Here’s the latest from today’s sporting action…
Rugby
Ireland lived up to their billing as rugby union Six Nations title favourites with a comfortable 34-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
The world’s number one team earned a bonus point after running in four tries.
Head coach Andy Farrell said the team had been rewarded for a strong build-up to the championship.
🤩 What an interception from James Lowe @IrishRugby #GuinnessSixNations #WALvIRE pic.twitter.com/KfzqrNjx8D
— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 4, 2023
Scotland have retained the Calcutta Cup with a 29-23 victory over England.
Gregor Townsend’s side claimed a bonus point after scoring four tries at Twickenham.
It left Steve Borthwick defeated in his first match as England head coach.
GAA
Hurling
All-Ireland champions Limerick were defeated by Cork in their Allianz Hurling League clash at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
It finished Cork 2-17 Limerick 0-22.
Meanwhile, Kilkenny also got off to a winning start in Division One of the league.
The match at Corrigan Park finished Antrim 0-15, Kilkenny 1-18.
Elsewhere, Tipperary trounced Laois 2-32 0-18 at FBD Semple Stadium.
Ladies’ football
Kerry are top of Division One of the Lidl National Ladies Football League.
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Síofra O’Shea found the net in the Kingdom’s 2-10 to 1-11 victory over Donegal.
Soccer
Manchester United have moved within eight points of Premier League leaders Arsenal after holding on with 10-men to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.
They were given a scare when Palace pulled a goal back in the second-half, following a red card for Casemiro.
Liverpool’s miserable run continued as they lost 3-0 at Wolves to stretch their run without a Premier League win to four games.
It was better news on the other side of Merseyside as Sean Dyche made a winning start as Everton manager with a 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Newcastle could not go back above Man United after being held 1-1 by West Ham at St James’ Park.
Rangers claimed a 2-1 victory over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.
