Introduced by Frank Bough from Cardiff Arms Park
12.20*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON previews the day's important fixtures and looks forward to next week's European Cup matches.
12.50; 1.25; 1.55*
Racing from Newbury
1.0 The Philip Comes Nickel Alloys Novices' Hurdle (2m lOOy)
1.30 The Philip Cornes Jack of Newbury Novices' 'Chase (2im)
2.0 The Philip Comes Saddle of Gold Hurdle (Final. 3m 120y) Commentators JULIAN WILSON and JOHN HANMER '
1.10*
International
Badminton from the Guildhall, Preston The Debenhams Challenge
England v Malaysia v Sweden
This triangular tournament features the top players from their countries competing for a team prize of £4,000. Commentators
BARRY DAVIES , RODDY MACCRIMMON
1.40; 2.10*
Racing from Haydock
1.45 The Greenan Whitley Breweries 'Chase (3m)
Leading Grand National hopes clash in this valuable steeplechase which, last year, was won by subsequent Gold Cup winner Alverton.
2.15 Victor Ludorum Hurdle (2m) Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN and RICHARD PITMAN
2.25*
International
Rugby Union
Wales v Scotland from Cardiff Arms Park i With a decisive victory over France, the Scots are hopeful that they can collect their first win at Cardiff since 1962. Wales will be keen to re-establish their reputation after losing to England, and keep their chances of sharing the Championship alive. Commentators
BILL MCLAREN and GARETH EDWARDS and at 4.0*
France v Ireland from Pare des Princes Ireland beat Scotland in the first match of the Championship and FERGUS SLATTERY and his team will be looking to inflict on France their fourth successive defeat this season, the first time this will have happened since 1957.
Commentator NIGEL STARMER-SMITH
4.20*
International Athletics from Sindelfingen, Germany The European Indoor Championships
The Men's 60m and the Women's 60m Hurdles are among today's finals, plus the semi-finals of the Men's 800m and 400m. Britain has a good record in these championships, and will be hoping for good performances. Commentators
RON PICKERING and STUART STOREY
4.40* Final Score
Today's Timetable:
12.20 Football Focus
12.50 Racing: Newbury; 1.10 Badminton
1.25 Racing: Newbury
1.40 Racing: Haydock
1.55 Racing: Newbury
2.10 Racing: 1 &ydock
2.25 Rugby Union: Wales v Scotland
4.0 Rugby Union: France v Ireland
4.20 Athletics: 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY
Racing: Newbury JOHN MCNICHOLAS Badminton BILL TAYLOR Racing: Haydock NICK HUNTER
Rugby Union:
Wales v Scotland DEWI GRIFFITHS
France v Ireland FRENCH TV SERVICE Athletics WEST GERMAN TV SERVICE
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON