Saturday Sport: Connacht are victorious in Parma while GAA league pits Armagh vs Galway

A rundown of Saturday's sport in both Ireland and further afield
Saturday Sport: Connacht are victorious in Parma while GAA league pits Armagh vs Galway

Rugby

After Munster's defeat to Glasgow last night, the other three Irish provinces are in URC action on Saturday.

Connacht headed to Parma and came away with a victory.

Despite being scoreless in the first half, the visitors beat Zebre 24-15.

Second half tries from Joe Joyce and two from Sean Jansen gave the away side the victory.

Leinster welcome Edinburgh to the Aviva Stadium from 5.30pm.

Andrew Sparrow, Ciaran Mangan, and Ruben Moloney all make their first senior starts for Leo Cullen's side.

At 7.45pm, Ulster welcome Cardiff to Affidea Stadium in Belfast.

GAA

Armagh take on Galway in the pick of today's fixtures in the National Football League.

That Division 1 clash started at 5pm at the Athletic Grounds.

Two other games get underway in Division 2 at 6pm.

Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh will welcome his native Tyrone to Celtic Park.

Meanwhile, at St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare go up against Offaly.

Also throwing in at that time is the Division 3 meeting of Wexford and Laois at Wexford Park.

Down emerged with a big win in Division 3.

Shane Annett's last-gasp point was enough to beat Limerick by 0-18 to 1-14 at the Gaelic Grounds.

At 6pm at Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow take on Wicklow in Division 4.

Hurling

Galway and Cork will lock horns in Division 1A of the hurling league, with throw-in at Pearse Stadium at 7pm.

In Division 1B, Dublin welcome Kildare to Parnell Park from 7.30pm.

Soccer

League of Ireland

The first trophy of the new League of Ireland men's season is up for grabs this evening.

The President's Cup pits Derry City against last year's league and Cup winners Shamrock Rovers, with the game underway since 5pm.

Premier League

There are plenty of Premier League matches on the cards today.

Arsenal have re-established their seven-point lead at the top of the table this evening after a late Gabriel Jesus goal got them 4-0 up away to Leeds United at Elland Road.

Bottom side Wolves suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, while Everton got a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 at Brighton.

At 5.30pm, Chelsea can climb into the top four if they avoid defeat to a resurgent West Ham at home.

Meanwhile, Liverpool will take on Newcastle at 8pm.

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