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Your Weekend Sporting Guide: Kick-off times and channels to watch for NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, A-League, Masters and more

TV and start times for regular round action from all the codes plus racing, surfing, the Masters and Australian Swimming Championships.

Masters, derbies and Rio splashdowns
Masters, derbies and Rio splashdowns

THE action continues this weekend around the world sporting arena.

As well as the regular rounds of competition for the Australian sports, there’s more racing action from Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, plus the surfing, swimming championships and rugby sevens.

And the Aussies are in action in The Masters at Augusta, with everyone’s eyes firmly on world number one Jason Day and whether he can win the green jacket after stumbling to finish even on day one.

Can he continue his winning ways? Let us know in the comments below, and who else you think will come up with the wins this weekend.

RACING — THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick begins with the first race at 11.30am. The big race — the $4m Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes — takes off at 4.35pm.

Jason Day finished even on day one of the Masters.
Jason Day finished even on day one of the Masters.

GOLF — MASTERS

Jason Day and Adam Scott lead a team of five Aussies searching for a green jacket at Augusta. Coverage of the Masters is live on Fox Sports and tees off each day until Monday at 1am AEDT.

SURFING — MARGARET RIVER PRO

Live on Fox Sports

Continues throughout the weekend

Tyler Wright has started the season well with a win and quarter-final finish.
Tyler Wright has started the season well with a win and quarter-final finish.

RUGBY SEVENS — HONG KONG

Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 503 from 2.50pm on Friday.

Pool A: New Zealand, Samoa, France, Kenya

Pool B: South Africa, Scotland, England, Russia

Pool C: Australia, United States of America, Argentina, Portugal

Pool D: Fiji, Wales, Canada, South Korea

Australia will be hoping they can go all the way this time at the Sevens.
Australia will be hoping they can go all the way this time at the Sevens.

Australia pool fixtures

FRIDAY

Australia v Argentina 10.28pm

SATURDAY

Australia v Portugal 3.10pm

SUNDAY

Australia v USA 7.10pm

NRL — ROUND 6

FRIDAY

Rabbitohs v Roosters, ANZ Stadium, 7.50pm, live on Channel 9 and Fox Sports

SATURDAY

Eels v Raiders, Pirtek Stadium, 3pm, live on Fox Sports

Warriors v Sea Eagles, Mt Smart Stadium, 5.30pm, live on Fox Sports

Panthers v Cowboys, Pepper Stadium, 7.30pm, live on Fox Sports

The Sharks host the Titans this weekend. Pic: Gregg Porteous
The Sharks host the Titans this weekend. Pic: Gregg Porteous

SUNDAY

Sharks v Titans, Southern Cross Group Stadium, 2pm, live on Fox Sports

Knights v Tigers, Hunter Stadium, 4pm, live on Channel 9 and Fox Sports

MONDAY

Storm v Bulldogs, AAMI Park, 7pm, live on Fox Sports

AFL — ROUND 3

FRIDAY

Port Adelaide v Essendon, Adelaide Oval, 7.50pm, live on Fox Sports

SATURDAY

St Kilda v Collingwood, MCG, 1.45pm, live on Fox Sports

Richmond v Adelaide, Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm, live on Fox Sports

Sydney v GWS Giants, SCG, 4.35pm, live on Fox Sports

Gold Coast v Carlton, Metricon Stadium, 7.25pm, live on Fox Sports

West Coast v Fremantle, Domain Stadium, 7.40pm, live on Fox Sports

SUNDAY

North Melbourne v Melbourne, Blundstone Arena, 1.10pm, live on Fox Sports

Bulldogs v Hawthorn, Etihad Stadium, 3.20pm, live on Fox Sports

Geelong v Brisbane, Simonds Stadium, 4.40pm, live on Fox Sports

The SCG hosts the Sydney derby on Saturday night. Pic: Phil Hillyard
The SCG hosts the Sydney derby on Saturday night. Pic: Phil Hillyard

A-LEAGUE — ROUND 27

FRIDAY

Melbourne City v Adelaide, AAMI Park, 7.40pm, live on Fox Sports

SATURDAY

Mariners v Newcastle, Central Coast Stadium, 5.15pm, live on Fox Sports

Melbourne Victory v Brisbane, AAMI Park, 7.30pm, live on Fox Sports

SUNDAY

Phoenix v Wanderers, Westpac Stadium, 3pm, live on Fox Sports

Sydney FC v Perth, Allianz Stadium, 5pm, live on Fox Sports

SUPER RUGBY — ROUND 7

FRIDAY

Chiefs v Blues, Waikato Stadium, 5.35pm, live on Fox Sports

Force v Crusaders, nib Stadium, 9pm, live on Fox Sports

SATURDAY

Stormers v Sunwolves, Newlands, 3am, live on Fox Sports

Hurricanes v Jaguares, Westpac Stadium, 5.35pm, live on Fox Sports

Reds v Highlanders, Suncorp Stadium, 9.40pm, live on Fox Sports

The Queensland Reds sit bottom of the Australasian pool.
The Queensland Reds sit bottom of the Australasian pool.

SUNDAY

Sharks v Lions, Kings Park, 1am, live on Fox Sports

Kings v Bulls, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, 3.10am, live on Fox Sports

BYES: Waratahs, Brumbies, Rebels, Cheetahs

AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

South Australia Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Finals only televised, live Channel 7

FRIDAY

Heats start 11.30am

100m backstroke (men’s and women’s)

200m freestyle (men’s)

100m breaststroke (women’s)

100m backstroke (mens)

400m freestyle (women’s)

4x100m freestyle (men’s)

Blair Evans in the Women's 400 Metre Individual Medley during day one of the Australian Swimming Championships.
Blair Evans in the Women's 400 Metre Individual Medley during day one of the Australian Swimming Championships.

Semi-finals & Finals: 8.30pm

100m backstroke (women’s and men’s)

100m butterfly (women’s)

200m freestyle (semi, men’s)

100m breaststroke (semi, women’s)

100m breaststroke (men’s)

100m backstroke (semis, men’s and women’s)

400m freestyle (women’s)

4x100m freestyle (men’s)

SATURDAY

Heats start 11.30am

400m freestyle (women’s and men’s)

200m freestyle (women’s)

200m butterfly (men’s)

200m individual medley (women’s)

50m breaststroke (women’s and men’s)

Semi-finals & Finals: 9pm

400m freestyle (men’s and women’s)

200m freestyle (women’s)

100m backstroke (men’s and women’s)

200m butterfly (semi, men’s)

200m freestyle (mens)

200m individual medley (semi, women’s)

100m breaststroke (women’s)

50m breaststroke (women’s and men’s)

Emma McKeon in the Women's 100 Metre Butterfly during day one.
Emma McKeon in the Women's 100 Metre Butterfly during day one.

SUNDAY

Heats start 11.30am

100m freestyle (men’s)

200m butterfly (women’s)

200m breaststroke (men’s)

100m butterfly (women’s and men’s)

1500m timed final (women’s)

200m freestyle (men’s and women’s)

4x200m freestyle (men’s)

Finals: 8.30pm

100m butterfly (women’s and men’s)

200m freestyle (women’s)

100m freestyle (semi, men’s)

200m butterfly (men’s)

200m butterfly (semi, women’s)

200m breaststroke (semi, men’s)

200m individual medley (women’s)

200m freestyle (men’s and women’s)

4x200m freestyle (men’s)

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