Ireland v Belgium, Women's Six Nations, Hurling League semis: your sport on TV this week

The Formula One is heading down under while the Republic of Ireland U21s also play a significant Euro qualifier.

IN THE HOT SEAT; Interim head coach John O'Shea takes charge of his first match this weekend. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Don't miss: The FA Cup quarter-finals may make many dread the upcoming international break (unless you're a Liverpool fan) but with plenty of new faces to be seen on the pitch and in the dug-out, the Republic of Ireland's friendly with a talented Belgium side should make for interesting viewing.

Set the Sky box: The Formula One is heading down under this week meaning the practice events, the qualifying races and the Grand Prix itself will all be on during the early hours of the morning, or extremely late at night if you're that way inclined. 

Streaming pick: With the Players Championship throwing up some drama and The Masters starting in just over two week's time, now is a great opportunity to enjoy a behind the scenes look at professional Golf, courtesy of Netflix's 'Full Swing' Series.

MONDAY (March 18th)

2pm-3.45pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

4pm 3rd T20 Afghanistan v Ireland, Premier Sports 1

8pm-9pm GAA League highlights, TG4

8pm-9pm Against the Head, Rugby, RTÉ 2
11.30pm Heat @ 76ers; 2am Knicks @ Warriors, TNT Sports 3

TUESDAY (March 19th)

6.30am-9.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm World Open Snooker, Eurosport 1

2pm-3.45pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

3pm-11pm Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

5.45pm Ajax v Chelsea; 8pm Benfica v Lyon, Women's Champions League, DAZN & TNT Sports 1

WEDNESDAY (March 20th)

1am Nuggets @ Timberwolves, TNT Sports 1

6.30am-9.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm World Open Snooker, Eurosport 1

2pm-3.35pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

2.45pm-3am Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

5.45pm Häcken v PSG; 8pm Brann v Barcelona, Women's Champions League, DAZN & TNT Sports 1

7.45pm San Marino v St Kitts & Nevis, Premier Sports 1

11.30pm Bucks @ Celtics, TNT Sports 1

THURSDAY (March 21st)

5am-10am Singapore Classic, Sky Sports Golf

6.30am-9.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm World Open, Snooker, Eurosport 1

2pm-3.35pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

2.45pm-3am Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

5pm Georgia v Luxembourg, Euro qualifier, Virgin Media More & Premier Sports 1

7pm-11pm Dublin Premier League Darts, Sky Sports Action

7.45pm Greece v Kazakhstan, Euro Qualifier, Virgin Media More

7.45pm Poland v Estonia, Euro Qualifier, Premier Sports 1

7.45pm Wales v Finland, Euro Qualifier, S4C, Virgin Media Three and Premier Sports 2

11pm Pelicans @ Magic, TNT Sports 2

FRIDAY (March 22nd)

1am Practice Australian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1

5am-10am Singapore Classic, Sky Sports Golf

6.30am-9.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm World Open Snooker, Eurosport 1

3pm-3am Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

3.30pm-4.45pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

5pm San Marino v Republic of Ireland, Euro U-21 Qualifier, RTÉ News Channel

5pm Norway v Czech Republic; 7.45pm Romania v Northern Ireland, Friendlies, Premier Sports 2

7.35pm Ospreys v Munster, URC, TG4, Premier Sports 1 & BBC Wales

7.45pm Netherlands v Scotland, Friendly, Virgin Media More

SATURDAY (March 23rd)

Midnight Cavaliers @ Timberwolves, TNT Sports 2

1.10am Practice & Qualifying Australian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1

4am-7am Singapore Classic, Sky Sports Golf

6.30am-9.30am, 11.30am-3pm World Open Snooker, Eurosport

11am-4pm Swiss Open Semi-finals, Badminton, TNT Sports 4

12.30pm Manchester City v Manchester Utd, Women's Super League, BBC 1

1pm Sharks v Ulster; 3.05pm Stormers v Edinburgh, URC, Premier Sports 2

1.10pm-4.05pm Doncaster, Bangor & Newbury, Racing, ITV 4

2.15pm France v Ireland, Women's Six Nations, RTÉ 2

2.45pm Armagh v Dublin, Women's Football, TG4

3pm-3am Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

3pm-3.45pm Tour of Catalunya, Cycling, Eurosport 2

4.30pm Limerick v Kilkenny, Hurling League Division One Semi-final, TG4 – 4.30pm Limerick v Kilkenny;

7pm Football League Division Two (TBA)

4.45pm Wales v Scotland, Women's Six Nations, BBC 2 & Virgin Media Three

5pm Republic of Ireland v Belgium, Friendly, Virgin Media Two & Premier Sports 1

5pm Nets @ Knicks, TNT Sports 2

5.15pm Connacht v Lions; 7.35pm Zebre v Leinster, RTÉ 2 & Premier Sports 2

7pm England v Brazil, Friendly, Channel 4 & Virgin Media Two 

8pm France v Germany, Friendly, Virgin Media More & Premier Sports 1

10pm-1am LPGA LA Open, Sky Sports Golf

SUNDAY (March 24th)

2am UFC, Amanda Ribas v Rose Namajunas, TNT Sports 2

2.30am Australian Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1

4am-7am Singapore Classic, Sky Sports Golf

6am-9am, 11.30am-2.30pm World Open Final Snooker, Eurosport

10am-3.30pm Swiss Open Final Badminton, TNT Sports 4

1.15pm Moto GP of Portugal, TNT Sports 2

1.30pm Rangers v Partick Thistle, Women's Sky Sports Cup Final, Sky Sports Football

4pm Hurling League Division One Semi-final, Clare v Tipperary, Football League Division One (TBA), TG4

3pm Italy v England, Women's Six Nations, BBC 2

3pm-3am Miami Open, Sky Sports Tennis

4.30pm West Ham Utd v Chelsea; 6.45pm Aston Villa v Arsenal, Women's Super League, Sky Sports Football & Showcase

5pm Real Madrid v Barcelona, Women's Primera Division, TNT Sports 2

7pm-10pm LPGA LA Open, Sky Sports Mix

7.30pm 76ers @ Clippers; 11pm Thunder @ Bucks, TNT Sports 1

8pm-9pm Women’s Six Nations Highlights, Virgin Media 2

9.30pm-11.30pm League Sunday, GAA, RTÉ 2.