The battle for the Auld Mug resumes off the coast of Barcelona. Follow the opening two races.   16:26 Day one has belonged to Team New Zealand.   16:17 Leg 8: The British boat has closed the gap somewhat but it’s not going to be enough.

By Alexander Smith BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -Italy beat Britain to win the first Women's America's Cup on Saturday in a tightly-fought finale to the event, which competitors and organisers hope will help bridge the experience gap at the male-dominated top of the sport.

Emirates Team New Zealand have won the opening two races of the America’s Cup final against INEOS Britannia off Barcelona.