Big weekend for Irish sport! ⚽🏌️‍♂️🏉 From the Aviva to The K Club, here’s everything you need to know 👉

Weekend Sport Highlights

1. Republic of Ireland vs Hungary – World Cup Qualifier

The Republic of Ireland plays host to Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, September 6, 2025, as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

2. 2025 Amgen Irish Open – Final Rounds

The prestigious Irish Open is underway at The K Club in County Kildare (September 4–7). Top Irish stars including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, and Pádraig Harrington are in action alongside global names such as Brooks Koepka and Tyrrell Hatton. Rory McIlroy, currently trailing the leaders by a few strokes, voiced frustration over being "put on the clock" during his opening round TalksportThe Sun.

3. Women’s Rugby World Cup – Ireland vs New Zealand

Ireland’s women’s rugby team takes on New Zealand in a hugely anticipated match this weekend. Historically, Ireland stunned the Black Ferns in previous campaigns (2014, 2024), setting up the possibility of another major upset in what is described as “another action packed weekend of sport”

TV Schedule

• Republic of Ireland vs Hungary: Kick-off 7:45 pm Saturday, coverage starts 7:00 pm on RTÉ 2 (and RTÉ 2 HD, plus RTÉ Player)

• 2025 Amgen Irish Open (Golf): Final rounds on both Saturday & Sunday from 12:30 pm on RTÉ One and Sky Sports Golf 

• Women’s Rugby World Cup (Ireland vs New Zealand): Saturday’s match at 2:45 pm on RTÉ 2 (also broadcast on BBC Two internationally)