Saturday sport: Cork defeat Limerick in dramatic National Hurling League clash
Here's the latest from today's sporting action...
Rugby
Ireland lived up to their billing as rugby union Six Nations title favourites with a comfortable 34-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
The world's number one team earned a bonus point after running in four tries.
Head coach Andy Farrell said the team had been rewarded for a strong build-up to the championship.
🤩 What an interception from James Lowe @IrishRugby #GuinnessSixNations #WALvIRE pic.twitter.com/KfzqrNjx8D
— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 4, 2023
Scotland have retained the Calcutta Cup with a 29-23 victory over England.
Gregor Townsend's side claimed a bonus point after scoring four tries at Twickenham.
It left Steve Borthwick defeated in his first match as England head coach.
GAA
Hurling
All-Ireland champions Limerick were defeated by Cork in their Allianz Hurling League clash at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
It finished Cork 2-17 Limerick 0-22.
Meanwhile, Kilkenny also got off to a winning start in Division One of the league.
The match at Corrigan Park finished Antrim 0-15, Kilkenny 1-18.
Elsewhere, Tipperary trounced Laois 2-32 0-18 at FBD Semple Stadium.
Ladies' football
Kerry are top of Division One of the Lidl National Ladies Football League.
Louise NĂ Mhuircheartaigh and SĂofra O'Shea found the net in the Kingdom's 2-10 to 1-11 victory over Donegal.
Soccer
Manchester United have moved within eight points of Premier League leaders Arsenal after holding on with 10-men to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.
They were given a scare when Palace pulled a goal back in the second-half, following a red card for Casemiro.
Liverpool's miserable run continued as they lost 3-0 at Wolves to stretch their run without a Premier League win to four games.
It was better news on the other side of Merseyside as Sean Dyche made a winning start as Everton manager with a 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Newcastle could not go back above Man United after being held 1-1 by West Ham at St James' Park.
Rangers claimed a 2-1 victory over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.
