Kate Abdo is a surprise addition. No mention of Andy Clarke either, but I would not be shocked if he and Glenn McCrory are still involved on occasion. I wonder. if Ed Robinson will be moving back to commentary.

Nick Halling has been doing some articles for Boxing Monthly. It appears that the decision was made not to renew his or Jim Watt's contracts, Watt was allowed to bow out gracefully by announcing he was retiring.

Clare Balding and Adam Hills presenting from inside the Maracana Stadium.

Commentators - Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Rob Walker

EDIT: Caroline de Moraes also down for co-commentary on the Opening Ceremony as well.

PGA Tour - Playoffs: BMW Championship - SS4

Presenter: David Livingstone
Commentators: Ewen Murray and Rich Beem
On Course: Wayne Riley
Reporter: Tim Barter

Shinty: The Camanachd Cup Final on BBC Two Scotland- Newtonmore v Oban Camanachd- Jonathan Sutherland introduces. Commentary comes from Hugh Dan Maclennan and Gary Innes, with analysis from Eddie Tembo.

The Irish Greyhound Derby Final on RTE2- Ger Canning presents. With commentary from Pauric Lodge.

The Waterloo Crown Green Bowls on ITV4- Presented by Rishi Persad, with commentary and analysis from David Corkill, Andy Cairns and Mike Leech.

European Darts Trophy- Dan Dawson, Chris Murphy and Paul Nicholson for livepdc.tv

Just a point on this... Ultra extra work for such a small team today with delayed coverage yesterday, the rest of round 1 was played this afternoon, with it running into round 2. Sky Coverage started at 2pm (Along with NBC/Golf Channel in the US) but the American full coverage ended at 6pm our time (!) about a quarter of the way into round 2!!! Sky utilised the 'featured' two groups and used the 1 or 2 cameras/footage they could get to get a half decent 3 and a half hours of coverage on their own! Wayne Riley had stint in the box today (Don't think i've heard him in there before!) Was quite fun when he and Beem were together when Murray had 30-45 mins breather. Tim Barter picked up a few holes on course during that period.

Also Sky covered the (scheduled) Monday finish of last weekend's tournament live, when the USA didn't(!) and had to clean up the feed themselves as they were getting the raw CBS feed (Which had pre-recorded / tape delay etc all over it and Ewen Murray had to keep explaining that was for American viewers later not us!)

The Rugby Championship – Saturday 10 September (Sky Sports 3)

Round 2 – New Zealand v Argentina

James Gemmell in the studio with Sean Fitzpatrick and Gonzalo Camacho.

Commentators: Tony Johnson, Justin Marshall and Ian Smith (as Sky Sports NZ)

Round 2 – Australia v South Africa

James Gemmell in the studio with Michael Lynagh and Neil de Kock.

Commentators: Greg Clark, Greg Martin and Rod Kafer (as Fox Sports Aus)

Guinness Pro12 – Friday 9 September (BBC Two Wales)

Round 2 – Munster v Cardiff Blues

Ross Harries in the studio with Rob Jones and Sean Holley.

Commentators: Gareth Charles and Phil Davies

Reporter: Phil Steele


Guinness Pro12 – Friday 9 September (BBC Alba)

Round 2 – Edinburgh v Scarlets

Calum Macaulay at BT Murrayfield with Scott Hastings.

Commentators: Hugh Dan MacLennan and Damien Hoyland

Red Button English-Language Commentators: Paul Mitchell and Scott Hastings


Guinness Pro12 – Saturday 10 September (Sky Sports 3)

Round 2 – Glasgow Warriors v Leinster

Alex Payne at Scotstoun with Finn Russell and Luke Fitzgerald.

Commentators: Miles Harrison, Stuart Barnes and Rory Lawson

Reporter: Graham Simmons


Guinness Pro12 – Saturday 10 September (BBC Two Northern Ireland)

Round 2 – Benetton Treviso v Ulster

Stephen Watson in the studio with Andy Ward and Paddy Wallace.

Commentators: Jim Neilly and Tony McWhirter


Guinness Pro12 – Saturday 10 September (S4C)

Round 2 – Connacht v Ospreys

Gareth Rhys Owen in the studio with Ken Owens and Nicky Robinson.

Commentators: Gareth Charles and Nathan Brew

Red Button English-Language Commentators: Andy Moore and Ceri Sweeney

Reporter: Catrin Heledd

Exeter vs Saracens is being shown on BT Sport Showcase for Freeview viewers.

And is available on BT Sport 1 and HD1 on Sky.

Friday 23 September- Rugby Union on BBC2 Regions

Wales: Leinster v Ospreys- Ross Harries presents. With analysis from Sean Holley, and commentary by Gareth Charles and Jonathan Davies.

Scotland: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster- Dougie Vipond introduces. With analysis from Andy Nicol, and commentary by John Beattie.

Northern Ireland: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster- Stephen Watson introduces With analysis from Stephen Ferris and Ryan Constable, and commentary by Jim Neilly.

Aviva Premiership Rugby – Friday 9 September (BT Sport 1 / BT Sport 4K UHD)

Round 2 – Worcester Warriors v Gloucester

Martin Bayfield at Sixways with Austin Healey, Ben Kay and Chris Pennell.

