Saturday sport: Club championship quarter-finals; Connacht travel to Edinburgh

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Updated: 4pm

Here’s the latest from the day’s sporting action…

Soccer

In the Premier League’s early game, Wolves got a surprise 2-1 win over Tottenham.

Elsewhere, it’s half-time in the 3pm kick-offs. It’s scoreless at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Luton Town, Arsenal are 1-0 up against Burnley, and Crystal Palace and Everton are a goal apiece.

Later, Bournemouth host Newcastle from 5.30pm.

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The curtain comes down on the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season today.

In the first game of the day, Shelbourne lead Cork City 5-1 with just over 70 minutes gone, while Bohemians are 1-0 up at half-time again Treaty United.

Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers v Athlone Town kicked-off at 4pm.

Champions Peamount will finally get their hands on the trophy after this evening’s game at home to Sligo from 4.30pm, while Wexford Youths face Galway United at the same time.

GAA

Provincial club championships have reached their quarter-final stages across the four provinces this weekend.

On Saturday, the Ulster Senior Football Championship sees Trillick of Tyrone meet Armagh’s Crossmaglen Rangers at Healy Park at 7.15pm.

Meanwhile, in the Connacht Senior Football Championship, Mayo’s Ballina Stephenites welcome London’s Fulham Irish to MacHale Park for a 6pm throw-in.

Rugby

Connacht’s unbeaten start to the new United Rugby Championship season will be put to the test this evening in their first game away from home.

Their hosts Edinburgh have named 11 internationals in their starting 15 ahead of the fixture at 7.35pm.