Friday Lunch Sports Update: Kildare Minors Footballers & U20 Hurlers In Weekend Action.

Friday, 1 April 2022 12:57

Bruno Fernandes signs new Man United contract.

GAELIC GAMES

The Kildare minor footballers and U20 hurlers continue their preparations for their respective Leinster championship games tomorrow.

The minors play Longford in St Conleth’s Park at 12 midday and Kfm will have live updates with Ger McNally.

Meanwhile at 2 o’clock, the U20 hurlers play Meath in Pairc Tailteann, Navan.

Cork's senior footballers hit back at Munster GAA last night, saying they will play their Munster football championship semi-final at Páirc Uí Rinn or nowhere.

The game has been moved from Páirc Uí Chaiomh to Killarney due to an Ed Sheeran concert taking place at the Cork venue.

The Munster CCC removed home advantage from Cork as they deemed Páirc Uí Rinn's capacity was too small for the game.

SOCCER

Bruno Fernandes has extended his contract at Manchester United.

The Portugal midfielder, who arrived at Old Trafford in January 2020, has signed a new deal with the Premier League club until June 2026 - with the option of an extra year.

Fernandes has scored 49 goals and 39 assists in 117 games for United.

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The draw for the World Cup will be made from 5pm this evening, with England among the top seeds for the group stages.

They're in pot one alongside countries including Brazil, Spain, France and hosts Qatar.

Wales are in the bottom group of seeds, but are yet to be assured of a place at the tournament.

They're due to face either Scotland or Ukraine in a play-off in June.

SNOOKER

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Neil Robertson meet this afternoon in the first semi-final at the Cazoo Tour Championship.

O'Sullivan overcame Mark Williams in a classic last-eight tie this week, while Robertson saw off Antrim's Mark Allen.

The best-of-19 frames match starts in Llandudno at 1pm.