16/03/2014 Newsround

Hello, everyone. It's Sunday afternoon, and you're live with me,

Leah. Coming up from Newsround: We look back at one of the most

exciting Six Nations Championships in years.

Keep watching to find out what turned this river green. Only on

Newsround. First, our main story. The people of

Crimea are today voting on whether the region should stay part of the

Ukraine or rejoin Russia. Most of the people living in Crimea believe

they're Russian, and voters are expected to support leaving the

Ukraine. But the vote has been called illegal by the government in

Kiev, and by other countries like the United States. The vote comes

during a violent few months for Ukraine. There have been some

massive changes in the country, including the removal of President

Viktor Yanukovych from power. And for lots more information about the

situation in Ukraine, head over to the Newsround website for our

in-depth guide. Sport now, and Irish hero Brian

O'Driscoll capped off his remarkable international career with a second

Six Nations trophy, after a thrilling 22-20 victory over France.

BOD, as he's known to his team-mates and fans, put in a man-of-the-match

performance as Ireland won in Paris for only the second time in 42

years. He said it proves fairy tales do

come true. Brian O'Driscoll's finished his international rugby

career, and will surely be remembered an Irish champion.

Knowing they could spoil the party with a win, the French team raced

into a 6-nil lead, but then Jonny Sexton finally found a way through

the tough blue defence. As did Andrew Trimble a few minutes

later. There was a scare right at the end when the French had what

would have been a winning try ruled out for a forward pass. Earlier in

the day, England had done their best to win the championship, thrashing

Italy 52-11. Stuart Lancaster's side had had a good tournament, and

despite falling short this time, they will go into next year's World

Cup in good spirits. In the day's other game, a red card for

Scotland's Stuart Hogg played a big part in the side's collapse against

Wales. Last year's Six Nations champions blew away the Scots,

winning by 51-3. But in the end, this was Ireland's day, as they said

goodbye to one of their greatest ever players.

And there's another farewell today - this time in Sochi - as we wave

goodbye to the Winter Paralympics. The British team leave the Russian

city with six medals. Over on the Newsround website, you've been

telling us your highlights from the Games.

Lizzy used to go to Amy's school when she was younger, so they all

watched her win on the big screen in the school gym.

There are two huge games in the Premier League later today.

Manchester United are currently drawing 0-0 with Liverpool at Old

Trafford. And then later this afternoon, Arsenal take on arch

rivals Tottenham. And with a look ahead to that game, here's a special

report from number one Spurs fan Jay.

My favourite player in recent times has to be Ledley King. Ledley King

comes in! Spurs are in the lead! He's a defender, he's fast, he's

strong, he's intelligent. He's just an all-round best defender. He is my

absolute hero. All right, Jay? What are you up to? I'm just doing a

quick section for MOTD Kickabout. Can I ask you a question? Of course.

In the North London derby against Arsenal, do you think we have a

chance of winning? Our strikers are in great form, which is important,

scoring goals. It's a big game for both teams, but I think we can win.

What do you think? I think so as well. Good man.

And before we go, just because we know you love it, here's a quick

look back at some of our favourite stories of the week in Strange,

Stranger, Strangest. Strange!

First up, remember the sunken car that became famous during the

Somerset floods this year? It's just been reunited with its owner. Water

levels around the village of Muchelney in Somerset are going

down, so he has been able to get back to his wheels. Got a feeling he

won't be driving it for a while, though.

Stranger! To Naples, where authorities are

taking dog mess seriously. I mean, really seriously. They have started

using cutting-edge DNA testing technology to track down dogs that

have left poop in the city. When they find them, the owners could be

handed a hefty fine. So don't mess with Naples.

Strangest! And lastly, it is a baby gorilla in

a hat, of course. This tiny baby has just been born at a zoo in America.

Keepers were worried about keeping her warm, so they put a hat on her

head. Yeah, that's right. A baby gorilla in a hat. Just think about

that. And the Chicago River in America was

dyed green yesterday for celebrations ahead of St Patrick's

Day on Monday. Hundreds of people turned out to see the green river.

Across the world, the occasion is marked on the 17th of March every

year, where people celebrate the Apostle of Ireland, St Patrick, who

lived in the fifth century! These guys just kicked off the party a

little earlier! That's all from me. Newsround's back

tomorrow morning at 07:40. Have you seen my magazine? I really

need it for my up-do. Up what?