Introduced by Steve Rider from Twickenham.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Football Focus
1.00 News; 1.05 Racing
1.20 Rugby union; 1.35 Racing
1.50 Rugby union; 2.05 Racing
2.20 Rugby union; 4.40 Final Score
Rugby Union
England v Scotland Live coverage from
Twickenham of the Save and Prosper international in the Five Nations Championship
(kick-off at 2.45pm). The 110th meeting of the "auld enemy" brings the sides together to contest the Calcutta Cup for the 1 00th time. After home wins over Ireland and Wales,
Scotland look to end their Five
Nations season with a victory over the English that will not only ensure the Calcutta Cup but also an 11 th Triple Crown. A Scottish triumph would improve a dismal record at Twickenham and provide a fitting send-off for retiring coach Ian McGeechan. England will hope to prevent a first
Scottish victory on English soil for ten years and in doing so record their fourth consecutive victory in the fixture, something they haven't done for 36 years. Commentary by Bill McLaren and Bill Beaumont.
Wales v Ireland
Highlights of the Digital international from Cardiff at
4.15pm. After a defeat in Scotland, Wales return to the scene of their triumph over England in February to entertain Ireland. The Irish have a good record at the Arms Park and will look to record their fourth win in five outings there. By contrast, home fans will hope to inspire their side as they strive to register their first win over the Irish in Cardiff for ten years.
Commentary Nigel Starmer -Smith and Hugo MacNeill.
Racing
From Newbury.
1.10 Eastleigh H'cap Hurdle (2m %f)
1.40 Berkshire Hurdle (2m 5f)
2.10 Rocking Horse Nursery Handicap Chase (2m 4f)
With Cheltenham ten days away, the Berkshire Hurdle is a final stepping stone for top-class hurdlers. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Richard Pitman.
Football Focus
A preview of this weekend's FA Cup Sixth Round ties.
Manchester City entertain
Tottenham Hotspur in a repeat of the 1981 Cup final. Plus, a repeat of the 1978final as Arsenal travel to meet Ipswich. Lancashire-Yorkshire rivalry is rekindled with Blackburn Rovers playing host to Sheffield United, and Sheffield Wednesday face the prospect of a match against Derby County. It's also quarter-final day in Scotland. Cup-holders Rangers look to have a straightforward game away to Arbroath. Hearts v
Falkirk is a repeat of last year's quarter final.
Rugby television presentation Johnnie Watherston and Gareth Mainwanng
(Match of the Day: the Road to Wembley at 10.05pm)
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