With Steve Rider live from Wembley.

12.20 Football Focus
A preview of the week's internationals, including Norway v England and Scotland's friendly in Sweden. With Gary Lineker.

1.00 News
Followed by The Nation's Favourite Poems
A short series of poetry readings, leading up to National Poetry Day on Thursday. Today, Kriss Akabusi reads Just Ten by poet and former Olympic runner Ernest Obeng.

1.10 Judo
News of this year's world championships from Makuari, Japan.

1.25 Cycling
The world championships in Colombia. Hugh Porter reports.

1.40,2.10,3.45 Racing
From Ascot, featuring races at 1.45, 2.15 and 3.50.

1.55, 2.25, 4.00 Rugby League: England v Australia
Live coverage from Wembley of the opening match in the World Cup (kick-off 3.00pm). Ten nations will compete in England and Wales over the next 21 days, with the two host countries being joined by Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Western Samoa. Commentary by Ray French, Joe Lydon and Steve Simms with guest John Monie, now in charge of Auckland Warriors.

4.45 Final Score

TV presentation (Rugby League) Malcolm Kemp
Editor Dave Gordon