Tennis for the british star. There was a major upset to level the davis cup tie against spain. And the six nations gets underway. 15 matches across the next two weeks. It all sta rts across the next two weeks. It all starts here in cardiff, wales against scotland. And theyre back. The spice girls say the time is right to explore new opportunties. But what will those opportunties be . Well try to find out. And ben rich has the weather. Good morning. Good morning. Your saturday looks damp and cold. There will be some snow over high ground. The weather looks set to be called throughout the weekend and into next week. More later. Good morning. First, our main story. Small businesses affected by the collapse of carillion are being offered the chance to apply for government backed loans from high street lenders. Thousands of suppliers were left unpaid after the firm went into liquidation in january. Our Business Correspondent joe lynam reports. Britains second biggest Construction Company co
How messy they over there think the divorce will be. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight. Good evening and welcome to sportsday. Coming up in the show. The home nations coaches name their teams for the six nations championship, which starts on saturday. After 21 years in the game, Frank Lampard calls time on his football career. And cameroon set up an African Cup Of Nations final against egypt after beating ghana 2 0. Thanks forjoining us. England head coach eddiejones has named his team to face france in their opening match of rugby unions six nations championship. Ahead of the tournament, which starts on saturday, jones has been addressing comments made by Former Scotland and British Lions Coachjim Telfer who compared jones to donald trump and said the twickenham crowd look down their noses at the opposition. Unsurprisingly, jones doesnt agree. We do not behave arrogantly. We are very respectful. If you look at her record on the field and our interaction with opposition teams tha
How messy they over there think the divorce will be. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight. Good evening and welcome to sportsday. Coming up in the show. The home nations coaches name their teams for the six nations championship, which starts on saturday. After 21 years in the game, Frank Lampard calls time on his football career. And cameroon set up an African Cup Of Nations final against egypt after beating ghana 2 0. Thanks forjoining us. England head coach eddiejones has named his team to face france in their opening match of rugby unions six nations championship. Ahead of the tournament, which starts on saturday, jones has been addressing comments made by Former Scotland and British Lions Coachjim Telfer who compared jones to donald trump and said the twickenham crowd look down their noses at the opposition. Unsurprisingly, jones doesnt agree. We do not behave arrogantly. We are very respectful. If you look at her record on the field and our interaction with opposition teams tha
He told me about being in that squad under eddie jones. He told me about being in that squad under eddie jones. They always wa nt to squad under eddie jones. They always want to get better and improve. They are never satisfied. You have moments to reflect and wish them well. A good set of leaders who will continue to drive the squad forward. Im sure well see them in the six nations. Can you put your finger on what eddiejones has done . When i was low on confidence he gave me that confidence. He has given the tea m me that confidence. He has given the team belief to go out and play. It has paid off. Another challenge tomorrow with the french coming. With a physical battle. As the forward pack in midfield player you know what you are up against. You really see forwards and what they are about. That is a big test. Houses losing the captaincy made you a better player . Have you improved . Iam not a better player . Have you improved . I am not sure. Viewers want to improve as a player, go o
Im mike bushell. The headlines tonight mps warn the Football Association change or the government will force you to. A fanfare for the start of the new Super League Season good evening. Mps in the House Of Commons have passed a motion of no confidence in the Football Association. There have been calls for english footballs Governing Body to reform itself for decades but now they could face legislation if they arent seen to modernise from within. Our Sports Editor is dan roan. The government has already threatened the fa with Tens Of Millions of pounds worth of funding cuts if it does not start to reform itself. Today was an important staging post in what has always been seen as the nuclear option, passing a bill in parliament to force its hand to tell it now was the time to reform. Critics are unhappy with the lack of diversity and independence on the fas main Decision Making bodies. They are also concerned about the perceived dominance of the professional game, the premier league. The