Glentoran Leads Women’s Premiership After Wins Across Northern Ireland

In the Women's Premiership, Glentoran maintains a two-point lead after a narrow 1-0 victory over Larne, with Linfield close behind following a dominant 5-1 win against Derry City. Cliftonville remains in contention after a tight 2-1 win over Crusaders in the north Belfast derby, while Lisburn Rangers secured a 1-0 win against Lisburn Ladies. Meanwhile, in the Sports Direct Premiership, Portadown prepares to open their 2025/2026 season against Glentoran, who finished third last season and have made several new signings to bolster their squad. Both teams face suspension challenges ahead of their upcoming match. In international rugby, Canada is set to play a crucial warmup match against fifth-ranked Ireland in Belfast, with significant World Rugby Women’s Rankings implications for both teams ahead of the World Cup.