Wednesday Morning Sport; With Joe Mallon Motors Sallins Rd., Naas

Denise O'Sullivan will be fit for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia

SOCCER

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan will start tomorrow's Women's World Cup opener against Australia in Sydney.

The influential Cork star injured her calf in last week's behind closed doors game against Colombia, which ended up being abandoned.

But she has proven her fitness and it's a huge boost for the 'Girls in Green'.

The game kicks off at 11am Irish time tomorrow.

Striker Amber Barrett has been speaking about the 'Matildas'.




Shamrock Rovers will have to continue their European exploits in the Conference League.

Stephen Bradley's side lost 2-1 away to Icelandic champions Breidablik in the first qualfying round of the Champions League and 3-1 over the two legs.

Graham Burke's second half penalty was Rovers' only bright spot in the tie.

As a result, Rovers will have a keen eye on tonight's events in Budapest.

K-I and Ferencvaros resume level at nil-nil, and the losers of that tie will play Rovers in the second qualifying round of the Conference League.


Andre Onana is due to have a medical today ahead of signing for Manchester United.

The Inter goalkeeper will cost an initial 51-million euro, with a further 4-million in potential add-ons.

Onana made 145 appearances for Ajax under current United boss Eric Ten Hag.


CRICKET

England have recalled Jimmy Anderson for the fourth Ashes Test, which gets underway this morning at Old Trafford.

For Australia, all-rounder Cameron Green replaces spinner Todd Murphy.

England are looking to level the series, and play gets underway at 11am.


CYCLING

The peloton must tackle the imposing Col de la Loze before the end of today's seventeenth stage of the Tour de France.

After yesterday's impressive time trial victory, Jonas Vingegaard has a 1-minute 48-second cushion in yellow.


RACING

It's day three of the July festival at Killarney.

An eight-race flat card goes to post at quarter-to-5 this evening.