Thursday Lunch Sport, with Joe Mallon Motors, Sallins Rd, Naas

Thursday, 4 May 2023 12:49

By Clem Ryan

Man Utd v Brighton Tonight; Hansen and Aki in Connacht team for Ulster URC Quarter Final

Manchester United can take another step towards securing Champions League football tonight against Brighton at the Amex.

Brighton could be without Evan Ferguson due to an ankle injury.

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It's reported that Liam Buckley is unlikely to become the new manager of Cork City.

The former St Patrick's Athletic boss was appointed as the club's Sporting Director yesterday.

But he's not believed to be in the running to succeed Colin Healy as first team manager, after the Cork native stepped down last night.

Former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough is being linked with the managerial position at St Patrick's Athletic, after Tim Clancy left the club earlier this week.

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Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen are both named in the Connacht team to play Ulster in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Ulster.

The Ireland internationals missed the defeat to Glasgow two weeks ago through illness but have been included for the Belfast clash at 7.35pm.

There are four changes with hooker Dave Heffernan recovering from injury, while flanker Shamus Hurley-Langton also gets a start..

The side is captained by Jack Carty at out-half

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Rory McIlroy returns to competitive action shortly after a disappointing Masters appearance last month.

The four-time major winner is in the field for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

McIroy and Seamus Power areamong the early starters.

Shane Lowry plays this evening.

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Today’s racing is in Tipperary from 5.20.