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Thursday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on soccer, rugby, GAA, golf and racing.

SOCCER

The draw for the World Cup play-offs will take place later today, with the Republic of Ireland set to be in Pot Three.

The Czech Republic, Poland, Wales and Slovakia are Ireland's potential opponents in the semi-finals.

Ireland will be away from home, with the game set to take place at the end of March.

Northern Ireland, who progressed through the Nations League route, will be in Pot Four.

 

Manchester United's 100 percent record in the Women's Champions League has been ended by Wolfsburg.

They were beaten in Germany 5-2 by the former two time competition winners.

Holders Arsenal came from behind to secure a crucial 2-1 win at home against Real Madrid.

Chelsea face Barcelona tonight - both are yet to lose in the competition.

 

RUGBY

Suncroft's Sam Prendergast looks set to be named at out half when the Ireland team to face South Africa is named later today.

Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier are both available for selection after recovering from their respective injuries.

Saturday's match at the Aviva Stadium is Ireland's final game in the Autumn Nations Series.

 

GAA

Conor Meyler has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

The 31-year-old won an All-Ireland title with Tyrone in 2021 and collected an All-Star in the same season.

 

GOLF

Seamus Power faces an important week on the PGA Tour as the RSM Classic gets underway later today in Georgia.

The Waterford native starts the week 129th in the Fed Ex Cup standings, with only the top 100 set to retain full playing rights for next season.

It's the final counting event of the season.

Power tees off just after 10-to-2 Irish Time.

 

RACING

There are eight races on this afternoon's card at Thurles.

The first goes to post at 11:45am.

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