European rugby, derbies on the double and snooker loopy: the sport on TV this week

Wait out January in front of this busy schedule of live sport. 

Don't miss: Before we concentrate on the Six Nations, we've a slate or two of Heineken Champions Cup games. Munster welcome Northampton to Limerick, it's on RTÉ and we have a throwback kick-off time of 3.15pm on Saturday; the boom is back. 

Set the Sky box: If you can't get away with spending the entire day on Saturday in front of the box, don't forget to record the Saturday lunchtime Manchester derby.