SPORT ON RTÉ TWO

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THE PREMIERSHIP – SATURDAY 23RD DEC AT 7.30PM on RTÉ Two

Join Darragh Maloney, Eamon Dunphy and Ray Houghton for highlights of Arsenal V Blackburn, Aston Villa V Manchester United and Liverpool V Watford. Commentary by Ger Canning, Jimmy Magee, Stephen Alkin and Adrian Eames.

 

RTÉ  RACING – TUES 26TH DEC AT 1.15PM on RTÉ Two                   

The Christmas Festival at Leopardstown is one of the highlights of the National Hunt season. Presenter Robert Hall will be joined by Ted Walsh, Tracy Piggott and Brian Gleeson for the first of four days’ coverage with commentary by Tony O’Hehir.

Televised Race Times and Titles :-

1.30     The Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle

2.00     The Durkan New Homes Handicap Hurdle

2.35     The Durkan New Homes Novice Steeplechase

3.10     The paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Steeplechase

 

THE PREMIERSHIP – TUES 26TH DEC at 11.00PM on RTÉ Two

Darragh Maloney presents highlights of the days Premiership action including Chelsea V Reading, Blackburn V Liverpool and Manchester United V Wigan. Commentary by Stephen Alkin and Jimmy Magee.

 

RTÉ  RACING – WED 27TH DEC AT 1.15PM on RTÉ Two

RTÉ Sport brings you coverage of the second day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown with The Paddy Power Steeplechase the feature race of the day’s card. Presenter Robert Hall will be joined by Ted Walsh, Tracy Piggott and Brian Gleeson for the all the afternoon’s action with commentary by Tony O’Hehir.

Televised Race Times and Titles :-     

1.30     The Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Steeplechase

2.00     The paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle

2.35     The Paddy Power Steeplechase

3.10     The paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Hurdle

 

RTÉ  RACING – THUR 28TH DEC AT 1.15PM on RTÉ Two

The Christmas Festival feast of National Hunt racing continues at Leopardstown with Ted Walsh, Tracy Piggott and Brian Gleeson joining Robert Hall to bring you all the days action. Commentary by Tony O’Hehir

Televised Race Times and Titles :-

 1.25     The Powers Whiskey Novice Steeplechase

2.05     The woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle

2.35     The Lexus Steeplechase

3.10     The Powers Gold Label Championship Handicap Hurdle

 

RTÉ  RACING – FRIDAY 29TH DEC AT 1.15PM on RTÉ Two

Join Robert Hall, Ted Walsh, Tracy Piggott and Brian Gleeson for live coverage of the final day’s racing at the Christmas Festival feast of National Hunt racing at Leopardstown. Commentary by Tony O’Hehir

Televised Race Times and Titles :-

1.25     The Bewleys Hotel Leeds Hurdle

1.55     The Bewleys Hotel Manchester Beginners Steeplechase

2.25     The bewleyshotels.com December Festival Hurdle

2.55     The Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport EBF Mares Hurdle

 

OB SPORT – REVIEW OF THE YEAR – FRI 29TH DEC AT 5.30PM on RTÉ Two

Shane O’Donoghue presents a Review of the OB Sport Year which includes highlights such as Cork’s Derval O’Rourke becoming the first Irish sprinter to win a World Indoor title, Ireland’s amazing success at the 2006 World Handball Championships including Cavan’s Paul Brady successfully defending his world title, the victorious Irish Men’s Rowing Team won the bronze medal at the Rowing World Championships, a world class performance by Irish drivers, finishing first and second on home ground at Rally Ireland 2006, the growing popularity of Gaelic games in the USA, performances by Ireland’s skiers and sliders at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, and the Irish Hockey team’s success in the recent Celtic Cup, which Ireland won for the fourth year in a row.

 

MOTO GP REVIEW OF THE YEAR – SAT 30TH DEC AT 2.15PM on RTÉ Two

Presented by Peter Collins, 2006 Moto GP will review 2006 Season through the eyes of the new World Champion, Nicky Hayden.

 

THE PREMIERSHIP LIVE – SAT 30TH DEC AT 2.45PM on RTÉ Two

Peter Collins is joined in studio by Trevor Steven and Ray Houghton for analysis and discussion of the afternoon’s live Premiership action. Commentary by Stephen Alkin and Jim Beglin.

 

THE PREMIERSHIP – SAT 30TH DEC AT 7.30PM on RTÉ Two

Join Darragh Maloney, John Giles and Ray Houghton for highlights of Manchester United V Reading and Chelsea V Fulham.