world rugby told us they welcomed input from everyone in the game. he last world cup. they also say rugby's very different to the nfl. the wru agrees. it's a difficult one to compare two different sports, because they are different. you know, they're totally different. indeed, head injuries are more frequent in rugby than american football. well, again, you know, i don't want to start, you know, talking about other sports, etc. i'm here just to talk about rugby union. you know, we have to look at, you know, the science. we will never sit still when it comes to safety within the game. that is the overriding and clear message that, as a governing body, we will make sure that we support player welfare. and, you know, it's certainly our aim to make sure that, you know, the sport is as safe as it can be. world rugby says the detection of concussion has improved and it acts on scientific research to reduce the risks further. they're saddened by the accounts of former players, recognising it hasn't been easy for them to speak out, and says it cares deeply ab

world rugby, the body that runs - women in other sports. . transgender players may have unfair physical advantages but alexi has undergone years of hormone therapy and says there are stronger women than her on the team. the french rugby federation is backing its player to pursue her passion. translation: we player to pursue her passion. translation:— player to pursue her passion. translation: we have taken a step further— translation: we have taken a step further to be _ step further to be more inclusive for people whose physique is the result of genetics but also their complex and complicated human story. and for those who could feel excluded in many sectors of society. here, we have open the door. society. here, we have open the doon society. here, we have open the door. ., _ society. here, we have open the door. . , ' ~ z: society. here, we have open the door. ., _ ' ~ ,': , door. their defeat by 16-23 but for alexia. _ door. their defeat by 16-23 but for alexia. a — door. their defeat by 16-23 but for alexia, a victory, _ for alexia, a v

although we have the setback this year of the rugby world cup in new zealand which was supposed to taket been pushed back to next year, i would like to think that, you know, the women's game is growing. it's heading somewhere. i think despite the challenges that we talked about that covid has presented, i think a lot of clubs certainly in the premier 15 have really upped their game this season. i think, you know, next year will be the fourth year of the premierfifteens, and to see how it is and has grown over the past three years, i think it's been really encouraging, and i want that to continue. that's all from sportsday. manchester, one, leicester city one at half—time. the only way manchester city or confirmed champions this weekend as if —— this evening as if leicester lewis. but for me and the team, that's all for now. good good evening, you are watching bbc news. the families of ten people shot dead on the streets of west belfast during the troubles have succeeded in a 50—year battle to clear their relative's names. an emotional press conferences afternoon, we heard from some of t

for your welcome to my rural come along for the rugby. world according to jewish. i'm pleased to welcome back professor richard wolfe who is the founder of dumb ocracy at work and the host of the nationally syndicated show economic update his latest book is the sick this is the system he joins me now to talk about how the 2021 economy is fairing now that we're nearly halfway through the year amazing halfway through the year now a new jobs report indicates that the economy isn't coming back as quickly as some experts have projected richard why do you think that is well i think we have been indulging a failure a failure to face how serious of the last 1618 months have been let me remind everyone that as we hope that the cold it is behind us as we hope that the economy comes back that we don't engage in wishful thinking of the most dangerous short he is a couple of things to keep in mind. over the last 16 months 82000000 americans had to go and file for unemployment insurance let me explain what that means some of the folks were only unemployed a few weeks others were

the lights went out on england's women, as they stayed top of world rugby in bizarre style.s of the year — and some of the biggest audiences.more than 13 million of us tuned in last week — and similar numbers are expected to switch on for tomorrow night's finale. students from one acting school in nottingham have been watching even more closely — because two of the show�*s stars learnt their trade there, as carolyn moses reports. let's colour the gp are, find out what is delightful.— let's colour the gp are, find out what is delightful. vicky mcclure and carrie fitzpatrick— what is delightful. vicky mcclure and carrie fitzpatrick in - what is delightful. vicky mcclure and carrie fitzpatrick in the - what is delightful. vicky mcclure and carrie fitzpatrick in the high| and carrie fitzpatrick in the high octane intake of police it corruption unit ac 12, but before that these two spent much of their time in n6 one in this building, nottingham television workshop, the breeding ground of several well—known actors. the breeding ground of several well-known actors. ., ., well-known

it has become a controversial topic in the world of sport — the role of transgender athletes — particularly trans women. rugbyto reject the advice, as the bbc�*s tim allman explains. perfect rugby weather, and a rainy, muddy day in southern france. perfect rugby weather and lens women take on blagnac in a friendly. turning out for the home side, alexia cerenys, a transwoman, now officially allowed to play the game she loves. translation: from a personal point . of view i feel really proud to have i this support and see things change. i hope to see doors open for other federations to open up competition to trans people in all other sports. world rugby, the body that runs the game, is uneasy about transwomen playing the sport. it argues this is a safety issue — transgender players may have unfair physical advantages. but alexia cerenys has undergone years of hormone therapy, and says there are stronger women than her on the team. the french rugby federation is backing its player to pursue her passion. translation: we've taken a step further to be more inclusive, - for people whose physique is the result of gene

it�*s one of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world. like really organised. ijust sort of want the whole countryjust to come out of lockdown hopefully 21stjune, so the more people vaccinated, the better. so doing our part really. this afternoon it was announced anyone over 18 could come and get theirjab before the grounds close at eight this evening. almost three—quarters of adults in the uk have now had a first dose. hounslow�*s public health service helped organise this event, as they are concerned some of those who are most at risk have not yet been vaccinated. we have, in the matter of four or five days, pulled this event together so we can vaccinate up to 15,000 people in one day. the reason we have chosen such a big event is because we can social distance people, we can safely get that many people through the stadium. twickenham�*s location is also significant. it�*s close to hounslow, an area which has seen a rise in the variant first detected in india. people can come here and get a jab without an appointment, and it is just one

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it's one of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world, but today thousands are being encouraged to comeo twickenham for their coronavirus jab. the ground is close to hounslow, an area which has seen a rise in the variant first detected in india. it's been really good. the queue was quite long but it moved quite quickly and everything seems organised. i want the whole country to come out of lockdown, hopefully on the 215t ofjune, so the more people vaccinated the better. so doing our part, really. nearly three quarters of adults in the uk have now had a first dose. hounslow�*s public health service says one in ten older people haven't taken up their invite for a vaccine. we have in the matter of four or five days pulled this eventl together so we can vaccinate up to 15,000 people in one day. i the reason we have chosen such a big event is we can _ socially distance people, _ we can safely get that many people through the stadium. in bolton, an area with one of the highest infection rates in the uk, the army is on hand to encourage residents without symptoms to get tested. there is also a

it is one of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world, but today, thousands have been encouraged to come to twickenham for their coronavirus jab. it's been really good, yeah. like, i thought the queue was quite long but it moves quite quickly, and everything seems really, like, organised. ijust sort of want the whole countryjust to come out of lockdown, hopefully, 215t of june. so the more people vaccinated, the better. so doing our part, really. this afternoon, it was announced anyone aged over 18 could come and get theirjab, which organisers say contributed to these long queues. almost three quarters of adults in the uk have now had a first dose. hounslow�*s public health service helped organise this event as they're concerned some of those who are most at risk have not yet been vaccinated. we have, in a matter of four or five days, pulled this event together so we can vaccinate up to 15,000 people in one day. the reason we've chosen such a big event is, we can socially distance people, we can safely get that many people through the stadium. twickenham's location is also significant. i

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it's one of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world, but today, thousands are being encouraged to cometwickenham for their coronavirus jab. it's been really good. yeah, i thought the queue was quite long, but it moves quite quickly and everything seems like really organised. ijust sort of want the whole countryjust to come out of lockdown hopefully 215t ofjune, so the more people vaccinated, the better. so, doing our part, really. this afternoon, it was announced anyone over 18 could come and get theirjab before the grounds close at 8pm this evening. almost three quarters of adults in the uk have now had a first dose. hounslow�*s public health service helped organise this event, as they're concerned some of those who are most at risk have not yet been vaccinated. we have, in the matter of four or five days, - pulled this event together so we can vaccinate up to 15,000 _ people in one day. the reason we've chosen such a big event is cos we can - social distance people, _ we can safely get that many people through the stadium. twickenham's location is also significant. it's close to houn

it's one of the biggest rugby stadiums in the world, but today thousands are being encouraged to come in the uk have now had a first dose. hounslow�*s public health service says one in ten older people haven't taken up their invite for a vaccine. we have in the matter of four or five days pulled this event together so we can vaccinate up to 15,000 people in one day. the reason we have chosen such a big event is we can socially distance people, we can safely get that many people through the stadium. coronavirus cases in the uk are once again on the rise with a 27% increase in the past week. the people the people are not saying that we should _ the people the people are not saying that we should abandon _ the people the people are not saying that we should abandon this - the people the people are not saying that we should abandon this but - the people the people are not saying that we should abandon this but we | that we should abandon this but we should _ that we should abandon this but we should just delay it.— should 'ust delay it. ministers say it will should just delay it. minister

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announced its plans last week other sports in the country including cricket rugby and tennis joined in as well football's european and world governing bodies are also backing the boycott players want social media companies to do more to stop discriminatory abuse being sent or even viewed by many of those involved have posted this message english football is coming together with other organizations on sports to boycott social media and demand change we are asking for a significant action to bring to an end the vile discriminatory abuse players and many others have to endure. hello the headlines on al-jazeera the u.s. has become the latest country to impose restrictions on most travelers from india due to the spiraling number of cases there starting on tuesday only u.s. citizens on permanent residents will be allowed in india is battling a 2nd wave and continues to register the world's highest single day infections these also has more on the u.s. restrictions on travel from india the white house says that they gave very close consideration to this very important decision they say that they consulted with c.d.c. with other he

announced its plans last week other sports in the country including cricket rugby and tennis joined in as well football's european and world governing bodies are also backing the boycott players want social media companies to do more to stop discriminatory abuse being sent or even viewed on many of those involved have posted this message english football is coming together with other organizations on sports to boycott social media and demand change we are asking for a significant action to bring to an end the vile discriminatory abuse players and many others have to endure. follow the headlines on al-jazeera the u.s. has become the latest country to impose restrictions on most travelers from india due to the spiraling number of cases there.

