Rugby
Leinster will bid to reach a fourth Investec Champions Cup final in five seasons this afternoon.
Leo Cullen’s team welcome Toulon to the Aviva Stadium at 3pm, with a final in Bilbao against Bordeaux or Bath the prize for the winners.
The clubs have seven European Cups between them, with Leinster aiming to land an elusive fifth title this season.
Harry Byrne has been preferred to Sam Prendergast at 10 for URC champions Leinster, while Andrew Porter is fit to start in the front row.
Ulster will have a chance to qualify for a maiden Challenge Cup final when they take on Exeter in Belfast at 5.30pm.
The return to fitness of a host of key players, including Ireland flanker Nick Timoney has boosted the northern province.
Soccer
Shamrock Rovers are waking up at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table.
The Hoops edged past winless Waterford 1-0 last night thanks to a goal from Graham Burke.
Aaron Bolger scored twice as Galway United fought back from 2-9 down to salvage a draw with St Pat’s.
Bohemians and Derry City played out a 1-1 draw at Dalymount Park, Shelbourne won 2-1 against Dundalk and Drogheda United beat Sligo Rovers 1-0.
Leeds are on the cusp of staying in the Premier League for next season.
They are nine points above the relegation zone after last night’s 3-1 home win over already relegated Burnley.
Arsenal can open a six-point gap at the top of the table with a win against Fulham at 5.30pm.
In the afternoon games, Brentford host West Ham, Sunderland go to already relegated Wolves, and Newcastle face Brighton from 3pm.
Katie McCabe’s Arsenal will look to book a place in the Women’s Champions League final this afternoon.
The defending champions take a 2-1 lead to Lyon for the second leg of their semi-final from 2pm.
GAA
The Athletic Grounds plays host to the first of the Ulster Football Championship semi finals later.
2023 winners Derry go up against Monaghan at 1pm after both counties enjoyed comfortable quarter-final wins.
Monaghan haven’t been to the decider since 2021, and they’re unchanged from victory over Cavan last time out.
Dublin have been boosted by the return of Ciaran Kilkenny to their starting 15 for this evening’s Leinster Football semi-final against Louth in Portlaoise at 7pm.
Holders Louth go into the game in Portlaoise unchanged from their 17-point win over Wexford in the quarter-finals.
The Wee County are bidding to reach a fourth straight provincial final.
Snooker
Antrim’s Mark Allen needs to win ten more frames today if he’s to reach a maiden World Snooker Championship final.
He’s locked at seven frames all in his semi-final with Wu Yize of China.
Four-time former winner John Higgins leads Shaun Murphy by 13 frames to 11 in the other last-four clash.
