Hi there...we don't often editorialize this weekly HoR feature but even though there's an embarrassment of riches ahead on the quality rugby front this weekend, if you'd like to whet your appetite this Thursday evening we have a recommendation for you.
We suggest you head on over to the RTÉ player via this link and watch (or even re-watch) the recent U20 international between Nigel Carolan's Ireland and France.
Some scintillating play by the Wolfpuppies, in particular by the backline which is made up from multiple provinces and definitely bodes well for the future of the game on these shores. And for all that has been said about the supposed lack of long-term development in the French game, the visitors had several bright spots as well.
Just putting that out there for tonight...as you can see from the table below, there's plenty to keep you occupied from tomorrow. Enjoy. JLP
| Date | Time | Show | Competition | Channel |
| Thu Feb 26 | 7:30pm | LEEDS RHINOS V HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS | SUPER LEAGUE | SKY SPORTS 3 |
| 10:00pm | RUGBY TONIGHT EXTRA | BT SPORT 2 | ||
| Fri Feb 27 | 6:30am | HIGHLANDERS V REDS | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 1 |
| 10:55am | WESTERN FORCE V HURRICANES | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 5:05pm | CHEETAHS V BLUES | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 4 | |
| 7:00pm | IRELAND U20 V ENGLAND U20 | SIX NATIONS | RTE2 / SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 7:00pm | NORTHAMPTON SAINTS V HARLEQUINS | PREMIERSHIP | BT SPORT 2 | |
| 7:10pm | OSPREYS V LEINSTER | PRO 12 | TG4 / BBC 2 WALES | |
| 7:30pm | IRELAND WOMEN V ENGLAND WOMEN | SIX NATIONS | www.IrishRugby.ie | |
| 7:30pm | ULSTER V SCARLETS | PRO 12 | BBC 2 NI | |
| 7:30pm | ST HELENS V CASTLEFORD TIGERS | SUPER LEAGUE | SKY SPORTS 1 | |
| 9:00pm | RUGBY CLUB | SKY SPORTS 3 | ||
| Sat Feb 28 | 6:35am | CHIEFS V CRUSADERS | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 4 |
| 8:30am | MELBOURNE REBELS V BRUMBIES | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 1:00pm | BULLS V SHARKS | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 3 RED BUTTON | |
| 1:30pm | FRANCE V WALES (REPEAT) | SIX NATIONS 1999 | BBC 2 WALES | |
| 1:55pm | CATALAN DRAGONS V WIGAN WARRIORS | SUPER LEAGUE | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 2:00pm | SCOTLAND V ITALY | SIX NATIONS | RTE2 / BBC 1 | |
| 3:00pm | EXETER CHIEFS V BATH | PREMIERSHIP | BT SPORT 1 | |
| 4:30pm | FRANCE V WALES | SIX NATIONS | RTE 2 / BBC 1 | |
| 5:05pm | LIONS V STORMERS | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 7:15pm | MUNSTER V GLASGOW WARRIORS | PRO 12 | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 7:30pm | FRANCE U20 V WALES U20 | SIX NATIONS | S4C | |
| 10:50pm | RUGBAÍ BEO | TG4 | ||
| Sun Mar 1 | 12:25pm | CARDIFF BLUES V EDINBURGH | PRO 12 | S4C |
| 2:00pm | IRELAND V ENGLAND | SIX NATIONS | RTE 2 / BBC 1 | |
| 5:05pm | CONNACHT V BENETTON TREVISO | PRO 12 | TG4 | |
| 6:05pm | SIX NATIONS SPECIAL | BBC 2 WALES | ||
| 6:45pm | HIGHLIGHTS | PRO 12 | SETANTA IRELAND | |
| 8:00pm | TRY TIME | SUPER RUGBY | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 8:30pm | HIGHLIGHTS | TOP 14 | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| Mon Mar 2 | 7:00pm | AGAINST THE HEAD | RTE 2 | |
| 8:00pm | RUGBY TONIGHT | BT SPORT 2 | ||
| 9:45pm | HIGHLIGHTS | PRO 12 | SETANTA IRELAND | |
| 10:45pm | HIGHLIGHTS | PREMIERSHIP | SETANTA IRELAND | |
| Tue Mar 3 | 3:55pm | CLONGOWES WOOD V BELVEDERE | LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP | SETANTA IRELAND |
| 8:00pm | CLONGOWES WOOD V BELVEDERE | LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP | SETANTA IRELAND | |
| Wed Mar 4 | 3:55pm | ROSCREA V NEWBRIDGE | LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP | SETANTA IRELAND |
| 8:00pm | ROSCREA V NEWBRIDGE (REPEAT) | LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP | SETANTA IRELAND | |
| 10:00pm | RUGBY AM | NRL | SETANTA 1 | |
| 10:00pm | BOOTS 'N ALL | SUPER LEAGUE | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| Thu Mar 5 | 9:00am | BRONCOS V RABBITOHS | NRL 2015 | SETANTA 1 |
| 8:00pm | HULL FC V LEEDS RHINOS | SUPER LEAGUE | SKY SPORTS 3 | |
| 8:30pm | RUGBY TONIGHT EXTRA | BT SPORT 1 |
Times generally refer to beginning of broadcast not kickoff
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