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Rugby World Cup: Japan, ITV, Sept 20 to Nov 2, ITV1

Get ready for thrilling live action when the 2019 RugbyWorld Cup kicks off on September 20, with host nation Japan clashing with Russia.Twenty nations are competing for the Webb Ellis Cup, with all games televised by ITV.Time differences will mean games starting between 8am and 11.30am. England has been drawn against Argentina and

France (plus the US and Tonga).That means one of rugby’s three biggest teams will go home early.

Athletics World Championships, BBC, September 27 to October 6

The seventeenth IAFF World Athletics Championships will see the best and brightest competing in Doha. Stars, including Team GB’s Dina Asher-Smith, will be appearing at the majestic Khalifa International Stadium.The Paralympics World Championships will be held between November 7 and 15.

UCI Track Cycling World Cup, BBC, November 8 to 10

The TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup series returns to the UK at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow.

UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying games, BBC and ITV, starts September 5

The Euro 2020 qualifiers are upon us. Key dates are: England v Bulgaria on September 7, Scotland v Belgium on September 9, Wales v Slovakia on October 10. Northern Ireland kicks off its bid on November 16.

Betway Snooker Championship, BBC Two, November 26 to December 8

Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, pictured, will be competing to hold on to his title at the York Barbican after defeating Mark Allen in last year’s final.