Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer, rugby and racing.
GAA
Defeat for Kildare Lady Footballers in Armagh on Saturday in the All Ireland Senior Championship.
The concession of two goals in the first five minutes and missed chances costing Kildare a semi final spot, despite being the better team on the day.
Kildare camogie are into the All Ireland Premier Junior semi final
On Saturday, they beat Tyrone by one point in Dungannon by 2-10 to 1-12
Kildare will play Cavan in the semi final in two weeks time
This morning’s Kildare Today, with Hannah Kelly, will review both games, and this evening’s Kildare Scoreboard from 6.25pm will include managers and player interviews.
SOCCER
England will face Norway in the quarter finals of this year's World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel's side advanced with a 3-2 win over Mexico, while Norway advanced thanks to a 2-1 win over five-time champions Brazil.
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football following that loss.
He finished his career at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he first lined out in the iconic yellow jersey 16 years ago.
Speaking after the game, he told Brazilian outlet Globo "I started here, I finished here."
He retires as Brazil's all time leading scorer with 80 goals.
Tonight, European champions Spain go up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Dallas at 8pm - Irish time.
While overnight, Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA despite his red card against Bosnia.
They take on Belgium from 1am.
RUGBY
Jeremy Loughman has been ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship tie with Japan this weekend.
The Munster prop has been stood down due to a concussion, while Rob Balacoune, who was forced out of the squad prior to Saturday's win against Australia, is also a doubt.
Head coach Andy Farrell will name his team to face the Brave Blossoms on Wednesday night.
RACING
There's an eight race card at Roscommon this evening 4.40pm.
Weekend Club GAA Results
Kruger And Kostyuk Get The Action Underway at Wimbledon
Hodges And Glover Share John Deere Classic Lead
Springboks Too Strong As England's Losing Run Continues
Halverstown's Conroy May Cricket Coach of the Month
Galway Storm Past Cork To Book All-Ireland Final Spot
Runaway Bull Brings Cricket Match To A Halt
Mbappé Sends France Into World Cup Quarter-Finals
