Naas & Maynooth Hurlers In Leinster Action; Irish Golfers Pull Out Of Joburg Open Following Outbreak Of New Covid-19 Variant

Munster currently in South Africa for United Rugby Championship

GAELIC GAMES

Busy weekend for 2 Kildare club teams in Leinster quarter-final hurling action.

Naas v Castleknock in St. Conleth's Park, on Saturday at 1pm.

Commentary from 1pm with Ger McNally, and former Kildare goalkeeper Paul Dermody.

Maynooth v Trumera on Sunday also at 1pm, in Manguard Plus Hawkfield.

Updates with Ger McNally from 1pm.

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland will be without Heather Payne for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier with Georgia.

She must return to college in Florida.

Ireland drew 1-1 with Slovakia last night, after a fine Katie McCabe strike rescued a point at Tallaght Stadium.
 

POTM | 🇮🇪 1-1 🇸🇰

The @SkyIreland Player of the Match is Captain and goalscorer @Katie_McCabe11 🏆#IRLSVK | #COYGIG | #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/s2YKqSH2tT

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 25, 2021

Leicester City produced a first win in six games to move to the top of Europa League Group C last night.

Brendan Rodgers' side were 3-1 winners at home to Legia Warsaw.

However, the game was marred by clashes between visiting fans and police.

⏰ RESULTS ⏰

Goals, comebacks, and plenty of drama 😅

✅ West Ham, Leverkusen, and Monaco join Lyon in round of 16

Who impressed you most on Matchday 5? #UEL pic.twitter.com/NfaiOPmxHs

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) November 25, 2021

Rangers secured a knockout spot with a game to spare by beating Sparta Prague 2-0 at Ibrox.

However, Celtic will drop into the Conference League following a 3-2 loss away to Bayer Leverkusen.

While West Ham continued their unbeaten European run with a 2-0 win away to Rapid Vienna.


Tottenham manager Antonio Conte gave a harsh appraisal of his squad following an embarrassing defeat last night.

Spurs need a win from their final Conference League group game after a 2-1 loss away to Mura of Slovenia.


Waterford need to set aside the turmoil of the past few days as they look to preserve their place in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.

Following the controversial dismissal of manager Marc Bircham, Ian Hendon's been put in charge for the promotion-relegation playoff with UCD.

Richmond Park hosts the game, and kick-off is at 7.45pm.

GOLF

Jonathan Caldwell, Niall Kearney, Paul Dunne and Cormac Sharvin have all pulled out of the Joburg Open following the new Covid-19 variant outbreak in South Africa.

It's believed they are attempting to return home with flights at a premium following a UK travel ban.

Full steam ahead for @ThristonL! Now leading by 4 shots on -10 after a birdie on 9🔥👀#JoburgOpen#SunshineTour #DPWorldTour pic.twitter.com/ZfQJKHIjLe

— Joburg Open (@JoburgOpen_) November 26, 2021

RUGBY

Munster are currently in Pretoria for a United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls tomorrow.

The Southern province are then due to face the Lions in Johannesburg next week.

Here at home, Connacht play the Ospreys tonight, with kick off at 7.35pm at the Sportsground.

📰We all are safe & well in Pretoria.

We are working with URC on the ongoing situation relating to Covid-19 & will provide an update once we know more #MunsterInSA 🇿🇦 #SUAF🔴

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) November 26, 2021

RACING

Dundalk hosts it's regular Friday evening meeting later.

The first is off at 4pm.