Wednesday's Sport Update

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 08:55

By Tara Flanagan

Results from the Future Ticket Minor Hurling A Championship, Ireland's Under 21 win over England and more

GAA

Last night in the Future Ticketing Minor Hurling A Championship Semi Finals it finished:
Naas 2-15 Éire Óg Corra Choill 2-13

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland under-21s can begin planning for a playoff next month in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Euros.

Jim Crawford's side recorded a first-ever win over England last night, winning 3-1 at Turner's Cross.

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England captain Harry Kane scored twice on his record-equalling 125th international appearance as they beat Czechia 3-0 last night

Thomas Tuchel's men are still four points behind Group 3 leaders Spain, who got a 2-1 win over Croatia.

While in Group 1, Scotland missed out on a first home win under Sebastien Pocognoli.

They were defeated 2-1 by Slovenia at Hampden Park.

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Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he has not retired from international football, despite a dramatic exit from the Portugal camp.

The 41-year-old left the squad after he was an unused substitute during their 2-1 win over Norway in the Nations League last month.

In a lengthy statement on social media, Ronaldo accused head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises over his role within the team.

He also revealed he apologised to his teammates, and will accept any punishment handed down by the Portuguese Football Federation.

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RUGBY
Munster have been handed a triple injury blow ahead of Saturday's URC interpro derby away to Ulster.

Diarmuid Kilgallen, Michael Milne and Fineen Wycherley are all ruled out after picking up knocks in last weekend's win over the Bulls.

Back-rowers Brian Gleeson and John Hodnett are both available for the trip to Belfast, after passing H-I-As at the weekend.

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RACING

There's an eight-race card on offer in Navan today

The first goes to post at quarter-to-two.

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