Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television

Previously known as the Federation Cup or Fed Cup, eight teams – Belgium, Britain, China, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain and Ukraine – have qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China. – Tuesday-Sunday, Tennis Channel

The 21-round URC begins at the weekend, with matches in Ireland, Italy, South Africa and Wales (both Scottish sides are away in round one). Leinster begin their defence of the title in Johannesburg. – Saturday, TG4 & Premier Sports