Rugby World Cup 2007: ‘BBC Radio 5 Live’ and ‘BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra’ to Broadcast Radio Commentary

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As the Rugby world cup 2007 is coming nearer, the excitement and eagerness of the fans are increasing gradually. It is natural that there will have some excitement among the fans because world cup something special for every sport event. Today, I got a press release of BBC that says that BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra will broadcast radio commentary of Rugby world cup 2007 matches. The channels have already started broadcasting programs on rugby. For your convenience, I am giving the BBC press release below:

BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra have exclusive radio commentary rights for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

John Inverdale hosts the coverage with award-winning commentator Ian Robertson, and a stellar line-up of summarisers including Matt Dawson, Gavin Hastings, Robert Jones, Hugo MacNeill, Justin Marshall, Zinzan Brooke, Robbie Fleck and Matt Burke.

5 Live will begin by taking listeners inside the minds of key England players as they secured World Cup glory against Australia in 2003.

Is That All You've Got? recreates the dramatic last two minutes of the final. The programme is named after the headline used by an Australian newspaper following England's lacklustre performance in their first 2003 Rugby World Cup match.

England then went on to reach and win the final against Australia – one of the most dramatic matches of all time.

The special programme airs on Tuesday 4 September as part of 5 Live Sport from 7pm.

Captain Martin Johnson, Matt Dawson, Lewis Moody, Steve Thompson, Mike Catt and Jonny Wilkinson talk through their part in one of the greatest moments in modern English sporting history, with 5 Live commentator Ian Robertson's award-winning audio providing the narrative as the winning move unfolds.

The evening's 5 Live Sport also includes an interview with World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward, plus top guests discussing what it takes to win a World Cup and how the teams may fare this year.

The network's extensive World Cup coverage starts on Friday 7 September with France v Argentina.

It includes full commentary of all games involving the home nations (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland) live on 5 Live or 5 Live Sports Extra, plus South Africa v Samoa (9 September) and Australia v Fiji (23 September).

The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will all be broadcast live on 5 Live, with the third place play-off live on Sports Extra.

Throughout the tournament there will be news and reports of every game on 5 Live plus top guests and discussion, with many opportunities for listeners to get involved.

On commentary with Ian Robertson are Alistair Hignell, Nick Mullins, Andrew Cotter, Jim Neilly, Alistair Eykyn and Iain Carter.

In addition there will be strong online support in the form of a virtual clubhouse at bbc.co.uk/5live with "drop-click" (an online game), videos, photos and news from the fans.

A 5 Live touring clubhouse will capture the atmosphere across the UK and Ireland with special guests including Brian Moore.

606 – 5 Live's famous sports phone-in – will be up and running at regular intervals during the tournament.

John Inverdale, Matt Dawson and special guests will be on hand to take listeners' calls, texts and emails.

A regular podcast will be available at bbc.co.uk/5live containing all the news and highlights from the tournament, plus interviews with top names and pundits' predictions.

Notes to Editors

You can listen to 5 Live via 909 & 693AM, DAB digital radio, digital tv and online.

Broadcast details

Please note details are subject to change.

Friday 7 September

France v Argentina - 2000 - 5 Live

Saturday 8 September

England v USA - 1700 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Sunday 9 September

Wales v Canada - 1300 - 5 Live Sports Extra

South Africa v Samoa - 1500 - 5 Live

Scotland v Portugal - 1700 - 5 Live

Ireland v Namibia - 1900 - 5 Live

Friday 14 September

England v South Africa - 2000 - 5 Live

Saturday 15 September

Wales v Australia - 1400 - 5 Live

Ireland v Georgia - 2000 - 5 Live

Tuesday 18 September

Scotland v Romania - 2000 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Thursday 20 September

Wales v Japan - 2000 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Friday 21 September

France v Ireland - 2000 - 5 Live

Saturday 22 September

England v Samoa - 1500 - 5 Live

Sunday 23 September

Australia v Fiji - 1330 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Scotland v New Zealand - 1600 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Friday 28 September

England v Tonga - 2000 - 5 Live

Saturday 29 September

Wales v Fiji - 1600 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Scotland v Italy - 2000 - 5 Live

Sunday 30 September

Ireland v Argentina - 1600 - 5 Live

Saturday 6 October

Quarter-finals 1 & 2 - 1400/2000 - 5 Live

Sunday 7 October

Quarter-finals 3 & 4 - 1400/2000 - 5 Live

Saturday 13 October

Semi-final 1 - 2000 - 5 Live

Sunday 14 October

Semi-final 2 - 2000 - 5 Live

Friday 19 October

3rd/4th Play-off - 2000 - 5 Live Sports Extra

Saturday 20 October

Final - 2000 - 5 Live

This is really a good news for the rugby fans they will be able to know the situation of a match at anytime during the match. No matter, if they are in work; they will always know the score of the match and have access to enjoy the match. Rugby fans should give a big thanks to BBC as they have initiated such a program for them.