Soccer
The Republic of Ireland women's side have just defeated Northern Ireland 3-0 in their opening game at the Nations League game.
Goals from Lucy Quinn, Kyra Carusa and Lily Agg gave Ireland the win in the Aviva Stadium in front of over 36 thousand people iun their first game in the stadium.
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Manchester United lead Burnley 1-0 at half time in the Premier League at Turf Moor.
Captain Bruno Fernandes has scored for the Red Devils.
Manchester City played most of the second half with 10 men - but their perfect start to the season continued with a 2-nil win over Nottingham Forest.
Phil Foden and Erling Haaland got the goals for the champions.
Everton have their first victory of the season - Dominic Calvert Lewin was back amongst the goals as they beat Brentford 3-1 in London.
Luton's first point of the season was secured as they drew 1-all at home with Wolves, with Chiedozie Ogbene playing 90 minutes for the hosts.
Rugby
Ireland lead South Africa 10-8 at in their World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de France in Paris.
Ireland's lineout malfunctioned early in the game, and they were under significant pressure - Manie Libbokput the Springboks in front with a penalty on 5 minutes.
But Ireland weathered a tremendous South African storm and Mack Hansen found the corner for Ireland's try in the 33rd minute.
Cheslin Kolbe gave South Africa the lead with a try in the 50th minute, but Ireland regained the lead through a Sexton penalty.
Earlier, Henry Arundell ran in five tries as England made light work of Chile in Pool D.
Theo Dan and Marcus Smith also crossed twice in a 71-0 victory in Lille.
Portugal and Georgia played out a thrilling 18 all draw in their Pool C meeting.
Formula One
Max Verstappen's qualified on pole for the Japanese Grand Prix after setting a rapid time.
The Red Bull world champion's effort was the biggest margin between the first and second fastest cars at Suzuka in 19 years.
Britain's Lando Norris will go from third, behind his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell qualified seventh and eighth, respectively.
