Saturday sport: League deciders at Croke Park; provinces in URC action

Here's the latest from the day's sporting action...

The Allianz Football League Finals get underway at Croke Park this evening.

Laois and Leitrim do battle in the Division 4 decider from 5 pm, before Down take on Westmeath for the Division 3 honours, with throw-in at 7.15pm.

Three of the provinces are in United Rugby Championship (URC) action today.

First up, Connacht are away to Bennetton from 1pm, before Ulster face the Stormers in Cape Town from 5.15pm, and Munster host Cardiff at Thomond Park from 7.35pm.

They'll be hoping to emulate Leinster's success after Leo Cullen's side took a 47-14 win over the Bulls at the RDS on Friday night.

There are eight fixtures in the Premier League today, the earliest of which sees Newcastle take on West Ham from 12.30pm.

In the 3pm kick-offs, Chelsea host Burnley, Sheffield United have Fulham, Crystal Palace travel to meet Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth entertain Everton, and Tottenham face Luton Town.

Brentford welcome Manchester United in the late game from 8pm, after Wolves travel to Villa Park to play Aston Villa.

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After a weekend of All-Island Cup action, there's a full programme of fixtures in the Women's Premier Division this afternoon.

Bohemians host Cork City from 3pm, and Shamrock Rovers travel to Treaty United for the 4pm start.

At 5pm, Peamount entertain Wexford, and it's a Connacht derby as league leaders Galway United are away to Sligo Rovers at 7pm.

Athlone Town and Shelbourne round off the day from 7.30pm.