his ineos team uk were crushed 7—1 by the italians luna rossa, who took the prada cup. my my goodness! so that has just happened? just my goodness! so that has 'ust happened?�* happened? just in the last half-hour. _ happened? just in the last half-hour. my _ happened? just in the last half-hour. my goodness. l happened? just in the last - half-hour. my goodness. because happened? just in the last _ half-hour. my goodness. because he has sent half-hour. my goodness. because he has spent years _ half-hour. my goodness. because he has spent years of — half-hour. my goodness. because he has spent years of his _ half-hour. my goodness. because he has spent years of his