Saturday Sport

Saturday, 5 February 2022 09:30

By Ross Lindsay

A busy weekend for Kildare GAA

It’s a busy weekend for Kildare GAA with four teams in action.

Today at 5pm, Naas hurlers and Kilmoyley of Kerry meet in the All Ireland Intermediate hurling final in Croke Park.

The Naas manager, Tom Mullally says the players have learnt a lot from the campaign.

Our All Ireland final coverage with Ger McNally and former Kildare goalkeeper, current selector Paul Dermody is in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Renault and Dacia Main Dealers, Sallins Rd. Naas and Portlaoise

Before that, today at 12 noon, Naas CBS and Maynooth SLS contest the Leinster Colleges Senior “A” football final in St. Conleth’s Park.

Naas reached the final after beating Tullamore in a replayed semi final, while Maynooth SLS edged out Scoil Mhuire Clane by a point.

Kfm will live commentary of the colleges final from 12.00 in association with Taaffe Sand and Gravel Blacktrench, Naas.

Tomorrow, the county’s hurlers begin their League campaign against Meath in St. Conleth’s Park at 12 noon.

Manager David Herity has named his team:

In goal	Paddy McKenna	Clane

Full Backs	Micheal Hogan	Maynooth
	Tom Finnerty	Celbridge
	Cathal Derivan	Leixlip

Half Backs	Sean Christianseen	Clane
	Mark Delaney	Coill Dubh
	Paul Dolan	Éire Óg Corra Choill

Centre Field	Jack Travers	Leixlip
	Andy Shanagher	Celbridge

Half forwards	Cathal McCabe	Maynooth
	Gerry Keegan	Celbridge
	Johnny Byrne	Coill Dubh

Full forwards	Cian Bracken	Leixlip
	Pat Leahy	Celbridge
	David Qualter	Maynooth

Tomorrow’s League games coverage of the hurlers from 12 noon and the footballers vs Donegal at 2.30, is in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown,

The big Division 1 game this evening is Kerry vs Dublin in Tralee.

The Six Nations Rugby Championship begins today:

At 2.15, Ireland play Wales, followed at 4.45 by Scotland vs England in Murrayfield.

Last night the U20’s scored 8 tries, beating Wales by 53 - 5 in Cork.

No Premier League action this weekend: the focus is the 4th round of the FA Cup

Last night, Manchester United's Cup hopes ended, after a penalty shootout defeat at home to Championship club Middlesbrough.

Jadon Sancho opened the scoring for United, but lifelong United fan Matt Crooks levelled and the match finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Anthony Elanga's penalty miss saw United make an early exit from the competition.

United lost the penalty shoot-out 8-7

There are four Grade Ones down for decision, on the opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown

The Irish Gold Cup is the feature, with the Willie Mullins trained 'Kemboy' looking to retain his crown.

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