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Introduced by Mike Ingham

Rugby Union: Five Nations Championship
Ireland v England - KO 2.45
Last season seven tries were scored, with England the victors, in a game played in arctic conditions. Today's commentators at Lansdowne Road are Ian Robertson, Jim Neilly and Fergus Slattery
France v Wales - KO 2.0
The Welsh have the unenviable task of needing a win in Paris to stop a French run of five straight victories. Commentators in the Parc des Princes are Alastair Hignell, Chris Rea and Barry John

Football: Today League
Arsenal face a stiff test at Highbury against Liverpool; Everton take on Coventry at home; and Nottm Forest travel to Watford. In Division Two Portsmouth are away to Ipswich, while Derby County are hosts to Birmingham. Plus news of the best of today's card, featuring commentary on the second half of one of the best games.

5.0 Sports Report including classified football results, pools information, sports news and comment