PLENTY of sporting action this weekend as Munster host Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park, while Ireland face Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations. Read more below.
What: Munster V Cardiff Blues
When: Friday 29 April
Time: 7:35pm
Channel: TG4
Live coverage of the Rainbow Cup fixture, which takes place at Thomond Park.
What: Ireland V Scotland – Women’s Six Nations
When: Saturday 30 April
Time: 8pm
Channel: RTÉ 2
Daire O’Brien presents all the action from the concluding match of the championship, held at Kingspan Stadium. Ireland recorded a narrow 18-14 win when the teams last met in this competition two years ago at Energia Park.
What: Racing from Punchestown
When: Saturday 30 April
Time: 2:30pm
Channel: RTÉ 2
Live coverage of the fifth and final day of the Punchestown Festival, featuring three races, including the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase.
What: Sligo Rovers V Shamrock Rovers
When: Friday 29 April
Time: 7:45pm
Channel: RTÉ 2
Live coverage of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at The Showgrounds. The teams have already faced each other one occasion this season, when they played out a 2-2 draw that saw the Hoops fight back from a two goal deficit at Tallaght Stadium in March. A victory for the visitors tonight would extend a winning streak that has seen them almost catch Derry City at the top of the table, while the hosts will be keen to continue their own recent uptick in form following an inconsistent start to the campaign.
What: Galway V Kilkenny
When: Sunday 1 May
Time: 2pm
Channel: RTÉ 2
Live coverage of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship third-round tie at Pearse Stadium. Kilkenny are the reigning champions, while Galway were defeated by Dublin in the semi-finals last year.
What: Tyrone V Derry
When: Sunday 1 May
Time: 4pm
Channel: RTÉ 2
Live coverage of the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final at O’Neills Healy Park. Tyrone won this trophy for the 16th time last season, while the last of Derry’s seven titles in this competition came back in 1998.
