Thursday Lunch: Eadestown's Jimmy O'Brien Tipped To Start In Saturday's Test Against Austrailia

Thursday, 17 November 2022 12:47

By Caoimhe Harney

Cork City have accepted a bid from businessman Dermot Usher to buy the club

SOCCER

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland will miss tonight's international friendly between Norway and the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny could hand a debut to teenager Evan Ferguson.

Alan Browne, Callum O'Dowda and Chiedoze Ogbene are all pushing for starting berths.

Kick off is at 7.45.
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Cork City have accepted a bid from businessman Dermot Usher to buy the club.

In a statement, the First Division champions outlined the process that has to be completed for Usher to take control.

The Dublin businessman’s proposed takeover will now go to a vote by members on the 4th of December.

RUGBY

Eadestown’s Jimmy O'Brien and Stuart McCloskey are being tipped for inclusion when Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell names his starting 15 later for Saturday's test with Australia.

Fit again Johnny Sexton will captain the side.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are in the field at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

On the PGA Tour, Seamus Power is in the field for the RSM Classic in Georgia.

Cavan's Leona Maguire competes in the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.

FORMULA ONE

Nico Hulkenberg will replace Mick Schumacher at team Haas for the 2023 season.

HORSE RACING

The Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase is the feature at Clonmel this afternoon.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner 'A Plus Tard' will face four rivals in Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Rachael Blackmore will ride the Henry de Bromhead trained horse.