Wednesday Morning: Derry Club Glen Lodges An Objection To Outcome Of Sunday's All Ireland Final Against Kilmacud Crokes

There’s a change of venue for the Kehoe Cup Senior Hurling Game Round 5 between Meath & Kildare this Saturday

GAELIC GAMES

Derry club Glen has lodged an objection to the outcome of Sunday's All Ireland Club Football Final against Kilmacud Crokes.

Crokes had 16 players on the pitch for the last play of the game, which they won by two points.

The matter will now go to the Central Competitions Control Committee of the GAA, who are set to meet this evening.

A replay is the most likely scenario.

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There’s a change of venue for the Kehoe Cup Senior Hurling Game Round 5 between Meath & Kildare this Saturday, January 28^th.

Throw in is at 1pm in Dunganny, Meath on (Pitch 2).

This is a FREE event, no ticket needed for entry.
 

SOCCER

Newcastle took a big step towards reaching the Carabao Cup final last night.

They beat Southampton 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final at St Mary's.

Joelinton scored the winner in the second half.

The return leg is at St James' Park next week.

Tonight, attention turns to The City Ground as Nottingham Forest host Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final.

Kick off is at 8pm.

Casemiro is back from suspension for United.

TENNIS

Poland's Magda Linette will meet Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the semi finals of the women's singles at the Australian Open.

Linette, the world number 45, was a 6-3, 7-5 winner over Karolina Pliskova.

Fifth seed Sabalenka defeated Donna Vekic, also in straight sets.
 

American Tommy Paul is into the semi finals of the men's singles.
 

He defeated Ben Shelton in four sets.
 

Nine-time champion and hot favourite Novak Djokovic faces Andrey Rublev within the next hour.

RUGBY

Leo Cullen is set to agree a new two year deal to remain head coach of Leinster, according to the Irish Times.

The former captain of the province assumed his current role in 2015 and has guided Leinster to a Champions Cup title and four titles in the competition which is now known as the URC.

RACING

There's a seven race card at Fairyhouse today where the first goes to post just after 12.50.