WITH the Olympics kicking off in Tokyo today, thereโs plenty of sport to be enjoyed on TV over the weekend.
Thereโs something for everyone from hurling to swimming.
Thereโs plenty to play for in the GAA action with the Championship season heating up and Gatlandโs Lions are in action in their highly anticipated game against South Africa.
Friday
11.30:ย The start of the Tokyo 2020ย Olympics coverage as the Opening Ceremony gets underway on RTร 2, BBC 1 and Eurosport.
19:00: The darts action of the weekend as Blackpool opens its doors for World Matchplay coverage on Sky Sports Action.
19:00: Itโs the second day of Welsh Open golf on Sky Sports Golf
19:30: Meath take on Tipperary in Round 2 of the 2021 TG4 All Ireland Ladies Senior Championship in OโMoore Park.
Saturday
00:10: More action from Tokyo to be enjpyed. Thereโs rowing, cycling, hockey and swimming thatโll be shown on BBC (00:10-17:40), Eurosport (00.30-15.30) and RTร 2ย (01.35-15.30).
13:25: Thereโs racing from Ascot on Virgin Media One with the King George VI race the feature.
14:00: Waterford face off against Galway in the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers on Sky Sports Arena.
15.30:ย The highly anticipated First Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions will be showcased by Sky Sports Action.
15:45: Irelandโs third test in the T20 cricket against South Africa will be shown on BT Sport 1.
16:30: Clare take on Cork in another All-Ireland hurling qualifier on Sky Sports Arena.
17:00: TG4 is the place to be for Kerry V Donegal in the ladies football in the championship.
18:00:ย Wales Open action continues on Sky Sports Golf.
19:00:ย Catch-up Olympics action with the highlights show at on RTร 2 and BBC 1.
19:00: The darts action of the weekend continues in Blackpool for the World Matchplay on Sky Sports Action.
19:25:ย Westmeath clash with Laois in the Nationalย Hurling League Division 1 relegation play-off on TG4.
Sunday
00:00: Another day of Tokyo 2020 coverage starts with ย swimming, taekwondo, gymnastics and archery on BBC 1 (00:00-18:00), and RTร 2 (01:30-15:30)
13:30: A Connacht final with a difference will be shown on RTร 1 with the action from Mayo v Galway in Croke Park.
14:00: Treaty United take on Dundalk on LOI TV with a match pass available.
16:00: The Kingdom look to avenge last years defeat to Cork in this years Munster final, RTร 2โs cameras will be in Fitzgerald Stadium for the game.
Cork vs Kerry
Corkโs Sean White and Jack Barry of Kerry clash off the ball
Mandatory Credit ยฉINPHO/Ryan Byrne
19:00:ย Watch all the day two highlights from Tokyo on RTร 2 and BBC 1.
19:00:ย Thereโs moreย World Matchplay darts action on Sky Sports Action.
21:30:ย RTร 2 will have GAA highlights on the Sunday Game.
22:15: Another day of Olympics action begins with plenty ofย triathlon, swimming, diving and gymnastics events. BBC 1 (22:30-00:00, 12.45-18:00) and RTร 2 (00.55 -15.30) will have live coverage from Tokyo.
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