Football
Several weeks into the season, Derry City found themselves leading the Airtricity League Premier Division. However, Shelbourne has been the frontrunner since March. This Monday, the first-placed team faces off against the second. If the away team triumphs, Derry City could end up leading by goal difference. It’s a critical match for both squads. – Monday on Virgin Media & LOITV.
Rugby
This Saturday, in Cork, the women’s interprovincial series will open with a face-off between Munster and Ulster. Later that day, reigning champions Leinster are hosting Connacht. The second and third rounds will happen on the 17th and 24th of August respectively, and Belfast will host the series finale on the final weekend of the month. – Saturday on TG4
Camogie
On Sunday, Cork, who overwhelmed Waterford in the final last year, are expected to retain their senior championship title when they meet Galway in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. So far, they’ve proven invincible in this season’s competition. – Sunday on RTÉ
MONDAY (5th of August)
– OLYMPIC GAMES – RTÉ 2, 6.55am-10.30pm; BBC, from 6.45am until midnight; Eurosport, 6.50am-10pm Day 10
– FOOTBALL – Virgin Media Two – AL Premier Division – 7.45pm, a showdown between Shelbourne and Derry City
– FOOTBALL – Sky Sports Football – Scottish Premiership – 8pm, St. Johnstone vs. Aberdeen
– GAA – TG4, 8pm-9pm, brings together the Championship highlights.
TUESDAY (6th of August)
– OLYMPIC GAMES – RTÉ 2, 9am-10.30pm; BBC runs from 8am until midnight; Eurosport commences at 8am, ending at 10.30pm Day 11.
– RUGBY LEAGUE – Sky Sports Action – Super League – 8pm, Wigan Warriors goes head to head with Leigh Leopards.
WEDNESDAY (7th of August)
– FOOTBALL – Premier Sports 1 – Pre-season friendly – Kick-off at midnight featuring Chelsea against Real Madrid.
– FOOTBALL – Premier Sports 2 – Pre-season friendly – At 0.30 am, Barcelona is up against AC Milan.
The schedule for the Olympics airs on RTÉ 2 and Eurosport from 6.25am to 10.30pm and on BBC from 8am to midnight, covering Day 12, 13 and 14. For cricket fans, the 3rd ODI Sri Lanka v India will be broadcasted from 9.45am on TNT Sports 2, while the 1st Test between West Indies and South Africa starts at 2.30pm on TNT Sports 1, continuing for the next two days.
On Thursday, 8th of August, Sky Sports Golf will be broadcasting the Wyndham Championship from 11.45am to 11pm. Super League fans can enjoy the match between St Helens and Salford RD on Sky Sports Arena starting from 8pm.
Friday’s programme includes the Wyndham Championship as well, with the same time slot on Sky Sports Golf. Football enthusiasts can watch the championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Derby County at 8pm on Sky Sports Football and Showcase.
Saturday, August 10, brings pre-season NFL action with the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers game on Virgin Media Two at midnight. Early risers can enjoy rugby action with Australia taking on South Africa at 5.30am and New Zealand playing against Argentina at 8.05am on Sky Sports Action. Day 15 of the Olympic Games will be covered by RTÉ 2 and Eurosport from 6.55am to 10.30pm and BBC from 6.45am to midnight.
In the following fixtures, Premier Sports 2 will broadcast the Irish Open Tennis from 9am to 12.30pm, and 1.30pm to 4pm. Simultaneously, viewers can tune in to Sky Sports Mix to enjoy the European Open Pool from 11am to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Ascot Shergar Cup will be on Virgin Media One and ITV4 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and 1.10pm to 5pm respectively.
Sky Sports Football will transmit matches – Oxford Utd vs. Norwich City, while Sky Sports Arena will air Leeds Utd vs. Portsmouth, both at 12.30pm. On the other hand, the Wyndham Championship golf tournament will be starting from 12.45pm up to 11pm on Sky Sports Golf Channel.
TNT Sports 2 will cover the 1st Test, D4 between West Indies and South Africa from 2.30pm. On TG4, you can catch Women’s Interpros Rugby matches featuring Munster vs. Ulster at 2.30pm and Leinster vs. Connacht at 4.45pm. Subsequently, the Community Shield Football match between Manchester Utd and Manchester City can be watched on Premier Sports 1 & UTV at 3 pm. Additionally, the Super League Rugby match between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors will be aired on Sky Sports Action from 3pm.
Later, at 5.30pm, Sky Sports Football will be broadcasting Birmingham City vs. Reading, while Sky Sports Arena will be live with the Wrexham vs. Wycombe Wanderers match. American football fans can catch the pre-season NFL match at 9pm between Las Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Vikings on Sky Sports Action.
On Sunday (August 11th), Sky Sports Mix features pre-season NFL new game Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars at midnight. TNT Sports 1 will feature UFC fighter Marcin Tybura battling Serghei Spivac from midnight. From 2 am, boxing enthusiasts can catch Venado Lopez vs. Angelo Leo match on Sky Sports Action.
The final day of the Olympic Games will be broadcasted on RTÉ, BBC, and Eurosport from early morning till late afternoon. The Finals of the Irish Open Tennis tournament will also be available on Premier Sports 2 from 11am to 3.30pm.
Sky Sports Action will be broadcasting the European Open Pool from 11am till 3.30pm, resuming at 5:30pm till 8:30pm. Viewers can switch over to Sky Sports Football at half past noon to watch the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic. The Wyndham Championship will be covered on Sky Sports Golf starting at 12:45pm through to 11pm.
Camogie enthusiasts can tune in to RTÉ 2 for the All-Ireland Finals; the Junior Final featuring Laois v Tipperary kicks off at 1:05pm, followed by the Intermediate Final with Cork taking on Kilkenny at
3pm. The Senior Final, Cork versus Galway, will start from 5:15pm.
For cricket fans, the 1st Test, D5 West Indies v South Africa match will be shown on TNT Sports 2 from 2.30pm onwards. Moreover, the Championship football match between Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle is scheduled for a 4pm kick-off on Sky Sports Football.
The Olympic Games Closing Ceremony is set to be broadcasted at 7.15pm until 10.30pm on RTÉ 2, and simultaneously on BBC 1 and Eurosport 1 from 7pm till 10.30pm. Finally, RTÉ 2 will also air the Sunday Game from the GAA at 10.30pm, running until midnight.