Live coverage of the Irish Permanent intemational between Ireland and Canada from Lansdowne Road (kickoff 1.45pm). Aftertakingon the All Blacks afortnight ago, Ireland have, on paper at least, an easiertasktodayastheyfaceaside regarded as one of the minnows of rugby. Canada should not be underestimated, however. In July they were beaten by mere three-point margin by the touring
Welsh side and they have an inspirational captain in full-back GarethRees, who plays for English champions Wasps.
Commentary by Jim Neilly , Philip Matthews.
3.35 Snooker David Vine introduces coverage from the Guildhall in Preston of the opening nine frames in the UK championship final, played over the best of 19 frames. Last year, Stephen Hendry clinched his third consecutive title, and his fifth overall, with afinal-frame victory that thwarted a spirited fightback from fellow-Scot John Higgins. Presented by David Vine , with commentary by Clive Everton , Ray Edmonds , Dennis Taylor and John Virgo. Coverage continues at 8pm. Producer Martin Hopkins ; Editor Dave Gordon
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