Introduced by Steve Rider , live from Twickenham, the second Saturday of the Five Nations Rugby Union Championship.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Rugby union; 12.25 Racing
12.40 Rugby union; 12.50 News
12.55 Racing; l.lOCricket
1.25 Racing; 1.40 Rugby union
1.50 Hockey; 2.15 Rugby union
4.35 Final Score
Rugby Union
England v Ireland
Live coverage of the Save and Prosper international. The odds against England becoming the first post-war team to successfully defend the Grand
Slam shortened after their 25-7 victory at Murrayfield. Ireland last won at Twickenham ten years ago. Commentary by Bill McLaren and Bill Beaumont with expert analysis from Paul Ackford and Hugo MacNeill.
Wales v France
Highlights of the ADT international from the National
Stadium, Cardiff. Wales haven't beaten France since 1982, but their confidence will be high after January's 16-15 victory at Lansdowne Road. Commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith and Eddie Butler.
Cricket: Second Test
New Zealand v England Highlights of the third day's play from Auckland.
Hockey
Royal Bank of Scotland National Indoor Club
Championship at Crystal
Palace. Can St Albans win for the fifth successive year?
Commentary by Barry Davies.
Racing
From Chepstow.
12.30 Johnsey Estates Handicap Chase (2½m)
1.00 Philip Cornes Saddle of Gold Hurdle Final (3m)
1.30 John Hughes Grand National Trial (3m 6f).
Commentary by Julian Wilson and Richard Pitman.
Football
The latest news and results.
Producer Martin Hopkins Editor Dave Gordon