Saturday sport: Ireland lead Japan at the half, Man United lead Spurs

Kenneth Fox

Rugby

It is Ireland 22 Japan 10 in their Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Andrew Porter crossed the whitewash in the second half to put the hosts further in front.

Ireland were briefly reduced to 14 players after Jacob Stockdale was shown a yellow just before half-time.

Ahead at the break in Dublin! 🟢 pic.twitter.com/ajyuR0teFR

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 8, 2025

Elsewhere, Scotland will bid for a first-ever win over New Zealand at Murrayfield from 3:10pm.

While it is an 8:10 pm start in Paris, where France hosts World Champions South Africa.

Soccer

The Republic of Ireland under-17s continue their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Saturday afternoon.

After beating Panama 4-1 on Wednesday, Colin O'Brien's charges face Uzbekistan, who also picked up an opening-day win against Paraguay.

Kick-off in Doha is at 3:45pm.

Tottenham 0 Manchester United 1 is the latest score from the Premier League's lunchtime game.

Spurs are looking for their first home win in the league since beating Burnley 3-0 on the opening day of the season.

There are two games underway from 3pm.

Struggling West Ham host Burnley, while Fulham are the visitors to Everton.

Premier League leaders Arsenal face Sunderland tonight at the Stadium of Light, with Swiss midfielder Xhaka impressing for the newly promoted team.

Managerless Wolves go to Chelsea in search of their first league win from 8pm.

GAA

Kerry's David Clifford picked up his third successive Footballer of the Year Award at the PwC GAA All-Stars last night.

The full-forward was one of eight players from the All-Ireland champions named in the 2025 All-Star football team.

Beaten finalists Donegal earned four All-Stars, including Michael Murphy and Finbarr Roarty.

Tipperary's John McGrath is the Hurler of the Year for 2025.

Ballina Stephenites begin their bid for a Connacht football championship this afternoon.

The Mayo kingpins meet North London Shamrocks in the quarter-final in Bekan from half 4:30pm.

There's also a pair of last-eight ties in the Ulster Football Championship.

Down champions Kilcoo go up against Loughmacrory of Tyrone in Omagh from 6:45pm.

Fermanagh's Erne Gaels face Cavan side Kingscourt Stars, with a throw-in at 5:30pm.

Golf

Shane Lowry is five shots off the lead following his third round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The Offaly man is 15-under-par after carding 68 today, Aaron Rai leading the way on 20-under.

Rory McIlroy carded 66 today to head into tomorrow's final round on 14-under.