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world to teach wendy's. so very little window between the tournaments, between the series that are already scheduled. so unlikely they're going to find another window to complete the league this year. in rugbyuring last week's super league win over hull fc. the 33—year—old directed his comment towards hull forward andre savelio and it was then reported to the referee during the match. an independent tribunalfound clubb guilty of using "unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin" but went on to say they didn't believe he is a racist. tom daley has won a second gold medal at the diving world cup in tokyo a competition which serves as a test event for the olympics this summer. he added the individual 10m platform title with a stunning back three—and—a—half somersault. he also won the 10m synchronised event alongside matty lee on saturday. daley is expected to challenge for more medals at this summer's delayed games which he's already qualified for. and that's all the sport for now. hello. it's a return to frost in some rural areas as wednesday begins particularly in parts of scotland and northern england. showers in northern scotland, wintry on health and for northern ireland, wa

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world. the squad has been announced for one of the most prestigious teams and will support the british and irish lions rugby team lions chairman jason learned to read out the 37 names who made the cut for this year's tour of south africa which is set to be played in empty stadiums or at least with no overseas fans the standout pick was exit says sam simmons who has been overlooked by england for 3 years is wales captain allan when jones will lead the side on to warren gatland he is head coach for the 3rd straight year new york state is lifting crowd limits will vaccinated fans attending professional baseball games from a 19 vaccinated people will sit in special seating sections the yankees and mets are offering free tickets to those who take up the cove the 19 jab at they stadiums before games unvaccinated fans will be seated in different sections with a 53 percent capacity limit social distancing and mandatory face coverings also in forced we're excited to have more and more fans in the building because that's what our players love it we love it and it gives new yorkers a chance to get back to normal there

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rugby to it was a huge challenge because another critical of the. feeling. the people who were liberated. from more security more freedom more dignity have their hopes been fulfilled. where does the arab world stand today. 10 years after the arab spring. or rebellion starts june 7th on d w. this is news and these are our top stories indian scientists have accused the government of ignoring warnings about the new more contagious corona virus variants which have overwhelmed the national health system officials have reported a record number of just under 3700 deaths in the last day some indian states have had to delay plans to roll out vaccines to millions more adults because of supply shortages.

world to teach wendy's. so very little window between the tournaments, between the series that are already scheduled. so unlikely they're going to find another window to complete the league this year. in rugbyunalfound clubb guilty of using "unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin" but went on to say they didn't believe he is a racist. tom daley has won a second gold medal at the diving world cup in tokyo a competition which serves as a test event for the olympics this summer. he added the individual 10m platform title with a stunning back three—and—a—half somersault. he also won the 10m synchronised event alongside matty lee on saturday. daley is expected to challenge for more medals at this summer's delayed games which he's already qualified for. and that's all the sport for now. hello. it's a return to frost in some rural areas as wednesday begins particularly in parts of scotland and northern england. showers in northern scotland, wintry on health and for northern ireland, wales and parts of the midlands and east anglia and southern england start with hail and thunder during the day. gusty winds around the showers the winds are lighter than they have some sunshine to be

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rugby, football, tennis, athletics, i have the monaco grand prix on in the background here. the worldit blinkered about this? people understand you want to see the olympics go ahead, but it cannot be at any cost and you have to be realistic about the problems where the event is taking place. yes. realistic about the problems where the event is taking place.— the event is taking place. yes, you are riaht the event is taking place. yes, you are right on _ the event is taking place. yes, you are right on every _ the event is taking place. yes, you are right on every count. _ the event is taking place. yes, you are right on every count. it - the event is taking place. yes, you are right on every count. it can - the event is taking place. yes, you are right on every count. it can be| are right on every count. it can be delivered in a safe and coherent way. i have been in tokyo in the past week and a half and have seen the systems and protocols. i have just come off a two hour call with the international olympic committee and coordination commission dealing this. no sporting events will hav

world champion set the pace in practice yesterday in barcelona. he was a tenth of a second faster than his mercedes team—mate valtteri bottas. sale are up to second in rugbytours starts today — the giro d'italia. 2162 miles of racing over three weeks. ouch! and through those mountains as well! britain's simon yates is joint favourite for the winner's pink jersey, but having led for two weeks and then cracking in the closing stages three years ago. he came so close, didn't he? he says this could be his time. he says he'll wait until the time is right before going all out. without much mileage, knowing when to go all out... bhd without much mileage, knowing when to go all out- - -— to go all out... and it is overshadowed - to go all out... and it is overshadowed a - to go all out... and it is overshadowed a bit i to go all out... and it is overshadowed a bit by i to go all out... and it is i overshadowed a bit by the to go all out... and it is - overshadowed a bit by the tour to go all out... and it is _ overshadowed a bit by the tour de france but it is spectacular. from personal experience i remember the pain of those mountains. i didn't compete, i did on