With Desmond Lynam.

Provisional Timetable
12.20 Basketball; 12.50 News; 12.55 Racing; 2.15 Boxing; 2.25 Rugby union; 4.50 Final Score

Rugby Union Ireland v England
Digital international live from Lansdowne Road.
England attempt the Triple Crown.
Commentators: Nigel Starmer-Smith, Hugo MacNeill France v Wales
Highlights at 4.15pm.
Commentators: Bill McLaren, Eddie Butler

Basketball: Kingston v Maccabi Tel Aviv
European Champions Cup from Wembley Arena.
Commentators: Paul Dickenson, Bill Beswick

Racing
From Haydock Park.
1.00 Tattersalls Mares Only Novices Chase (2½m)
1.30 Timeform Chase (2½m)
2.00 Greenalls Gold Cup Handicap Chase (3½m).
Commentators: Peter O'Sullevan, Richard Pitman
From Newbury.
1.15 Philip Comes Nickel Alloys Novices Chase (2½m)
1.45 Philip Comes Saddle of Gold Hurdle (3m 120yds).
Commentators: Julian Wilson, John Hanmer

Boxing
Mason and Lewis prepare for the double title fight.