CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE – SAT 31 MAR AT 2.15PM ON RTÉ TWO
Previews and reviews of the latest Champions League action.
THE PREMIERSHIP LIVE – SAT 31 MAR AT 2.45PM ON RTÉ TWO
John Giles and Trevor Steven join Peter Collins in studio for live Premiership action as Manchester United face Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford. George Hamilton provides the commentary as the game kicks off at 3.00pm.
THE PREMIERSHIP – SAT 31 MAR AT 7.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Darragh Maloney is joined by Ray Houghton and John Giles to discuss and review the highlights from the day’s Premiership action including Liverpool V Arsenal, Charlton Athletic V Wigan Athletic and Watford V Chelsea . Commentary by Jimmy Magee, Stephen Alkin and Ger Canning.
HEINEKEN CUP – SAT 31 MAR AT 9.00PM ON RTE TWO
George Hook and Brent Pope join Tom McGurk for deferred coverage and in-depth analysis of Leinster’s quarter final clash with London Wasps from Adams Park in London. With captain Brian O’Driscoll out through injury, Leinster must use all their might to ensure a win against former Heineken Cup winners Wasps. Commentary by Ryle Nugent and Tony Ward.
SUNDAY SPORT – SUN 1 APR AT 8.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Presenter Michael Lyster will be joined in studio by some of RTÉ’s top GAA analysts to give their expert opinion on the weekend’s action including highlights from the Allianz National Hurling League Round 5 meeting of Kilkenny V Galway from Nolan Park, and the Allianz National Football League Round 6 clash of Mayo against Dublin as well as the AIB Senior Club Football Final replay between Dr Crokes from Killarney and Armagh’s Crossmaglen Rangers.
As part of Sunday Sport’s regular feature broadcasts from GAA clubs around Ireland getting the views of grassroot supporters, Marty Morrissey will also be coming LIVE from Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club in Kilkenny where the guest will include a number of All Ireland medal winners.
AGAINST THE HEAD – MON 2 APR AT 8.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Con Murphy will be joined by Ciaran Fitzgerald and Gerry Thornley to bring you reviews and analysis of all the weekend’s Heineken Cup quarter final action. The panel will also look back and offer views on action from the AIB Cup Semi Finals – Belfast Harlequins v Shannon and Garryowen v Clonakilty.
OB SPORT – MON 2 APR AT 8.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Shane O’Donoghue presents OB Sport, RTÉ Television’s sports magazine programme which has now moved to a brand new time on Monday evenings. This fortnight’s programme includes coverage of The Irish Superleague Basketball Finals from Limerick, a report from the Irish Handball Nationals from Kilkenny, highlights of the National Cross Country Championships in Sligo and the Irish Martial Arts Open.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE – TUES 3 APR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Bill O’Herlihy will be joined live by John Giles, Liam Brady and Trevor Steven as PSV Eindhoven take on Liverpool in the first leg of their quarter final tie. The game will kick off at 7.45pm live from the PSV Stadium in The Netherlands with commentary by Darragh Maloney and Ray Houghton.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS – TUES 3 APR AT 11.55PM ON RTÉ TWO
Peter Collins presents highlights of AC Milan V Bayern Munich in the first leg of their quarter final tie from earlier in the evening. Peter will be joined in studio by Trevor Stevens for analysis and discussion of all the action. Commentary by Stephen Alkin.
WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP – TUES 3 APR AT 1.50AM ON RTÉ TWO
Michael Lyster introduces highlights from the Vodafone Rally de Portugal which is one of three new rounds in this year’s FIA World Rally Championship.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE – WED 4 APR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
John Giles, Liam Brady and Ray Houghton will join Bill O’Herlihy for in-depth discussion and analysis as AS Roma take on Manchester United from the Olympic Stadium in Italy. The game kicks off at 7.45pm with commentary by George Hamilton and Jim Beglin.
The programme will also feature highlights from the evening’s other game, Chelsea V Valencia at Stamford Bridge. Commentary by Darragh Maloney.