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29th January 2019
04:53pm GMT
Parts of Ireland have been hit by snow this week and, as we've come to learn in recent years, that's a sure sign that spring isn't far away.
With that comes the return of the Six Nations as Ireland look to repeat their Grand Slam success of last year and get 2019 off to the perfect start. England are the visitors to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday for the opening bout of what is hopefully a memorable campaign but if you reckon that's all you have to look forward to this weekend then you better think again.
The TV schedule is simply bursting with potential sporting classics all weekend as the National Hurling and Football Leagues get into full swing, Ireland's women hope to secure their own victory over England and the Premier League season takes another step towards a nail-biting conclusion. All that's before we even mention the small matter of Super Bowl 53.
So cancel all your plans, get the pizza in or, better yet, hit the nearest pub for what should be an unforgettable weekend. Here's what's in store...
(NOTE: Times listed indicate actual kick-off and throw-in times and not the start of television broadcasts)
Rugby
Women's Six Nations: Ireland v England (5pm RTÉ 2 and Sky Sports Mix)
Under-20 Six Nations: Ireland v England (7.15pm RTÉ 2)
Six Nations Championship: France v Wales (8pm Virgin Media One and BBC 1)
Soccer
Championship: Preston North End v Derby County (7.45pm Sky Sports Football)
Scottish Premiership: Kilmarnock v Hearts (7.45pm BT Sports 1)
Rugby
Six Nations Championship: Scotland v Italy (2.15pm Virgin Media One and BBC 1)
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v England (4.45pm Virgin Media One and UTV)
GAA
Women's NFL: Dublin v Donegal (5pm eir Sport 1)
Men's NFL: Dublin v Galway (7pm eir Sport 1)
NHL: Limerick v Tipperary (7pm RTÉ 2 and eir Sport 2)
Soccer
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United (12.30pm Sky Sports Premier League)
Premier League: Burnley v Southampton (3pm Sky Sports Premier League)
Premier League: Cardiff City v Bournemouth (5.30pm BT Sport 1)
Championship: Leeds United v Norwich (5,30pm Sky Sports Football)
GAA
NHL: Clare v Kilkenny (2pm TG4)
Soccer
Scottish Premiership: St Johnstone v Celtic (12.30pm Sky Sports Football)
Premier League: Leicester City v Manchester United (2.05pm Sky Sports Premier League)
Premier League: Manchester City v Arsenal (4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League)
American Football
Super Bowl LIII: New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams (11.30pm Sky Sports Action and BBC 1)
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