Naas, Kilcock, Kilcullen Footballers & Maynooth Hurlers In Leinster Quarter Finals Action; Carrick Leaves United

Carrick final act as caretaker manager, 3-2 win over Arsenal

GAELIC GAMES

Naas, Kilcock and Kilcullen footballers; and Maynooth hurlers are all completing preparations tonight for the weekend Leinster quarter finals.

Naas seniors are home to Blessington on Sunday in St. Conleth's Park at 1pm.

Kilcock are away to Tang of Westmeath on Saturday at 1pm, Maynooth hurlers play Trumra of Laois in Clane, at 1pm.

Kilcullen play Grange in Netwatch Cullen Park at 5pm.

Kfm will have live coverage of all the games on Saturday from 1pm, in association with Moyglare Sand and Gravel, Kilcock.

On Sunday, also from 1pm with Auxilia Business Management Consultants, Millenium Park, Naas.

This morning’s Kildare Today will preview the four games.

SOCCER

Michael Carrick has left Manchester United after his final act as caretaker manager - overseeing a 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal - his second of the game - from the penalty spot.

Ronaldo's goals have taken his career tally to 801 goals.

Interim boss Ralf Rangnick will begin his spell in charge against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.

He joins United with the Red Devils only three points off the top four.

Carrick hopes United can push on now for the remainder of the season:

Tottenham Hotspur lie two points off the top four with a game in hand following a 2-0 win at home to Brentford.

An own goal and a goal by Son Heung Min means Spurs remain unbeaten in the top flight under new boss Antonio Conte.

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Celtic defeated Hearts 1-0 to move within four points of leaders Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

RUGBY

Harry Byrne has been given a shot at out half for Leinster, who welcome Connacht to the RDS for a United Rugby Championship game this evening.

Head coach Leo Cullen has made 10 changes in all.

Kick off is at 7.45pm.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy shares the lead after round one of the Hero World Challenge at the Bahamas.

He is on 6 under par alongside Daniel Berger and Abraham Ancer.

SNOOKER

It's quarter-finals day at the UK Championship in York.

Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan plays Kyren Wilson this afternoon.

On the other table, Jordan Brown's conqueror, Anthony McGill - plays Luca Brecel.

HORSE RACING

There is a meeting on the all weather today at Dundalk, with the first off there at 4pm.