RUGBY
In the Champions Cup, Leinster Captain Jamie Heaslip says the loss to Toulon in yesterday's semi final is as gut wrenching as it gets.
25-20 was the final score after extra time in Marseille meaning Toulon meet Clermont in the final next month.
Heaslip says mistakes cost them.
The lads gave their all. When the dust has settled... We'll regroup and go again. #COYBIB #BattleWithNoRegrets pic.twitter.com/ZA7LhEIL8M
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) April 19, 2015
SOCCER
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits they were second best against Aston Villa in yesterday's FA Cup semi final at Wembley.
Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph scored for Villa to ensure a 2-1 win after Philippe Coutinho had put the Liverpool one up.
Rodgers says the team let themselves down.
Manchester City reignited their Champions league push with a 2-0 win over West Ham while Spurs beat Newcastle 3-1 in yesterday's Premier League games.
MATCH SHOT: @aguerosergiokun celebrates doubling the Blues' lead. #cityvwestham #mcfc pic.twitter.com/NJiOAy1FV3
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) April 19, 2015
There's a full schedule of fixtures this evening in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
The leaders Dundalk will be looking to get back to winning ways as they host Galway United.
Hot on their heels are Cork City, who also have home comforts tonight - they welcome Longford to Turner's Cross.
Shamrock Rovers travel to the Carlisle Grounds to face Bray Wanderers, while Limerick host Derry City.
Bohemians make the journey to Sligo and St. Pat's will look for another win as they entertain Drogheda.
Kick-off in all those games is at 7.45.
HURLING
Waterford will play Cork in the Allianz league final on May 3rd after wins over Tipperary and Dublin at Nowlan Park.
The Rebels came from 12 points down to beat the Dubs 1-27 to 2-23 while Waterford overcame Tipperary 1-19 to 2-15.
Deise boss Derek McGrath says he wasn't worried even when Tipperary scored two early goals.
SNOOKER
The first round action of the World Championships continues at the Crucible this morning.
Barry Hawkins brings a 7 frames to 2 lead against Matthew Selt into the early session.
They'll be joined by Stuart Bingham and Robbie Williams who start their tie today.
The action in Sheffield gets underway at 10am.
HORSE RACING
There are seven races down for decision in Cork this evening.
The first goes to post there at 4.45.
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