Suncroft's Sam Prendergast and Naas RFC's Andrew Osborne are in U20 Rugby World Cup action this morning
RUGBY
Ireland's meeting with Australia this morning at the World Rugby under-20 Championship in South Africa has been described as 'do or die'.
Last weekend's draw with England means Ireland realistically need a win if they are to progress to the knockout phase.
Coach Richie Murphy has made four changes to his side, with James Nicholson, Ronan Foxe, Charlie Irvine and Brian Gleeson all introduced.
Suncroft's and Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast and Naas RFC's Andrew Osborne are included in the starting team.
Kick-off in Paarl is at 10am, Irish time.
It’s Match Day for our Ireland U20s in South Africa! 🙌#FutureIsGreen | @PwCIreland pic.twitter.com/Mow0Sj8UDF
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) June 29, 2023
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SOCCER
The North London clubs continue to be the big spenders so far in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal last night confirmed the 65-million pound capture of German international Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Declan Rice will soon follow Havertz to the Emirates, with West Ham accepting Arsenal's 100-million pound bid for the midfielder.
Meanwhile, James Maddison joined Tottenham last night in a deal worth a reported 40-million pounds.
The midfielder has signed a five-year contract with Spurs.
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Gaelic Games
Tonight in the UPMC Senior B Hurling Championship:
Kilcock play Leixlip.
Throw-in at Manguard Park Pitch 2 is at 7:30pm.
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GOLF
Padraig Harrington begins the defence of his US Senior Open title in Wisconsin later, with Darren Clarke also in the field.
Tom McKibbin and John Murphy are both in the field for the British Masters, which is just underway at The Belfry.
And Detroit is the latest stop on the PGA Tour for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
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EUROPEAN GAMES
Josh Magee and Paul Reynolds will play for a badminton medal at the European Games today.
They go up against the Danish tandem of Anders Rasmussen and Kim Astrup in Krakow.
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