Commentators: Andrew McKenna, Ben Kay and Austin Healey

Reporter: Sarra Elgan


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Saturday 10 September (BT Sport 3 / BT Sport 4K UHD)

Round 2 – Leicester Tigers v Wasps

Craig Doyle at Welford Road with Ugo Monye, Ben Kay and Andy Goode.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay and Ugo Monye

Reporter: Martin Bayfield


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Sunday 11 September (BT Sport 1 / BT Sport 4K UHD / BT Sport Showcase)

Round 2 – Exeter Chiefs v Saracens

Craig Doyle at Sandy Park with Ugo Monye, Glenn Delaney and Jack Nowell.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Glenn Delaney and Ugo Monye

Reporter: Tim Cocker


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Sunday 11 September (ITV)

Round 2 Highlights

Mark Durden-Smith at Ashton Gate with David Flatman.

LEIC v WAS: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay and Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)

WOR v GLO: Andrew McKenna, Ben Kay and Austin Healey (as BT Sport)
SAL v HAR: Richard Henwood (reporting)
BTH v NEW: Richard Henwood (reporting)

BRI v NOR: Martin Gillingham

EXE v SAR: Nick Mullins, Glenn Delaney and Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)

Other full-match commentaries:
SAL v HAR: Simon Ward
BTH v NEW: Jonathan Harris-Bass

24-25 September- PDC Champions League of Darts on the BBC

Presented by Jason Mohammad. Caroline Barker will be the reporter with commentary provided by Vassos Alexander and Dan Dawson and a panel of experts including Paul Nicholson, Mark Webster and Alan Warriner-Little.

There was an article in the local paper the other day that Glenn McCrory has parted company with Sky Sports, not sure if this is down to recent events or Sky refreshing their line up.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/...glenn-11866987

Does anyone have the commentary and presentation coverage from Sky Sports Box Office from Saturday night?

Very disappointed that Colin Murray and John Rawling are not involved. It may be that JR is available for one day if he has boxing commitments and they would be unlikely to want commentators who can't commit to both days which is why probably also George Riley isn't involved.

I do think Vassos and Dan is quite a strong line-up for main commentators. I knew it was a long shot but I was really hoping that John Part would be making a BBC comeback for this.

I'm surprised they are not using Stuart Pyke for this considering he does some freelance work for the BBC, ITV and Sky. Particularly surprised Gabby Logan isn't part of the coverage as well considering she does the annual Let's Play Darts For Comic/Sports Relief.

The BDO Darts seemed to be the last connection for Colin Murray at the BBC and i have to say im not hugely surprised he has been replaced. But i cant say i would have picked Jason Mohammad as the presenter. I agree with your commentary sentiments. A safe and solid commentary team that should be good for the tournament.

Yeah I would have been happy with Stuart Pyke as well, he is a top darts commentator. Thank god its not Gabby Logan, I love her on what else she does but don't think she would be right for this.


I'm not all to surprised that Colin Murray isn't on although its slight ironic that today he re-joined Fighting Talk on 5Live and they are doing a special show live from this tournament!

Not sure if there is anyone else at BBC Sport I would have picked though, I do like Jason though. I know it wouldn't have been likely but I would have loved it to have been Matt Smith.

Matt Smith did do some BBC work last year, i think it was as a sports reporter on BBC Breakfast. So it isnt entirely out of the question for him to be on it. but yes it is unlikely. Didnt realise that Murray was back on 5Live. He could be presenting the radio coverage then?

Surprised?! So Gabby Logan does some sports relief comedy chuck a few darts thing - so automatically is the #1 choice for a PDC darts tournament on the BBC...

In that link, one of the comments makes reference to "Sky freshening things up instead of the tired old faces on the BBC". I supposed the person who made that comment hasn't seen Soccer Saturday or their England home test match presentation!


But logical being as the tournament is taking place "on his turf" (Cardiff).

Article on a Henry Blofeld interview with the Radio Times
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...tate-on-one-d/

Sunday 18 Septmber- Gaelic Football on RTE One

Dublin v Mayo- Michael Lyster presents coverage of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship final. Analysis comes from Colm O'Rourke, Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, with commentary by Ger Canning and reports from Joanne Cantwell.

Sunday 25 September- Gaelic Football on TG4

Antrim v Longford, Clare v Kildare and Dublin v Cork- The All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship finals. Presented by Gráinne McElwain with commentary by Brian Tyers and Mac Dara Mac Donncha.

Davis Cup Semi Final Great Britain vs Argentina

Andy Murray vs Juan Martin Del Potro - John Inverdale and John Lloyd

Very surprised that Inverdale has got this one. The biggest match of the tie and it is surprising. I do wish that he would stop talking while points are in play. It shouldnt happen in tennis commentaries.

European Tour Golf: Italian Open - SS4

Presenter: James Haddock
Commentators: Richard Boxall & Mark Roe
On Course: Andrew Coltart & Jamie Spence


LPGA: Evian Championship - SS5/Mix

Sarah Stirk with Mickey Walker and Henni Zuel in London.

Commentators: (As Golf Channel / World Feed)
Morning - Tom Abbott & Karen Stupples
Afternoon - Terry Gannon & Judy Rankin
On Course: Jerry Foltz & Sandy McKenzie. Richard Kaufman in a Tower too. (As GC/WF)

Imagine it would have been Jonathan Overend but he is in Rio for Five Live so guess Inverdale was the next available man. Most other tennis commentators used by the BBC will have other commitments this weekend.