Wednesday Morning Sports Update

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 09:01

By Emma O'Connor

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

GAA

In The Leinster Under20 Hurling Championship Kildare play Wexford, and Kilkenny take on Galway from 7:30pm.

Before that there's a 6:30pm throw in for Meath against Laois, and Offaly vs Dublin.

SOCCER

Chelsea suffered a fifth Premier League defeat in a row last night, with Brighton running out 3-0 winners.

The result heaps pressure on manager Liam Rosenior, with the Seagulls also moving above them to sixth place in the table.

This evening, Manchester City will look to make the top spot their own, as they travel to Burnley.

A win would see City move level on points with current front runners Arsenal, while that result would also see the Clarets relegated.

Leeds can all but secure their Premier League status for next season.

A win against Bournemouth would move them 11 points clear of the drop zone, and level on points with Newcastle United.

RUGBY

Over 20,000 tickets have been sold for Ireland's first ever Women's Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium.

They'll face Scotland at the venue in their final game of this year's tournament.

A record crowd of over 9,000 witnessed Ireland beat Italy at Dexcom Stadium last week, to pick up their first win in the 2026 campaign.

Next up is France, with Scott Bemand set to name his squad tomorrow.

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