Friday's Main Lunchtime News

Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer, golf and rugby.

GAA

There's a big weekend of GAA ahead as Sarsfields, Milltown and St Kevins all play in their respective championship games tomorrow.

Kfm will have live commentary of Sarsfields vs Cuala with Seamus Dillon and former Kildare Footballer Peter Kelly, as well as live updates of the other games.

Tonight in the u23 hurling finals at Manguard Park, at 7.45 in the B final, Wolfe Tones play Moorefiled, then at 8pm Naas play Maynooth in the A final.

Meanwhile, there are also semi finals in the u23 football competitions

In the A Division, Naas play Athy, Kilcullen play Leixlip in the C grade, and Monasterevan play Nurney in the E semi final, all games throw in at 8pm.

A reminder that this evenings Kildare Sports Preview from 6.25 Kfm will look ahead to all of the  Kildare weekend sporting action.

SOCCER

Heimir Hallgrimsson says that the Republic of Ireland should be attempting to replicate Austria's recent achievements ahead of the sides' Nations League fixture tomorrow.

The Boys in Green can still secure top spot in Group 3 of League B if they defeat the hosts in Linz, and claim victory at home to Kosovo on Tuesday night.

The Republic of Ireland Under 21s will be hoping to move a step closer towards qualification for next year's Euros today.

Jim Crawford's side face Finland in Tampere in the first leg of their playoff, with the return leg taking place at Turner's Cross on Tuesday.

Kick-off is at 4.15pm.

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become Manchester United head coach from November 18.

The USA men's team boss will depart to take over from Michael Carrick on a two and half year deal.

The Argentine was previously in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea in the Premier League, and says becoming United boss is 'one of the greatest honours of his career'.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy is in a share of the lead after completing his second round at the DP World Tour Championship.

The Masters champion finished on two-under-par to leave him on five-under at the midway point in Dubai.

Tyrell Hatton is at the top of the leaderboard alongside McIlroy.

RUGBY

There is a standout Nations Championship clash at the Stade de France tonight.

France go up against world champions South Africa, with Antoine Dupont starting at fly-half for the hosts.

The action is set to get underway at 8.10pm.