Saturday Sport: Ireland take on Portugal in Lisbon, Irish provinces in URC action

Soccer

The Republic of Ireland face a huge task to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track when they take on Portugal in Lisbon tonight.

The Boys in Green have just one point from their opening two games, with a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Armenia still fresh in the memory.

Four stalwarts of Irish football hang up their boots on the final day of the Women's Premier Division season.

Kylie Murphy and Rianna Jarrett will round off their stellar playing careers with Wexford, who host Cork City.

Áine O'Gorman signs off for Shamrock Rovers, in their game at home to Shelbourne,

While Karen Duggan brings the curtain down on her time with Peamount United, as they take on Bohemians at Greenogue.

Athlone Town will get their hands back on the league trophy following their clash with Sligo Rovers at Lissywollen.

Rugby

Munster continued their winning start to the URC season last night.

Michael Milne got two tries, as the Men in Red held on for a bonus-point 20-19 win over Edinburgh in Cork.

Leinster are back in familiar surroundings this evening as they go in search of the first win of their title defence.

Josh van der Flier captains a strong side, as they take on the Sharks at the Aviva Stadium from half 5.

Juarno Augustus makes his first start for Ulster, who welcome the Bulls to Affidea Stadium.

While Connacht return to action with a trip to Cardiff - both games kick off at 7.45.

Golf

Tom McKibbin is two shots off the lead on Day Three of the Spanish Open in Madrid.

The Holywood clubman sits in a tie for ninth on seven-under-par midway through his third round.

Patrick Reed and Joel Girrbach are the new leaders on nine-under.