SIX NATIONS – SAT 8th MAR AT 12.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
RTÉ Television’s comprehensive coverage of the 2008 RBS Six Nations continues this weekend as Ireland take on Wales at 1.15pm live from Croke Park with commentary by Ryle Nugent and Ralph Keyes. The afternoon’s action then continues with Scotland v England live from Murrayfield at 3.15pm with commentary by George Hamilton and Scott Hastings. Tom McGurk will be joined in studio by George Hook, Brent Pope and Conor O’Shea for lively discussion and expert analysis of all the day’s action.
EIRCOM LEAGUE LIVE – SAT 8th MAR AT 5.25PM ON RTÉ TWO
As the new FAI eircom League of Ireland season kicks off this weekend, Con Murphy is joined by Roddy Collins and Dave Barry as current League of Ireland champions Drogheda Utd take on Shamrock Rovers live from United Park. Darragh Maloney and Pat Morley provide the commentary, as two of the sides expected to battle it out for the title this year meet.
THE PREMIERSHIP – SAT 8th MAR AT 7.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Peter Collins will be joined by John Giles and Ray Houghton for expert reviews and analysis of all the day’s Premier League action including highlights of Liverpool v Newcastle United, Reading v Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers v Fulham. Commentary by Jimmy Magee, Ger Canning and Stephen Alkin.
SIX NATIONS HIGHLIGHTS – SAT 8th MAR AT 11.05PM ON RTÉ TWO
Tom McGurk presents highlights of Ireland’s clash with Wales in Croke Park from earlier in the afternoon.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE – SUN 9th MAR AT 2.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Previews and reviews of the latest Champions League action.
SIX NATIONS – SUN 9th MAR AT 2.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Tom McGurk will be joined by Brent Pope and Conor O’Shea as France take on Italy on their Championship journey. The match will kick off at 3.00pm live from Stade de France with commentary by Ryle Nugent and George Hook.
SUNDAY SPORT – SUN 9th MAR AT 8.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Michael Lyster will be joined by Anthony Daly and Pete Finnerty for highlights of the Allianz National Hurling League Round 3 action including Galway v Tipperary, Limerick v Clare and Dublin v Cork.
THE IRISH POKER CHAMPIONSHIP – SUN 2nd MAR AT 11.25PM ON RTÉ TWO
Laura Woods presents the fifth in a six-part series featuring The Irish Poker Championship from Galway. The Irish Poker Championship attracted 300 players from both Ireland and the rest of the World all trying for a piece of the Euro 600,000 prize pool. This week we’re down to 36 from the 300 entrants who made the trip to Galway for this major Irish poker tournament. The remaining players are now a step closer to taking home a payout which starts at 26th position and so the tension is building. The voice of poker Jesse May provides the commentary.
MOTO GP HIGHLIGHTS – SUN 9th MAR AT 00.25AM ON RTÉ TWO
Peter Collins and Eddie Laycock present Moto GP highlights from the Grand Prix of Qatar. The first race of the 2008 Championship takes place at the fabulous Losail International Circuit on the outskirts of Doha, the capital city of Qatar.
OB SPORT – MON 10th MAR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
This week on OB Sport Marty Morrissey presents a special programme from Pescara, Italy as Ireland’s boxing team compete in a crucial Olympic Qualifying tournament. The best of Ireland’s amateur boxers are set to take part and hope to earn a place in Ireland’s Olympic team alongside fellow boxer Paddy Barnes who has already qualified.
AGAINST THE HEAD – MON 10th MAR AT 7.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Joanne Cantwell presents reviews and analysis of all the weekend’s RBS 6 Nation’s action including Ireland’s final home game of the Championship in Croke Park against an impressive Welsh team. The panel will also look back and offer views on action from Ireland’s U20’s clash with Wales in Dubarry Park, and the Irish women’s team meeting with their Welsh counterparts.
MONDAY NIGHT SOCCER – MON 10th MAR AT 8.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Con Murphy presents a brand new hour-long dedicated Irish soccer programme featuring highlights from every top-flight FAI eircom League of Ireland match throughout the season so fans will get the opportunity to watch every crucial goal, tackle, shot and save.
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RACING FROM CHELTENHAM – TUES 11th MAR AT 1.25PM ON RTÉ ONE
Con Murphy introduces live coverage of the opening day of racing from the Cheltenham Festival including the feature race, The Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle as last year’s winners Sublimity and Sizing Europe head the betting for prize. The Cheltenham Festival is the most prestigious meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar and has prize money second only to the Grand National. It is an event where many of the best Irish and British horses race against each other.
CHELTENHAM HIGHLIGHTS – TUES 11th MAR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ ONE
Con Murphy introduces highlights of all the day’s action from Cheltenham including the feature race of the day, The Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle. Robert Hall and Ted Walsh will be trackside giving a unique insight and their expert opinions on the runners and riders.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE – TUES 11th MAR AT 7.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Bill O’Herlihy is joined by Eamon Dunphy, Graeme Souness and John Giles for live coverage of Inter Milan’s meeting with Liverpool in the return leg of the first knockout round of the Champions League. The match kicks off at 7.45pm from San Siro with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.
RACING FROM CHELTENHAM – WED 12th MAR AT 1.25PM ON RTÉ ONE
Con Murphy introduces coverage of the second day of the Cheltenham Festival with the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase the feature race of the day’s card with New Mill and Nickname the two main Irish fancies.
CHELTENHAM HIGHLIGHTS – WED 12th MAR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Con Murphy introduces highlights of all the day’s action from Cheltenham including the feature race of the day, Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase. Robert Hall and Ted Walsh will be trackside giving a unique insight and their expert opinions on the runners and riders.
RACING FROM CHELTENHAM – THURS 13th MAR AT 1.25PM ON RTÉ ONE
The Cheltenham Festival feast of National Hunt racing continues as Con Murphy introduces live coverage of all the day’s action including the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.
CHELTENHAM HIGHLIGHTS – THURS 13th MAR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Con Murphy introduces highlights of all the day’s action from Cheltenham including the feature race of the day, the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. Robert Hall and Ted Walsh will be trackside giving a unique insight and their expert opinions on the runners and riders.
RACING FROM CHELTENHAM – FRI 14th MAR AT 1.25PM ON RTÉ ONE
Michael Lyster introduces live coverage of the final day’s racing at the Cheltenham Festival which will feature the highly anticipated Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. The brilliant Kauto Star with Ruby Walsh are set to put their Gold Cup crown on the line against Paul Nicholls other stable star Denman.
CHELTENHAM HIGHLIGHTS – FRI 14th MAR AT 7.00PM ON RTÉ TWO
Michael Lyster introduces highlights of all the day’s action from Cheltenham including the feature race of the day, the Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. Robert Hall and Ted Walsh will be trackside giving a unique insight and their expert opinions on the runners and riders.
EIRCOM LEAGUE LIVE – FRI 14th MAR AT 7.30PM ON RTÉ TWO
Roddy Collins and Dave Barry join Con Murphy for live coverage of the eircom League of Ireland as Bohemians take on St Patrick’s Athletic at Dalymount Park. The match kicks off at 7.35pm with commentary by Darragh Maloney.