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Athy's Joey Carbery to make first 6Nations start against France

RUGBY

Athy's Joey Carbery makes his first Six Nations start against France this afternoon

Ireland are seeking a first win in Paris since 2018, but are without captain Jonathan Sexton, who misses the game with a hamstring injury.

In his absence, James Ryan captains the side and is joined in the second row by Eadestown’s Tadhg Beirne.

Kick-off at the Stade de France is at 4.45.

Before that, Scotland will look to make it two-wins from two as they face Wales in Cardiff.

Ireland’s Under-20’s got the Six Nations weekend off to a winning start last night.

Ben Brownlee scored a last-minute try - converted by Charlie Tecter - as Richie Murphy’s side snatched a 17-16 victory from their trip to Provence.


GAELIC GAMES

It’s All Ireland club finals day at Croke Park.

Ballygunner stand between Ballyhale Shamrocks and a third consecutive hurling title.

That one throws in at 3.00

And Kilcoo of Down are hoping to avoid back-to-back defeats in the Club Football Final, as they take on Kilmacud Crokes from 5.

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Sean Finn and Kyle Hayes return to the Limerick side for this evening’s Allianz Hurling League meeting with Galway.

There’s a 7pm throw-in at the T-U-S Gaelic Grounds.

And in Group B of Division 1, Corrigan Park hosts the clash of Antrim and Dublin from 2.


SOCCER

Jack Byrne struck the winning penalty as Shamrock Rovers claimed the President’s Cup last night.

They beat St. Pat’s 5-4 in a shootout, following a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium.

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Manchester City can re-establish a twelve-point lead at the top of the Premier League this evening.

Pep Guardiola’s side make the trip to Carrow Road to face a resurgent Norwich.

Kick-off there is at 5.30.

Manchester United help get the day’s action underway, with Southampton visiting Old Trafford in the lunchtime kick-off.

Everton go into this afternoon’s meeting with Leeds just two-points above the dropzone.

Brighton can breathe new life into their European ambitions with a win away to Watford.

While Crystal Palace go to Brentford.

RACING

There’s an eight-race card at Naas this afternoon, with the first off at 1.05