In last night’s Europa league, Troy Parrott was denied 20th goal of season but his team Az Alkmaar still came out victorious against Shelbourne. Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot is under pressure to secure a win this weekend as they face west ham in the premier league. The Dutch coach pledged to fight on in the wake of the club's worst run in over 70 years. The URC returns for a new season with Leinster and the Dragons kicking off this evening.

Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.