Introduced by Steve Rider.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Football Focus
12.55 Racing; 1.10 News
1.15Rugbyunion; 1.25 Racing
1.40 Rugby union; 1.55 Racing
2.10 Rugby union; 4.35 Final Score
Rugby Union
Scotland v Wales
Live coverage of the Royal
Bank of Scotland international in the Five Nations championship from
Murrayfield, Edinburgh (kick-off at 2.30pm).
After the thrilling Welsh victory over the English in Cardiff a fortnight ago, the result of this match is certain to be vital to the outcome of the championship, with both teams able to win the Triple Crown. Wales won last season's encounter in Cardiff and now travel to Murrayfield in search of their first victory on Scottish soil since 1985. A Welsh win would also see them enjoy back-to-back victories over the Scots for the first time in seven years.
Scotland's record at home in the championship in recent seasons is second to none. They will hope to stretch that record and register not only their fourth successive victory over Wales at Murrayfield, but also their fifth win in seven games between the sides.
Commentary by Bill McLaren and Eddie . Butler Irelandv France
From Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Highlights at 4.00pm of the Digital international. Ireland's first outing in the championship since their opening weekend defeat at Murrayfield against Scotland sees them entertain
France, who have enjoyed their recent excursions to Dublin.
A French victory would not only be their eighth in a row over the Irish but would also be their fourth consecutive win at
Lansdowne Road.
Ireland have to go back ten years for their last win over France. Winger Moss Finn , with two tries, was the hero in 1983. A repeat performance today would prevent the French achieving their greatest period of dominance ever in this fixture.
Commentary by Nigel Starmer -Smith and Hugo MacNeill.
Football Focus
A look back at a week in which
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland were all involved in important World
Cup qualifying matches. Plus a review of last weekend's FA
Cup Fifth Round ties.
(Match of the Day is at 10. 10pm)
Racing
From Chepstow.
1.00 Persian War Premier Novices'
Hurdle (2m 4½f)
1.30 Mitsubishi Shogun Trophy Chase (2m 3½f)
2.00 Allbright Bitter Hurdle (Limited H'cap. 2m 4Vif)
A stepping stone for champion hurdle horses on the way to
Cheltenham. Commentary by Jim McGrath and Richard Pitman. Producer Martin Hopkins
Editor Dave Gordon
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