Sportsguide: Munster hurling championship, football championship and URC

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the Munster SHC, the football championship and the return of the URC - all you need to know about sport on this weekend.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 - 06:20

Fiona Halligian

Saturday April 19

GAA:

Connacht SFC semi-final: Leitrim v Mayo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 2.30pm.

Munster SFC semi-final: Clare v Tipperary, Ennis, 2pm; Cork v Kerry, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm.

Ulster SFC quarter-final: Fermangh v Down, Enniskillen, 4pm.

Leinster SHC: Wexford v Antrim, Wexford, 2pm; Kilkenny v Galway, Kilkenny, 3.45pm; Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6pm.

Joe McDonagh Cup: Kildare v Kerry, Newbridge, 2pm; Carlow v Down, Carlow, 2.30pm; Laois v Westmeath, Portlaoise, 3pm.

Christy Ring Cup: Donegal v Wicklow, Letterkenny, 2pm; Meath v Tyrone, Trim, 3pm.

Nickey Rackard Cup (2pm): Sligo v Roscommon, Sligo; Armagh v Mayo, Armagh.

Lory Meagher Cup: Leitrim v Lancashire, Longford, 12pm; Longford v Warwickshire, Longford, 2pm; Cavan v Monaghan, Cavan, 3pm.

Cork: HL (first team named at home): Division 1: Kanturk v Glen Rovers, 3pm; Charleville v Douglas, 6.30pm. Division 2: Newtownshandrum v Midleton, 6pm. Division 3: Blackrock v Russell Rovers, 3pm. Division 4: Youghal v Inniscarra, 4.30pm; Bishopstown v Tracton, 6.45pm. Division 5: Erins Own v Castlemartyr, 2pm; Ballygarvan v Dungourney, 4pm. Division 6: Kinsale v Aghada, 2pm; Cloyne v Ballinascarthy, 3pm; Glen Rovers v Argideen Rangers, 3pm. Division 7 (3pm unless stated): Meelin v Killeagh, Nemo Rangers v Ballinora, St Finbarrs v Kilshannig; Killavullen v Diarmuid O Mathunas, 4.30pm.

Kerry: (First team named at home): Division 2: Kenmare Shamrocks v Dingle, 2pm. Division 3: Desmonds v Reenard, 5.30pm.

GOLF:

Corales Puntacana Championship, Corales GC; RBC Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links; LA Championship, El Caballero CC.

LADIES FOOTBALL:

Leinster SFC: Meath v Dublin, Navan, 2pm.

RACING:

Cork (1.25), Fairyhouse (2.10), Carlisle, Haydock Park, Huntingdon, Musselburgh, Newton Abbot, Wolverhampton.

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RUGBY:

Women’s Six Nations: Italy v France, Parma, 1pm; England v Scotland, Leicester, 4.45pm.

URC: Lions v Benetton, Johannesburg, 12.45pm; Stormers v Connacht, Cape Town, 3pm; Ospreys v Cardiff, Principality Stadium, 3pm; Munster v Bulls, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Dragons v Scarlets, Principality Stadium, 5.30pm; Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors, Parma, 7.35pm; Leinster v Ulster, Aviva Stadium, 7.35pm.

Gallagher Premiership: Exeter v Bath, 3pm; Harlequins v Sale, 3.05pm; Saracens v Gloucester, 5.30pm.

Top 14 (3.30pm unless stated): Pau v Bordeaux Bègles, 1.30pm; Castres v Vannes, La Rochelle v Bayonne, Lyon v Montpellier, Perpignan v Racing 92; Toulon v Clermont Auvergne, 8.05pm.

Six Nations U18 Women’s Festival: Ireland v Wales, Wellington College, 12pm.

Men’s AIL:

Division 1A semi-final: St Mary’s College v Cork Constitution, Templeville Road, 2.30pm; Clontarf v Lansdowne, Castle Avenue, 4pm.

Division 1A promotion play-off (2.30pm): City of Armagh v UCC, Palace Grounds; Nenagh Ormond v Blackrock College, Nenagh. Division 1B promotion play-off (2.30pm): Cashel v MU Barnhall, Cashel; Dublin University v Greystones, College Park.

Division 2A Promotion Playoffs: Dungannon v Clogher Valley, Stevenson Park; Navan v Galwegians, Balreask Old.

Division 2B Promotion Playoffs: Midleton v Dolphin, Towns Park; Skerries v Ballyclare, Holmpatrick.

Munster Junior 2 Final: Highfield v Thomond, Woodleigh Park.

North Carroll Plate Final: Newcastle West v Newport, Kilballyowen Park.

Gleeson Cup: Thurles v Kilfeacle,tbc;

South Tait Cup :Skibbereen v Fermoy, Skibbereen, 7.30pm.

SOCCER:

Premier League (3pm unless stated): Brentford v Brighton, Crystal Palace v Bournemouth, Everton v Man City, West Ham v Southampton; Aston Villa v Newcastle, 5.30pm.

Scottish Cup semi-finals: Hearts v Aberdeen, 12.30pm.

Uefa Women’s Champions League semi-finals: Arsenal v Lyon, 12.30pm.

For all your sport throughout the year, check out our sport calendar.

Sunday April 20

FORMULA ONE:

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, 6pm.

GAA:

Connacht SFC semi-final: Galway v Roscommon, Salthill, 4pm.

Ulster SFC quarter-final: Monaghan v Donegal, Clones, 2pm.

Munster SHC: Clare v Cork, Ennis, 2pm; Tipperary v Limerick, Thurles, 4pm.

Christy Ring Cup: London v Derry, Ruislip, 12.30pm.

Nickey Rackard Cup: Louth v Fermanagh, Dundalk, 2pm.

Cork: HL (first team named at home): Division 4: Watergrasshill v Kildorrery, 10am. Division 5: Milford v Mayfield, 10.30am.

Kerry: (2pm unless stated, first team named at home): Division 1: Rathmore v Glenbeigh-Glencar, Ballymacelligott v Kilcummin, Killarney Legion v Spa, Laune Rangers v Glenflesk, Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks. Division 3: Listry v St Mary’s, Brosna v Na Gaeil, John Mitchels v St Senan’s, Tarbert v Castlegregory. Division 4: St Pats Blennerville v Currow, Skelligs Rangers v Duagh, Waterville v Moyvane, Piarsaigh Na Dromoda v Knocknagoshel, Annascaul v Sneem/Derrynane, Beale v Ballyduff. Division 5: Fossa B v Cromane, Valentina Young Islanders v Laune Rangers B, Lispole v Dr Crokes B, Kilgarvan v Austin Stacks B, Asdee v Scartaglin.

GOLF:

Corales Puntacana Championship, Corales GC; RBC Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links; LA Championship, El Caballero CC.

RACING:

Cork (1.12), Fairyhouse (1.22), Bath, Market Rasen, Plumpton, Southwell.

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RUGBY:

Women’s Six Nations: Wales v Ireland, Newport, 3pm.

Gallagher Premiership: Bristol v Leicester, 3pm.

Top 14: Stade Francais v Toulouse, 8.15pm.

Munster Junior Cup semi-final: Cork Constitution v Thomond, Temple Hill.

Munster Junior Bowl final: Youghal v Waterford City, Virgin Media Park,3.45pm.

Martin O'Sullivan Cup final: Killarney v Corca Dhuibhne, Virgin Media Park,1.40pm.