Saturday sport: Chelsea level with Liverpool at Anfield, Cork take on Waterford

Kenneth Fox

Soccer

It is Liverpool 1, Chelsea 1 in the Premier League's lunchtime game.

A stunning goal from Ryan Gravenberch early in the first half put the hosts in front at Anfield.

However, a goal from Enzo Fernandez brought them level before Cole Palmer's goal was disallowed.

The hosts can edge closer to securing qualification for next season's Champions League with a win.

After a 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday, Manchester City will bid to reignite their title challenge later.

They host Keith Andrews' Brentford in the evening game at 5:30pm.

In the 3 pm kickoffs, Manchester United travel to Sunderland

Brighton hosts already-relegated Wolves, and Fulham welcomes Bournemouth to Craven Cottage.

Hull and Millwall played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Friday.

The visitors had a late goal ruled out after a foul in the build-up.

The EFL have charged Southampton over allegations of spying on Middlesbrough's training sessions ahead of this afternoon's first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

It's understood that a man was spotted taking pictures and videos.

The governing body will ask the Independent Disciplinary Commission to shorten the 14-day response period and to list a hearing at the earliest opportunity.

That game at the Riverside Stadium gets underway at 12:30pm.

GAA

Cork can make it three wins from three in the Munster Hurling Championship this evening.

Ben O'Connor's side go to winless Waterford for a 6pm start at Walsh Park.

In Leinster, Kildare welcome Galway to Newbridge for a half 3 start.

It is a 4pm throw-in for Wexford at home to Dublin.

That's part of a double-header at Wexford Park, with the footballers beginning their Tailteann Cup campaign at home to Limerick at 6pm.

Before that, Clare face Offaly, throw-in at Páirc Chíosóg at 4pm.

Rugby

Belfast is the next stop for Ireland in their Women's Six Nations campaign.

Scott Bemand's side hosts Wales, who are bidding to end a two-year wait for a win in the Championship.

Kick off at Affidea Stadium is at 6:30pm.

There's a huge interpro derby in the race for a top-eight finish in the URC.

5th-placed Munster go to Connacht, who sit just outside the playoff spots.

That's underway at Dexcom Stadium from 7:45pm.

Before that, Leinster welcome the Lions to the Aviva Stadium for a 5:30pm start.

Last night, Ulster and the Stormers played out a 38-38 draw in Belfast.

Head coach Richie Murphy revealed afterwards that centre Stuart McCloskey could miss the Challenge Cup final, with a "serious hamstring injury."

Golf

Rory McIlroy is four shots off the lead on Day Three of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

The Masters champion is five-under-par at the midway point, with Sungjae Im the player to catch on nine-under.

Seamus Power has tumbled down the leaderboard after his second day at the Myrtle Beach Classic.

He signed for a round of 72 to leave him on 2 under at the start of the weekend's action in South Carolina.