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SPORT ON RTÉ2 Week 26

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RACING FROM NAAS – Saturday 20 June at 5.00pm on RTÉ2

Live racing action from Naas. Hugh Cahill is joined by Jane Mangan and Ruby Walsh with Brian Gleeson reporting from trackside. Commentary from Richard Pugh.

ITALIA 90 – The Nation Held Its Breath – Saturday 20 June at 9.40pm on RTÉ2

Jacqui Hurley presents a night of analysis and nostalgia looking back at Italia 90.

ITALIA 90 – Republic of Ireland v Romania – Saturday 20 June at 10.40pm on RTÉ2

Highlights of the Republic of Ireland’s historic Round of 16 penalty shoot out win over Romania.

ITALIA 90 – Review – Saturday 20 June at 11.40pm on RTÉ2

Italia 90 was another fascinating tournament, a melting pot of different styles, culture and technique. The biggest tournament to date, it saw the emergence of the African nations with the free-flowing Cameroon capturing everyone’s hearts, the Republic of Ireland’s journey to the quarter-finals, England’s semi-final shoot-out heartbreak and a West German win in the final.

RTÉ SPORT CLASSICS – Sunday 21 June at 4.00pm on RTÉ2

Rugby – Ireland v South Africa, 2006

A star-studded Ireland team built on the foundations of Munster’s European Champion winning squad put the touring Springboks to the sword.

RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN – Sunday 21 June at 5.00pm on RTÉ2

Hugh Cahill presents racing from Leopardstown alongside Jane Mangan and Ted Walsh with Brian Gleeson reporting from trackside. Commentary from Richard Pugh.

THE SUNDAY GAME – Sunday 21 June at 9.30pm on RTÉ2

Des Cahill and guests with the latest news, features and interviews from the world of Gaelic games.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASSIC MATCHES – Tuesday 23 June at 8.30pm on RTÉ2

Featuring classic games from the UEFA Champions League. This week’s programme includes Dortmund 2-3 Monaco from 2016/17; Newcastle 3-2 Barcelona from 97/98; and Anderlecht 0-5 PSG from 2013/14.

RTÉ SPORT CLASSICS – Thursday 25 June at 10.30pm on RTÉ2

Rugby –  Ireland v Australia, 2006

Ireland are in imperious form as they secure back-to-back victories over southern Hemisphere opposition for the first time.

RACING FROM THE CURRAGH – Friday 26 June at 7.00pm on RTÉ2

Live racing action from the Curragh presented by Hugh Cahill alongside Jane Mangan and Ruby Walsh. Brian Gleeson reports from trackside with Richard Pugh on commentary.