Sunday sport: Ireland reach World Cup quarter finals, Liverpool face Arsenal
Kenneth Fox
Rugby
Ireland have booked their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter finals.
They beat Spain 43-22 in their Pool C clash on Sunday afternoon.
Scott Bemand's side have secured the bonus point and will progress to the next round.
In some bad news, co-captain Sam Monaghan left the field early due to an injury.
Also in Pool C, New Zealand come up against Japan from 2pm.
Soccer
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's launched a staunch defence of his football principles ahead of today's Premier League clash with Brighton.
They were beaten at home by Tottenham last time out.
After losing the title to Liverpool last season - Guardiola's responded to suggestions his team needs to be more direct to get positive results.
They play at 2pm
At the same time, Nottingham Forest welcome West Ham to the City Ground.
The big game of the day will see rivals Liverpool and Arsenal clash at Anfield from 4:30pm.
There's a late game on Saturday with Aston Villa taking on Crystal Palace at 7pm.
Brentford striker Yoane Wissa has called on the club to "keep their word" and allow him to leave in the transfer window.
The DR Congo international has been angling for a move to Newcastle which has been blocked by the Bees so far.
He posted a statement on Instagram accusing the club of "unduly standing in his way" of leaving.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has not included the 28 year old in any of his squads since taking over the role.
They are heading for the second half in the first Old Firm derby of the season.
Celtic and Rangers are clashing in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon with six points separating the sides in the table.
As it stands, it's scoreless at Ibrox.
John Souttar has had a goal ruled out for the hosts by VAR.
A nine point gap at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table is the prize on offer for Shamrock Rovers later.
Stephen Bradley's men take on Drogheda United in the only game of the day at Tallaght Stadium.
Kick off is at 7pm.
The Hoops can take advantage of a slip up by second placed Bohemians who played out a 0-0 draw with Sligo Rovers last night.
There is a trophy on offer for the Bohemians women's team.
They take on Wexford in the All-Island Cup as both sides attempt to win the tournament for the first time.
The South-East side have home advantage for the game at 4:35pm.
Athlone Town will play Glasgow City in the first qualifying round of the Uefa Women's Europa Cup.
They became the first Irish women's team to qualify for a European competition in over a decade with a win over Red Star Belgrade.
The two-legged tie will be played during the second and third weeks of September.
Tennis
The round of 16 kicks off at the US Open today.
2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz looks to book his spot in the quarter finals with a matchup against France's Arthur Rinderknech.
Last year's beaten finalist Taylor Fritz takes on Tomas Machac.
In the women's draw, world number one Aryna Sabalenka comes up against Cristina Bucsa.
Then, it's an all American affair when Jessica Pegula meets Ann Li.
F1
Oscar Piastri will hope to stretch his nine-point lead over Lando Norris at the top of the drivers' championship on Sunday.
He starts ahead of his McLaren team-mate on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Defending champion Max Verstappen goes from third for Red Bull in his home race.
Lights out in Zandvoort is at 2pm.