Introduced by Steve Riderfrom Twickenham.
12.20 Football Focus Gary Lineker looks back at last week's action, which included the first round of the FA Cup, and previews the weekend's Premiership clashes.
12.55 News
1.00 Racing From Aintree, with races at 1.05,1.35 and 2.10. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Richard Pitman, John Hanmer. From Ascot, with races at 1.20,
1.55 and 2.30. Commentary by Jim McGrath, Julian Wilson, Peter Scudamore.
2.40 Rugby Union England v Italy
Live coverage from Twickenham (kick off 3pm) of the Save and Prosper match, England's opening international of the season as they begin preparations to defend the Five Nations championship.
This afternoon's visitors lost heavily here to England five years ago but. during the 1994 World Cup in South Africa, extended England before running out losers by the narrow margin of 27-20. Commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith and Bill Beaumont.
Plus highlights of the Irish Permanent international from Dublin as Ireland try to end a long losing streak against Australia that stretches back to 1979.
4.45 Final Score Results roundup.
Producer Martin Hopkins : Editor Dave Gordon
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