Saturday sport: Leinster and Ulster both reach European Cup finals
Rugby
It has been a successful day in Europe for two Irish provinces.
Leinster are back in the final of the Investec Champions Cup thanks to their 29-25 win over Toulon.
The four-time winners held off a late fightback from their opponents in that one.
Centre Garry Ringrose says that was a win for everyone in the group.
Premiership champions Bath or holders Bordeaux will meet the Blues for the trophy later this month.
Not to be outdone, Ulster are in their first ever Challenge Cup decider.
They had too much for Exeter Chiefs, coming out on top in their semi final by 29 points to 12.
Montpellier and Dragons face off in the other semi final on Sunday
WE ARE GOING TO BILBAO!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5OHYHXaCyV
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) May 2, 2026
GAA
Louth are out of the Leinster football championship.
The defending champions have been dumped out by Dublin in Saturday's semi final.
The Dubs are into the provincial decider after a 20 point to 10 victory over the Wee County.
Rory Beggan's last minute two pointer secured a dramatic Ulster football semi final win for Monaghan.
His side were down by 10 points to Derry at half time before dragging the game to extra time.
Despite late controversy, a last gasp sideline from Jack McCarron left it level at full time.
Goalkeeper Beggan slotted an injury time free to leave it Monaghan 1-30 Derry 3-23 in Armagh.
Soccer
Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-o victory over Fulham.
They also enhanced their goal difference over second placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
West Ham's hopes of avoiding relegation were dealt a blow with a 3-nil defeat at Brentford.
They will fall into the bottom three if Tottenham beat Aston Villa tomorrow.
Newcastle got past Brighton 3-1 to ease some pressure on manager Eddie Howe, while Wolves against Sunderland finished 1-all.
Galway United are back on top of the Women's National League.
The Tribeswomen made it 6 wins from 6 to start the season with a 2-1 win over Peamount United
Athlone came from behind to beat Waterford 4-2 and remain in second.
Shelbourne are currently in third after their 3-0 win at Cork City.
Elsewhere, Sligo Rovers smashed Bohemians 5-1 and Treaty United and Shamrock Rovers ended goalless.
Wexford and DLR Waves played out a 1-1 draw.
Snooker
Mark Allen is four frames away from making his first ever World Championship final.
The Antrim man is level with China's Wu Yize at 13 frames each in their semi final at the Crucible.
The first to 17 will play Shaun Murphy in the Sunday's decider.
Murphy progressed thanks to a come from behind 17-15 win over John Higgins.
