Saturday Sport: Ireland get Six Nations underway against England

Ireland get their Six Nations campaign underway, while there is action in the football and hurling leagues.

Ireland are looking to make it three Six Nations championships in a row, and become the first team to do so in the history of the competition.

Simon Easterby's side take on England at the Aviva Stadium from a 4:45pm.

Caelan Doris captains the side from number 8, whilst Sam Prendergast starts at out-half with Jack Crowley named on the bench.

At 2:15, Scotland and Italy meet at Murrayfield.

Last night, France thrashed Wales 43-0 at the Stade de France.

The Limerick hurlers are back in action this evening, they take on Cork in Division 1A of the National League.

Throw-in is at 7:30 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

In Division 1 of the National Football League, Tyrone travel to take on Armagh for a 6 o'clock start.

Whilst Donegal icon Michael Murphy could make his return when Donegal host Dublin from 7:30pm in Ballybofey.

There is another new Irish face in the Premier League, Eiran Cashin has left Derby County to join Brighton on a 4-and-a-half year deal.

The 23-year-old has joined for a fee of around €10.5 million euro, but has not been registered in time for today's lunchtime kick-off away to Nottingham Forest.

Evan Ferguson has been selected on the Seagulls bench as he is continued to be linked to a move away from the club.

Liverpool have the chance to open up a nine-point gap when they take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium at 3:00pm.

Newcastle United can move in to the top 4 with a win at home to Fulham at the same time.

Elsewhere basement side Southampton go to fellow strugglers Ipswich and there is another relegation battle at Goodison Park as Everton welcome Leicester City.

The day's evening kick-off sees Wolves host