Saturday Sport: Armagh triumph over Dublin in Allianz League

Updated 10pm

GAA

Armagh have made an impressive start to their Allianz National League campaign, running out five-point winners against Dublin at Croke Park.

Half-time saw Armagh with a comfortable nine-point lead following goals from Rian O'Neill and Jason Duffy. Dublin were unable to claw back an equaliser, with the game finishing on a final scoreline of 2-15 to 1-13.

Man of the match Rian O'Neill said his side were pleased to get over the line.

In the second tier of the competition it finished Derry 1-10 Down 0-6. In Division Three, Limerick beat Longford 4-9 to 1-11 while Antrim came out on top against Fermanagh 1-14 to 0-8.

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— The GAA (@officialgaa) January 29, 2022

In hurling, Dublin won the Walsh Cup Final by beating Wexford 2-29 to 0-19.

Earlier it was also decided that Kilmacud Crokes will face Kilcroo in the All-Ireland Club Men's Football Championship Final.

The Dublin outfit saw off Roscommon Champions Padraig Pearses 1-11 to 0-8 at Breffni Park in today's semi-final, with a goal from Craig Dias putting Crokes into their first final since lifting the trophy in 2009.

Co Down's Kilcroo meanwhile beat Cork's St Finbarr's 1-18 1-13 after extra time at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.

Kilcoo’s energy levels seemed to have been in no way impacted by the 60 minutes of action that came before, delivering five points in the first period of extra-time alone and sealing their place in next month’s final.

All Ireland Club Semi Final Result

Cill Chua 1-18 St. Finbarr’s 1-13 AET

Wonderful effort from the lads and management team, we are so proud of your efforts in reaching another All Ireland Final. #UTM 🖤🤍
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— Kilcoo GAC (@KilcooGAC) January 29, 2022

In the afternoon, Galway side Kilkerrin-Clonberne claimed their first All-Ireland Ladies Football Club title after seeing off Cork's Mourneabbey.

The club are the first Galway winners since Galway Gaels in 1982, sealing the win on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-7 in Birr.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Chloe Costello celebrates after their win over Mourneabbey. Photo: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan

Rugby

Leinster have missed the chance to move back into the top two of the United Rugby Championship.

A Jarrod Evans penalty in the 83rd minute saw Cardiff grab the win by 29-27 in the Welsh capital.

Earlier today, Munster sealed a bonus point victory in Italy as they beat Zebre 34-17, with Jack O’Donoghue captaining for the clash.

Connacht fell to a third consecutive defeat at the Sportsground losing 42-20 to Glasgow.

FULL-TIME: Zebre 17 - 34 Munster

It's a five-try bonus-point victory on the road in the #URC 💪💪💪#ZEBvMUN #SUAF 🔴

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) January 29, 2022

Soccer

Celtic have moved to within two points of Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers with a dramatic late 1-0 win at home to Dundee United.

Liel Abada's goal secured the victory, despite Nir Bitton being sent off. Boss Ange Postecoglou was delighted with his side's efforts until the end.

Meanwhile, hosts Cameroon made it through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Gambia. Cameroon will play either Egypt or Morrocco for a place in the final.

Burkina Faso are also through to the semi-finals after beating Tunisia 1-0, despite being reduced to ten men. They will face either Senegal or Quitorial Guinea in the other semi-final.

Golf

Rory McIlroy is just two shots off the lead of the Dubai Desert Classic heading into the final day.

Having played a round of 69, he is 10 under par and narrowly trails 54 holes leader Justin Harding.

Padraig Harrington will go into the final day from seven-under with Shane Lowry three-under.

Rory McIlroy eagles the 10th 🎯

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