featuring the International Rugby Championship Introduced from the National Stadium, Cardiff by Frank Bough
12.25*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON introduces action and personalities, together with the latest news of today's League matches. Also a round-up of this week's quarter-final matches in the European competition.
12.50, 1.40*
Indoor Hockey from Crystal Palace
The Benson and Hedges Club Championship
Reigning champions Guildford defend their title against the country's top club sides who have won their way through to the finals.
Commentator NEIL DURDEN-SMITH
1.25, 1.55* Racing
The day's two outstanding meetings from Newbury:
1.30 Jack of Newbury Novices' 'Chase (21m)
2.0 Geoffrey Gilbey Memorial Handicap 'Chase (21m)
2.30 Philip Comes Saddle of Gold Hurdle (Final) (3m 120y)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN and RICHARD PITMAN from Haydock:
2.15 Greenall Whitley Breweries 'Chase (Handicap) (3m)
2.45 Victor Ludorum Hurdle (2m) Commentators JULIAN WILSON and JOHN HANMER
2.55*
International
Rugby Union from the National Stadium, Cardiff
Wales v
England
Following victories over Scotland and Ireland and a spirited performance against France, England have a new confidence in their ability to defeat Wales and lift the Triple Crown for the first time in 17 years. Commentator BILL MCLAREN
Steve Fenwick (Wales)
Charles Kent (England) and at 4.30
NIGEL STARMER-SMITH reports from Paris on today's other international, France v Scotland.
4.45* Final Score
Classified football, racing and rugby results with reports and action from the day's top events.
Today's timetable:
12.25 Football Focus; 12.50 Hockey
1.10 Rugby Preview; 1.25 Racing
1.40 Hockey; 1.55 Racing
2.55 Rugby Union; 4.45 Final Score
* Timings may be changed by events
Television presentation:
Rugby Union DEWI GRIFFITHS
Racing from Newbury DENNIS MONGER Racing from Haydock NICK HUNTER Hockey FRED viner
Football Focus TERRY LONG
Grandstand producer BRIAN VENNER Editor ALAN HART