Friday Lunchtime Sport with Joe Mallon motors, Sallins Road, Naas

Friday, 27 October 2023 12:44

By Paul Power

Bundee Aki signs new contract with IRFU

RUGBY

Bundee Aki has signed a new contract with the IRFU.

The centre is set to stay with Connacht until the summer of 2025.

Aki first joined the westerners in 2014 and helped the province win the PRO12 title in 2016.

He made his Irish debut in 2017 and has been nominated for this year's World Player of the Year award.

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland senior women's team will look to maintain their perfect start to the Nations League later.

After wins over Northern Ireland and Hungary last month, Eileen Gleeson's team meet Albania.

Kick off at Tallaght Stadium is at 5.45.

Shamrock Rovers can seal a historic fourth SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title in a row tonight.

Stephen Bradley's side know victory over St Pat's in Inchicore will guarantee them the trophy.

Kick off is at 8.

There's a 7.45 start for the evening's other games in the top tier.

Cork City face Derry City, Dundalk take on Bohemians and already relegated UCD go to Shelbourne.

Tottenham could establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League tonight.

Ange Postecoglou's side take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, where kick-off is at 8.

HORSE RACING

There are seven races over jumps at Sligo from 1.50.

An eight-race card at Dundalk gets underway at 5pm.