Tonight

Sky Sports 2 (7.0) - Soccer: FA Cup third round. El Tel has provided the Midas touch to Middlesbrough since his arrival as head coach and, no doubt, he'll be hoping to bring that recent good league form into the Cup for the trip to Bradford.

Thursday

Sky Sports 1 (Midnight) - Golf: Mercedes Championship. The Tiger is back. Although Melbourne was a trip too far, world number one Tiger Woods makes his seasonal debut in Hawaii in a tournament confined to last year's winners on the US Tour. Woods defends his title and will have the likes of Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ernie Els for company, but one man missing from the field will be Darren Clarke who has delayed making his first appearance of the year until next month.

Friday

Network 2 (7.30) - Rugby: European Cup. Leinster have turned Donnybrook into something of a fortress this season. After a break in the competition, Leinster resume their quest for a place in the knockout stages with another home win imperative if they are to keep on track.

On Saturday, Munster's visit to Newport is live on Network 2 and Eurosport, where last year's beaten finalists will also attempt to consolidate their good pre-Christmas form.