Introduced by Tony Gubba
12.40*
Football Preview
JOHN MOTSON introduces action, personalities and the latest news of today's outstanding matches - with comment by JIMMY hill. And the announcement of the February Goal of the Month result.
1.5*
Rugby Union
BILL MCLAREN and NIGEL STARMER -SMITH preview this afternoon's international championship games, and assess the season so far.
1.20*
Racing from Haydock Park and Newbury
Six races from the day's two major meetings from Haydock Park:
1.30 Oyster Novices Hurdle (Div 1) (21 miles)
2.0 Greenall Whitley Chase (Handicap) (3 miles)
2.30 Victor Ludorum Hurdle (2m) Commentators JULIAN WILSON and JOHN HANMER from Newbury:
1.45 Jack of Newbury Chase (21 miles)
2.15 Highclere Hurdle (2 miles)
2.45 Geoffrey Gilbey Memorial Handicap Chase (21 miles)
Commentators peter o'sullevan and CLIVE GRAHAM
2.55*
International
Rugby Union from Dublin
Ireland v Scotland
The whole of this afternoon's match live from Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Ireland after their magnificent performance in beating England 26-21 are now strong contenders for the Championship. Commentator BILL MCLAREN
And NIGEL STARMER-SMITH reports on today's other international in Paris, France v England.
(Highlights of both matches in Rugby Special, BBC2 7.30 pm)
4.45* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results, action highlights, and reports on the day's outstanding events. Today's Timetable:
12.40 Football Preview
1.5 Rugby Union Preview
1.20 Racing
2.55 Rugby Union
4.45 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration In order to keep up to date with events. Television presentation:
Racing from Haydock RAY lakeland
Racing from Newbury DENNIS MONGER Rugby Union IRISH TV SERVICE
Grandstand producer BRIAN VENNER Grandstand editor alan HART