Wednesday Morning Sports Update

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 08:49

By Tara Flanagan - Got a story? Email news@kfmradio.com

Ireland will face an away game in the semi-final play-offs for the World Cup next March

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland will face an away semi-final in the World Cup play-offs next March.

Wales' 7-1 win over North Macedonia last night guaranteed Craig Bellamy's place in Pot Two for tomorrow's draw, with Ireland set to be in Pot Three.

It means Ireland will be against the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia or Wales.

Scotland are through to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean both scored in injury-time last night to help Steve Clarke's side to a 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park.

The Republic of Ireland under-21s suffered a major blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 European Championships last night.

Jim Crawford's side were defeated 4-nil to Andorra, which comes off the back of a 2-nil defeat to England on Friday night.

Earlier, the Irish under-17s exited the World Cup in Qatar after a 3-1 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16.

Vinnie Leonard netted the goal for Colin O'Brien's side.

GAA

Well known Kildare and Suncroft GAA figure Anthony Rainbow will be named the new Raheens GAA manager for the 2026 season.

RUGBY
Ireland will step up their preparations today ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash with South Africa on Saturday.

Head coach Andy Farrell will reveal his team to face the World Champions tomorrow, with Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier both back fit and available for selection.

RACING

There's a seven-race card in Dundalk later.

The first goes to post at a 1:45pm.