Thursday Afternoon: Klopp Fined €30k For "Improper" Behaviour During Liverpool's Game Against Man City

Shamrock Rovers are without Graham Burke and Jack Byrne for tonight’s Conference League game with Gent

SOCCER

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been fined £30,000 by the FA after being sent-off in their Premier League win against Manchester City earlier this month.

The German reacted angrily towards the officials after a foul wasn't given on Mo Salah and apologised for his reaction following the game.

The FA says he accepted his behaviour was "improper".

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Shamrock Rovers are without Graham Burke and Jack Byrne for tonight’s Conference League game with Gent.

Having secured the league title at the weekend, Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has vowed to pick a strong team.

There’s an 8pm start at Tallaght Stadium.

Group F’s top two meet in Norway, with Molde up against Djurgardens .


West Ham look to extend their 100% record in Group B with the visit of Silkeborg to the London Stadium.

And Hearts entertain RFS, needing a win to keep alive hopes of a knockout place.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made five changes for this evening’s Europa League game away to PSV Eindhoven.

Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Viera and Eddie Nketiah all come into the side.

Kick-off is at 5.45.

And Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to return to action for Manchester United tonight, as they welcome Sheriff to Old Trafford.

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Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is set to be in Women’s Champions League action this evening.

Her Arsenal side will look to continue their winning start to Group C when they face Zurich.

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RUGBY

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora has confirmed that eight women turned down the union’s offer of professional contracts.

In August, the IRFU announced that women’s fifteens players would be centrally contracted for the first time.

Earlier this week it was reported that some had shied away from putting pen to paper.

Nucifora says four of those women were based in England, with another four still based here.

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Rhys Ruddock will captain a mix of youthful and experienced players in tomorrow’s URC trip to the Scarlets.

Academy duo Chris Cosgrave and Rob Russell will play in the back-three.

While there are first starts of the season for front-rowers John McKee and Thomas Clarkson.

GOLF

Jonathan Caldwell is level par, with three holes remaining of his opening round at the Portugal Masters.

Cormac Sharvin is currently 2-over.

Joost Luiten is the clubhouse leader in Vilamoura on 8-under par following his round of 63.

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Seamus Power’s opening round at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is just underway.

American Austin Smotherman carded a flawless round of 62 to hold the clubhouse lead on 9-under par.