Saturday Sport: Rory McIlroy takes the lead at the Masters, Kildare beat Westmeath

Rory McIlroy has taken the lead during round three of the Masters.

The Northern Irishman is up to 11 under par after a brilliant start to his round in Augusta.

Bryson DeChambeau is his closest challenger on 8 under par.

Shane Lowry is up to 7 under par heading for the turn.

342 yards off the tee on No. 5. A nine iron into the green. Another birdie for Rory McIlroy. #themasters pic.twitter.com/KDk9O2YQKv

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025

Connacht are hoping to make a European semi-final for the first time since 2010 this evening.

They are trailing Racing 92 by 43-28 in the second half of their Challenge Cup quarter-final in Galway.

Ireland's brave effort against England has gone unrewarded in the Women's Six Nations.

Despite taking the lead and staying in touch with the defending champions for almost 50 minutes, England ran out 49-5 winners in Cork.

Earlier today, France beat Wales 42-12 to make it 3 wins from 3 and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive.

Kildare came from behind to beat Westmeath in the Leinster Football Championship.

The Lilywhites got the better of their opponents by 2-17 to 21 points.

Earlier, Armagh pulled away from Antrim to book their place in the Ulster semi-finals after an 11-point win.

Kerry are the Lidl Ladies Football National League champions this evening.

Goals galore helped them dethrone Armagh as Division 1 title holders with a 4-14 to 11-point win at Croke Park.

Earlier, Galway got past Cork in the Division 2 final by 2-8 to 1-5.

Arsenal's slim hopes of winning the Premier League have faded further as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford.

It leaves them 10 points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

A 1-1 defeat against Everton dented Nottingham Forest's